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The daily sentinel., 1907-07-16
THE BIG ROAD RACE
Full Information Concerning the Ten
tn Annual Cyclist Event
Which is Aug. 4.

The announcement made a few
days ago by the Sentinel to the effect
that the annual bicycle race is to take
place on August 4th created consid-
cradle local interest as it usually does
and there will doubtless be several
entries from this city
Further information regarding the
big events has been furnished c. NJ.
Keck, the well known Glenwood rail
road man.
The course will be the same as last
year, viz: From Basalt to Glenwood.
The distance is % miles. Time last
year, 1 hour, 81 minutes, Is sec
onds.
1t will be a handicap race. The
handicappers and judges will be Sc
lected one, each from Leadville, As
pen, and Grand Junction clubs, by
members of the same.
Entrance fee S1OO. Entries are
open to all. Entries close Saturday
August at II m.
There will be twelve prizes; Five
time, six place, and one for breaking
the record
Cash or merchandise.
The daily sentinel., 1907-07-16
ALL TIE WORLD

knows that Ballards Snow Linament
has no superior for Rheumatism,
Stlf Joints, Cuts, Sprains. Lumbago
and all pains. Buy 1t, try 1t and
YOU will always use it. Any body
who has used Ballard's Snow Lini-
ment is a living proof of what II
does. All we ask of you is 10 get
trial bottle.
Price 25c, soc and s1.OO. c. D.
Smith & Co.
The daily sentinel., 1907-07-16

Solid gold medal for making the
best time.
Each entryman who rides over the
course in the road race, through the
coutesy of the Glenwood Hot Springs
company will be entitled to bath in
the pool or at the stone bath house.
Those who meet with any accident to
their wheels, which prevents further
riding in the race will be entitled to
the same courtesy.
An observation train for those who
desire to witness the race will run
in full view of the racers from start
to finish. second engine and coach
follow in rear of racers to attend to
those who for any reason desire to
cease riding.
Entry blanks and full details can
be obtained from the Colorado Mid
land depot agents, and from the judg-
es and handicappers as soon as the
latter are selected by the three clubs
before named. Names of judges and
handicappers will be announced one
week before the races. All prizes will
be given as soon as the judges make
their awards. The cash value of the
prizes is $500.
All are invited to participate in the
pleasure of the race. either as rid
ers or spectators. No expense nor
effort will be spared to make the day
a pleasant one for each visitor. Re
member the date Sunday, August 4
1907.
All inquiries will be cheerfully and
promptly answered by the under
signed.
C. NJ. KECK, Secy.,
Glenwood Springs
The daily sentinel., 1907-07-16

James Stuart Neill who is spend
ing the summer at Fruita, having
recently come from his home in DaV-
export, la, was pleasant visitor to
Grand Junction yesterday.
The daily sentinel., 1907-07-16

Q 4. 4. i. 1. + f + + = + + + = + .
i. Lessons in Painting. Orders :
+ taken for pictures and decorat- 4
!. i've work.
+ MRS. L. E. SEARS, Artist
r $50 Main street up stairs. =
. : 1. /. + 1. + 1. + + + + 1. r = o
The daily sentinel., 1907-07-16
EXTRA PLUMBING

This may be a little different to
what you are used to, but you II ap-
preciate our custom all right. You IL
our work, too when we
have finished. Everybody does.
The daily sentinel., 1907-07-16

One round trip ticket from any point
to any point on the Colorado Mid
land railroad.
9th
Time Prize Place Prize
Annual pass Annual pass
to pool to pool
ztb
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
BRAzEN BoDYlsNATIcHER
Daring Attempt to stem unburicG
COrnsc EruStrntcl by Inr.

Daring Attempt to stem unburics
Corpse FRUSTRATED by Dog.
COLUMBUS OHIO, September ia
daring attempt to steal the corpse OF
Mrs. l.. l.. Northstone, who died OF
disease that attending ply and
the county coroner could not diagonse,
was prevented early to-day by house
dog. which aroused the dead watch
seated. in an adjoining room. white
man of professional appearance was
just climbing into a window. from
which the glass had been removed,
when the watchers rushed into the
room in which the corpse lay. On
the lawn stood n negro In livery. while
third man was attending the team
attached to an undertakerss cart. Tie
men hastily mounted the cart and drove
away at breakneck speed. followed by
revolver shots from policemen. who had
been attracted to the scene. 1nforma-
tion has been lodged against pronlf.s
nent practitioner whom tho Sc on watcl
claim they recognized as the man try>i
ing to climb into the window.
The attempt is one of the bo1dest
ever known In this city. where prior
to the passage of the State law giving
the bodies of paupers to science, body
snatching was common. Those con-
|cerned did not even take the trouble
to remove the metal nan1e-plate of thu
undertaken from the cart and 1t has
furnished the police with the hest
Iclue. iiss tt4 = VA ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
ALL
PRAISE EXPOSITION.

WASHINGTON. d. G.. September 10
pondents who visited the jamestown
Exposition over last Sunday have come
hack to Washington with nothing but
good reports of what they saw. Some
of them We're down at the time of the
opening, and did not hesitate to roast
the exposition for It's unpreparednesss,
but they say that now everything IS
In shipshape, and that the exposition
compares favorably in quality with any
that they have seen. They found the
government exhibits to be superior. TO
that of any previous exposition. one
or the exhibits In which the correspond
ents took especial interest was the big
miniature OF the Panama Canal,
The trouble the authorities of the
exposition are now having over social
misunderstanding will not in the least
affect the exposition as place OF IN
terest, It Is now complete In every de-
there are daily increasing.
The greater number of the visitors
who are taking In the show from points
west of Memphis and Chicago are tax
Ing advantage of a combination rate
which the railroads have made which
enab les them ia see practically every
thing worth seeing in the East at the
expense of trip to Jamestown alone.
They go to Chicago and thence to De-
troit by rail. thence to Niagara Falls
thence down the famous Hudson to
New York by boat, thence by ocean
steamer to jamestown, thence by river
steamer to Washington, and thence
home by direct rail route. This trip
is proving exceedingly popular. On
Washington there were people who
hailed from thirty-seven States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
STANDARD EYADES
TEXAS EXCLUSION
Government Inquiry Brings This
Out Clearly in Testi-
nlOnY

NEW YORK. September le.-Ihat ,ne
standard OIL Company is operating un-
der the name Of the Corsicana Rell la.tI,f,
Company, in the State OF Texas. "nlsn
has forbidden the OIL COMBINE ~ op
to-day, when Wesley H. Tilford. treas
urer of the Standard OIL Company, un.
der examination in the government .,.. >
suit against the npany, testiIleo lna.
ri c. Folger and G. NJ. Payne, VINO
Frank Kellogg, the attorney for the
government states control the Sor-
Il icana Company, are prominent In ths
conduct of the affairs OF the Stahoafu
lOil Company. ,ron,
the witness the information that the
Corsicana Company was really Stahu u
ard Oil Company, and was operating IN IN
Texas because the antltrust laws "
bine to operate it. Mr.. Tilford replied
that as far as be knew the Standard
| Oil Company had no interests In Texas.
He said that Mr.. Folger and Mr.. Payne ,
Company. but he was not aware that
they owned the Corsicana Company
Rockefeller's Dividends.
Another interesting development was
the first time to-day OF John D. Rookie
ifeller's personal holdings In the Stand
ard Oil Company. just to what the
has long been matter of speculation
III was brought out to-day that Mr.
Rockefeller owned 256,Sst shares. OF
more than one-fourth Of the total
j972.500 certificates OF the Standard Oh
Company. Based on the earnings OF
the company. as placed on record Tues.
day. 1t is computed that Mr. Rockefel.
Hers personal profits during the pas
leight years have aggregated almos,
100000. Az Tuesdays hearing Il
was testified that in the years from
ll ny to 1906 inclusive the STANDARD
lof $500, 81 1894 :. - :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20

but to no purpose. as the deadly drug
had already gotten in its work, and
he died an hour later.
KepleS was q well-known farmer In
Davidson county until two years ago.
when he removed to Spencer. For sew
eral days he had been drinking. Upon
retiring last night lit was found that
he had a vial OF laudanum In his bed.
which was taken from him, and he
went to sleep with a fourteen-year-old
son. and no further attention was given
until he was found in an unconscious
condition this morning. He leaves a
wife and four children. Dependency
caused by drinking is said to have
caused the rash act.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
OBITUARY..
w. u. Thompson.

Especial to The Times-Dispatcn.l NJ
RITCHANAN, VA. September I'M
w. 3. Thompson died yesterday morn morn,
ing. He was born in Buchanan oo ~
seyenty-three years ago, and, except t l;l
a few years residence in Bedford, ms
life was spent here. He was Wen
known in this section. and few men
possessed the respect, confidence ana
love Of all to a greater degree than ne
did. His ancestors were from Scotlano.
He was a cousin of the late Major John
w. Johnston, with whom he was for
many years associated as clerk and
confidential agent. Since his early
childhood he had been a devoted mem
Der of the Baptist Church, though he
loved and was loved by Christians of
every name. He was a loyal Confed-
crate, and it was he that few years
ago first suggested the movement
which resulted in the erection of a
monument In Buchanan to the Bote-
tourt Artillery.
Two years ago he celebrated the fif-
tieth anniversary of his marriage. Hts
widow and two sons, Rev. A. G.. Thomp-
son, of West Virginia, and Mr.. w. u.
ITEompson. of Birmingham, survive him.
Agnes Dennctt.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
RADFORD, VA, September 19.-Ag-
mes, tho infant daughter of Professor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
MARX TWAIN. TO BE THERE
Great Humorist TO Attend Fulton
Celebration at Exposition.

Great Iumorist TO Attend Fulton
Celebration at Exposition.
NEW YORK, September 1s.-The
Robert Fulton Memorial Association,
of which Corneliua Vanderbilt Is pres
ident. in announcing the program for
Fulton Day at the jamestown EXPO
sition, September 23d, stated to-day
that Samuel l.. Clemens mark Twain)
would preside at the exercises held
in the morning at the Auditorium of
the exposition. Among the speakers
will be Rear-Admiral P. F. Harring-
ton, retired, who will deliver.an adj
dress on behalf of the navy.
The elaborate marine display IN
Hampton Roads, in which hundreds OF
vessels of all descriptions will take
part, begins at noon.
"a Pier Party. on the great Cow
eminent Pier. a dinner in the New
York State Building to the descend
ants of Robert Fulton, and display OF
fireworks at night will close the ceIe-
bration. i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
IN MEMORIAM.

Mckinney, Va, September is. 1907.
3IAS.-Mrs. LUCINDA BIAS. the wife
Of Mr. Anderson Bias, departed this
life September 1 81. 1907. in her sew
entieth year. She had been a member
Of Big Bethel Baptist Church for
forty-two years.
Her funeral took place from the
above-named church Sunday Septem-
Der IT, at $3.50 O'Clock P, NJ, amidst
concourse of friends and sympa-
thizers, who had turned out to pay
the last sad tribute OF respect to the
deceased. Rev. David Thomas preach
Cd quite a pathetic sermon, the theme,
In the faith" The active pall-b bear
ers were: Messrs. George King, Will
liam Mosely, Mark Fields, Carter Ar
rington, Peter Bridgforth and James
Anderson. The honorary pall-bearers
were: Messrs 4 2; Il; Thomas. p: W
c.. A. Stanley and George Bishop.
She was laid to rest In a beautiful
black caslset. which was covered with
floral designs.
s She leaves to mourn their loss, a
devoted husband. five IONS and one
daughter, namely: Mr.. 2. a. Laws
of washington, D. O., who is Presi-
road valet: Mr.. r. Z. Bias and Mr.,
i. J. Bias. of Washington; the for
mer a hotel waiter with many years
of experiences; the latter who works
1 in the Agricultural Department. IN
tho above-named place; Mr., a. w
!; Line Railway. and Mr. w. NJ. Bias.
and Mrs. Lucy Madisontof Mckenney,
Her sons returned to Washington
on the 10th instant, taking with them
their father for a. few weeks stay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20

ried off the first prize of 5000 In the.
competitive drill with Mount Vernon
hive. No. 2, of Washington, and the
hive from Chickasaw. l. T. Washing
ton carried off the second prize of
sl75.
Richmond Hive was awarded the
prize for her perfect movements in
the drill. and all who witnessed it
were loud In their praise of the young
ladies' from the Capital City. Mrs.
Mary T.. Robinson commanded the
Richmond Hive, while Miss Edith Van
Nett was the captain OF the ladies from
Washington.
Following We're the judges. Lieu
tenant A. w. Copp. Twenty-third In
fantry; Lieutenant P. II. Bagby. Sixth
Infantry, and Lieutenant e. G.. Wad-
dill of the Nineteenth Infantry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20

Bud Hale. the negro who yesterday
fatally shot young Harry McMurray,
a foreman at the Ducktown furnaces,
1t is believed that the fugitive will be
lynched II captured Bloodhounds ara
on his track and excitement Is high.
a negro preacher at EmbreevilIe was
knocked down and badly heaten bs-
cause he condemned the mob and up
held the shoe ting. 1t is feared that
events since yesterdays trouble wilt
result in a race riot at Embreeville,
where many negroes are employed In
the furnaces. Hale deliberately shot
ATcMurray without any apparent provo
ca ton and fled
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
CUT OFF HIS LEFT. HAND
Fearful Act of Prisoner Brought Out
: .ssal. In prixnu

Fearful Act of Prisoner Brought Out
In Prison Probe.
SOUTH BEND. md, September TO-
Dared to show his nerve, Albert E.
Peyerette, of South Bend, serving a
term for the Richmond, Mich, bank
robbery. in the Marquette prison.
picked up piece Of glass and cut Oft
his left hand. This fact came out in
an investigation now being conducted
al Marquette for the purpose of learn-
ing the truth of the alleged cruelties
practiced in the prison.
According to Peverette. he could mo
longer stand the abuse, and when he
was told to prepare himself for an
other beating, he replied that he would
cut off one Of his hands before he
would submit to further ill-treatment.
Jeered at by. the keeper, he promptly
carried his threat into execution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
KILLED MAN WANTONLY
kcntuckinn Murders RAILWAY Agent
Absolutely Without Motive.

kcntuckinn Murders RAILWAY Agent
Absolutely Without Motive.
DANVILLE, KY, September 1s.-At
O'Clock this afternoon Harvey Watts,
iumberman. representing a Tennes-
see firm, walked into the passenger
depot at Kings Mountain, and. placing
his grip upon the floor. called Agent
w. u. Vandiver and asked him to open
1T. Vandiver complied with the re-
quest, and Watts. took pistol from the
grip. remarking: Now you have
opened the grip. I will open you. He
fired, and the ball penetrated Van
divers head, killing him instantly.
Watts fled to the knobs east of the
mountain. Watts belongs to a promi-
nent family. An officer later found him
hiding in hollow stump. He offered
no resistance. When questioned about
the murder he stated that he had never
before seen Vandiver and was unable
to account for his action
Watts was taken to the Stanford jail
for safekeepfng.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
Bishop Denic. Cocktail story.

MILWAUKEE,. WIS. September 49,
Bishop Joseph Berry. OF Buffalo, who
is in Milwaukee presiding over the
conference of the German Methodists
and who has been quoted as criticize.
ing President Roosevelt for partakins
of intoxicating liquors in the home OF
Vice President Fairbanks at Indian
apolis. to-day denied that he evel
made such statement in Detroit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
,1orc Men or MT Spencer.

SALISBURY, N. c., September H.
Another reduction of forces has been
made in the Southern Railway shops
at Spencer, and three hundred men are
now laid off, with but five hundred re-
manning at work. Further reductions
are expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
VESSELS SUNK IN GALE.
Storm is Most Terrific In Forty Years
Or Newfoundland.

or Newfoundland.
ST. JOHNS. N. F., September 10
The heaviest gale recorded here in forty
years swept the Newfoundland coast
to-day. Up to Tonight reports from
fishing towns and settlements showed
that FIVE lives had been lost. The storm
struck many fishing vessels. and eleven
schooners and sloops were driven
ashore at various points or fonndered
at their r1oorings- A large nunberSof
vessels are on their way To- Newfound-
land from Labrador, where the fishing
season closed a few days ago. and it
is feared more disasters ~iIl be re-
ported.
The eleven vessels wrecked put into
half dozen harbors for shelter, but
were driven ashore or sunk. The
storm caused heavy damage to fishing
gear, wharves. etc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
benjamin f. White.

Especial to The -Dispatch.)
WINCHESTER, Va: September ~
Frederick county farmer, died to-day
at his home, near Whitacre, aged sew
|enty-five years. He leaves his widow
land one son. During the Civil War he
served in the Confederate Army.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
Mrs. JOY LOST IN ARIZONA.
Member of Longworth Party Becomes
Continued and Wanders.

GRAND CANYON. ARIZ, September
Joy. Of st. Louis. and member OF
Congressman Nicholas Longworth's
party. strolled into the woods here
yesterday, and. becoming confused re-
abou, ten niles. The lowe power liant
whistle was sounded, and a searching
party of white men and several Ma
vajo Indians found her in the Long Jim
somewhat fatigued and badly fright
ened. The incident caused considerable
excitement. The Longworths left here
later for the East.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
Mrs. U. NJ. Hatcher.

Especial to The -Dispatch.l
DANV1LLE, VA. September a.
Mrs. Martha Francis Hatcher, wife Of
Police Officer U. NJ. Hatcher, died at
her home here to-day after a long
illness of cancer of the stomach. She
was fifty-one years Of age. and be-
sides her husband leaves three chill
dren: Peyton R. and Charles T. Hatch-
er, and Mrs. Udora MCGEE. all Of
~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
Mrs. Frank NJ. Brown.

Especial to The Times-D ispatch.l
CuLPEPER, VA, September l9.-
Mrs. Frank NJ. Brown wife OF Mr..
Frank NJ. Brown. a prominent mer-
chant at Rapidan Station. in this
county. died to-day, in the fortieth
year of her age. She was long a hard
worker for charity in her community
and was noted for her Christian spirit
and the kindness of her disposition.
She leaves q. husband and little child
and four brothers, one in CuIpepcr,
one in Old Mexico. one in Baltimore
and one in Colorado
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
The Grcnt I,oscben Dying.

NEW YORK. September 19.-Rose-
ben, peerless sprinter thoroughbred OF
America is dying, it is feared, CT blood
poisoning. David Johnson. mis- owner.
and Frank Weir, his trainer. have
slight hopes of his recovery. The
bruise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20

George z. Bennett, of Roanoke, died
Monday evening at the home of her
her aunt. Mrs. Sidney Johnson. OF Rad
ford. who had cared for the little girl
since her mothers DEATH which oc-
Cured when she was three weeks old.
She had been great sufferer all of
her. life. Funeral services were held
from the residence Tuesday afternoon
by the Rev. w. Q. Rosser, DR.. T. john
son and Rev. L. w. irwin, and burial
was made at the City Cemetery, Roam
cke, Wednesday afternoon.
Thomas Henry Gleason.
Especial to The Times ispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, September 1a.-Af-
ter protracted illness. Thomas Henry
Gleason died last night at the home OF
his nephew, W. C. Gleason, of Park
View. Portsmouth, in the seventy sixth
year of his age.
He was member of Stonewall Camp.
confederate Veterans, and had been
serving as sail maker in the United
States Navy. At the outbreak of the
Civil War. he resigned and entered the
confederate Army, in which he served
with distinction, and rose to the rank
lof lieutenant. After the war he re-
lentered the United States Navy and
tserved for thirty years, when he was
retired on pension.
The funeral will occur Tomorrow
AFTERNOON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
Will Hunt In Louisiana.

4 NEW ORLEANS. LA. September 10.
The region where the Presidentgwil
probably hunt is the Bayou Macon and
Tensa swamps. seml-tropical jungles.
in Madison Parish, near the Mississippi
River. In northeast Louisiana. In these
sWamps bear are numerous deer album
dant and smaller game from Wildcats
down to squirrels innumerable. A year
ago hunting party, headed by Gov
Iernor Blanchard, of louisiana killed
forty deer In this section. The
sswamps are the centre of a hunting
ground about seventy-fye miles long
and ten to thirty miles wide.
During most of the year 1t Is neces-
sary for hunters In these swamps to
wear nets suspended from their hats in
order to protect their faces from mos.
quito bites. Hunters must raise these
nets from their faces before firing.
The mosquito nuisance begins to abate
In October,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
ENDS LIFE With 8LAU DANUM
Hetlres With His Son ana Is Found
IL In Morning Unconscious. WIS.,

[spe ctal to The Times-D ispatch.l
SPENCER N. Ca September Ia
George A. Kepley, aged about forty
FIVE Years. an ennploye of the Southern
Railway at Spencer, ended his litesthls
morning by taking twottwo- ounee6 bot
ties Of laudanum. ByImerbers of the
family he was found at an early hour u
In his room In a DYING condition. Ply
Isicians were promptly ummoned, s and
every effort made to rssuscitate him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
RICHMOND HIVE WINNER

Lady Maccnbccs From This CITY Cap
ture First Prize ut Exposition.
Especial to. The Times Dispatch
JANE SHOWN EXPOSITION
GROUNDS. VA, September 19.-Rich-
nond Hive. No. 2, of the Lady Macca-
bees Of the World, this afternoon car
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-20
To Meet In Richrnond.

CHICAGO. ILL. September l9.-rhe
~ tionaI Prison Congress adjourned TO-
day to meet in Richmond. Va. in sep
TEMPER 1908.
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DEATHS,

TOO FANNIE cLAIBoRN infant
daughter of w, a. and Florence NJ.
foot, of 1919 venable Street, died
yesterday atternoon at2:S0 o'clock,
Funeral service THIS AF'TERNOON,
at 4 o'clock, at the home of the, pa
rents, and burial In oakwood Genes
terry.
WHlTLOCKE,--Died at AlLendale, her
home, in Essex county, Va. on Fri
day, September Is: 1907, Miss T.. RE-
I3ECC4Af NVtIlILQCiE.l +.
mot now, hutiln the coming ~ ears,
4Ittmay be In that better land,
SWe'll read the meaning of ollr tears.