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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Home Missions Discussed.
(By Associated Press.)

BUFFALO, n. T.. May 24.-The work
OF the Presbyterian General Assembly
to-day consisted of consideration Of the
Home Missions, the report OF the stand
ing committee being presented by Rev.
John F. Carson. OF Brooklyn, the chair
man of the committee. The necessity of
extending home mission work was en-
phasi2ed. With a particular reference to
strengthening the work among the Nor
mons. AS part of the report, DR.. Car
son stated that we heartily commend
the work OF Christian women OF all de-
nominations in carrying on SO successful
campaign against the iniquity of Nor
mou!sm.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
OFFICERS REELECTED.
Wednesday Club Governors Also
Discuss Interesting Problems.

Tho new board of governors of the
Wednesday Club Of Richmond met for
the first time last night at the y. NJ
c. A building, President p. A Ffoen
presiding. Mr.. Eugene Jones was re-
elected secretary and treasurer; Mr.. r.
r. Harrison reelected librarian; Miss
Minnie NJ. Jones. assistant secretary and
treasurer; Mr.. George B. Gookins. direc-
tor. and Mr.. Walter G. Mercer was again
chosen director Of the children's chorus.
The board Of governors earnestly dis
cussed two matters of great interest to
the organization. but finally referred
both to the Finance Committee for
further action. One was the question of
procuring another and more suitable hall
for the purpose of holding 1.-The clubs
annual concerts. The other matter dis
cussed was the proposition to secure a
list Of guarantors in order to protect the
members in their great risk In making
contracts with artists for the concert.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
WHITE RIBBoNERs.
National Organizer Addresses
the East End Union.

Iii
Main street Station Y. NJ. G. a. had a
very enjoyable banquet last night.
Before the supper, however, MI. w. y
kibby, secretary OF the Petersburg 4,
M. c. A., gave very instructive talk
Bond Bible class Of Chicago, built up a
great mems class and how ne nov ma $
served similar classes In the different
Sunday schools Of Petersburg.
a fter the class had finished The eve
ning's Bible lesson under tho instruc-
ton Sof Secretary Thomas. the BANQUET
hall was thrown open to the young peo,,
pic and goodly number OF invited
guests and all partook of seasonable del
lcacies that had been prepared IN ahund-
ance and which were served by an atten-
tive committee. After the inner man.
had been retreshed the company repaired
to the auditorium and were highly en-
tertained by Mr.. W. y. Kibby. secretary
Of the Petersburg Y. M. C. A. This gem
tlennn gave splendid entertainment.
consisting Of musical rendition on sew
eral Instruments. including excellent rep
resentation ofYa moving railway train, a
thunder storm. etc. Mr.. kibby was heart
lily applauded.
Quite number Of rev members was
added to the Bible Study Club. which
meets every Tuesday night and which
is very helpful to the men. The indlca..
tons are that this feature Of the good
work of this Y. NJ. C. a. will develop into
one of large proportions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
KNOWS JUDGE PARKER.
Mr.. Mckenzie, Now in City, Was
College Mate Of the Jurist.

College Mate Of the Jurist.
Mr.. Henry p. Mckenzie, National Coun-a
color OF the Daughters of Liberty. who is
In the city. to attend the State Conven-s
tlon Of that Order. Is from Port Even.
New York, and Is a friend and former col -
lege mate Of Judge Alton B. Parker. His
home Ia near Esopus. the home Of the
prospective Democratic nominee. The two
were at school together and have been
friends since boyhood days. Mr., McKen-
zie states that Judge Parker Is high,
pure and able man and one with great
hold upon the people of his State. Natu-
rally he is anxious to see the Esopus
jnrist elevated to the highest office In
the republic.
Mr.. NIcKenzie stated last night that
Judge Parker first came into prominence.
when he was named for vacancy on
the Supreme Court bench by David B.
Hill, then Governor, and that he was
subsequently elected and later made chief
judge. That is why Mr.. Hill Is urging
him for the presidency, having long known
the man and his capabilities. Judge Park
er, said Mr. Mckenzie, is a large man
physically as well as intellectually being
about six feet two inches in stature and
weighing over two hundred pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)

Especial lie t1lIlSS-OiapdlClhj
LIVINGSTON, VA. May o24,-The DEM
ocratc voters Of Nelson county assem-
bed in mass meeting in the courthouse
yesterday and elected the following dele
gates to the State convention:
From county at large-B. +. Gordon.
j. C. Everett and Bland Massie.
Lovingston Districts. B. Whitehead.
NJ X. Estes, w. G. Loving, G. Q. Robin
Greenfield Distrlct--C. l.. Martin. A.
Y. Foster. G. b. Lipscomb. j. w. Foster.
Massie's Mill District-W. M. Boyd, z.
j. Hite, w. D. NIeeks. w. s. Massie.
The delegates were instructed to vote
for Thomas f. Ryan as delegate to the
national Democratic convention. 61
Buena Vista District.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
SHACtLDFORDS, VA. May 24.-The,
Democrats of Buena Vista District. King
and Queen county. convened last Satur-
day at Centerville to elect delegates to
the state convention. Messrs. George c.
the State convention. Mr.. George G.
Bland. w. S. Courtney and John r. \.
Vaughan were elected delegates, With
power to select their alternates.
Pulaski Republicans.
special to The Times-DispatchD
5 pulaski. VA. May H,-The Republi-
cans held a large and misunderstanding
in the courthouse to-day and elected dell
egates to the Tazewell convention on June
10TH The delegates We're instructed to
vote for Slemp and Roosevelt. q, ", Ja-
mison was reelected county chairman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
ENJOYABLE BANQUET
y TAbIE bAIVQUEI.
Main Street Station Y. M. C. A.
Boys Have a Good Time.

There was an interesting meeting of
East End Union of White Ribboners'
organization on yesterday afternoon.
Mrs G. T. Haney. of Stuart, Fla, one
u, was present and made very interest.
Ing address Arrangements are being
made for the ninth anniversary celebra.
ton OF this tlourishing. union. which
residence of the president No. 40 NORTH
Twenty-severth Street A
Fulton ~" held an interesting meeting
last night. This ~ was recently or
usefulness. :
The bi.county convention dIenrico-
klng William counties) will be held at
West Point early in June
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
OFFER WAS TOO LOW.
Owners Decline Mr.. Sitterding's
Bid for 1Is East Franklin.

Tho handsome and splendidy located
property, No. 1l5 East Franklin. at pres
ent leased by Miss Pitzer. was put up for
sale at public auction yesterday after
noon by Messrs. ]. D. Carneal and Son,
real estate agents, but the sale was not
made. not enough having been bid. The
highest offer received by the auctioneer
was SIT, 900 by Mr.. Fritz Sitterdlng. which
the company owning It would not even
consider. The real estate agents will
now offer the property privately. 1t is
understood, and several persons arc
known to be trying to get It.
Messrs Pollard and Bagby yesterday
afternoon sold the brick dwelling, No. 321
North Fourth Street, for sl370 The
name Of the purchaser was not an
nounced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25

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day. smarting or irritation in passing,
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Bright's disease.
If your water, when allowed to remain
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der need Immediate attention.
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DR. Kilmer the eminent kidney and blad-
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cases. Doctors recommend 1t to their
patients and use 1t In their own
families because they recognize In
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
MAYOR BLANTON WINS.
Is Again Nominated by Demo
cratic Voters of Farrnville.

Z FARMvILLE, VA. tiny 2i,-One OF
the hardest fought. primary elections ever
held in Farinvilie took place here to-day
.or municipal officers The candidates
FOR Mayor were n. B. Davidson and w.
r. Blanton; the latter Is the incumbent.
having served for three consecutive
terms. Mr.. Blanton was renominated by
a majority OF fifteen. The nominees for
". T. Doyne, W. p. GILLIAN, II. e. Bar
row. w. NJ Duvall. S. w. Watkins, A. G.
Chaplain, E. r. Lambert and DR.. W. E.
Anderson. the election was one of the
most orderly known for years.
The Farmville Guard Tonight held
meeting in their armory and elected First
Lieutenant P. H. Hunt captain. in the
place of Captain e. S, Martin, resigned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
jllman, c. l.. Batklns, t.. u. Dalton.
HENRY WARD.
First precinct-.Thott1as ID, Hicks, RIOS

Gilman, c. l.. Batklns ED. Dalton.
HENRY WARD.
First ,Precinct--Thotnas b. Hicks RIOS
cue Nelson.
Second Preclnct--Colonel A. s. Buford,
Epra Hunton. Jr., Il. Il. Thon1ason.
Third Precince@-Bernnrd W1ttkamp. Jrs
MONROE WARD. j.
First Pfeclnct-R. l.. Winston. -. III
Cloves, Henry Leo Valentine.
Second Preclnct--C. ", Meredith. g. 8.
Third freclnct--rIenry r. Griinmell,
Jc1eph w. Thomas.
Fourth Precinct-James Bahen, Jro and
MADISON WARD. !.
First Precinct--Charles j Anderson. r.
Second precinct-B. 3. Munford. $. IL
Keegan, -,
JEFFERSON WARD, ).
First Preclnct-A. 7. Griffith, w. II.
Adams. Samuel Steiner, So, -, 1r
Wood.
Third Precinct--Gharles II. wiltshire.
: Fourth Precinct--E c. Hicks NJ. l..
= ~ Nm MARSHALL WARD.
First Professionalism Undertake.
John r. Neagle John 2. Carter.
Second Precinct-E. Warren Evans,
P Third Precinct-R. s. Tiller, Alvoy K.
Vast ...t + j {
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
MINISTER AWOkE. TO FIND /,
WIFE DEAD BY HIS SIDE
(spccial 70 The Times Dtspatch.)

N Avn N6IJOCIdI IIS IIlHVS-DISpUlC1I.I ~
LURAY, VA, Msv 24.-Mrs. Martha
Splitter, wife Of Elder D. n. Splitter, a
German Baptist minister of this county,
was found dead in bed at her home near
Stonyman at an early hour this morning.
When Mrs. Splitter retired last night she
was in her usual health. Her husband,
who had occupied the same bed, was the
first to make the discovery, She had been
dead for some time. her body having
grown cold. Deceased was about thirty
one years of age and leaves two children.
The cause Of death Is supposed to have
been heart disease
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
WARM DEBATE.
Devotes Day to Discussing Unity
With United States Church.
(By Associated Press.)

DALLAS. TEX. May 2-Debate upon
the most momentous problem which the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church has
faced In many years, that OF the union
OF that organization with the Presbyts-
America, occupied the attention OF the
General Assembly during almost the en-
tire day. When the recess was taken this
evening there were others ready 10 par
positive Indication as to when the debate te
will end. nor what will be the result of
the vote, although 1t Is believed the COM,
missioners will be glad to express them
selves officially Tomorrow afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
To Prove What SwapRoot the Great Kidney Remedy Will do
for YOU Every Reader OF The Times. Dispatch May Have
Sample Bottle Sent Free BY Mail

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suffering other disease therefore, when through
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fatal results follow
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because they do most need attention first
If you badly begin taking Dr. Kimer'sF
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Kidneys begin better they will help all the
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Big Safe Moved.

The American National Bank will be
able to get into its handsome new build
Ing before very long. Work on the in
terror Of the splendid structure is pro-
crossing in a satisfactory manner and
the bank has just gotten in a safe OF
almost monumental size, 1t took twelve
mules to pull it to the building. 1t was
the first OF the banks furnishings to be
moved In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Quarterly Conference.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
BON AIR, VA. May 24.-Rev. +, 7.
Wilson, presiding elder of West Rieh-
mond District. held the quarterly meet
THAN Monday W. w. Pace, j.. ". JEFF
fries and a y. JaffeuN were elected as
delegates from West Chesterfield Circuit
to the district conference. which con-
venes at Beaver Dam in August w. A.
Horner. II V Goode and Wilson Winfree
were elected as alternates
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Rev. Mr.. Dadtnun TO Speak.

Tomorrow night there will be mass
meeting OF Epworth LeaSuers at ST.
James NJ II, Church. at which time Rev,
T. T. Dadmun will deliver an address on
THE Value OF the Epworth League IN the
Church.
After the address there Will be niu-
sical programme and social hour, some
of Rachmonds irst-class solosts VIII
take part In this musical programme and
an ENJOYABLE and profitable time u as
sured all who attend, Everybody Is well
come TO this meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25

built for the stringtown Church by the
members at a cost OF $500.
lie organized a church at Sabinal. In
uvaldec county, with sixteen members.
and another at Geronimo. In Guadalupe
county. with twenty four members.
es and over seven hundred and fifty
members. ~ y -
The Mexican pastors report forty-three
new new members received In their churches:
Mr. Campbell received twelve and Mr..
scott nifty; altogether one hundred and
il Sve new members were added to the
church from April. 1903, TO April, 1901
ministry. Il II
We dceply deplore the death OF Rev J.
j. Gilchrist. who had recently begun
work among the MexIcans Mt FL Paso,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Dull Session of C. II. and H. C

The -semi-monthS meeting of the Cen
tHal Trades and Labor Council, held
special interest. The routine work was
quickly gone through with. and the re-
mainder Of the session was taken up by
local movement by President John RyaIl,
Secretary w. Fl. Mullen and General Orr
ganizer Terry. Several other delegates
spoke on the same subject. Mr.. William
.Poat was seated as a delegate to repre-
sent the Granitecutters of Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Tett--.Quan.

Especial to The Times.D ispatch)
ORANGE, VA, May at.--Mr George
Jett. of Spotsylvania county, and Miss
Annie r, Guam, of this county, We're mar
ried at the home of the officiating mill
lister. Rev A. j. Harlow, to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Hollins commencement.

The slxty-frst annual commencement
of Hollins Institute will begin on Satur-
day and will conclude on Wednesday Of
next week. The baccalaureate sermon
will be preached Sunday evening at 1850
o'clock by the Rev. DR.. G. S. Gardner Of
this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Dove Lodge to Meet.

Dove Lodge. No 81, A. n and A. NJ,
will hold called communication at the
Masonic Temple ON next Friday evening
at O'Clock, There will r. work in ths
several degrees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
List OF Delegates.

The delegates chosen in the various pre-
cincts OF the city yesterday We're as fol-
lows:
CLAY WARD,
First Precinct-lsaac piggS, Maurice "A.
Second Precinct-Jacob umlau., DR., w.
J. West. John j. Mitchell and Fl. S, Hess
lep,
Third Precnct--w. 4, Browning, John
II. Carter, K. G. Carton, M, II, Pace,
Walter Fl. Hill,
First Precinct-James Z sheppard'
Second Precinct. NJ. Blanks. w. u,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Nelson's Delegates.

bill The board will probably not dispose
Of all the claims for a day or two. K
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
Fight of Mr.. Hughes.

While the primary advocates won In
walk yesterday. they had a hard time
getting the City Committee to afford the
people an opportunity to vote on the
question. The credit for this Is largely
due to Mr.. Clarence Z. Hughes. young
committeeman from Marshall Ward, who
made persistent fight to have the words
primary" and "anti-primary' printed on
the official ballot. His resolution was at
first tabled on motion of Mr. Manning,
but was called up and adopted on an
aye and no vote Of 10 to at the next
meeting.
The result Of the primary yesterday
demonstrated that all classes of Demo-
Gratis in Richmond are in favor of popular
nominations for public office. The VIC
tories in the silk stocking" precincts
were no greater than those where the
laboring men vote for down in Fulton
there was a solid shot of G. for the pri-
mary and over In Fourth Madison. which
was old Fourth Jackson. the vote was
81 to in favor Of the principle,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
THE PRIMARY
SWEEPS RICHMOND
CONTINUED From First Pageo
shall. Mr. A. X. Vest, the other delegate,
Is Parker Club man.
The vote was Vest. IS: Day, II; Tiller
Will Forestall Fight.

1t is the belief of many that the over
whelming victory IN favor Of the primary
principle in this city YESTERDAY VII ~, -
\ .,nnp way toward forestallng any fight
against 1t in the convention, and that
inasmuch as SO few delegates have been
chosen throughout the State UP TO TINS
time, the issue Will come up In many OF
the primary meetings called to choose
delegates. IT is a significant fact that
a large percentage OF those who voted
for the primary yesterday displayed their
ballots to the judges and declared that
they did 30 because they believed IN
affordng the people the fairest oppor-
tuni,y to participate directly in all party
nominations. The voting was from 2.
NJ. to s P. NJ. in all the precincts OF the
city, and the best of feeling prevailed
around the voting places.
The returns were received at Sanger
Hall. and they were all in by $3.50 o'clock.
There we're no. demonstrations and no
excitement. but few having gathered to
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-30
From Andover Gazette.

Mrs. r. Young and family returned
from Condo last Saturday.
Miss Eva Herpel returned home from
the Huron college last Friday evening.
A. NJ. knight, of Glencoe, MINI. we'll
known in Day and Brown counties, was
at the Waldorf last Tuesday.
Mrs. L. Doty, Of Doland, visited her
sister, Mrs. A. E. Young, several days
this week.
Tom Bigelow left for Eckelson, N. ID,
Monday evening to visit his sister, Mrs
Prime
A. Nye was visiting Webster
.l'eeds last Wednesday. Tomorrow
frsnk leaves for Britton where he goe'
20 ssast in q general store.
S'Hs . number Of people from here
49, attended the old settlers meet
'!e Webster last Saturday.
J. H.. Hetley and daughter
ieft for Sully county this week
soes to assist her husband il
Inc work.
}. r. sarvis, formerly Mis-
w. South, Of Ortonville. arrives
49, : Tuesday evening and is visit
Russell, of Cottonwood, MINI
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-06-30
Chattie Mortgage sale.

Name of mortgagor, w. K. McFee.
Name of Mortgage. James G.. Rathbun.
Owner of mortgage. James q. Rathbun.
Date of Mortgage, August End, 1902.
Date of filing i'm Day county, South
Dakota, February 9th, 1904, at n:0 o'clock,
a. m,
Sum claimed to be due on said mort.
gage. Ss5lS.
Nortgaged property. One Harvester and
binder, bought of James G.. kathbun.
T Default has been made in the condit.
ions In said mortgage contained. Said
default consists in failure to pay IA note
secured by aid mortgage. when the same
became due, or at all
Said mortgage will be foreciosed by a
sale ofthe o described property, q,
public auction. ON Saturday. July 9th 1905
al one o'clock. p. m. at the front door OF
the court house in the City of Webster
Day County, South Dakota, end the pro
of ssid debt, after paying the costs and
expenses of his foreclosure. including
attorney fee as allowed by law.
Dated. Jane 18th, 1904.
James G.. Rathbun.
Frank Sears, Mortgage
Attorney.