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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
THE WEST POINT
PEOPLE THANKFUL

The people OF West Point arc grateful
to all who came to their rescue on tho
night of their fire and since. and the
Council met the other night and adopted
the following:
Resolved by the Town Council of West
Point. That, with feelings OF gratitude,
we do acknowledge our deep appreciation
for the expression of good will and Chris
tian charity of kind ana sympathetic
friends, and substantial assistance ex-
tended to our town In the hour OF our
trial. brought upon us by the recent dis
astrous FIRE; and that we further recog-
nize with qualification the prompt and
heroic services rendered by our efficient
volunteer fire company, and the prompt.
response OF the Richmond Fire Depart
ment, and the timely cooperation OF the
Southern Railway Company In furnishing
Transportation for the Department.
And be 1t further resolved. That copy
of these resolution be spread upon the
records of the town and published In the
Richmond local newspapers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
.WELL-KNOWN RAILROAD
MEN ARE in RICHMOND

J. b Hayward and ]. G. Hollenbeck,
passenger agents on the West Point route
and louisville and Nashville. respective-
~, were In Richmond yesterday In con-
ference with District Passenger Agent
Westbury Of the Southern. in reference
to tho travel to the Confederate reunion
and the Medical Convention. both OF
which affairs will occur at New Orleans
this month. The gentlemen anticipate the
heaviest travel in years to each OF these
events.
Mr.. Hayward said yesterday that the
Confederate reunion will prove far and
away the greatest gathering ever held
/ in the South. surprising all other similar
events by thousands. He expects that the
West Point route the connecting link be-
tween the Southern and the Louisville
and Nashville will enjoy the greatest
business In Its history.
Captain Westbury expects to take any
number Of veterans and their friends from
Richmond to the reunion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
SUNDAY
SEASIDE OUTINGS
G. & @. RAIL Way,
Every Sunday.
Newport News, Old Point, Buokroe,
Ocean View and Norfolk, s1,oo Round
Trip, cape Henry and Virginia
Beach, S1.25 Round TrIp,

Two special fast trains leave Rich
mond-S:3o A. NJ. and $500 A. NJ. every
6unday-parlor car attached. $3.50 A. M.
train for Buckroe. Old Point. Ocean View
and Norfolk via Ocean View. 900 A. M.
train for Newport, News. Old Point and
Norfolk,
Returning, leave Norfolk Ocean View
Railway 1900 P. NJ, Ocean View 1850
P. NJ, and Old Point s:lb p, NJ. arriving
Richmond 10:1S p. M. Tickets also good
returning on C. and O, train leaving Nor
folt 400 p, NJ, Old Point 4i26 p, NJ, and
Newport News 4:55 p. M.
Passengers for Cape Henry and yir-
ginla Beach handled on Chesapeake Tran
sit cars, new electric line. running every
halt hour Norfolk to Cape Henry and
Virginia Beach. A delightful ride along
the coast In full view OF the ocean.
Most attractive and delightful Sunday
outings so far arranged via the Chesa
peake and Ohio to the seaside resorts,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
and the body proceeded to the consid-

and the body proceeded to the conslo-
lee { In D, Justices OF the peace came, up.
and MIR. Cumming spoke for his suosti,
Ing eu for popular election. The original
bill was, strongly, urged BY Mr. Read. g q
Sosated BY eMl ane ar .aa Who himself
Justice OF tho peace. Mr.. Lowry spoke
FOR popular election and he was sus-
ts ME- e ey sr e of seots spoke for
Cumming substitute, and was questioned
often by his E colleagues KY PEOPLE.
BY a vote Of 20 to a. the House reject,
ed the substitute. and the original bill
was then ordered to It's engrossment. =.
the ar per K1ee aeis mprovement q the pub
lie roads OF Charlotte county. and It
was referred to the Committee on Coun-
duties OF the State Board OF Agriculture
came w. on its engrossment. Mr; t Gnur en-
Department Dept Of Agriculture largely to
Mr.. Churchman and NJ. Bowma n spoke poke
rnittee bill. which. II is said; robs the
commissioner Of many OF his present
powers. was advocated by MI. Feather-
Sir. Duke favored the Churchman sub
stitute and declared that there was no
reed for the changes proposed In the
committee bin.
Messrs Heemans and Whitehead spoke
for the bill, and Mr.. Churchman for the
substitute. and the latter was rejected
and the former ordered to Its engross-
ment. @
cultural commissioner; takes much OF his
patronage and gives IT to the Board.
among this being the appointment OF q
chemist for the department.
afessrs. Matthews and Nottingham Of
fered bill repeating the law PLACING
license tax Of $50 on peddlers Of hsh,
and Mr.. r. S. B. Smith Offered some
resolutions from citizens of Warren.
favoring. the determination OF the San
Jose scale.
until 1890 o'clock to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
FINDS a HOTTIE
ChiIdren's Society Rescues Girl from
Bad Influences.

Rev. William J. Maybee Of the Chill
dren's Aid Society, rescued another little
GIL yesterday from surroundings not CAL
culated to elevate or refine. and has al
ready secured a home for her. where she
4 warrant that had been sworn out
against relative Of the child's. through
adoption. charging him with beating her
with q whip, was withdrawn In the Police
Court yesterday at the request OF Mr..
Maybee. so he could take charge of the
grill and place her in the new homo he
had secured.
It was stated that the man in question
had whipped the child severely on the
charges that he made that she had not
earned at work in tobacco factory. The
girl is just thirteen years old, bright and
pretty and was glad to be provided for
by the society,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
ROCK ISLAND HAS
SECURED FRISCO LINE
(By Associated Pross.)

NEW YORK, May IA Wall News
Bureau says to-day that the negotin-
lions recently renewed for tha purchase
of control OF the st. Louis and San Fran-
cisco RAILROAD Company by the Rock
Island Company have been practically
closed, and that the terms have been
fully agreed upon,
No official confirmation OF these state
ments was obtainable but In financial
circles tho belief was general to-day that
an agreement as to terms had been
reached.
The directors of the Rock Island and
the ST. Louis and San Francisco Com
panles held mestiRms here to-day,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
FIGHT ON FOR A
NOTED PRISONER

Judge w. H. Bond, of Wise; Senator
r. r. Bruce and several other prominent
lawyers of that county. will to-day ap-
pear before Governor Montague and urge
Ills Excellency to commute the death
sentence of Wilson Bryant. who is to
hang in Wise shortly for the murder OF
William Van over, better known In the
Southwest as "Kentucky BILL"
Van over was a noted outlaw and
came over the Virginia line frequently.
lie had had some trouble with Bryant,
and the two men had sworn vengeance
against one another.
II will be contelided by those who IRE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
Little McGuIres Won.

Little Mcgtltres defeated the Park
Avenue team by the score Of 10 to g.
Saunders catcher; A. Bruce. pitcher;
r. c. Walker. short stop; c. II. Sutton.
IRIS. base; J. NJ; Miller, sec SECOND ,i hnnse;
left iield;t II, II. Philips. center field; 7,
G. Peyton, right field,
The McGuires are going to Ashland
next week to play Ashland high School,
second team, The McGuires have not
met a defeat this season.
The line up for Park Avenues was as
r, H. Boykin, catcher; A. y. Donnan.
pitcher; b. T, Warden. short stop; 9;
Williams. first base; g, Donnan. second
gustine, center field; r. Miller. left field;
A. Strauss, right field.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
ST. Peters School Wor

st. Peters School defeated the Chest
nut Hills by a score Of II to 10 yesterday.
Line up was as follows:
Chestnut Hills. Position st. +, School.
< Observation-Disclosures sitterding.
T. Carlton .,..,. first base. .,.,..T. Baker.
70. Shafer second base,.,,,H Hughes.
ri Misunderstanding base. .,.,.C. sMassie.
r Todd ,.,,, short stop. O'Neil.
II Layne ,.,... left field ,......A. O'Neil.
A. Barati fright field. Duggan.
3. Barati 49,. center feld,.W, sitterdlng.
The feature Of the game was the bat
Sitterdlng for the st. Peters School,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
cRENsHAW FOR MAYOR

Some Of the Counselman's Friends
Want Hin to Run.
One OF the latest names mentioned for
Mayor OF Richmond at the next election
is that OF Councilman W. A. Crenshaw,
Of Clay Ward. Mr.. Crenshaw is serving
his first term in the lower branch OF
the Council and has been very active In
municipal matters.
He is a man OF fine business attain
ments, and Is connected In prominent
capacity with the Virginia State 1nsur-
ance Company.
While the contest is yet long way
off, and Mr. Crenshaw has given no in
timation of his Intentions, yet his friends
are beginning to talk him up In general
way and to say that he would make q
good Mayor II he should ru nand be elect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
DINED BY THE COUNT

Distinguished Courtesy Shown Gov
ernor Montague.
Governor Montague was dined at the
Westmoreland Club Wednesday evening
by Count Won Orioa. commanding the
German cruiser Gazele. now at Newport
News.
The dinner was an elegant one. and
only Governor Montague and Mr., E. X.
victor, the German Consul here. were
present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Business Sessions ConcIude-Lecture
on EmbaIminP,

with the election OF officers and the
reports OF committees the business ses-
sion Of the Virginia Funeral Directors'
Association came TO an end.
Stevens. OF Pulaski. and Morris, Of Pc
tersburg. were chosen as delegates to the
next national convention. and the names
OF Salem, and Baker. OF Sufro1k. were
placed before Governor Montague from
among whom to select member Of the
State Board OF Embalming.
In the afternoon yesterday Professor
Renonard. of New York, delivered lee
ture on embalming, which will be con-
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
a citing Along.

Miss Theresa Furlong, who was struck
by a car, fender at Pine and Beverly
Streets Wednesday evening. Is getting
along all right. Her ankle was bruised.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
Woodland Not to Run,

Hon, C. A. Woodard. one of the HI use
members from Norfolk city. II is UNDER
stood. will not stand for re-election, this
fall
n He has great many business inter-
ests In Norfolk and East Virginia wh;c h
now demands his attention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-08
The House was called to order at noon
by Speaker Ryan, and there was no

Nj. Christian offered bill to exempt
undertakers from jury service, and one
was presented by Mr.. Edwards to allow
the town of West Point to borrow money
protection and water supply. Mr.. Ed
wards asked that the bill be given early
consideration, as It's passage at the pres
ent session meant great deal to the
people Of West Point who have recently
suffered heavy fire losses. 3.
The House agreed to Senate amend
ments to the bill to reimburse Mr. Jas.
l1. Phillips, of this city. for losses In
CURED on certain University contracts,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05
Enjoyable Sur
prise Party

Master Clarence Mckay was
most happily surprised last evening
at the handsome home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mckay
of south Main street, by a number
of his little playmates assembling
for the purpose of spending the
evening. A few hours were most
delightfully."- whiled away at games
of an innocent nature. At a sea
sonable hour a sumptuous repast
was served the little guests, which
was highly enjoyed by ali present.
Those who enjoyed the hospital
ty of the little gentleman host, we're
little Misses Hazel Ames, Mary
Mccoy, Lucille and Reba McCor
mick, Maude Martin, Margaret
Thistle, Leila Stealey and AIDA
Wilson, Masters Paul Jones, MI
chael Nolan, James Nolan, George
Hess, Ellsworth Demise, Ralph
Broadwater, Harry and Frank
Gsffney, Charles West.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05
SOCIETY

Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Neuen.
schwander will give a beautiful
colonial party this evening COM
pliment to the members of the.
Colonial Card Club" Of this city.
All guests will appear I'm Cos.
tune" In honor of the occasion.
The house has been tastefully orna-
mented with American hsss, old
war relics and port ats of men and
women who figured in National
society some hundred years ago.
Candles, held In place b. ancient
candle sticks will cast soft light
through out the house. Pedro, the
ever popular game of this club will
be the entertainment and each club
member will receive favor, after
which an elegant luncheon will be
served. .
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05
will Locate in Wheeling.

J. F.Hall, of North Water street,
will move his family and household
effects to Wheeling In the very near
future. Mr.. Hall and his estimable
family have resided In this city
almost two years, during which
time they have made a host of
friends who will be loathe to have
them leave. T. J Loughney, pro-
prietor of the Tyler Hardware
company, has leased the handsome
residence at present occupied BY
M. Hall, and will occupy the same
aoCut the 18th OF this month.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05

Messrs. Miller and Beveridge are
here today consulting with the dit
ferent bank officials In regard to
building the Electric railroad from
Martins Vile to SiStersville andMid-
dlebourne. As we understand 1t the
proposition made today Is the same
as proposed before, namely:
for the people 10 buy two hundred
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05
RAILROAD NEWS

thousand dollars worth of the com.
panies bonds but no preference
mortgage will be given to secure
these bonds. The projectors say
Is these bonds are taken the road
will be built. The reason given
why our people should buy these
bonds Is, the company wants home
capital interested In the road and Its
success.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05

Everything at the Tyler Window
Glass plant Is fast being put into
shape to begin work The mana
gers will begin to blow glass Mon =
day week, the 16'h of the month.
Yesterday the cficers were running
around The city looking for houses
for their men They need
right now thirty houses
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05
A State Depositary.
The First National Bank OF this

The First National Bank OF this
city yesterday received official no
tlce of It's designation as a
deposltary of funds Of the
State OF West Virginia. TIE First
National Is one of the leading fiuar-
cial institutions of the State, and
its recognition as su-h by the au.
thoritles at Charleston IS highly
gratifying, as only banks OF the
highest stardibG are intrusted with
the money Of the State.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05
Both Democrats and Republicans Select Their
Standard Bearers.
MEEK AND. KING FOR MAYOR
LARGE Conventions; Great Enthusiasm Close
Contests; Strong Tickets.
Democratic.

DemOCTdtlC.
The Democrats held their con
vention last mig bit In the Citizens
Hose House for the purpose ot
nominating candidates for city
Offices. Over two hundred of the
representative men of the city
gathered In the hall and such
large convention was a surprise to
everybody, tnere being present
more voters by actual count than
was at the Republican convention,
which this year was supposed to
be away In the lead OF everything
| The ticket nominated Is certainly
an excellent one with perhaps one
or two exceptions.
Promptly at 8 O'Clock, Mr., L
Oxford as chairman of the City
Democratic Executive committee
called the convention to order and
asked for The nomination of a chair
man. Mr. Flank Fertig was elected
chairman by acclauation Chairman
Fertig, after kindly thanking the
convention fl the honor conferred
upon him by electiDg him chair
man of such spie ndid conventtons
proceeded to business al once, by
announcing the object OF the con
vention.
G. w. Hill and G. B. Slemakel
were chosen unanimously secre-
ya1ies of the convention.
Chairman Fertig expedited busi-
ness considerably by not calling to-
the selection of committees on per
manent organization, resolution:
credentials and so on. 1t was {
good old time Democratic conven
ion taht had met to nominate
candidates so all the, preliminary
routine of conventions were dis
pensed with.
Chairman Fertig called for nom
nations for candidates for mayor
Capt. J. II. Pine placed In nom
inallon 10 a very neat speecn, ths
name of Thomas II. KING. The
Captain claimed for his candidate
that he was The King of men
known as an honest, upright man
IN every station in life" E. o
Bower seconded this nomination
He said he considered 1t a very
high honor to be the first officer O
| growing city like SIstersville,
said he had announced himself as a
candidate for this Office at the re
quest OF many friends, said hs
frecognized the fact that II the Dem
ocrats win this year they woulc
have to 60 into the fight with per
feet harmony, that he did not think
1t wise to have a contest In the con
vention for the nomiL alton for tht
head of the ticket, so for the good
of his party and for the sake of 1T
success, he withdrew his name anC
moved the nomination of Thoma:
H. King by acclamation. MI
Bower made many friends by his
disinterested action and sacrifice
for his party.
Mr.. King was then called for anc
III a few we'll chosen remarEs
thanked the convention Tor the
nomination. He said In part -
am no speech maker, as you al
Know. l entered the race at very
late hour aud I hardly feel as If !
was doing right by Mr.. Bower, but
as he aoJ h'a friends have decided
latter csre.hl thought over the mat
ter lh4. | am under the circum-
stances the most available candi
date, / hereby accept the nomina-
ton and promise to use my very
best eDdeavors TO be elected, aud Il
elected to this Eish cMce 1 viii
discharge its duties to the best o
Continued ON 4th Page
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05
WILL BLOW GLASS THE 10TH

If any OF our readers have
a house to rent they will confer a
favor on the company by reporting
the anne to A S. Mccoy. If any
ore Is contemplating building a
house they ought to begin work at
once so these new glass men can get
good homes and locate permanently
here.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05

Mr.and Mrs. James johnson, who
reside at Marietta, formerly OF this
city, are the proud parents of a 1oH
pound baby. The new heir mad =:
Its appearance at the Johnson home
stead Sunday evening and Is hale
and hearty. The parents have the
congratulations of all their Sisters
vile friends.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05
Republican.

The Republican convention last
NIL bit was a record breaker. In at
tendance, In enthusiasm,i In harmony
and In the strength of The ticket, 1t
has never been equalled by a con
vention of that party in the history
of the city. The city building, ca
p4clors as 1t Is, was greatly insut'
6cient to hold the immense mum Der
Of the faithful who assembled tor
the purpose of assisting In the
formation of ticket which they
could carry to victory at the polls.
Before the hour named in the call,
every seat was taken, and by the
time the sound of the gavel silenced
the hum Of wire working and but
on holeing and vote-induclug that
always precedes the commencement
of business at political gathering,
there was scarcely standing room.
1t was a good humored crowd full
of enthusiasm. and earnest in Its
determination to usme winning
ticket. Not a vote was challenged,
not a protest made, and this ex-
treme harmony and evident salts
faction with everything indicated
that the gentlemen who were Sue
cessful will have behind them a
S plidpa'ty, ha monious, enthusiastic,
confident and determined to win.
Shortly after eight O'Clock. loud
Applause greeted city chairman,
Lyun Kirkland, when he assembled
the platform, and called the con-
vention to order. The same geuer =
Gus and universal applause attended
every appearance and effort Of the
Judge, eliminating when he was
unanimously chosen as the candi'
date for Clerk, showing plainly
that he was a favorite with his
party, and one of the strongest men
In the city. 10 a few brief SEN
tences, he called upon DR. ]. K.
Stathers to preside temporarily
over the convention, with Kore
Queen as secretary. DR. Stathers
gracefully acknowledged the COM
pliment, after which, on motion OF
Mr.. Kirkland, the temporary or
ganization was made permanent.
Without the appointment OF any
com mmittees or other preliminarles,
the convention then got down to
the real business of the evening.
For Mayor,
When nominations for mayor
were called for, Prof. M E. Hess,
In one of the best nominating
speeches ever heard in the city.
presented the nd be of Mayor H.G.
Meek, for denomination. Every
sentence of his eulogy OF
the popular mayor was puuctured
with applause, and when he
concluded with the striking perora-
tion that during the past year the
city had been orderly, prosperous
and that the interests OF the city
,nd her people had been the first
and only thought II tie chief mag
lstrate, the thunder Of endorsement
Of this sentiment and the candidate
fairly shook the building. II
showed that back of this gallant
leader and popular official would be
a mighty force, emauating from a
cnited party, that would sweep htm
rand the whole ticket With him on
to victory. DR.. Meek's appearance
on the floor caused another out
break, and when he renewed his
VOWS Of allegiance 10 his city and
people, aud expressed his determi-
natloa 70 do all 10, his power for
Continued ON Ssh Page
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-05

Roads In the country are In an
almost impossible condition.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1903-04-03
paid for Insult.

An unusual scene has been enacted
on the United States revenue cutter
Seminole, lying in Boston harbor. One
day recently one of the seamen, a vet
eran tar, broke out in the forecastle
in violent abuse of pretty nearly ev-
erything. He proceeded in his vitu-
peration without being molested until
he called the United States flag a dirty
rag, and INDUCED in other unpatriotic
sentiments.
A quartermaster standing near re-
ported this language to Captain Rog-
ers, commanding the Seminole, and
the latter took prompt action. All
hands were called to general muster
and the captain addressed them ON the
enormity of the offense committed by
one of their number. Then he CON-
PEELED the culprit to kiss the flag six
times and to repeat after him an OBJ
legation never to speak disrespectful-
ly of it or to allow anyone else to do
so in his presence. The name Of -the
offender is not made known.