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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Fritz Scheff at Her Toilet

FIRTH Schem with three maidstone
German. one French and one Irish-and
a white French poodle were passengers
on the Kaiser Wilhelm II--Nevvs itemD
''Venez. depechez-vous Celeste,
I'm IN q hurry to get dressed.
Arrah now. Bridget. fetch me shoes.
There's not a minute more to lose
Ach. Gretchen. liebchen, vat ISIS that
You've gone and didded 10 my hat?
Celeste, serrez mon corset wife
or I'll look frightful on the street
Faith. Bridget, wearer OF the green.
Button my waist up. mavonfneen.
SO. donnerwetter Gretchen. yump.
And put my foot into that pump
Ny gloves and parasol? C'ost fait.
1 thought you girls would take ali dsy."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
So ~
Humphreys Seventy
Seven Cures Grip and
COLD

To break up a Cold, TO knock out
tho Grip. Precipitation should be in
duced. The use OF "Seventy-seven,"
with some form Of gentle exercise.
viii bring the beads Of sweat to the
brow and drive out the Cold.
81" IS for Grip, Colds, Influenza,
Catarrh. Pains and soreness In the
Head and Chest. Hoarseness. Sore
Throat and prevention OF Pneumonia.
Al Druggists. % cents or mailed
Humphreys Hyrnoo Medicine Co. Cor VII.
liam and John Streets New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
AMELIA SCHOOLS.
Teachers Form County Organi-
cation as Result of Conference.

Especial % The Tinues- Dispatch
AMELIA c. H., VA. December s.
The Giles District School Board met at
the courthouse to-day and decided TO
open new school at Clay IUu They ap-
pointed Miss Agnes Childress to teach
this school. Miss Elizabeth Vaughan was
appointed TO teach in the primary grade
Of the high school at Amelia Court
house. There are now three teachers in
the high school.
The teachers Of the county met here
to-day and formed local association.
Mr.. 7 W. White was elected president
and Miss Courtney Taylor secretary
treasurer The association is the outcome
OF the state Convention of last week.
Leigh District school Board met yes
terday and let the contract for a new
school The two new houses being built ia
Giles District will be ready for occupancy
by January LIST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
FOurqurean, Temple 3 Co.

they could be had in common with all 9TH
az large industries tho corporation is con-
siderably handicapped by the scarcity
OF labor OF the class desired. Tho raw
material used in the work consists %
steel bars. which are heated 10y fuel oil.
Tie motive power for operating the plant
Is secured from large water wheel Ma
terials and supplies are delivered and the
flushed products shipped direct from tile
works By means or spur tracks run into
the yard.
There is great demand for bridge cou-
Meeting the north shore of the river with
Belle Isle, wagons having TO be ferried
across the river To reach this and other
large manufacturing plants on the island
The construction of a bridge making the
island more accessible from this CITY
would give d great impetus 10 the estab-
Iishmcnt Of other manufacturing plants
there. for which there is ample room and
unsurpassed facilities.
The success of the forgings corpora
non has been phenomenal. and is caI.u-
lated TO interest others in the splendid
manufacturing opportunities OF iii. CITY
There Is abundant power t. bc had
cHeapiy- and - is abundant and as rca-
sonahie IN price here as elsewhere.
Other Industries Prospering.
There are two other enterprises ON
Belle Isle. which are equally Drospcroti,
the Ola Dominion Iron and Nail Works.
ana the Virginia Pipe and Foundry COM
pany. Both these plans are iust s
busy as they can be and turning out as
much work as the limited supply of labor
VIII permit The Old Dominion Iron ard
Nail Works is manufacturing bar-iron ana
horseshoes principally. and finds a read,,
market for its entire production. The pipo
plant manufactures soil pipe and fittings.
ANA does general foundry work Of an
Kinds. These industries are likewise
handicapped by the labor scarcity ana
can hardly I'm their orders
For years the idea of establishing a
great steel plant iu coz near this city has
been under consideration. One or more
OF those Interested ln the project ana con-
hdent Of its feasibility have died i'm re-
cent years. bus others have been consid-
ering the plan IL has been rumored that
Mr.. Frank J. Could. who owns rnucn of
the Belle Isle property. contemplated la-
e"slhs tnere such am industry. but no
dennite announcement Of such intention
has been made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
NEW INDUSTRY.
MORE CAPITAL
Phenomenal Success Of the Rich
mOnd Forgings Corporations
First Year.
HAS DOUBLED ITS CAPITAL
Plant Makes Automobile Forg-
ings and Cannot Supply
Demand.

The Richmond Forgiugs Corporation,
one of Richmond Youngest industries.
has already not only firmly established
itself but has within six or seven months
become one OF the most successful enter
prises- Incorporated in September, 1905
with a capital stock Of 800 90. and be-
ginning business in March 1906. this
company, whose plant Is located on Belle
Isle, has already found il necessary To
Increase its capital stock 20 $4,000 and
its output corresp0ndingly. 1t is unable
To fill the orders received. and now has
work ahead for over four months and
plenty more in prospect.
The officers of tlls young and pros
porous company are Jonathan Bryan.
president; W. r.. Williams. Vice-presi-
dent and general manager and o T..
BEDFORD. secretary and treasurer.
A few months oftvr beginning opera
lions the corporation about doubled its
equipment. IN order 20 handle the tire
mendous business offered II and IN i'm
mediate prospect The principal busi-
ness Of the company IS the manufacture
Of forgings for the construction OF auto
mobiles. but it also makes bicycle forg-
ings. tools and other articles. This is
the only plant OF the kind in this part
OF the country. and the only industry in
this city using fuel oil.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Compulsory Education

- lsPecdl f. The Times Dispatch
AshENILLE. C.. December >-f-
a CIV election held Thursday. Asheule
ton, ard also voted to borrow sll a0a
for the erection m a city garbas,.. cre,ra-
tory. Fle former proposition was car
ried hy a majority 81 cI and the latter
BY 1O0 majority.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
DANv'LLE FINDS
HOME MADE TRUST
How the Grand Jury Came to In
vestigatc Coal and Wood
Dealers.
ATTORNEY HAMLIN'S FIGHT
Apt Students OF Methods Of the
Great Combines OF the
Country.

fspecal From stan Coresponlont.I
DANNILLE, VA. December at Is
probable that 100 place in the United
States has complained az much Of the
grinding monopOlies. the trusts and COM
Dimes as Dauville. This city has been foE
many years "a cordial hater OF all the
biz trusts or such Of item as have
crossed its path.
The Auerie.S Tobacco Company Cross
ed It's path and Danyiile fought IL 10 the
best q its ability until 90 found that
nothing could bee accomplished. and then
s. made friends with the great tobacco
combine, and that company aas establish
ed here large storage warehouses, stem
u-ries. factories. etc. and is tue largest
employer of labor in tie city, barring,
perhaps the cotton mills. and buys more
loaf tobacco on the market than ANY
cozeu other concerns.
Daueiiie's greatest fight. however has
been against the Southern Railway j.
commenced away back in the sevenues.
maybe lu the sixties ana the town has
spent piles OF money building opposition
lines. o. he later golbIcd ZAP, first nf
tae Richmond and DanviIe. and then py
s. successor. the Southern
Finally Dan--iile ceased 20 nglt tho
railway combine ln this very expensive.
and as BIZ turned ont. useless way. and
went into the courts. before -rhe Inter
state Commerce Commission. and even
before Congress. Dut all % no pupos-
The railway has won nut ever, time. 0ur
I'll ..eae fights have made DautIie
batter OF trusts. ONE that bates wish
c'rdlalit5 that l9 al prrfa1Inr and that
las sunk deep into the souls or men,
women aul children.
Learned From the Enemy.
In order to mnk. ttcs. trtts against
tle trusts ard combines. and they have
game hs-i-. 70 n anne necessary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Christmas Hosiery

ono OF the best values We ever had to offer in
LADIES HOSE Is our ONYX BLACK. REAL.
MA'o, HIGH sPLlCED HEEL; regular made and
guaranteed; three pair to the box. per box S1Oo
We Offering for this weeks sale three mum
beers ia MISSES AND BOYS BLACK RIBBED
HOSE, Mt prices which should make them quick
sellers There are three weights-hght. medium
and heavy. They sold at csc soc "A pair All
sizes sale at 2ec.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Handkerchief

u mas been hobby with las for years To- have
every thing IN the linen line 20 tho highest notch
IF perfection. and this year are very proud of
our ladies' Linen handkerchief You'll md here
the pure linen article. from SC up.
LADIES WHITE HEMSTITCTTED LINEN
FIANDKERCFuEFS. lace corners or sheer. pure
linen at. each. SC TO soc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Evening Fans

we show the most beautiful line Of imported
novelties ln EVENING FANS ever shown In this
city. They are beautiful creations. and are priced
ieiA'fhs1bIy low Tor such i' ISome qualities. They
are I'D carved wood ivory Ks and pearl. in white
and colors, Of silk gauz. ltce feathers. Prices
soc to $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
SINGLE HANDED
HOLDS Up BANK
One Man Shot and Killed In
stantly in Effort to Capture
RObbcr.
LYNCH HINT THE CRY
Father OF Cashier Also Tries to
Beat Robber After the
Capture.

GREAT BEND. KAN. December S-Af-
man Company bank to-day slnsIe-handed.
"a man who save mis- name as George A.
Lewis. of Kansas City, was surrounded
aao captured Bud Westfan driver FOR
the weIs-FaIgo Express Company. was
k.ned by "a shot fired by one of the pur-
sucIs.
Lewis walked into the bank few
minutes after it opened to-day. and point
ing a revolver AT Cashier A. r. Taylor,
ordered him TO throw up his hands In
an instant clerk lodged into the vault
and set of the burglar alarm. Taylor
hand over $3.50 I'm bills and Lewis fled A
crowd OF men and boys soon gave cA. se
and seeing himself being hemmed in. the
robber ran mp the stairs or the Wells
Fargo Express building Locking himself
in a room on the second floor. he defied
arrest Several shots were fired into the
room I'm an attempt to dislodge the robbcr.
Kills Man Downstairs.
one bullet struck and instantly Killed.
Driver Wcstfal. who was i'm the express
office on the street floor.
Finally. after parleying for an hour with
his pursuers. Lewis surrendered. and was
taken 60 Jail The money Taylor had
handed over To Lewis was recovered. Hc
was followed to the Jail By an excited
crowd. Cries IT Lynch him." We're rre-
quenty heard. and b. W. Taylor. father
Of the bank cashier. attempted 20 attack
hlm. -tc first said his name was Georce
a. Lewis. Of Kansas City. and then that
% was George A. West. and that he had
come here from Chicago He admitted
'ndt he mad not given his correct name.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

braskan with faithfuiness that seemed
born Of personal affection. Mr. Hamliu's
admiration for Byan commenced long
before the latter became a candidate COR
the highest office within the gift OF the
people II was when he represented Ne
traska IN Congress ana came out 90
strongly as a trust-dghter that 8ir Ham
lu commenced 90 love Bryan.
OF course. Doe was for free silver and
all the other fads of the Nobraskan but
in Dir Hamlns opinion Mr. Bryan's
long suit always was and SIS Ito the
oemnltion how-wows with the trusts D
tn Dauviles fights. both great and small
against the combines. Nir Hamlin has
been right by the side Of Judge Aiken.
Home Made Trusts.
tr Hsmin hates a little trust OF the
homemade variety AS cordially as he
does biz one that spreads it's wings
over Tho whole country or the whole
vn-ll. tnd so when ire realized or
Thought Do realized. that Some OF his
local brother TRUST fighters had not only
learned VOL the ways and rpett DDS of
tae combinations in restraint 81 trade
bat had commenced 20 tlopt and prac-
tee them. his Indignation knew no
bounds. and Doc just made mp his mind 20
seek tfe assistance OF the grand jury,
ana Doc got &c this week.
Il leaked out several days before the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Fancy Articles

Novelties in LEATHER GOODS, JAPANESE
CARD CASES and HAND BAGS BLACK and
ColORED HAND BAGS and STRAP pI-RsE,S
e-1m SOC $500.
one special lot OF COLORED STRAP PURSES
made TO sell at $500. offer same at $3.50.
Nice assortment Of MANICURE SETS in Ebony
Cocobola pink and blue. sf5O each
COMB AND BRUSH SETS. Cocobola Ebony. mink
and blue sets TO match tho room. $3.50 to $500.
NEEDLE BOOKS and WORK BOXES. from 2se
TO SIPS.
Niee assortment or GILT BUCKI.ES; all TIE
newest shapes and styles 25o to $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-10
TO REDUCE ARMAMENT.
Resolution Offered In House of Com
 mons Is Adopted.

London, May 9.-In the house of com | mons this evening Henry Vivan. laborite moved a resolution calling on the govern ment to take drastic steps to reduce the expenditures for armaments and to press for the inclusion of the question of arma- ment reduction by international agree ment in The Hague conference.
 Carlyon Wilfroy Bellares, liberal, in moving an amendment, said 1t was mad visable to initiate a discussion concern ing armament which foreign powers deem- ed necessary for the defense of their ter titories. He said the only hope of stop ping the present armament was an Anglo Saxon alliance. These two powers MT. Bellaires said, could guarantee each other against attack by any two powers, and both could reduce their armaments.
 Sir Edward Grey, foreign secretary, said he believed a declaration such as contain ed in MT. Vivan s motion was worth hay nations. There was a growing disposi- tion in other countries, the foreign secre- tary said, for some reduction. He thought the question should be discussed at The Hague. The government welcomed the motion. He hoped other nations would regard it as an Invitation from the Brit ish house of commons to respond as to their feelings in the matter.
 The motion was agreed to. MT. Bellares withdrawing his amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-10
FIRE INSURANCE
 TO BE PAID SOON
WILL BE PUT IN GENERAL CIR COLLATION. AND WILL BE OF GREAT BENEFIT IN THE RE- BUILDING OF SAN FRANCISCO.

San Francisco, May 9.-F'inancial inter- est today centered in the announcement made by the insurance companies that in the immediate future they would pay losses of the fire sufferers. It is be- lieved that most of the money will be put into general circulation, and when 1t is distributed will relieve the people of San Francisco as no other means could.
 This news was welcome, not only to the policyholders, but also to the banks that have been doing their best for the pub lie with the resources at their immedi- ate command, necessarily limited.
 With the announcement that losses will soon be paid. the insurance interests have made the concession that salvage recov- cred on property swept by the flames may be proceeded with.
 Policyholders may save anything they can find without fear of risking the loss of their claims for insurance.
 To a great extent the work of demol- ishing walls and clearing away debris has been postponed because of the doubt regarding the attitude of the insurance companies would take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-10
Wenham Is Discharqed.

New York, May 9.-Judge Holt in the United States district court today ordered the discharge from custody of Charles F. Wenham, the former steam ship passenger agent of the Canadian Pacific railway Wenham had been lodged in jail on a judgment obtained in Chicago secured by the attorneys of the Canadian Pacific. The judg- ment was based, on an alleged short age in Wenhams accounts, amounting to $56,000, and he was lodged in Jail in default of $40000 bail. Wenham' s attorney then filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy, challenging the Cana dian Paciflc's judgment as liability. The new writ of habeas corpus was sued out, the contention being that the debt in question was dischargeable in bankruptcy and that under the exist ing laws no man could be imprisoned for debts so dischargeable. The attor- neys for the Canadian Pacific fought Wenham's discharge, but Judge Holt today decided that the habeas corpus was well founded in law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-10
JURY ID DECIDE
 IDENTITY OF DOWD  Arguments Concluded and Jury
 Now Has Case TESTIMONY OF BRENNAN If the Defendant Is Found to Be "New York Harry" the State Will
 Prosecute for High
 way Robbery.
TESTIMONY OF BRENNAN

The witness around whom the most in- terest centered, and the one whose testi- mony was regarded as the most inn portant. produced in the trial of James Rooney, alias New York Harry" yester- day, was Mickey Brennan. He is now confined in the county jail on the charge of murdering Lieutenant Morris in this city last winter.
 Brennan testified that he had known several members of the Miller-Duncan gang, among them being a man that they called Harry" He said that the pris- oner at the bar was the man who Is wanted. Under close cross-examination' the witness became confused, and contra dicted himself several times. He &C., knowledged a dscrepancy between a former statement and his present testi- mony. but excused himself on the ground that he-''was not under oath then. He conceded that he might say one thing when under oath and another when not.
 John Kemp, an engineer for the Louis will and Nashville Railroad who was the first witness for the prosecution, tes- tfied that he saw New York Harry and three other men in a saloon on the day before, and the day on which the Standard oil robbery was committed. He stated that he saw the men at about the same hour on both days, and that they occu- pied practically the same position on both occasions. He further stated that the prisoner before the bar was one Of the party.
 The prosecution attempted to introduce Detective Kavanaugh of the Jersey City force as a witness, and to prove a cer- tain alleged conviction of the prisoner be- fore the bar for picking pocket eleven years ago. After a spirited argument by the opposing sides, Judge Weaver re- fused to admit the evidence.
 Tom Fahey, now serving sentence for connection with the Miller-Duncan gang. stated that he thought the prisoner was the man wanted.
 The testimony in connection with the denial of identity charge was completed. and then arguments began.
 In his argument for the defense. Attor- ney Gibson asked the jury to consider the peculiar weight of Mrs. Myrtle Duncan s testimony, and the lack of weight that he said should be imputed to the testi- mony of persons under sentence for crime. Judge Weaver charged the jury, and the question of deciding, on the evidence pro- duced, is one and the same, as New York Harry" and consequently open to prosecution for highway robbery rests with it.
 The jury failed to reach a verdict last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-10
Insurance Will Be $2oo,ooo, 900.

San Francisco, May 9.-An understand ing as to what the insurance companies propose has been obtained by the sub committee of the committee on insurance at a meeting with committee from the underwriters adjustment bureau. The statement there made was in brief that the insurance companies would treat poli- cyholders fairly; that no attempt would be made to take advantage of mere quib- bles or technicalties; that loss on build ings in the burned district would be paid as soon as adjusted, and that the adjust ment of losses would proceed as rapidly as possible. The insurance in the burned area Is estimated by the underwriters at $2O0, 900 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-10
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,

Is not a secret or patent medicine, against which the most intelligent people are quite naturally averse because of the un- certainty as to their harmless character, but is medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION, a full list of all it's ingredients being printed, iit pldill EngIish, on every bottle wrapper. An examination of this list of Ingredients will disclose the fact that it is non alcoholic in it's composition. chem ieally pure glycerlne taking taking t, the place s ol up. The rFavorite Prescription of Dr. Pierce is in fact the only medicine put up for the cure of woman'S peculiar weak nesses and ailments, sold through drug, giStS, that does not contain alcohol and thdt too i1l ldTge quantities Furthermore, 1t is the only medicine for womans special diseases, the ingredients of which have the unanimous endorsement of all the leading medical writers and teachers ot all the several schools of practice and that too as remedies for the ailments for which rFavorite Prescription is recom- mended.
 A little book of some of these endorse ments will be sent to any address, post paid, and absolutely free if you request same by postal card or letter, Of Dr. k. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
 Don't forget that Dr. Pierce's Favorte Prescription, for woman'S weaknesses and delicate ailments, is not a patent or secret
 
 tionp of a regularly educated and gradu- ated physician, engaged in the practice of his chosen specialty-that of diseases of women--thatits ingredients are printed b, plairp Engltsh on every bottle-wrapper; that it is the only medicine especially de- signed for the cure of womans diseases that contains no alcohol, and the only one that has a professional endorsement worth more than all the so-called ntesti- monials ever published for other med icines Send for these endorsements as above. They are free for the asking
 If you suffer from periodical, headache, backache dizziness, pain or dragging down sensation low down in the abdomen, weak back, have disagreeable and weak ing, catarrhal, pelvic drain, or are. in distress from being l~lg on your feet then you may be sure of benefit from taking Df. Pierce's Favorte Prescription.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets the best lax ative and regulator of the bowels. They Invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. One a laxative; two or three cathartic-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-10
SENATOR GoRMAN ILL.
Has Not Been In Ills Seat in the Sen
 ate for Months.

Washington, May 9-Senator Arthur P German of Maryland is critically i'll at his home in this city. He has not been In his seat in the Senate for many months. Within the last few days he had a severe sinking spell and his life was despaired of.
 His sickness began several months ago with an attack of the grippe, with every indication that 1t would culmnate in pneumonia but this was averted and now 1t Is learned he Is suffering from com pllcaton of ailments which give no prom ise of his recovery.
 It was stated at Senator Germans house tonight that he was somewhat better to- day and had spent some time in reading, although, of course. too, III to leave his room Despite his very serious condition he has expressed a desire to go to his farm near Laurel, Md, if his condition should improve sufficiently to permit his removal there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-10
TAX AssEssM ENT.
San Francisco's Rate May Be ss2.50 On
 the Hundred Dollars.

San Francisco, May 9.-When the tax rate of San Francisco for the fiscal year 19O6-07 Is finally fixed, the figure may be $25O on the hundred dollars, or valua- tion Assessor Dodge was present this morning at the meeting of the sub-com- mittee, and read the following report covering the situation from his point of view
 Last years assessment roll was about s525. OCO 900, made up as follows:
 Land. s3O4 4,OOO,OO0; buildings, s97,SOO.O0o; personal property. s123OOO,OOo
 "This years roll will, in my opinion, as far as l am able to judge, show de- crease of between $150,Ooo,Oo0 and $250,- O0O,O00.
 Much of the personal property amount ing to $123OO0,0O0, has been destroyed, and all records of it's ownership and valua- ton are also lost, not only for this, but for previous years.