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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Voice Of the People
Church at jamestown.

Editor or The Tlnlcs.D lspa tch:
sir,-A word hi reply TO NJ. Nj. r., who
p 1nkesa apss 09st lie
to be erected by the National Society Of
Colonial DANES in America oyer the foun--
datons and site Of {, the old church at
Jamestowt. It would nave oee EN-, k q, td
have ascerthined something definite IN
regard to the proposed work before crlti.-
cslng tho. actions Of an orga nizat'ohs OF
ladies' which have been ,s e,nEagedh an, y pre-
and tombs In Virginia since before II re,
ceved It's charter, which was granted
April 1, 1889.
than criticism, particularly Ct this time.
when 1t Is endeayoring t. nttinsly prepare
Does NJ. NJ. r. know that there IS
now rough frame structure co s.a ne
church, from which entrance Is gained
through the tower? III,
suppose rot as he J. has not mot objee ~,
to ha This D oG Tas
tons, which has been buried underground
for years from crumbling and dec9ying
when exposed to the air and the neayy
rains. The work at jamestown has been
done by the jamestown committee, which
is composed Of ladies' Of the Central Com
mttcc and three members Of the Advi-
sorry Board of gentlemen. one OF them
an expert engineer, their work being sub
feet to the approval Of the nssoclaton.,
The proposed memorial which is to take
the place OF the temporary frame build
ing is not to touch the tower IN any way.
Since the association came INTO possession on
Guiding the tower. the latter has been
strengthened and mnde perfectly secure:
It is regarded rs most sacred git ana
Its preservation the first duty or lls own
ers They recognize its value and the
consp tna,ous part It occupies in the mind
of all historians at this time. Our critic
says, truly, that the tower at James
town IS the only ruin we possess. 10 TX, KEEP e
and cherish 1t in every possible way Is
the duty. not only OF the Association for
the Preservation Of Virginia -ASntiqulties
whose property Il Isl and OF all 8 coi it1'sh
speaking American citizen.
4 agree perfectly with this sentiment,
but / do not hesitate to affirm that inc
ten for the Preserxao1 4ho q r,s
imposed urrn It IN regard to the preser.
walton OF the ancient relics which have
been committed to- Its care
The association enrolls new members AZ
eoafH ee It las inspired among Tie PEG
pie OF the whole countryis attested py the
number OF organizations who are work.
ing for its success. !. J.
% IT'S very existence is dependent upon IT'S
faithful performance OF duty done In ac-
cordance with the objects and is fasten In
It's charter.
Mistakes are often made and errors OF
Judgment are mot uncommon. The AS
sociation for the Preservation OF VirtAnia
Antiquities is as liable to this frailty as
other bodies.
But I will not admit that neglect or
error in regard to the preservation OF the
ancient and venerated tower at James
town Is one Of the sins OF which the as
ISOLATION can be accused.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
"A Colored Preachers Inquiry.
OF The Times-Dispatch:

Editor OF The Times-Dispatch:
sir,-You are known to me through your
paper. "The Times-Dispatc h," and as
you are conserving the public good by
your valuable paper, venture to think.
that you'll listen to what ! am going
to ask you. and perhaps you'll deign to
answer me. am a negro, not seeking
social equality with white people. but,
can say something to please Dthe best
white people. What wish to ask you
Is simply this: VIII the white people
OF Richmond listen to lecture entitled
general r. r. Lee. soldier. Christian
and educator?' I wrote this lecture OF
the great general last year, and want
the noble Southern people to hear what
a black man has to say OF one OF the
best men OF the human race. am a
Jamaican, in the Episcopal Church as
n lay reader. DR.. Moncure and Bishop
Gibson, OF your city, can tell you who
r am. shall be very glad. sir. to pay
my tribute OF respect to General Ice and
the Southern people In this lecture.
Trusting you will give me favorable
answer and help mo MS the first negro
who has felt that the negro race has as
much right to honor Southern generals
MS they do Northern ones, am, sir,
Your obedlent
~ JOHN J. PUSEY,
Lay reader st. Paul's Episcopal Church,
GOrdOnsVillo. g5%3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
LEXINGTON PREsBYTERY.
Will Not Interfere in Matter Of
Closing Exposition on Sunday.

Especial TO inc Ilmes-DlsPatc'''
4 LEXINGTON, VA, May b--The Pres
l,ytery OF Lexington, which was held In
the Lexington Presbyterian Church from
Tuesday night. closed to-day, One Of the
most important Items of business disposed
OF to-day was the completion OF the re-
vision OF the Presbytery manual. Rev.
". w. Run was received into the Pres
bytery from the Presbytery Of Enoree,
S. G.
The resolution to petition Congress and
the Jamestown Exposition officers to close
the exposition on Sunday failed OF adop-
ton because of tile disposition of Pres
.byterians to oppose the intermeddllns OF
affairs Of Church and State, \ SUBS
stitute resolution was adopted declaring
In favor OF the closing Of the EXPOSITION
or Sunday The next meeting Of the
Presbytery will he held at Timber Ridge
Church. Rockhridge county, some time
next fall,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Help for Mountain Children.

Editor The Times Dispatch:
sir,-Having finished q most successful
general Of the Southern Industrial Edu-
cntlonal Association left for Washington
D. G., where she addressed an audience
on tho 23rd Instant q
her many friends review the series OF
e gwen here ie Is Ills most gifted woman,
who has had the applause OF two conti-
nents. ,.i
H. List ening to her appealing eloquencc on
behalf OF the benighted white children OF
the mountain districts Of the South, Gen.
Stewart y; Woodford, ex-m mr. to
Of Joan OF Arc was not, greater. This
subject grows upon me! Think OF the
millions we have sent to the poor ne,
groes Of the South. lis well, but blood
freely to these, our--long- reelected white
people Of the mountains. They are Of
good, old Scotch-Irish stock. Would you
know who came down. from them? An
drew Jackson. AndreY Johnson and Abra-
ham Lincoln i$s &
From this great center Mrs. GIelow has
sent forth her earnest appeal calling for
aid. There is not q Confederate veteran
tiers of the Confederacy where her mes
sage has not been read. Responses are
pouring In from oil PARTS of our broad
81 to aeoa
that surely will bring relief in the near
future. A number OF societies have been
formed in this city and are working with
marked enthusia SIN. Notably among
them are two-one presided over by Mrs.
Algernon Sullivan, the other by Mrs. VIII
liam Polk.
4 Mrs. Gielow's last address delivered be-
fore representative New York audience
In the bal-roonr at Hotel Aston, was a
complete success.
There was not a vacant seat and the
audience, deeply stirred by her eloquence.
responded most literally. s.S
God bless the little woman from the
South, whose heart and brain gave birth
to this grand idea-the Southern Indus
trial Educational Association.
Most respectfully yours. H
AZ Mrs. KATE DEMENT, THOMPSON.
New York, April 24th.5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06

{ 4 i & y
to leave, Big Ugly asked what they
owed n at
II don't know. answered the parson.
about dollar, + guess"
II guess we do, said Big Ugly, as he
rode away, followed by his party.
On the Mountain Top.
The parson was requested to meet a
wedding party on top Of Cumberland
Mountain some time ago. The couple We're
mounted. and on top OF high cliff.
where they had the ceremony performed.
Among his many odd experiences the
parson recounted was the marrying OF
a woman yto four different men. She
would leave her husband, divorce pro-
cccdings would be Instituted, and she
would marry again.
Since the publication Of q brief sketch
OF Parson Swindal. and hls business In
the Times-D Dispatch, no has received let
tiers from love-sick SWANS, asking his aid
III, securing .'Kentucky treasures IN inc
persons Of attractive mountain girls. 5, So
he may add another side line to his
business By establishing q matrimonial
bureau.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
M.

the Virginia ctzen without Il poll tax res
celpt such citizen will cease to be a citt<
zen in SO far as tho voting privilege is
concerned. 9EEIt t8s If (,
Tomorrow is also tho last day OF gracea
for the land tax payer in this city. ManYs
owners of lots in the city have neglecteEj
to settle with Collector Cunningham foria
1905, ana as n result Delinquent Tax Col~l
ilector n. G. Walfom. under the law. WIZ
sell all property where owners havat
not paid their 1906 city taxes to-morroW.f
and all persons owing these taxes arsi
urged by the collector to pay them before
tho sale hour. and save heproperty froH1s
sale. g-e HLs,3..l. .tf53 * n Ssi3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Fits Of Children

Epilepsy or fits, IN children 10 even OF
greater frequency than In older people, In
their active and restless life an attack Is
liable to come at fatal moment and tia
sunyh!ne OF the home Will BIO crushed out of
existence. At the very first sign OF epilepsy
or nervous twltchlnge or tIeinbllngs, Elixir Ko-
sine should be used.
This remedy s the discovery, q wsll-
Known cure for eplleptic ITS; II can 30 used
BY an ages. and is g positive cure tor this
agents, have 80 much faith In this remedy
that they will Kiys their personal suarante,s,
be rounded. Mall orders filled The Kosins
ca, washington, p, g.. Or Polk AIllsg pT|s
Co. RICHMOND. Yss {3 ilsSl, {. !,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Washington Affairs.

(From Our Regular correspondent
"a WASHINGTON, d. c., May b.--Rural
routes established June 18th:
Virginia Edgerton, Brunswick county,
route /. popub)lon 400. houses lis; Louis
Louisa county, route 5, population 90,
houses 10; NNarfield, Brunswick county,
route /, population 40, houses 10.
North Carollna-Richfield. Stanley coun-
ty, route 2, population 493, houses f16
Lorenzo d. Bateman appointed post
master Mt Princess Anne, Princess Anne
county, Va, vico Il. w. Bonshall, ro-
moved -' tI.#J.sH7.as "a. IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Exports to Brazil.

The exports to Brazil, which amounted
In 1905 to SUCCESSORS, include very
showing the largest total, with 22,468, 645 |;
-four. sl,226bs6; lumber, $621,4sa; loco
motives. sl170s6; other steam engines,
$lo3,733; sewing machines, sl42.185; other
machinery OF iron and steel. sss3540; ag-
ricultural implements, $151.7l6; cotton
cloths. colored, s562,s72, and other cotton
cloths, uncolored $1S3 5000.
Comparing conditions In 1905 With
those of 1895. the total exports to Brazil
show q fall from $lb,165,079 In 1895 to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06

The citizens Of this community are re-
uuested to meet at the public school
house on Saturday afternoon, tho 18th
OF May. to see what can be done to IN
duce tho county to establish high
school ut this place
On the 18th OF May tho county schoo1
trustees will meet at Chesterfield Court
house to discuss tho establishment Of a
high school In the county, and State
Superintendent Eggleston will bo pres
emit to explain to and address the meet
Ing. 'NA A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06

Scalded By Chemicals.
Especial to The 'rimes-p isratch,

w USneclaT 10 TIC THes-I1IsI9'ttc 1I'J Il.sseS8
WINCHESTER, VA, May 5,---Dr. W..
A, Swlmley, n prominent Winchester phys
slcIan. to-day received q message from
Forest Ohio, that his son, DR. Floyd
=. Swlmley, had been terribly scalded by,
the explosion OF II tank containing Chem
icals In his laboratory. and that his eye-ii
sight Is probably gone. Tho Injured man
is one of the most eminent surgeons In
Ohio, 5i -l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Arm Blown Off.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
SUFFOLK, VA, May 6.--Near Ne wsoms
to-day .twelye-year-old Raleigh Biddle,
son Of Mrs, Alice Rlddle, had an arm
blown off by the discharge OF his gun
while he was climbing q fence. The limb
was left hanging only by a piece Of skin.
Raleigh was hunting croWA ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Large Distillery Burned,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.) a
WINCHESTER. VA, May 5t-rTabinR
advantage OF the absence Of Sheriff Clark
II. Purcell. who Is IN Oklahoma ON bus-E
mess, an lncendiary early this morning
fired a large brandy dissilery on tho
Purcell farm, near Winchester. and haAY
so far escaped the county auth0ritles4
who arc making rigid investigate Ions,
The distilery is total loss OF several
thousand dollars, With little insurance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Tax-Paying Time and Land
w Owners Must Watch Out.

Tomorrow Monday Will he the last
dav Of grace for tho Virginia poll tax
payer. IL no gets a receipt for his papi-
tation tax to-n,orrow he will be a voter
in the election to be held In November
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
SUMMER HOMES FOR SUMMER
BOARDERS, Ee TH

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RESORTS,
MOUNTAINS AND THE sEAsHoRE,
Illustrated folders. descriptive Of Chess
ilpeake and Ohio Mountains and seashore
Resorts, with list OF Hotels and Summer
Boarding Houses along the lines, now
eady for distributions 5
a Amply to Chesapeake and Ohio agents
y. address W. O.lWARTHEN,
n !. D. u. A., G. g. @. Ry,
II ], & Richmond. We, {,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
THE GIBSON PICTURE

given free to every reader of Tho Times
Dispatch every Sunday is a work of art
and we'll worth preserving, The best
and most reliable place to frame them
Street They agreed to frame them for
thlrty-fve cents
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06
Handsome Kitchen Cabinet Given Away.

From now until June LIST we will give coupon with
every purchase which entities the holder to chance at
the Kitchen Cabinet now in our window.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-06

Lay reader St, Paul's Episcopal Church
IN GordOnsville.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26

Earl Darlington, the popular
actor, who owns a big ranch
south of Raw. built a fine large
barn and did most OF the shing-
ling himself. He displays a pair
of sun-burned blistered hands, as
the result.
West Mlnot is fast becoming
one of the most popular resi-
dence portions Of the city. The
lots are nice and large and very
cheap. kulaas 4 Brauer are
selling a large number each week.
The Tennis Club has leased
from Henry Auslander lots on
the Flat for a period Of fveyears
and will begin the preparation OF
the grounds Immediately. The
hand ball enthusiasts will likely
play on the same grounds.
Bert Johnson, a Norwegian,
who carried Off first honors at
the Velva spelling match, came
to this country eighteen months
ago, and could not speak word
OF English. He is ready to grad
uate, paying his own way thru
school.
George !. Smith, from LaFol-
lette. who is a candidate for the
nomination for Clerk OF the Dis
trict Court OF Ward county, SUBJ
iect to the will OF the voters on
June 10, was in the city the fore
part OF this week. Mr.. Smith is
making a strenuous campaign.
Miss Ecklund, from near this
city, was united in marriage Sat
urday to a pramincnt young
rancher from Scroby, Mont. The
day was spent in sightseeing in
this city. The Independent fail
ed to ascertain the name Of the
groom.
Geo. W. Burke, the real estate
man, has added insurance to his
business, and will look after the
interests OF the National Mutual
Fire & Tornado Insurance Co.,
of Omaha. This is one of the
best companies and already has
done much business in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26
Vic Noble. the TELEPHONE King,

Vic Noble. the telephone King,
was here from Bottlneau We'd
nesday. The Northern Telephone
Company OF which he is a large
share holder. will soon erect a
fine large building in this city,
the contract for which was let to
Hurd & Mallory Wednesday.
Mr.. Thompson, the young
pharmacist who has been work
ing at B]akey's drug store, left
for Philadelphia where he will re-
ceive $4,000 from his uncle's es-
tate. Three brothers and sisters
of Mr.. Thompson receive a like
amount, while his mother receiv-
es a large share OF the fortune.
Mr.. Thompson is now conduct
ing a drug store at Upham.
Parties guilty OF setting prai-
ries are guilty OF amisdemeanor
and upon conviction is punished
by a fine not exceeding $500 or
imprisonment in the county jail
for one year-or both such fine
and imprisonment at the discre-
ton OF the Judge. Besides this
the party orparties are also liable
in a civil action for injury caused
by such fire to hay or to the
range on which the hay is grow.
ing or to shacks, rancho build
ings, timber, marsh or improve
ments of any kind. Now be
good aud don't set prairie fires.
The plea that the fire got away
from you, won't help you any
more than drunkenness excuses
a man from committing a crime.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26
VALUABLE HINTS
FOR ADVERTISERS

Don't shiver-plunge in.
Fresh, lively. circulars keep
things moving.
The head line can be toe black.
Study type effects.
Anybody can buy space, but
not everybody can write good
copy.
Practice repression if you would
make a lasting favorable i'm
preston.
Don't expect a big harvest un-
less your seed is scattered on fer
tile soil.
The man who wears the shoes
is the one VINO wants the reasons:
get next to the consumer.
True art no longer scorns the
commercial. The latter has be-
come artistic-with results salts
factory to both.
"Onto" Is regarded by purists
as vulgar and isavoided by care
full writer's, says The Century.
Look it up-and avoid it.
Does it pay to eat, drink and
sleep? You have to, that's all.
Does it pay to advertise? IT'S
the ''eat and drink" OF business.
You can't live on sleep alone.
The need OF a good follow-up is
now taken as a matter OF course
but that does not mean that all
follow-ups are good. Take a
careful look at yours and think
it over.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26
Buy your Formaldehyde at
Blakey's. He sells the strongest.

VIII Campbell and his mother
left on Monday for Underwood,
N. D., where they will settle on
homesteads that they have filed
on in that locality. The Crmp-
bells are good citizens and the
Courier is sorry to see them leave
town, at the same time they have
our best wishes for success in
their new home. -Cooperstown
Courier.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26
Business quiet?-Advertise.

BUSINESS qulet?-Advertise.
Back up" your advertising
with personal hustle.
\ man of wit often fares better
than a man of grit.
The fleece OF a rowing sheep
! weighs light at the shearing.
The big claim is the way to big
success in a short time.
Any foolcan abide in mansion
but it takes brains to build one.
Don't let compelled patience Of
the day knot into fretfulness by
the tireside.
Read things that make your
brain whirl with new thoughts
thew make you do things.
The more difficult the under
taking, the more worthy the
effort, and the more glorious the
achievement.
A manufacturer may be said to
have two factories-one for his
goods and the other for the
talk which sells them.
The secret OF mail order success
lies in exploiting a thing all the
people must have, or many of
the things most OF the people
must have.
The method a man follows in
his advertising depends largely
upon his temperament-and how
long a time he expects to be in
| business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26
EARLY Potatoes.

Smallwood, the grocer, always
looking out for the interest of
the farmers, has a nice lot of
Saltzer's early potatoes for sale
for seed at 81 a bushel. He also
has a nice line of garden seeds.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26

Wanted 10000 farmers to
buy their f0rmaIdehyde and
strychnine at BIakey's.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26

Lost, Strayed or Stolen
Family English setter. Reward for her
return to j. B. Taylor, The Golden Rule
Store,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-26

ENPERT knowledge anc
u precise comparison viii
prove that my shoes arr
the most excellent in this
city fol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-07
AMERICAN WooLLEN REPORT

The report Of the American Woolleu Corlpan,. for
the year ended December 81. 1896 shows a st,rnl,,-
AFTER all expenses, dividends AMI derress!on ~
a,S01stl which is equal 10 SIS per cent on 49,,
common stock. Net sales amounted to S6r, ara
compared with Ss.6S2,@s in the preceding vsa~
while the net profit si7Sl57. against s. $50
in 1894 The company shows net quick assets ~
S2osl5S5S, compared with H+llS.0S0 in the year be-
fore. The year was the best in the history OF the
company and the enormous increase in its business
made it advisable for the organization last August
Of the Wood Wcrsted Mills. with n capital OF 81 eco
90, al OF which viii tie subscribed for by the Amer,
icar Woollen Company. 10 Is expected that these
mills will be completed in November OF the current