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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-10
PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLECTS

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
MINIMIZING HORSES
SEEN IN VIRGINIA
rhcy Are Supposed to Forcbode
the Heavy Hand OF
Death.

GREEN BAY, VA, April 2s.-An artl-
c1e in your paper from Salisbury, NJ O..
regarding the appearance there of "whlr-
nylng horses" sailing In the air has
caused good deal of discussion here.
rho superstitlous claim that their APP
snearanco In community is a forertrner
OF many deaths. Silus shelman, an aged
colored mar living between this place
and Cary's shop. reports having heard
these strange birds on his farm two
weeks ago. and he calls them seven
whisters."
Colonel W. 7. F'lippen, one OF the old
est citizens when told about these birds,
said he recalls having heard the "whin-
nying" horse Eearly sixty years ago. but
he was never ablo to see them. Three
times, ho says, he heard them. The first
tino in 1916, when he was n small boy
working in a new ground, together with
n colored boy They heard strange
sounds in the air, and looking up they
tried 10 find out what 1t was which
sounded like young colt, but they
could never SEQ tho bird.
Colonel Flippen-and also the boy were
badly frightened by the occurrence.
This Is the first time, however, any
ono in this vicinity remembers seeing
the seven whistlers" for thirty oIAthlrty-
five years. at least.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
VIRG IlNIA
BRIEFS
lsnecial ID The Times-plspatch.

Especial to The Times Dispa tch.l
CARrERSV1LLE, VA. April 2S-Ihu I'M
der storms have been frequent here thlS
week. In many cases the fuses In the
phones have been burned out. and CONF
tirely. Rain has fallen in torrents and
the roads are very muddy Z, again; n, ,or NJ
q wills has appointed jMessrs. A. Ran,
dolph Howard. James I. LaSton n ,l,,l
Benjamin p. Willis delegates from TINS
city to the meeting OF the National Con-
ference of Charities and Correction; 70
be b held in Portland Name June ION !
JEFTRESs. vA.-Jasper Boyd, coloredl,
charged with the burning of. Mrs, NJ:
Hamlton's barn. in which four head or
nary trial to-day and sent to the grand
'LtSYNcHBuRG, VA.-Robert e. KEN
per- plumber. was Killed ~ YESTERDAY 90 81
. N t15f Sta M *, vA.eThe torpedo boat
Tlngey, built by the Baltimore shilseulld-
ing and Dry Dock Company. will have
peaks Bay course on May 9th:
TAZllNNELL, YA.-James Wingo was
shot and Instantly killed late yesterday
afternoon near Cedar Bluff, by Ianles
Hickman, the two engaged in q row 4 ~ !!
WARKNN SPRINGS, YA-Heavy rain
storms have done considerable t"lnagt
to the public roads. which had Just beer =
the Warm Spring Hotei lawn were htse
damaged. ~.
ROANOKE, Waffle Republican City
Convention tonight nominated ns canul,
clerk OF the superintendent OF the motive
power of the Norfolk and Western shops.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
THE DELTA
TAU DELTA
Southern Division in Session at
the University Of Vir-
einia.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.


UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.. VA
April cS.--rhe delegates to the sixteenth
biennial convention of the Southern
division of the Delta Tau Delta fra
ternity, which meets Tomorrow with the
Beta Iotn Chapter OF the University of
Virginia, were entertained Tonight by a
delightful social. The Delta Tau Delta
clubhouse, one of the most commodlous
OF the fraternity houses at the Uniyer-
sity was beautifully decorated, and the
delegates and visiting brothers We're given
n. hearty welcome by the members OF tho
local cIapter. Tomorrow will he occu-
,,ied mainly In business sessions. the first
he,n,r held at 10 O'Clock. Delegates are
nrnsent from tie following institutions:
rolumblan University, Emory College
SCeorrja), University of Mississippi, Van
dsrhill University, University of tho
sn,,tn Washington and Lee University,
University of Texas and Tulane uniVef',
sity,
fphi Chapter washington and Lee, is
,,residant of the division, and a, 10,
Duerr, treasurer.
Tbo delegates and visiting brothers from
Wasbb,eton and Lee University are j. j.
Chafcc u, NJ. Barker. q. c. Womham
and u, s. l3oice.
l. F O'Kelley represents the Tulane
Chaptcr. j. II, Finley the University OF
he South, INNS Brown. Vanderbilt, j. II.
Moore Mo The University of Texas and w. II.
HerrIngton Emory college.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Doyle-Thon1as.
(spcclal to The Times-Dispatc

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
BAKltOW'S STORE. VA, April 2s.--One
of the prettest home marriages. OF the
season took place "Wednesday afternoon
at the residence OF Mrs. Lavinia Il.
Thomas. when her daughter. hiss Eva
sCrensllaw, became the bride OF Mr.
Charles Watson Doyle.
The attendants were Miss Carrie Thorn
as, with Mr.. John Riyes: Miss Daisy
Doyle, with MI. Charlie jones' Miss
Alice Thomas. with Mr.. Everett Cham
bers: Miss Nell Thomas, with Mr.. Simp-
son. Miss Mamie Rives. with Mr.. Greg
DRY Wallace; Miss Helen Kennedy, with
Mr.. Wilbur Webb Miss sadie Wallace,
with Mr.. Bruce Barrow; Miss Sale ,Ii e
Crcnshaw, with Mr.. Ben Jones; Miss
Neil Webb. with MIR. Walter Barrowi
Mis-. Virgie Barrow, with MIR. John r.
Beck; Miss Dell Powell, with Mr.. Mar
Messrs. Tom sam Maddox. walter
Powell. E. Tom Maddox and Howard
Powell acted as ushers, Candle-bearers,
Miss Lii Mason and Grady Jones.
The bridal party was rendered re-
ception Tuesday night by the mother OF
the bride. Rev. George +. Green, of
Blackstone. oiiicinted. The bride is the
daughter OF Mrs. J.. e. Thomas, Of Tri-
angle, and the groom is a prominent
farmer and merchant of Mckinney The
couple We're given a handsome reception
by The mother OF the groom in Dlnwiddie.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
FOR GOVERNOR.
Supervisors of Essex Take Ac,
ton for Road Improvement.
Especial to The Times Dispatch,


FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April Is
Reports received here from down the
Rappahannock River. in reference TO the
coming contest for the Democratic nom
inatton for Governor of the State. are
TO the effect that In Lancaster and North
cumberland counties in the Northern Neck
and in Essex and King and Queen. coun-
ties on the south side of the Rappahan-
mock. the sentiment Is strongly in favor
Of Congressman Swanson, while In Mid
desex county on the south side. Lieu
tenant Governor Willard Is the favorite.
The supervisors Of Essex county have
determined 10 improve the roads OF that
section of the country and with that view
have raised the road taxes to the full
limit and the overseers are now ut work
improving the highways.
An excursion TO this city from down the
RanpahannocA from all landings between
Urbannn and this place, will be given
on Wednesday,, May 4th. The proceeds
are for the benefit OF the Centennial Bap-
list Church. In Middlesex county. The
steamer Caroline, OF the Weems Line,
has been chartered for the excursion,
Interest In the horse show to be held
In this city, June 22d and 23d, Is con-
stantly increasing. Owners OF fine horses
of many sections are making inquiries
with the view of contesting for the prizes
and Indications are that the crowd VIII
be the largest ever gathered mere on any
occasion in recent years. There are
shirty classes, In which prizes are offered
and a steeple chase race will be given
each day. The prizes aggregate $4,000
and all OF the arrangements VIII be car
ried out promptly and it Is believed that
the show Will be the largest ever held in
the State.
Mr.. p. s. Hunter, OF Essex county, has
sold a green hunter of the well-known
Judge Morrow strain OF thoroushpreds,
for $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
STORM DAMAGE.
License in Charles City No
Relished in New Kent.
Especial to The Times DispatchD

Especial to The Times -Dispatch0
ROXBUIY, VA. April 2S,-Mr. NJ. Nj.
stoddard, a prosperous young farmer,
near this place had the top Of his barn
blown Off and his hen house carried away
by Tuesdays storm.
The roads are now almost impossible
being blocked by fallen trees and heavy
wash outs. .
Tue liquor license being granted in
Charles city county to merchants and
refused In New Kent by the same judge
is causing no little excitement with New
Kent merchants. 1t is reported another
fight will be made May the 18th, that
being court-day, for liquor license by two
saloon men.
News was received here to-day OF the
burning of the dwelling of Henry White
(colored), near Qunton. This is the sec
ond time in less than two months that the
poor unfortunate man has been burned
out Each time his family barely escaped
with their lives, Henry's wife Is a poor,
weak minded woman The fire Is at
tributed to some of the woman's acts or
careessness. Henry Is hard working
man. There was no insurance and the
loss falls heavily on him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Smallpox in Rappahannock.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
WASHINGTON, VA, April ls.-Mrs. g. j.
IT IIwel, wife OF the town sergeant, IS
ei,rfcriug with very bad case of small
pox, The doctor thinks that she !, y at At
Ia passed the worst stage. Mrs. Elweil
not mother Ter and brothers live in Clarke c9un-
IL. and she recently paid them l., vls 81;
The disease from them, as 1t Is reported
that they have had 1t.
The county board of health met here
This morning and refused to take any
stems in the matter. as under the char
ter Of the town the corpora ton has con-
hoard were OF the opinion that they We're
Without jurisdiction IN the matter, ),
ar nersons have visited Mrs. Elwell since
she has been sick. under the impression
that She was suffering from, y case Of
chickenpox, and at first the doctor dag
nosed the case rs chickenpox. The town
authorities have taken what steps they
could 10 prevent the spread of the dis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Welded AT
Hill TON HEAD
Romantic Marriage Of Richmond
Girl, the lrctticst That Ever
Occurred There.
THE BRIDE WAS ON "A VISIT
Miss Campbell Met Mr.. Leigh
ton, Of New Jersey, and 1t
Was the Same Old Story.
Especial to rho Tlmes-Dlspatch)

Especial to Tho Tlmes-Dlspatch.)
HILTON HEAD, s. c.. April 2S.-Tho
prettcst and most notable wedding which
has ever taken place on the Island of
Hilton Head was that OF Mr. Laurcns
v. Leighton, OF New Jersey, and Miss
Matte James Campbell, of Richmond,
VA. April 9Th
Mrs. w. y. Brown, and met Mr.. Leigh
ton. who was on pleasure trip to our
sunny island for the winter. The result
WAS the same old love story.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Gitlieus. Of Beaufort $. ~ n the spa
cious parlors of Mr.. and Mrs. w y.
Brown. Owing to the death OF the bride, y
grandmother. only a few guests were in.
vited. Among those present were Mr.. ana
Mrs. Edward Lawrence, New Jersey;
Mr.. Dmmock. New York: Miss Lane,
Georgia and Mrs. Robert liurd, savan-
The parlors were handsomely and pro
fusely decorated with palms AND, and roses roses;
Tho bay window in which they $1,000
them was bower OF white. wistaria. the
bride was handsome In n brown trayel-
ing suit: IN her hand she held W Ni
deissohn's wedding march was played
by Mrs. w. D. Brown and during the
ceremony the soft, sweet strains OF II
Leave My Happy Home for YOU were
After the ceremony cake and wine
were served. The table was artistlcally
decorated with natural yiolets and RIB
bons of the same shade. Each guest was
presented with favor--a box Of dream
cake.
The happy couple were followed to the
wharf by d number OF friends. where.
amidst showers of rice and good wishes
they took the steamer. Clayton for sa-
vannah. en- route to New York and an
EXTENDED Northern trip. They will re-
side in ri5eimar, N. j., where the groom
Is well known merchant. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
CHESTERFIELD COURT,
Disposition of Cases--Sheriff's
Sale Is Ordered.
fsnoci,l Ia The Times Dispatch,

Especial TO Tho Times Dispatch)
CHESTERFIELD, VA, April ga SUIT
az w O. Watkins against the Richmond
and Petersburg Electric Railway com.
pany was begun to-day, but the plaiitill
was non-suited. demurrer having peell
entered to the plaintiffs declaration Oh
the ground that the suit was prousNt IN =,
nm action OF "trespass on tho case
whereas 1t should have been an action
of debt. ~.
The suit of Lydia W, Cook against me
seaboard Air Line Railway, VIII not no
heard until Saturday. The case VIII
probably continue into next week.
The court has ordered sherifrs sa'e
of the property formerly controlled Ply
George B. Wilson. at centralia, under
the name of the Centrala Milling Conn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Republican Convention.

Especial to Tic TImes- Dlsphtch)
WINsrON-sALNM. n. G., April 2S-
publican Executive Committee OF the
Eighth District, to-day issued call for
n convention to meet in TaNlorsvilie
date for Congress. In his notice to the
voters of the district Chairman Carson
refers to the troubles which occurred AZ
the so-called convention recently held at
man Spencer Blackburn was declared the
nominee Chairman Carson claims that
this nomination was illegal and that no
was not quorum OF legally elected del
egutes present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Wright-Keister.

Special to The Times-Dispatch)
ROANOKE, VA, April 2S.--Miss Nan.
ME L. Ileister and DIR. w. D.. Wright, Of
at the residence Of the brides brother,
DIR. Charles H. Keister. Rev. DR. l.. g. NJ.
Miller, pastor VI the Lutheran Church.
assisted by Rev. DR.. Wright, father or
the groom, officiating.
The attendants were Miss Susie Nc
Cuuley, OF Salem, With Mr.. Fan lleister;
Miss Lillian keister, of ,Farmyille. with
jones with Mr.. crank Price. The ribbon
bearers were Master Junius Eishburne
and little Miss Mildred Spencer. Ring
bearer. Miss Lillian keister, niece of the
bride The couple lert on the midnight
train for their future home in South Car
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
beauty or 5)KIN
PURITY OF BLOOD.
Ancient and Modern Ideas OH
ilicse interesting
Subjects.
up-T0.DATE METHODS
Fer Purifying and Beautifying
the Skin, Scalp, Hair
and Hands.

Socrates called beauty q short-l,vcd
tyranny, Plato privilege Of nature,
Thcocritus, delightful prejudice,
Theophrastus silent cheat, Carncadcs
a solitary kingdom, Homer u glorious
rift of nature, Ovid favor OF tho
gods. Aristotle affirmed that beauty
was better than all the letters OF rec
concentration In the world, and yet
none OF these distinguished authorities
has left US even hint of how beauty
Is to be perpetuated, or the ravages OF
age and disease dehed. Time soon
blends the lily and the rose into the,
pallor Of age, disease dots the fair face
with cutaneous designations and
cr,msons the Roman nose with insight
ly Pushes, moth, III not rust, corrupts
the glory OF eyes, teeth, and lips yet
beautiful by defacing tho complexion,
aud fills the sensitive soul with agony.
II such be the unhappy condition OF
one afflicted with slight skin blemishes,
what must be the feelings Of those in
whom torturing humors have for
years run riot, covering the skin with
scales aud sores and charging the
blood with poisonous elements to be-
come part Of the system until death2
1t Is in the treatment Of torturihg,
dlsnguring humors and affections Of
the skin. scalp and blood, with loss Of
hair. that the Cuticura remedies have
achieved their greatest SUCCESS. Orig
inal in composition, scientifically conf
pounded, absolutely pure, unchange..
able in any climate, always ready, and
agreeable to the most delicate and sem
sitivc, they present to young and old
the most successful curatiyes Of mod.
ern times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Took His Bride With Him.

" -iSnccIa1 to The -TTmes-DTspItcII.J
CARTERSVILLE, VA, April 2S.-Mr.
Charlie w. Fox, the eldest son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Breeder Fox, who lives near
Gainesville. has been in bad health for
some time and was advised to go to Ashe-
willie, N. c., where It was thought the
atmosphere would better suit him. Mr.
Charlie Fox left Cartersville yesterday
for Richmond, where he spent the en-
tire day.
About 10 o'clock last night he took
the train for Aslieville, carrying with
hin, his newly claimed bride.
About 20 o'clock last night Mr. FOX
was married in Richmond to Miss Oracle
Goulding, OF that city. The young cou-
ple is we'll known and they both have
many friends and well wlshers III Car
tersville. Their stay in Asheville is In
definitely. tty4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
MURDER TRIALS.
Geo. Balls Case Given to Jury
and Thomas Ball Put on Trial.

ESPECIAL to The Times ispatch)
b CHATHAM VA, April 2S.-The trial
OF George Ball, for murder, was COM
pletad late this afternoon. after argument
OF seven hours, four Of which were con-
sutned By the defense and three by the
prosecution. The jury was placed in
charge of deputies until o'clock Fri
cay.
Judge Saunders then went upon the
bench and empanelled the Jury to try
Thomas Bail who was Jointly indicted
with tile man now being tried. This jury
was also placed in charge OF deputies UNI
tn Friday morning. j..
Two days and very probably more viii
be consumed in the trial Of Thomas BAL
Opinions as TO the verdict OF Tho
George Bail case vary gerry much.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Moss-Drake.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
GAINESVILLE, VA, April 2S.-Miss
jamie Coleman Drake and Mr.. Richard
Hunter Moss We're married Wednesday
morning. at the home of the bride, the
Rev. DIR. Drew, of the Presbyterian
Church, officiating.
The marriage was a very pleasant, but
quiet, affair, relatives only being present.
Miss Drake is the daughter OF DR.. and
Mrs. j. a. Drake, OF our town. Mr..
Moss is one of our active business men,
and one of the proprietors of the Star
Warehouse.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Moss took the midday train for
Richmond and other points OF interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Fitchett-Widgell.

HAsIVlLLE, VA, April 2s,-Mr. W. w.
Fitchett and Miss Nan Widgen, both OF
this place, were married at Christ Epis-
copal Church this afternoon III the pres
OnloolSers. The church was decorated III
beautiful effect.
The bride was given away by her bro
ther. Mr.. ). P.-Widsen, and Rev' - -.
Randall, the rector, oftclated,
Yhe best man was Mr.. William II.
Wescout, and Messrs. j. Il. Wilkins. j. S.
Nottingham, G, Il. Noting ham and Bul-
lard Widgen We're the ushers. Ihere We're
no bridesmaids.
After the ceremony the bridal party
had a dinner at the home OF MI. j. Z.
Widgen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
TRAVELLERS CONVENTION
Governor Montague to Make
Address at the Banquet.

Especial to The -Dispatch.)
LYNCHEURG,s VA, April 2s,-The an
rual convention of the Travellers Protec-
two Association of Virginia will begin
here Tomorrow morning, A banquet will
be given tomorrow night and addresses
will be made by Governor Montague,
Congressman Swanson, Congressman
Glass and Mr.. John s. HARDWOOD
Tho convention will be called to order
by Mr. Robert S. Oglesby, of Lynch
burg. and will be opened with prayer by
Rev. w. l., Plckard, pastor of the First
Baptist Church. The convention will
adjourn on Saturday,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Hughes--Kent.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
uESAirllSVILl.fl, VA, April 2S-AIe'.
Warren H. Hughes, one Of the most
prominent farmers Of upper Northumper-
land, and Miss Gretn Kent, were mar
Point. at 7:SO clock "Wednesday evening,
by Rev u. II. Garner.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the home of the bride, which was
attended by n large number OF invited
guests, The young couple arc well known
III this section, both occupying prominent
places In society,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Electoral Board Of Powhatal
Selects Them for County.

tSp9clal TO The Times-DispatchD
PC,N.iATAN @. H.. VA. April 2s.,-Ihe
school trustee electoral board met mere
trustees for Powhatan county:
Macon plstrict-George a, Swami, W.
G. Porter. n, II. Flippeen ,,,a,.,x
Spencer District----W. i. MlchauS, j. ..
Jennings. r. II. Sledd.
Huguenot District--A. +. Winiree. j, B.
Wren. w. C. Schroeder
DR.. r. G. southail, state suppeIrilntend-
emit, ana DR.. Robert f'rayser Will lecture
here in the courthouse next Saturday at
II O'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
TO DISSOLVE
INJUNCTION.
Slit Concerning the Ownership
OF tic Upper Appomattox
Canal Property.
VICTIM OF vAGRANcY LAW
Barn Blown Down in Chester
field and -Four Horses Killed.
Opinion in the Finch Case.
1snerlal 10 rho Tlmes.p!spatch.)

Especial to The Times Dlsphtch)
PETERSBURG, VA, April 2s.-Tho
CORPORATION Court was engaged to-day III
hearing the motion to dissolve an m
junction against tho Virginia Passenger
md Power Company. The case was adj
tourned this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
until next Saturday morning
Some tmo ago the case Of Philip Rog-
ers and others against the Virginia PAS
senger and Power Company. the court
granted an Injunction, restraining tho
Virginia Passenger and Power Company
from transferring the Charlotte and
Prince Edward Electric Railway and I'm
provelnert Company, the property coy
cred BY the Uppel Appomaitox Canal
Company. The Virginia Passenger anu
Power Company are now ashins that
this Injunction be dissolved. MeHsfs,
lilies NJ. Martin and Frank Christian
OF Richmond, appeared as counBel Tor the
Virginia Passenger Company. ana Measrs.
H. b. Davis aud Alexander Hamilton as
counsel for Philip Rogers and others
THE TENCH CASE.
Judge Mullen this afternoon delivered
nm exhaustive opinion denying the motion
TO amend the declaration In the case oil
Tench against the Seaboard Air Line,
which was argued last Saturday by MI.
W.&B. McIlwaine ard Il. II. Mann Tor
pIaintifi, and Mr.. w. X. McKenny tor
railroad. The suit Is for $1,000 Gam
ages. and is u common laT action Tor
libel. 1t Is now probable that the case
will come up on the original declaration.
The first conviction in the Mayors
Court urder the new vngrancy law oc-
Cured this morning. David Lee, colored'
was charged with being warrant. He
was out of work and without visible
means OF support. lie was given SEN
tence OF six months imprisonment In
Jail.
BARN BLOWN DOWN
During Tuesdays storm the barn OF.
the farm OF Mr.. W. II. Wynan. near
Port Walthail, In Chesterfield county,
Mr.. Wyinan only removed to this section
d short time ago from Ohio. The farm
on which he lives WAS formerly owned
by the late Roane Ruttlr.
Many Pctersburgers, who We're war
tlne friends OF General Wtisiser VIII
70 to Richmond tomorrow night To be
present at the presentation of the pic
ture of the General 10 the Lee Camp.
The revival meetings closed last night
at The Washington Street 81. u. Church.
There were seventy-two conversions dur
ing tho meeting
Mrs. Ellen Tappy. OF Charleston. W.
Va, is visiting relatives in the city
Mr.. Fritz Sitteriing, ~ Richmond,
was In tho city to-day.
Rev. Thomas Spencer to-day celebrated
his fifty-secqnd birthday. MIR. Spencer,
who has been great sufferer for sew
cral years IS still confined TO his bed.
He was remembered to-day by a number
of friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-29
Boy Snot by His Father.

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CHARLOTTE. N. O., April 2s--Walace
Helms, the tweve-year-old l'n OF Mr..
A. ID. Helms. of Crab Orehpra township.
was accidentally shot by his father yes
terday morning, aud as the result of the
wound. the boy Will lose his left leg md
tho right Will probably be injured for
life