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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
SEE LIBERTY BELL,
Ten Thousand Children Sign Pc
tition Addressed to Mayor.
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NORFOLK, VA, February 13.-Armed
with resolution adopted by the board
of directors of the Jamestown EXPOSE
ton and Il petition bearing the names Of
more than 10000 schoolchildren OF ride
water Virginia, the committee appointed
by the board of directors will leave Nor
folk next week for Philadelphia, Pa, to
ask Mayor Weaver, Of the City Of
Brotherly Love. 70 allow the Liberty hell
to be carried to the tercentcnnal. This
committee consists of Mr., w. T.. Barrett,
Ylce-president: Mr.. G. Il. Slepperd, sec
rotary, and Mr.. Peter Wright, a mem-
Der Of the Executive Committee OF the
exposition
Following the announcement that tie
~bOard Of directors of the exposition had
adopted u resolution asking that the
authorities of Philadelphia allow the lib
crty Bell to be brought to tho tercen-
ttennial, the interest Of the citizens and
schooteachers and children of this sec-
ton was aroused to such an extent that
q petition addressed to Mayor Weaver
with this end IN view, was prepared am
circulated. 1t was completed yesterday
and bore the names OF more than 10000
sohoochIldren who arc anxious to see
the historic relic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
WELL HAVE ONLY
NINE DIRECTORS
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Stockholders Of Petersburg Ma.
tional Bank Hold Adjourned
Meeting.
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TWO PRETTY MARRIAGES
Miss Anna Wingfcld Williams
Becomes Bride OF Mr.. James
Hudson Howell.
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RlTEHSBURG, VA, February 13.-The
National Bank OF Petersburg has reduced
the number OF its directors from eleven
to nine, and has elected the following
officers and directors ut an adjourned
stockholders meeting: President, George
Cameron, Jr.: Vlce-presidcnt, Il. a. Hart
ley; Cashier, y. b. Jones; Assistant
Cashier Il. II. Beaslcy; Directors, Gcorg~
Cameron, Jr.. Charles Cohen, r. e. Davis,
Alfred Friend, M, A. Finn, T.. A. Hart
ley, Il. +. Heath, NJ. A. Rosenstock, w.
l.. Venable.
The need OF better facilities for carry
ing on the work Of tho Woman's Chris
tlan Association has become SO urgent
in this city that an appeal will probably
soon be made to the public for contri-
buttons to a fund for erecting a suitable
building for the organization, which is
achieving splendid results in It's work
among the young working women of Pc
tersburg. The association Is especially
active In providing suitable accommoda-
lions for these young girls, the number
of whom has so largely Increased in this
city that great difficulty Is found In
securing rooms.
w. II. Wilcox and John Z. Moss have
been appointed assistant organizers here
for the insurance department Of the
knights of Pythias. Naomi Lodge will
give a smoker tomorrow evening.
Beautiful Wedding.
A beautiful homo wedding took place
at the residence of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. B. +. Williams. near Church
Road In Dinwiddlo county, yesterday
morning, when Miss Anna WinEfield VIII
liams was married to Mr. James Hudson
| Howell, of Nansemond county, Va. The
bride, alfred in a going-away gown OF
| blue cloth, with hat and gloves to match,
and carrying Bride roses. entered the
| parlors with her maid Of honor. Miss
| Mary Williams, who wore suit of white
| silk null, and carried pink roses, and
was met at the altar by the groom with
his best man, Mr.. ]. w. II. Dardin. Key.
Mr. Bell performed the ceremony After
the wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Howell left
on their bridal tour. They will reside at
South Quincy, Nansemond county.
Miss Sadie Edna Winston. a popular
young lady of this city. was married In
washington to-day to Mr. George Ashby
Lanier one Of the most courteous and
A efficient gentlemen connected with the
Western Union Telegraph Company IN
this city.
Death of Mrs. Coldwell.
Mrs. Mary E. Coldwell, widow of
Richard Coldwell died last evening IN
l.ttrick at the residence OF her son,
Emmett f. Coldwel Death resulted
from pneumonia. Mrs. Coldwell was
seventy years old.
The body of Mr Alexander Martin
!, a Portsmouth merchant, who died IN
Baltimore last Monday, was buried
here this morning in Blandford Gene
sir. Martin was a citizen of Pc
;rg for many years. and mad
nv devoted friends here.
~ funeral of Mrs. Lucia Beverly
Bernard tool. place this morning from
st. Paus Episcopal Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
Residence Burns.

GLADESBORo, VA, February l3.-'rhe
dwelling house and all It's contents OF
Nh. David Quesnbory We're burned Il
few nights since, Mr., Quesinberry Is u
poor man, With n family and this accl-
dent leaves them without clothes Or shell
ter. There WIS no insurance.
A little child OF MIR, A. Mcpenk was
burned to death u few days since. The
child's clothes caught fire from an open
fireplace,
Mr.. Thomas Cruise and wife, Of Blue
field. w. Va, We're here on business a
few days since.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
No Evidence to Sustain Charges
Against Man.
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CHASE CITY. VA, February 10
G. r. Thompson. recently arrested and
brought here for trial from Manches-
ter. Va, for forgery, was honorabiy
acquitted by Justice Wick. Roberts,
as there was no evidence to sustain
the charge.
About one-fourti, Of last years crop
OF tobacco still remains In barns OF
producers. but will soon be marketed
when the weather Is favorable for
handling It, From the preparations
OF dealers to furnish fertilizers O large
crop OF tobacco is contemplated for
this year Prices have been well main
tanned and rcmunerative for last years
crop.
The two fire losses occurring in the
last two weeks on the outskirts of the
town We're, promptly arranged by the
insurance companies and all expressed
satisfaction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
NELMS CASE.
Mother Of Prisoner Ill-she Was
eyewitness Of Tragedy.

IISnecIa1- 70 The T!nles- Dispntch)
case, of James helms. indicted for the
murder of DIR. Cam Anderson. has been
continued until the May term Of the
circuit Court. The continuanc/ was
on account OF the illness of Mrs j. f..
Nelms. the mother of the accused. who
was an eyewitness to the tragedy.
AZ hope Of commutation Of the
sentence or Wesley Wilkie. the negro
for the, murder OF Otis Ross another
negro, has been abandoned, the judge,
Commonwealth's attorney and tho mem.
sign a petition tor COM J lfntion. Prcpa.
rations for the execution are being
made by Sheriff B. J. Broadwater. The
galiows Will be erected in the iail
yard, The pastors of the Gate Civ
churches are spending much time with
the poor, ignorant, condemned negro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
YOUNG LADY BURNS. ,
Standing in Front Of Stove, Whet.
Dress Caught on Fire.

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WINCHESTER. VA. February Ia
Intelligence recn,ved here this evrnils
from Washington, states That Miss
Mary Malady. Of this city, lies III Il
precarious condition at the George
town University Hospital as the result
OF being severity burned While standing
near stove In an attempt to ward OF
chill. Her clothing ienited, anl sha MAS
frightfully burned to the waist, MISS
Malady screamed for help and a
trained nurse, who was in tho house.
came to hcr rescue and threw RUB
Der blanket over her TO extnsuish the
ilnmos.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
GAMBLING CRUSADE.
First Case in Years Will B
Heard by Mayor To-Day.

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DANVILEI. VA, February 13.-ln the
Mayors Court tomorrow morning the
trial of Charles Gee. p. Pascucci and
Charles Clewis, who were indicted at
the recent term of the grand jury for
maintaining gambling rooms, will take
place. For years, 1t is alleged
the gambling houses in Danville have
been run without intervention on the
part of the authorities. a crusade
against this vice was recently started
and some interesting developments are
expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
Tobacco in Bad Shape.

".I-H3 [SpeCIaI 10 The 1TlmUs- DlspltCh.1
AMELIA, VA. l'cbrnAry 13.-Anoth-
cr cold, biting day has kept most peo-
pic off the roads. except the lumber
nearly impossible wherever Glcy have
Travelled. Some tobacco comes In, not
understanding unfavorable handling
weather, and the quality continues to
the yield is not over half In pounds
what Is usually gotten from tho Same
barns.
panies, the Western Union Telegraph
Company is rewriting tho telegraph Of
flee and putting in a new switchboard
and Il ten conductor cable across tho
appearance, and make the office much
safer from fire. This work Is also
being done at every telegraph oitico
way from Richmond TO Danville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
THERE'LL BE NO STRIKE.
Statement Issued Saying All DIFF
ferences Are Settled.
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ROANOKE VA, February 13-The
trouble between the Norfolk and West
crn and the fremen is nearing a set
Element. There was an all-day confer
ence to-day and at the end of 1t, the
following statement was given out:
"a satisfactory settlement with the
fremen has been made by the general
manager on all questions OF rates OF
pay and hours of labor. All rules and
regulations have also been satisfac-
torily adjusted, except that of repre-
sentation"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
.Colored People Didn't Attend.

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LYNCHBURG, VA, February 13.-Dr.
Thomas Dixons "Clansman' appeared
here to-day, matinee and night. showing
before more people probably than ever
went out to see Il show in the same day
The matinee crowd was one Of the
largest on record. and at night several
hundred people were turned away. Aside
from attaches of the house, there was
not q colorcd person in the theatre.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
FALL FROM HORSES; ONE
KILLED, ANOTHER HURT

ROCKY MOUNT, VA, February 13.-
w. a. Lumsden fell from his hose some
time Sunday night near his home at
Naffs and broke his neck.
G. r. Galloway. q merchant of Her
.nando. near here, fell from his horse
recently, and striking the spinal col
unn was paralyzed from the waist
down.
Little Edwin. son OF Mr.. ana Mrs.
b. l.. Angle. of this place, died this eve
ming.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
Vigorous at "a Years, Thanks
to the Great Remover of Youth.

Mr.. Marshall Pierce, Put
ney, VT, credits Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey with keeping
him alive.
Mr.. Pierce, who was "a last
June, is the Oldest man in the
town, is hale and hearty, and
goes for a ride or a walk on
pleasant days.
Mr.. Pierce, as station agent,
sold the first ticket at the
Putney Station, on the Yer
mont Valley Railroad, when
it was built. In gratitude he
writes:
1T is true | have used your wills
key and like it the best Of all have
ever used. was "a on June 27th.
Among my other presents was some
Of your Malt Wl1iskey from my
nephew. I know that 1
should not be alive to-day. did not
take it regularly in mculerate guam
titles, as | do not have much appc-
titc.' - MARSHALL PIERCE,
Putncy, Vt, August Z, 1906.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
HAVE POLICE JUSTICE.
Movement Begun to Separate Pc
sitions Of Mayor and Justice.

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4 DANVILLE, VA, February 13.-The
Common Council ut it's regular meet
ing. took action looking forward to a
change In the executive branch of the
city government The now plan is to
separate the office Of mayor and pc.
lice justice. which position for years
has been held by the same man. Tho
recommendation to effect the change
was referred to q special committee for
consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
ARREST TREASURER.
Mr.. r, ], Sears, Of B'nai Israel, is
Fined on Two Charges.

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NORFOLK, VA. February ls-R. Il.
Scars, treasurer of the B'nal Israel Con-
gregation, who was arrested ON separate
~arrantl swarn out by Il. Wienfeld and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
Judge Raises Fine Hog.

Judge RAISES Fine Hog.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, February,
12.-Judgc r. II. l.. Chicester. Of STAFF
ford county. sold II dressed hog hero
to-day which weighed 592 pounds tor
$35. 1t was the largest specimen
This hog weiged on the hoof about
900 pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
MI Coyner Paralyzed.

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WAYNEsDORO, VA, February 10,
Mr. II. d, Cayner. II dealer In fresh and
cured meats, was pnralyzed last sun
day and at this writing IL lying In u
critical condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
BREAKS ARM.
Throws Rock and Strain Causes
Bone to Snap.
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Bone to Snap.
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b OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA, February
13.-Grafton Ellis, youth Of Falmouth,
broke his arm in an unusual manner.
He picked up medium sized rock and
threw 1t with force. ~. strain caused
by the effort breaking the arm.
j. f. Jack, who recently purchased
the fine farms ''Walsingham" and Belle
King George county, below this city,
received from Kentucky yesterday q
cargo of handsome mules, twenty four
In number, to work on the plantations
They are very fine and valuable ami
mails
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14

Doesn't itstand to reason
that for perfect health, the
human system must be kept
pure and clean, inside as we'll
as outsider gs
Then take Cascarets, the
world famous Bowel Medicine
and system-cleaners, thatwilli
help you KEEP CT FAN,
INSIDE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14
Marshall -Warrell.

GLADEsB0RO, VA, February Ia Mi.
II. Marshall and Miss Ellen Worell Mere
married a few days ago. Eldcy j. ID. UT
officiating.
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Expects Confirmation.

AS TO the fitness of Mr.. Carney for
tho misunderstanding, there can be no
question. on account Of his long service
as assistant postmaster. He has resided
within ten miles of tho Norfolk post
office all his life. His character and
standing In the community are too Well
known to mako necessary any enconium
from anybody. His political endorse
ments are all that could be required. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-14

confidently expect his confirmation to
be unanimously recommended by the
Senate committee
!. ACQUIT THOMPSON.
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Duffy's Pure Malt WhiskeY

@
Ha
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The Waddy Case.

The charge OF political coercion IN
the appointment of Mr.. Carney by
Colonel Waddy is too ridiculous really
10 receive serious comment. and unfor-
tunately took place before Mr.. Riduic-
berger arrived on the scene, and ne is
not yet apparently conversant nth the
: anf
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-30
AUTO TRAPPER FINED.

Chester, Aug 29--A fine of $3O and costs which amount to little over $6 was imposed by Justice of the Peace, Edgar w. Lewis upon a resident of this town named Priest, who set a trap for automobiles and caused injury to the tires of a machine owned by W. H. Scoville of Hartford. The complainant was MT. Seoville, who yesterday not1- fled Highway Commissioner Macdonald of finding embedded in the sand of the highway a contrivance which could scarcely fail to cut the tires of a ma schine. Priest was arrested last night by state officer. He had no defence to make to-day and the fine will be paid as no appeal was taken Priests action is not explained but it is thought he had antipathy to machines passing over the highway near his place. The contrivance which was an ingenious one was shown at the hearing and then taken to Hartford where it has been photographed and will be used as an illustration of a specimen of highway obstruction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-30
IN THE CITY COURT.

Brought before Judge Tyner in the police court yesterday for non-support on complaint of his wife, James J. Cannon, Grand avenue restaurant keeper and property owner, denies the charges and told a story of such lux uries at a recent family sojourn in the Catskills, which caused his honor to continue the case for a week and rec onlmend a reconciliation.
 Mrs. Cannon declared that since a family quarrel, several weeks ago, which occurred because hubby wanted to take the baby out without her, he had ordered her out of the house and refused to support her.
 MT. Cannon denied it and then told of the Catskill trip and as he seemed to exhibit sorrow over the situation, Judge Tyner ordered the continuance. Mrs. Cannon shook her head decidedly when the court remarked better try to get together again" but the proba- tion officer, who is the legal peace maker in all such matters, hopes to ST ooth the troubled waters.
 George Murphy, or George Ulizio as he is known in Italian, a former sher- ifs keeper, was bound over to the su- perior court yesterday morning on two counts of 1embezzlement by agent, the bonds being fixed at $25o in each case by Judge Tyner
 Some time ago UliZio was engaged to collect bills owed to the bankrupt estate of former Grocer J. B. Schinck of SS Second street, City Point, and it Is claimed that he kept $29.2S for his own use.
 The second count alleges that he kept $50.7O which he had collected for Gro cer J. c. Shaw of Grant street. Ulizio was arrested by Detective Ward. At- torney David E. Fitzgerald put up a strenuous fight for his client, main taffing that he had turned over the money, less the commissions, but Judge Tyner found probable cause and bound Ulizio over to the higher court.
 Pearl P. sperry, proprietor of the Edgewood cafe at SS6 Whalley avenue Westville, was acquitted In the city court this morning from the charge or selling to minors
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-30

Assuming that the average life of ! pole is twelve years, 1t follows that fol the maintenance of the lines now if| operation there are needed each yeaA more than 2,650,OOO poles. Such as| enormous demand must soon depletd the available supply. This is fully rel .cognized by the different companies.
 The American Telephone and Tele,l graph company, in cooperation with the United States Forestry Bureau, had been carrying on elaborate experiI ments to determine the best means Ol prolonging the life of poles.
 These experiments show that seal soned timber in contact with thd ground will outlast unseasoned, and that dry wood is more receptive o1 preservative fluids than green wood.
 Experiment stations were essabIiah1 ed at Dover, N. J., Thorndale. Pal Pisgah, N. C.. and Wilmington, N. C| As a part of the terms of co-operattoi3 the American Telephone and Tele. graph company supplied a fixed nulia1 Der of poles each month.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-30
New Rules For Naturalization.

Our rules of naturalization have hitherto been easy, though the new naturalization law of a year ago for the first time makes the rule really uniform and puts 1t so completely in the power of the courts to exclude Undesirable" that even the accepted bar against Japanese appears rio longer necessary, But while we have made it easy for a foreigner to ac- quire American citizenship, we never have defined how he could divest hinl- self of it, We have rather followed the English common law doctrine that an Englishman can never be anything else.
 The result has been that large num- bers of foreigners have been natural ized in this country with no intention of remaining here-have, in fact, re- turned almost immediately to their old homes and resided there, exercising none of the duties of American citizen ship, but claiming it's privileges when called upon to render services to the country of their birth and actual resi- dence. Diplomatic difficulties have repeatedly arisen in such cases, parti- cularly in eastern Europe or in coun- tries claiming military service from all citizens, and it was recognized as ne- cessary to law down s rule which should relieve the United States of this kind of false citizenship. The new naturalization law does something to this effect by requiring evidence not only of bona fide residence but of bona fide intention to remain in the United States Philadelphia Public Ledger
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-30

house when the biennial session was proposed in 1883 and voted against it, for the reason that it would be more eNpensive-would increase special legis- lation, would be farther from the peo- pie, ln1re profitable for the paid lobby, and Increase the power of corporations to influence or rule legislation, all of which I believe 1t has done.
 l am in favor of annual sessions un- limited in time. to remain in session as long as the interests of the State de- mand. favor the election of members alternately for two sessions-one-hal of the members of each session thereby having experience, which would mater lally shorten the session. I believe in a daily bulletin, or journal printed by the State, either as a State journal or ih the press, showing in full every bill prepared, reported, passed, CT rejected, and the discussions and votes of the assembly. This would not only post the people, but make the committee hear ings more intelligent. I favor the com pulsion of every lobyist. paid or un- paid, to register upon an open book in the corridor who he was, and what he was after
 I am bitterly opposed to two or more precedents established by the recent session. First, the lump or blanket bills, such as the famous 277 and 619 which the committee were unable, or perhaps not allowed to explain in de- tail, but which, in plain truth is, Legislation disguised. The second is the naming of a commission by any committee, instead of the executive, who alone is in large measure re- sponsible for results of said commis- sion Without any detailed report the committee on appropriation named commission for the building of a State arsenal and armory at Hartford, nam ing all Hartford county men, saying the governor may be a member if he chooses-mQny comments are heard upon this singular proceeding, of re- port and lack of detail report of the committee. Hartford politics and the next mayor seems to be of more inn portance than the good of the State. The public utilities commission ap- pointed hy the Judiciary committee. .or politicians, comes in for just critic ism. and bad precedent.
 But on the other hand the people must not forget the increase in the necessary legislation for the past 25 years, and the press should without fear or favor give the people the truth and the whole truth
 Respectfully yours,
 EDWARD GRISWOLD.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-08-30
ONE VIEW OF ANNUAL SESSIONS

10 Editor of the Journal and Courier: l note with some interest the discus sion in your columns fin regard to the desirahility of holding annual sessions of the general assembly I note all the lobbyists and "grafters' are wild Ny enthusiastic over the proposition for then they can play their game con- tinuously instead of periodically as at present.
 Keep the good work going, MT. Ed itor We haven't halr laws enough, and if we can only have twice as many sessions all will be well.
 VERITAS.