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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-05-30

DO not allow the Republicans to dis
franchise you by keeping you off the
voting list.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-05-30
Candidate Lakin and His sHuckle-
berries =


There having been great deal Of
unfayorabie comment and criticism of
the extrayagant use Of money made by
Mr. Lakin In his fight for the Congress
sional nomination, his friends are now
seeking to attract attention from it by
talking about his poverty in his youth,
about his having picked 'huckleber-
RES in his boyho0d days. Referring
to this Col MeGraw. in his speech be-
fore the Democratic Congressional con-
vention, after Col Davis was nomf-
mated. remarked that that seemed to
be the only argument they had in favor
of Lakins election The Republican
newspapers, especially the pious old
Wheeling Intelligencer, says that Nc
Graw sneered at Lakin as buckle
Blank affidavits to get on the voting
list can be had from local district or
precinct committeeman.
Do not allow the Republicans to dis
franchise you by keeping your name
on of the voting list
berry picker The statement is a
fSlsehood pure and simple.
Mr.. Lakin is everything else but a
"huckleberry picker He is smooth,
suave, astute banker and merchant
who has made snug fortune off OF the
"huckleberry" pickers of Preston coun-
ty. goodly portion of which he spent
in getting the Congressional nomina-
ton, paying S35 to a bunch of Keyser
school boys to yell on the streets for
him. One of his opponents befre the
convention is authority for the state
ment that some of his ''huckleberry
money was used to buy the Barbour
delegation. One of the delegates from
this county says some of the other
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-05-30

Blank afidavits to get on the voting
list can be had from local, district or
precinct committeeman.
Election day is Tuesday. June 9Th.
Do not fail to 20 to the polls.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
vETERAN ENDED
L|F { wife [: BULLET B ]. II I
Despondent On Account Of Fl
nancial Troubles, Old Confed-
crate Kills Himself.
(special to The TImcs-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Tlmes-DlsPatch.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Aug 23.-'
Dcspondent on account Of financial trou-
bles, William II. Tompkins, an old Con-.
federate soldier, committed suicide at 8
o'clock last night ut the residence Of
Miss Susan Hammer, near Red monds, Z
miles south OF this city.
Il STompklns, who had for several months
past been residing In Pennsylvania. was
on his return to his homo at Mr.. JUDI
son Hamners near Glendowcr, IN the
southern part, Of the county. lie went
to his room at tho usual hour last night,
and had addressed to retire, when e, the &C. e.
Of a pistol Upon entering the ROOM
of age found Mr.. Tompkins prone upon
tho floor, with tho blood pouring from
a bullet wound In his right temple, the
weapon lying by his side upon the floor.
Nearby nelghbors were called IN and
everything possible was done for the
unfortunate man. He never regainod
consciousness, however, and after
great struggle passed away IN two
hours
Tompkins was native of southern
Albemurlc, lie was married, but during;
his absence In Pennsylva MIA his wife
had resided with relatives In Richmond
Ills three children are now IN Pennsyl-
vania
night TO hold an isqucst over the BODY,
brought in a verdict of suicide, The
remains will be taken to the home place
, of Mr.. Judson Hammer, near Glcndower,
for internlent, aGl5 u IF VIZ IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
COL M0SBY IN
HOT PURSUIT.
Especial 10 The Tlmcs-Dispatch.)

; WAsH1NGTON,aD. c., Aug. 2s.--Colonel
John S. Mosby, tho dashng Confederate
Fanser gaya out me
house, which claims that it will issue
book entitled. THE War in Virginia.
Colonel Mosby Is In hot pursuit Of tho
parties who announce book entitled
The War In Virginia, to be published
this fall, purporting to be written by
him. He has already denounced it MS
a fraud and a swndle, and declares that
he has written no book, To-day he went
10 Brentano's in washington. which
is branch of the New York PUBLISH
ing house. and had the list or announce
ments of hooks to be published this fall.
Brentano informed him that there was
no such book announced, while the Bur
rows Bros, Company. ofSCeveland Ohio,
have written to Mr.. Joseph Bryan, a
prominent citizen OF Richmond, Va, an
nouncing the publication Of such Il book
this fall Colonel Mosby received 4 let
ter from Mr.. Bryan Yesterday. saying
that he will write TO Burrows Brothers
and inform them that the alleged book
is a fraud and a swlndle."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
SAILOR COMMITS
SUICIDE |. c. D. ON SHIP.
Woman in United States Navy;
4. Shoots Himself Through tl1e
Heart With Gtln. .t
NOTIFICATION III. Of TUCKER
Especial to The Times Dispatch,

f Especial to The Times DIspatch.)
81 NORFOLK, VA, August 23--Guy
Earle Howett. young ycoman In The
United States navy, committed suicide
on board the receiving ship Franklin at
the navy yard this morning. Howett
used gun, shooting himself in the
heart. No reosan for the suiclda has
been given. Whether disappointment in
love or discomfort With his service in
the navy caused the man to kill him
self is a conjecture.
Howett left note directing the dis
position Of some personal effects and
requesting that his body be shipped to
his father. W, a. Howett, No. Park
Row, Chicago. III. Preparations for tho
shipment Of his remains, in compliance
with his request. we're made. and his
body Will be- sent ITO the home OF his
father at once
NOTIFICATION OF TUCKER.
a The formal notification from the
jamestown Exposition Company to Hon.
Henry st. George Tucker OF his election
to the presidency took place TO day at
Narragansctt Pier. While In the chair
presiding over the session OF the Ameri-
can Bar Association, the, new president
was personally informed OF his selection
for the office made vacant by General 3
Lees death. Robert NJ Hughes, OF Nor
folk. was spokesman for the committee
appointed at last fridays meeting OF
the Board OF Directors.
The articles Of Incorporation OF tho
promoters OF the Masonic Temple OF mo
Jamestown Exposition were signed to-
day. This is the first concern incor-
porated for the purpose OF promoting
enterprises OF the Exposition, and tho
capital stock is $4,000. The plans Of
the temple arc now nearing completion
and tho work will begin on the building
so soon as ispractical. and the building,
IT is said, Will BIO one Of the prcttiest.
from an architectural point Of view. OF (
the Exposition.
KILLED BY a DETECTIVE.
a Detective Judson Pettis, OF the NortolH
policc department. shot Frank Smith,
negro chicken thief. through the hears
with his revolver this morning III the
back yard OF the negro's home, IN berk-
ley. s III.
Smith was captured in Bramblcton las'
night, laden down With chickens. and IN
by the Norfolk police de.
partment developed that the chickens mao
been stolen In Berkeley. Smith then con-
fessed and said he would show the ON.
GERS where tho chickens were stolen -
thew would accompany him to Berkley.
The negro led tho officer to his own
home where he called out a confedernte
and the two negroes attacked Detectlvs
Pettis. The officer says he fired seVera!
shots, to which they paid no heed, ahu
then he sent n bullet into Smiths pooyt
with fatal results,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
mr. M'ALL|S7ER
IS. PRESIDENT
Voting Teacher to Become the
Executive Officer .of IIalnp-
dem Sidney College. a
$ MAN 81. Of RARE ABILITY
Committee Receives Scholarship.
Endowment Of $5,3oo-Sc1ni-
nary Committee Acts.

at n meeting Of the Board OF Trustees
Of Hnmpdon-S Sidney College at the JEFF
larson !Flbtdl yesterday afternoon at
half past three, Rev James Gray Meal
lister was formally offered tho presidency
Of that Institution, which K he accepted
The official notification came from Dr..
Paulus q. Irving, Of this city, who gave
the institution III u very neat and ap-:
tproprate address. .. }5g b 4
Mr.. McAllister in accepting the honor,
expressed himself with the utmost dig
nifty and appreciation. So ended q mnt-
ter that has long been T. source of nnx-
iety to the Board OF Trustees Of Hnmp-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24

reported that $4,000 had been received
from the estate o. Mrs. Sarah a. Dryden,
of Putnam county, Viva. to found four
Dryden Morehaad scholarships at llamp-
dcn-Sidncy. Tho name given to the schol-
arshlps was specified in the WILL The
donation was formally accepted, and the
scholarships Will be esta blished.
IS The chair appointed DR.. Paulus a. Irv-
ing, of Richmond; Mr.. A. b. Darlington,
of Danville, Va, and j. T.. McAllister, OF
Hot Springs. Va,,a9 committee to arrange
for tho Inauguration Of Mr.. McAllister
next June.
A Proud Career.
Hampton Sidney College was founded
May 49, 1916, in the year of American ma
tionalization, when the country was In
the throes of war and when there was
little time or thought for education.
Notwithstanding the fact that she was
launched on so tempestuous Il sea and In
such stirring times. Hampdcn Sidney
commenced a career Of honor and pres
tige, rising superior to the troubles and
difficulties Which so strongly assailcd her
iii the beginning, and with her sister col-
lcges hcllAd found the present system OF
higher education 3e5S5
Among her founders were two of the
most notable figures OF their time-Pat-
TICK, lleHIN una II JaIucS tNluulSOll llci-
wards President Of the United States. q.
In the list Of her alumni may be read
thenam of men who have figured prom
inently In national and State affars-men
who have achieved regulations which re-
dound gloriously to the name Of their
Alma Mater. OF these may be mentioned
President William a. Harrison and Philip
w. Mckcnney, once Governor of Virginia.
Among her present living alumni who
have won especial note are President
Charles w. Dabney, Of tho University of
Cinclnnatl; President George II, Donnie,
of Washington and Lee University; Pros
fcssor William NJ. Thornton, Of tho Uni
versly of Virginia. and thirty others hav-
Ing various degrees Of cmincnco In coll
lcges from New Jersey to Texas. Others
are D. g. Eggleston, nominated for Sec
rotary of the Commemorative; ], D, Egg
gleston, who received the nomination for
Superintendent Of Public instruction, and
j. Taylor Ellyson, who was nominated for
tho lieutenant overnorship In tho recent
Democratic primary. fll
Tho matter Of Mr., McAllister's release
from the Union Theological Seminary was
referred to q committee from the board
OF trustees Of that institution, which met
at G O'Clock Yesterday afternoon In the
Virginia Life Insurance Company's build
Ing, .ii 5% f.. Ii
This committee referred the matter to
the board of trustees, to each OF whom
a letter will be written, recommending
the release of Mr., McAllister from Union
Theological Seminary. "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
N WS"CATHERED !.
FROM. S00TAs! |. I.
Officer Moore Finds Man Who
IS d. Human
55 Tank. ss
GETS BETTER : Of HUSBAND L:
Sergeant Saunders Isst,cs Gard Of
That1ks-M. w. NValker.
GETS BETTER Of HUSBAND.
Manchester Bureau Times Dispatch,
z y .f'S11TsG AZ No 1lO2 Hull Street.

Manches ter Bureau, Times Dispute
ts No HOP Hull Street. !
james and Lottlc Taylor. husband and
Wife cooted were arrested yestarday In
their home on 1wenty-second Street, by
Onicer Smith, on account Of fighting.
When Officer Smith entered the home he
found Lotlic on top Of James. beaboring
hin in true Amuzoncnn style. james
was growing weaker every moment, and
the officers linl1ly arrival probably saved
him from that bourne whence no NAM man
returneth. sIs3H
array, china broken to pieces, pots and
Struggle that would have done credit TO-
8 The The t,ti have been tried before many
times on account Of their little family or,
fcultlcs Their nuptlnls were celebrated
III the Police Court eight or nine years
taking their honeymoon III the jail ever
james was Jailed. nnd Lotte balled.
there benK o re w tnaa
Officer Carries Tank.
A man, who gives his name as Dag
was found last night lying fast In, the
arms Of Morphenrs near the tunnel m by by
oi'eer Moore The man go Garr1e nd t tho
other out. and was 50 badly, tanked that
officer Moore had to carry him from the
car to the, station house. ic was too
full for utterance, and no further par
ticulars could be learned about him lie
Is a stranger In Manchester. e
M. w. Walker Dies.
NJ. ". Walker died at $3.50 o'clock yes
5terclay morning In his home. 300, ,semmcss
Street. lie IS survived BY q widow and
several ehildrenrs Ma a. r gg, *
and Bessie Walker Edward. William
and Henry Walker. The funeral arrange
Personals and Briefs.
III. 2. BrIsner, Of the manufa;c,t,Iara'1na
town, Pa, and Wise, N. CT, was in tho
city yesterday for the purpose Of signing
the papers with President r. II. Stoltz
and Secretary, william Gratznowsky, Of
transfer Of all the atter's property to
the former.
Rey Pr waugh preached at ' the stock X
ton Street Baptist st, chursn last nght ana
Bainbrdge Street Baptist Church
a marriage license was Issued Tuesday
by the clerk Ct tho Corporation Court
Mr.. & G. n. Page left Tuesday for the
mountains. where he will remain q week
Misses Edna and RubIe Hopkins, Of
Port Norfolk, are visiting Mrs. s. %.
Blade, Of 1902 McDonough Street.
Mrs. "A. r. Heflin, who, has been Wis
iting Mrs. It. NJ. Nunnally. returned to
her home in washington Tuesday after
noon.
Sergeant JIG. Saunders has issued a
card of thanks to the Democratic voters
OF Manchest ter for their support OF him
IN tho Democratic primary, qi{l tl5astfs5Et
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
NO CHRISTIANS IN
LYNCHBURC He SAYS.
Especial to The Times Dispatcl

,l hYN ;S;1 5I, y 4; Aug, ss-Key
persons, who were arrested here .!ester-
day for preaching IN the streets without
complying with city ordinance We're
Court and discharged on promise not to
repeat the incident.
Ellinburg declared there were not Il
half dozen Christians in the city. saying
off his feet until God removes every
officer so that the gospel may be preach
cd here. The entire company left on
an afternoon train for Lynch's, a small
town in Campbell county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
POSTPONED HEARING.
Dr.. Batkins is Ready for Trial Of
His Case.

The Health Committee failed OF a
1lorum last night, the meeting having
been called for the purpose OF nvesti
eating the charges made by Mr.: a.. L.
Matthews against pr. LlnWood ID. Bat
sns Jr., ora Of Ihe physicians TO the
Door. =. -
DR. Batkins was present with his coun-
vel, Mr.. James w. Gordon. and was ready
20 proceed with the matter.
MIR. Matthews was also on hand, and
had as his attorney Hon. Charles Y,
Meredith.
The committee decided to have the mat
Ter up ut the next regular meeting, winch
will occur on September LIST. Dr.. l5atklns
had just returned from Atlantic cay. ana
ne declared he was prepared to dlsproVc
vi the charges made against him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
WORKMEN. CAUGHT UNDER HEAVY ~
IRONS AND SEVERELY INJURED

James Chcatham, a negro, employed by
the Passenger and Power Company on
the tracks, while at work yesterday morn
ry at Fourth and Orleans Street, let a
neavy iron rail fall on his leg, breaking
1t below the knee. DR.. Pitt, Of the am-
bulance, was called, and the man taken
10 his home, near Rivcrvicw Cemetery
six miles from the city. 54f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
WANT STATE AID FOR
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
RY Associated Iress.l

ALBANY, n, y, Aug. 2S,-The conven-
ton OF tho Catholic Young MEMS Ma
election OF officers and the adoption OF
resolutions outlining its policies. ,,cSe
delegates recommended thar the Slate
aid Catholic paroehial schools and that
the national government assist the
bureau OF Catholic Indian Missions. The
members voted their, approval Of the
action Of the Massachusetts legislature
~ recognizing the right of orphan chill
Sons Of their own faith and asked Other
States to take similar aetien.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24

Moses Green, negro, employed at the
Chesapeake and Ohio shops, was working
with the heavy, irons in the yard yes
terday when n car wheel weighing seven
hundred pounds, fell across MS ankle.
IIc was pinned down and could not eS-
%tricatc his foot until fellow-workmen
came to his assistance. DR.. Pitt, OF the
ambulance, found that two small bones
In the ankle had been broken
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
INVITED GIRL TO DEATH.
Young Man Then Went Out
Alone and Killed Himself.
Al 70 The Timcs. !

h. Especial to The 9Tlnles- Dispat Gnu l-T1I
f CHATHAM, VA, Aug, 2b,-WGlltnn4
Doss, OF Plttsylvanla county. committed
suicide with g shotgun, Monday Y lie
No reason is assigned for the deed.
The young man called on his, sweetheart
q short While before killing himself and
tried to induce her TO walk with him. IN:
her and one for himself.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
Card Of Thanks.
ITO the Democratic Voters Of the City

ITO the Democratic Voters Of the City
OF Manchester:
II desire to express my gratitude to the
Democratic voters Of the city Of Man
chester for their kind support as express-
ed by their vote for mo at the primary
held Tuesday. promise that their con-
fidence In me shah be rewarded by a
Jealous and faithful discharge Of NE
duties Of my office.
lSigned) y, q. sApsNpEHs,
august "a 1905. CITY sersean nj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
IBID RIGHT TO HIT HIM"
Justice John Discharges Chris
Manning, Jr.
Justice

Chris. Manning. Jr,, police commission
err was discharged In police court yes
terday OF the complaint OF assaultlng
Mr.. c. N Goodwin,
Mr., Goodwin told the court that Mr..
Manning should DO discharged, for he
had done nothing moro than right In
striking him after his language,
II vas brought out IN evidence that
Mr. Goodwin had referred to Mr., Man
ming as a "liar and a crook, !,
" II this Is true, don't you think !
should discharge the man for striking
you2' asked Justice John OF Mr. Good
win. i35
''Yes sir, / do, II 4 used that language
TO Mr.. Manning did right IN hitting
me-" M
"hlr; Manning you arc discharged"
said the court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
Naval Orders.

The following orders have been issued
BY the Navy Pepartment Bureau g ak 81 nay
. ie Git S. ". Bryant. commissioned
a lieutenant from July ]. 1905.
War Mach y: TR'|ey cd e set Sn y ar \
the torpedo boats In reserve at. that yard,
nation as a paymester's clerk IN n, the the
United States navy Ter duty on 1Safd the
accepted, take effect August 22, 1905.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
Mosbv's Men Have Reunion.

Captain W. Ben Palmer has sent out
notices to the effect that the veterans or
Mosbys old command VIII meet ht
fredericksburg on Thursday, August Slst
The railroad company will sell tickets
al reduced prices to those who attend
the reunion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
Durham Champion.
Uy Assoclated loress,)

w Es7t7'J
TORONTO. Aug, %. Eddie ,purnan, Of
Toronto, to-day won the seulling cham
pipnship al America from Thomas Sui
Ivan. OF New Zenland Durham won
by FIVE lengths. hiss time for tho three
mile course being twenty minutes, 60 AS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
MS did from undertaking such rcsponsi-

rs ! did from undertaking such resp'o |1''
bility.
z S'.Npr was the position sought for me by
anyone else. This to my certain kno"lcdbe.
The history and the prestige Of the col !.
lege, the wisdom and conscclnted zeal
with which for years It's affairs have been
guided and carried forward by board ana
by executive, the thorough work 'of the
men who fill its chairs, the enthusiastic
aid Of the alumni and Of many other val
ucd friends lead me to the belief that
this work to which now, devote myself
cannot but be successful
55 Was a Surprise to Him.
I'll the meeting Of the committee 1t was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24
Return From Maine Coast.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Donnan returned
last night from trip lasting several
weeks They visited Bar Harbor, Me-:
Portsmouth, n. H.; Boston and Isles OF
Shoals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24

den Sidney, and the members feel salts
fled that in securing REV. J. Gray Meal.
lister they have chosen u man no VIII
fill the position with credit to himself and
honor 10 the institution. sP5l Il aI FfS4! !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-24

Burnett's Extract Of Vanilla Il, s.
Has taken gold medals oyer all other
brands,--AdY,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Negro Wins Fame In Science.

From the Chicago Journal.
 John w. Widgeon, scientist, Is one of the most interesting negroes in the Uni ted States. He holds a position at the Maryland Academy of Sciences in Balti- more, direct..y under the eye of Dr. Philip R. Uhler, head of the institution, which gives him a place of distinction among his race.
 He has accomplished a wonderful amount of scientific work without any other training than that given him by Dr. Uhler, whose protege he has been for many years and he is engaged at present upon the arrangement of col lection of coral which he gathered last summer Tn and near Jamaica which Is said to be the best in the east
 Widgeon's life has been such an in terestins one that at the suggestion of hls patron he has begun to write out the whole of 1t. He Is the only negro In Maryland, or, for that matter. in the east who has seriously attracted the attention of scientific men, and what he IS doing now bids fair to make him even more widely known than before
 Widseon was born of slave parents on the eastern shore of Virginia, in 1850. Af- ter the civil war he went to Baltimore and got a position in the establishment of Kuhn Cummings, photographers. where he learned a great deal about pho- tography. Then he went to work for Sharp & Dohme. where he remained six teen years. During his service with this firm he learned much about chemistry for he was employed in the laboratory ten years. Dr. Uhler gave him position as helper on one of his scientific corps after he left the drug firm. and he showed such marked ability in this line of field work that it was not long before he was sent out on expeditions by him self to gather geological specimens for collections or for study in the laboratory
 Widgeon has been engaged upon this sort of work for eighteen years, and in that time he has gotten together a valu- able collection of fossils, rocks, minerals. Indian relics and birds and snakes. all of which are on exhibition at the Mary land Academy of Sciences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
LEGAL NOTICES.
Receivers Sale of Bankrupt's Stock ot
 Merchandise and Fixtures.

In the District Court of the United States
 for the Eastern Division of the North
 ern District of Alabama. Cause No.
 1O2:
 Under and by virtue of a decree made by Hon. Thomas G. Jones, district judge, in re Nichols Mercantile company, in bankruptcy, the undersigned receivers of the Nichols Mercantile company, will sell at public outery to the highest bidder for cash at Childersburg, Alabama, dur ing the legal hours of sale on Saturday, March II, 19 ), the entire stock of goods, wares and merchandise and the store fixtures of the Nichols Mercantile com ,Iany, located at Childersburg, Alabama, and of the value of about twenty thou sand dollars At the same time and place we, will lease the storehouse of the Nichols Mercantile company at Childers- burg until October 1. 1905 For informa- tion apply to the undersigned.
 r. L. BIVINGS Birmingham, Ala.
 J. c. wHITFIELD, Birmingham. Ala. , JOHN s. COKE, Birmingham. Ala.
 J. c. SPROULL, Birmingham. Ala. Receivers of Nichols Mercantile company.
 March 1, 1905 S-1-11t