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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
HUNG
AT AMHERST
Killed Young Reed Because He
Wanted to Fish in the
Same Hole.
Same Hole
4snncin1 q -The 1,i,nes.plsnatch.l .

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
AMHERST, VA, Dec Gothic negro,
Robert Glccson. who murdered j. G.
Reed, a white man, on the 9th day OF o..
tober last on the banks OF James River,
in this county. near Lynchburg, was hung
here this morning ut 5 o'clock.
Glecson has talked freely since being
confined in jail awaiting his sentence to
the taller and others who have been In to
see him. and has commended all along that
he acted In self defense In shooting Reed.
and said X he were placed in the Same
position again that he would do the same
t..InE over, as Reed attacked him with a
knife and pistol,
lilo has kept Bible in his cell. which
he has been reading. and has stated to
yisItors that he had made peace with his
God and was ready to so at any time.
The statements made by Gleason are
entirely different from those made by the
witnesses who testified at his trial. There
we're two eye witnesses, who stated that
they saw him when no shot Reed in the
hack, and the wounds showed clearly that
tho sta, cmcnts made BY the Witnesses
Il erc correct. Quito number Of Wit
s.1esscs testified In the case and not a
single one of them agreed with the state
inert made by Glceson at his trial, and
witch he cortended was true to the last.
No knife or pistol was found on Reeds
person when shot. and the theory seems
IT, DO we'll established that Gleason shot
Reed to death simply because he came and
wanted to fish in hole which Geeson
had baited.
5 Gleason wsf about fifty-five years old,
says he wac born and reared in Campbell
county about seven lniles below Lynch
burg and III slavery times belonged to tho
Widow Fannie Williams. OF Campbell
county, but has been living In Madison,
opposite Lynchburg, for a number OF
years. f
The execution took place exactly at
o'clock. 1wo colorcd ministers OF the
village were present, read tho Scriptures
and prayed very appropriate prayers. The
sheriff then asked him II he had any
ctatement to make to which no responded
BY going over what he said while on tho
witness stand ut his trial. and what he
has all along continued to say since his
conviction
HeStoois leave OF the ministers and said
"Ciool-bye to YOU all. hope to meet you
in heaven"
After hanging twenty minutes. Dr.. Ed.
Snndidgc made an examination and pro.
nonnced him dead. His body was then
cut down Qua sent by tho morning train
to Tie University Of Virginia Medical
SCHOOL, @ y.f8 tts6sf st
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
HEAR CUNNINGHAM.
Prince Edward Farmers Aroused
on the Tobacco Situation.
Especial 10 The Times. Dlsputch.)

4& Especial 10 Inc Times. DlSpatcn
F.ARN1VILLE. VA, December 30.-Col-
onel John S. Cunningham. tho woll known
tobacco grower and organizer of North
Carolina, addressed the farmers OF this
section on the present tobacco situation
in tho courthouse to-day Colonel Gun
ingham spoke about one hour and a half,
and every farmer present listened atten-
lively to what he had 10 say During his
discourse he discussed every subject Of
interest TO tho tobacco growers. and II
his advice Is followed the farmers will
no doubt eventually como out ols top OF
tito deplorabo situation they arc labor
Ing under now. Tho speaker was fre-
quently npplauled. and when he finished
every one present no doubt grasped his
hand. Isl
The Colonel was entertained while In
Farmville by Walter II. Richardson.
a business session Of tho association
was held after the speaking, and Il large
number OF new members enrolled. The
Organization comprises. with possible
exception Of very fow, every farmer
Z In tho county, and they are evidently
greatly stirred. Us
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Thoroughly Inoculated.

I8 Especial TO The Tlmcs-D ispatcf,) -
Il MANCHESTER, YA,,5 December 90
Hon. Harry st. George Tucker, dean OF
tho Law School OF Columbian University
of Washington, spent last night here as
the guest OF his sister Mrs. w. r, Nc
CURE. and left to-day for, Staunton. Upon
being asked by Tho Times Dispatch rep-
resentntive as to whether he will seek
the nomination for Congress from the
Tenth Virginln District or the governor
slip, Mr.. Tucker said that ono could not
tell what an old politician would do as
It took so long to get the political virus
out Of n man after he had become enthu-
siastlc on the subject.
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Virginia Elopernent.

(speclnl to Tho ,Tlmes- Dlsputoh,)
GREENSBORO, NJ O. Dec. a0.--Thero
was another interesting Virginia marriage
here at the Gullford Hotel this morning at
O'clock, Mr. Frank u 'lnomas. Mlgs
Iuba Thomas. his sister and Miss Pcarle
A. Tucker, or Danvlle, came in on the
carly morning train, It wasn't long before
a license and a preacher were in readl-
ness, and In the presence OF few in-
yited guests, spurred on by delightful
wedding march, rendered by Miss Morri-.
mon, Mr., Thomas and .,.ss Tucker We're
made man and wife BY Roy, pr. s. Is.
Turrontlne, OF West Market Street
Methodist Church. The party returned TO
Danyillc OH the noon train.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
.SA Close Call.

49, Especial 10 Tho Times- Dlspntch,)
. SUFFOLK, VA. December c0.-Taylor,
the thirteen-year-old son OF Hurricane
Branch, tho bloodhound detective, narrow
lyjln!ssed shooting himself to death while
hunting to-day, Ho had Just crossed q
stream OF Ice, and was rising on the OF.
posite side, when the gun, which Ito at;
tempted to pull toward him, fired. Tho
charge OF shot passed within an Inch or
two of his face, which WAS burned black
with powder marks. a doctors services
were required for tho extraction OF the
fra gnents Of powder
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
MUNYON'S
PAW PAW.
A -
NOTHING LIKE 1T EVER HEARD OF
IN THE SOUTH. 3s
PROF T|H Fl
Gays @Paw.Paw cured Him Of Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and insomnia.

n Munyon's paw.p Paw has wonderfully
benefited me. as all Of tho Munyon rem
cdlos have for years. I never use any
thing but the Munyon Homeopathic
Household Remedies, and thoy are al
ways beneficial to inc. Twas among the
first to procure q bottle Of Paw-Paw and
,leed It. as directed, for severe indlges-
ton, gas on stomach insomnia, and sew
oral other indtspositlons arising from
indigestion Of food. II has proven q
blessing. ana I can clecrfully recommend
its use in kindred cases. sj
(sgned) 9. A. TlilLOU.
III Professor Of Music. 85
40G N. Second St., Richmond Va.
Don't let tho skeptical stop you from
making trial OF Paw-Paw to-day.
You're the one that is most Interested,
II YOU have Catnrrh, try IT.
II you have Dyspepsia, try 1t.
Il II you nro Nervous. try It.
III you are Respondent, try 1t.
II ycu arc weak and run down, try it,
Cast away ali tonics. all medicines and
ali stlmlilants and let Munyon's Paw
Paw make you well. 1t will lift you into
tho high attitudes OF hope and hold you
there. It will give exhiluration without
intoxtclt ton.
sold by all druggists. Largo bottle, 81.
Faw.Paw Laxative Pills csc. bottle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
HIGHLAND IcE-BoUND.
Roads Over Mountains Worse
Than Ever Before Known.

Especial to Tho Times pIsnat ch.)
MONTERREY. VA, Dec, a0.--Each day
brings Its record OF adventures and mar
row tgcapes on tho Icy thoroughfares In
the mountains One wreck occurred on
and BIZ osy. Mr. James Anderson, with a
heavy Nlgcn, went over tho road OIL
l,nl,pasture Mountain, but lodged
ngaipst tree. and no serious results
followed.
MI. Charles Cross. who has driven tho
nail hack between here and Staunton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
ELUDED Her HUSBAND.
Pretty Young Wife Prefers Stage
to Domestic Life.

Especial to The Times-D lspatch.)8
AS sTAUNTON, VA, Dec. 3o,-4A New York
physician, whose lamo was not given,
came to Staunton last night for the pur-
pose of inducing his wife, r;ho had Joined
"A Hot Old Time" Company, which show
was playing in this city. to return home.
K Tho pretty young wife hearing Of the
presence OF her husband, after the show,
drove from here to Basic City. twelve
miles, where she took the train and
eluded her husband. tiE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
chamberIaIn's Cough Remedy Is Pleas,
ant 10 Take, l...l9

The finest quality Of graduated laa q
sugar Is used IN the manufacture y ots
Chambeslain's Cough Remedy, and tEat
roots used In its preparation give II a.
flavor similar to maple syrup. MAKING
1t quite pleasant to take, Mr.. ", ".
,Roderick, or Poolesyile. Md, in speaking
.os this remedy. says, u have used chaa,-
berlaIn's Cough Remedy with mp children
for several years and cAn truthfllly say
Ii Is the best preparation Of the Kind
i know OF. The children nKo 70 take ~.
and 1t hiss no Injurious after effect Foo
sale Ia al druggists &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
ENTERTAIN AT
THE METHODIST INSTITUTE,

A Christmas entertainment for tile
children OF the night school and the
Sunday school will be given at 8 o,elocki
tonight at the Methodist Instituted
presents will be given to about 40 chill
dla,. There will be a Christmas tree
and some Interesting exercises py the
children. It is desired that the parents
and friends or the children be presalt at
the entertainment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
Killed in the Mountains.

------ 1SHeCfHI --T--
GATE CITY, VA, Dec, 3o.--NeWs has
lust been received hero stating that Ike
Taylor shot and killed Mike Shaffcr. near
Hooay this county, on last Saturday. The
killing is said to DO the result OF an old
gr,,dgo. Taylor fled and has. not been,
arrested, Both are unmarried men and
of little prominence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
Will Preach Here.

Especial 10 The Tlmes-D lspatch.l q
& K DAEV1LLE. VA, December 3o,---Rer, j,
Cleveland Hall, OF this city will preach
the annual sermon to tho Richmond COM
panics OF the Seventeen Regiment at
Monumental Church on January 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
Observation-Disclosures.

(special to The -Dlspatch,)
GREiSSsBoRo, N. O., Dec. p-Rev.
.Dr. ii, W. Battle, pastor OF tho First
BAPTIST Church Of this city, left on, OF the
tofticiated at tho marriage Of Miss Au-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31
Fire in Bedford.

(Specinl to The Times Dispa.....)
MoNTVALE, VA, Dec. SQ,--The old
Williams house, ono mile east Of here, was
totally destroyed by fire this morning. s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-31

brcy Robertson to Nj. L. H. Gregory,
The groom Il q promising young business
man OF Richmond. a son Of Judge Gregg
~. Of tina city, The J, bride Is the accom-
plished daughter Of tho owner Of Y large
cotton mill at Concord, who moved there
from Richmond como time ago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05
YOUNG But ABLE
New Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury Sworn In.

New Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury Sworn In.
washington. March Robert B.
Armstrong. who has been private sec
rotary TO Secretary Shaw during the
last year. took the oath of Office as
assistant secretary of the treasury 10
succeed General O. L. Spalding. ME
oath was administered in the presence
of the chief officials Of the department
and a large number Of Mr.. Armstrong;
personal friends.
Robert Burns Armstrong was born
Aug. 10. 1873. near Des Moines Ia, and
was educated in the public schools. He
completed his education at the Iowa
state college at Ames. Ia. and en-
tered newspaper work I'm 1892. Learn
ing the printers trade. he took up the
editorial branch Of journalism, work.
ing on several Dies Moines newspa pers.
Ia 1886 be became political writer
for the Chicago Record. remaining IN
charge until the latter part Of Au-
gust. 1855 when he was sent by that
paper TO New York to take charge Of
all eastern editorial work including
The special foreign service. on the sale
OF the Chicago Record 90 the Times
Herald. in March, 1901 be went abroad
with his family Returning later in
The same year he accepted a position
with the New York Herald and was
placed in charge of the western or
Gee. with headquarters in Chicago.
covering abe territory from San Fran
risc0 tn PittsburR. ln April, 1902. he
Became private secretary To Secretary
Shaw.
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few exceptions during his term the per-
sonnet OF the sCnaIe has changed many
times over. Roscoe COnklin was al his
best and James O. Blaihe had not vet
entered the senate when Mr Jones en-
tered the senate. Thomas r. Bayard and
john J. Ingalls, We're leading figures ar
that time. Senator Jones from the first
has been recognized as an authority on
iance and his vast store of information
has ever been at the command Of his col
leagues.
Notable Career Of Vest.
senator Vest belongs 10 the next gen
GRAFTON Of senators. He entered the body
ln 1913 and has served Tor tWCntN-fOur
years, winning a reputation for brillianCy
OF speech, classic learning and sharp re-
pdflee seldom eNceiled in the senate He
has been IN poor health for several years
past but Notwithstanding he has been
almost blind and has needed constant as
sislance m going into and out OF the sem
ate chamber. he has continued TO main-
tam MS interest In the proceedings ana
MS prestige as an orator. He has made
several speeches on current topics during
the past session and each time he has tak-
en- TIE floor he has been given the clos
est attention By both senators and oc-
cupants Of the galleries
Senator Jones of Arkansas came to the
front during the consideration OF the
Wlson-Gorman tariff bill on account Oy
ms knowledge Of business details and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05

his tact IN dealing with men and he has
easily held his place as a party leader
since that time. he has been chairman
of The Democratic conference since the
retirement OF Senator Turple and on tnis
account ana because Of the lact that ne
is chairman of the Democratic national
committee has been regarded much Of the
time as the official head Of the party IN
the senate and In the country az large.
Important Vacancies.
The retirement Of Vest and the two
Joneses will make three vacancies on the
finance committee and also cause va
cancies Oh many other important commit
tees
Senator Mason Is chairman Of the com
mlttee on p0stOflces and also member
Of the committee on commerce. senator
Prltchard gives up the craftsmanship OF
the committee on patents and also mem-
bership in a number OF other important
committees. Senator Rawlins retirement
viii cause a Democratic vacancy on the
committee on foreign relations and also
in the COMMITTEES on Philippines SEN
ator Turner reures from the judiciary
committee
OF the seven Democratic senator's who
retire, four are succeeded BY Republicans
and six Republicans who so out. four are
succeeded by Democrats. All the changes
in favor of Republicans are IN the north
west and three are in favor OF Demo-
Gratis in the southern border states.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05
CHINESE CHEAP LABOR
Sugar Bounty Bill Passed by
Idaho Legislature a Blow
to WOrkingmeB.
lspeclaI 10 20 Heraldl

Boise, Ida, March AIN the senate
today the sugar bounty bill was passed,
thus going TO the governor. Cation and
Eckert voted no with the Democrats,
Cation scoring the Republicans for de-
feating the amendment TO not pay
bounty where Asiatics are employed,
Other house bills passed and sent TO
the governor provide for a dairy and
pure food commissioner. increasing the
salary of state sheep Inspector, appro-
priating 1000 for a wagon road from
Idaho City TO Thunder Mountain. au-
thOriZing the people OF the southeastern
section Of ShOshone county 10 vote on
annexation to NeZ Perez county, re-Or-
ganizing the state militia, to license
surveyors eXempting certain property
Of divorced women from taxation as
widows are already exempted.
The house agreed 70 senate's concur
rent resolution TO adjourn at 8 p. m.
Saturday
The following senate bills were passed
by the house: Providing for trust
funds 10 pay or county indebtedness.
regulating the manner Of appeals from
probate courts regulating the manner
Of making unknown persons parties to
suits, apprOpriating 1850 for the pub
hcatlon Of supreme court reports. for
relief Of certain parties having claims
against the Albion normal school and
transferring certain moneys from the
uneXpended dOrmitory fund to the
maintenance fund OF Albion normal
school.
House bills passed by the senate. To
encourage ArbOr day. granting gradu-
ates Of state normal schools life certifi-
Gates after teaching five years, extend
ing the time for working road tax and
relating 70 compulsory education.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05
THIRTEEN OF
THEM ARE OUT
Unlucky Number Of Senators
Who Were Not Reelected.
SEVERAL OF THEM DECLINED
PLACES ON MANY IMPORTANT
COMMITTEES VACANT.

washington, March 4.--The session Of
the senate today was interesting not
alone by the Official proceedings on the
uoor Of the chamber. incident 20 the
last day Of a congress, but by many
occurrences which We're purely social
In their character. due 10 the fact that
the day marked the close Of many
careers in the senate. OF the thirty
senator's whose terms expired when the
presiding officers gaVel fell at noon
thirteen failed to secure reelection
either through defeat or through their
own refusals TO enter the contests in
their various states. Included In the
number whose official presence In the
chamber viii no longer be noted are six
Republicans and seven Democrats. but
of the Republicans, Senator Jones Of
Nevada and Senator Wellington Of
Maryland have in recent years each
supported for time the national can
didates of the opposing party. Two
other senators, DebOe Of Kentucky and
Pritchard of North Carolina. are south
ern Republicans, and both are succeed
ed by Democrats. The remaining two
Republicans are Senator's Mason of IL
iin0is and Simon of Oregon. OF the
seven retiring Democrats. Harris of
Kansas, Turner of Washington and
Heitfeld of Idaho were elected as POpu-
lists and ali are succeeded by Repub-
leans. Senator McLaUriu Of South
Carolina was elected as a Democrat.
and while still classed as such. has act
ed Independently during the greater
part OF his term. The other three SEN
ators, Vest Of Missouri. Jones Of Ar
kansas and RaWlins OF Utah. have from
first to last been in the Democratic
ranks and Jones and Vest have risen
TO places of conspicuous leadership.
In Mr.. Jones Of Nevada the senate loses
one OF the two men who have served I'm
that body for thirty consecutive years.
the other being Senator Allison. In Mr..
Jones the senate loses one of it's most
popular as wei as one of its most UNIQUE
members. He has not made a speech
since the days of the silver debate {a
1898, and he has not during his entire
thirty years service introduced to ex-
coed half a dozen bills. yet his influence
in shaping legislation has been exceeded
by that Of few senator's and his great
ability has been recognized from the he
ginning Of his rational career. With a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05

lOS,5l4 or something more than $780,
100000 in excess of the total appropri-
atoms for the Fifty-sixth congress. The
total for that congress was LAO, 4S9, =
43g.
These figures were embodied in a
statement presented to the senate to-
day by Mr.. Allison. chairman of the
committee on appropriations. The
statement also contained an itemized
statement showing the expenditures
for the past session by bills as fol-
lows:
Agriculture, $5.978, 100; army. S78,I88.-
l52; diplomatic and consular. 81. 968. $50:
District of Columbia, $S,647, 497: forth
fcatiOns. S71S8.416. Indian. S8,5l2. $50;
legislative. executive and judicial. ST.
595 953; military academy. S653, PAS:
navy, S81.S71. POI: pensions. S139.S47, 600;
post0fiees. S153. 401. 459: sundry civil.
$50, 272, 1856; deficiency. $21.561 .572; per-
manent annual appropriations, $132, .
589, $40; miscellaneous, $3.50, 900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05
PRESIDENT WAS KEPT BUSY
SIGNING THE BELATEO BILLS

Washington, March president
Roosevelt, accompanied by Secretary
Loeb and two or three members Of
the White House executive force. ar
rived at the capitol shortly after 10
O'Clock today. He was joined soon aft
erwards by the members of his cabi-
net.
While the business Of the senate was
being concluded, senators and mem
bers of the house called upon the pres
ident In his room, some Of them tax
ing TO him bills in which they We're
interested personally. All measures
presented for signature were scanned
carefully by the president and mem
bers of the cabinet who were inter
ested in them. After being entered by
the executive clerks in the White
House record they were signed by the
president.
Both the sundry civil and the gem
eral deficiency appropriation bills were
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signed by the president after their ap-
prevail by the cabinet.
The naval appropriation bin was the
last Of the big supply measures to
which the president affixed his sigma
ture. just previous to signing the bill
he had signed the public building bill.
in which members Of congress through
out the country are interested.
BY 1l.45 O'Clock the president had
signed all the bills presented 10 him
and a few minutes later the announce
ment Of the feet was made in both the
house and senate.
When final adjournment had been
taken President Roosevelt held an in
formal reception to senators and mem
bers Of the house In his room. At
1910 o'clock he was escorted TO his
carriage by a detachment of capitol
police, headed by Sergeant-at-Arm of
the Senate Daniel NJ. Ramsdell, and re-
turned 10 the White House.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05

Rheumatism caused by uric acid which, tun is traced
abmnous food and bad digestion, cold, damp, worry
Of sleep old age all these things interfere with the d.
geson and rheumatism its brother-gout. There
medicine which viii surely rheumatism Kick
apoo Indian SagEa It does double work neutTalzes the
acid in the Blood and supplies the drained and exhausted
body with the vitality which has been mdem ined by the
disease 1t tones up every organ of the body into combined
healthy action with the result that the poisonous impurities
quickly thrown off through the natural channels of the
kidneys and bowels Whether rheumatism attacks JOINT
the whole SYSTEM whether the sufferer be wholly par
TALLY cripple, the action Of Sagwa the blood viii quickly
operate the elimination of the disease There one great
reason for the success of Sagwa IN rheumatic diseases be-
wholly vegetable composed of roots, barks herbs
and gums Mineral medicines always to leave behind
other form Of disease The purely vegetable KckapOo
remedies altogether and instead Of leaving behind
poison in the blood they leave only those vazg elements
? which feed the blood and build up the body
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05
BILLION AND A HALF
New Mark Set by the Fifty.
seventh Congress in the Mat
ter of Appropriations.

Washington, March 4.-The appropri-
ations made during the session Of con
gress which closed today aggregated
1888. 484.019. as against $500, 624, 496 for
the last session. The total for the
entire congress thus footed up 81 ,554,-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-03-05

u am DESTROYS Of knowing if The pro-
rsssion can obtain HerbIne pa hulk for
nrsacribinE purposes7 10 has been of
-rsat use % me in treating cases of
aapepala brought on By excuses or
eeaeUofA have never known it 20
t1r Sos RESTORING the organs affected to
I--fr heaIthiul activity" soc bottle at
M. J. drug department.