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Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
Killed sv FaII of Arc Liaht.

Scranton, Pa, June 24.-While viii.
liam Baton and his 4-year-old son, OF
Duryea. were walking along the main
street of Duryea, near here, an arc
light fell from a bracket just as they
were passing under it. Baton was
holding the hand of his son at the time
and he put up the other to ward of
the blow. His hand came into contact
with live wire, and the current OF
1900 volts passed through his body to
that of the son. Both fell unconscious
to the ground and the child died with
in 20 minutes.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
YaVs Cid Euu Bill,

Columbus Grove, o.. June "a. -
George Featheringill. one of the old
est settlers of this township, has just
received a letter containing 25 cents
to Fay for eggs stolen from his farm
25 years ago. The writer stated that
lie was going through this part of the
country in search of work. He had no
money, and when he saw the eggs he
ate them to relieve his hunger.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
Cold storage Chicken PoIsons 900.

Norristown, Pa. June 21.-Over 300
inmates of the State Hospital for the
Insane here were stricken i'll and are
apparently suffering from ptomaine poi.
soning. They were stricken shortly af
ter supper and the entire staff of ply
sicians was kept busy attending them
1t is thought the cause of the illness
lurked in stewed chicken which was
served for supper. The chickens were
secured from cold storage in Philadel
Dhia
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
Remarkable Rsscae..;ii 1T

That truth is stranger than fiction,
has once more been demonstrated in
the little town Of Fedora, Tenn, the
residence Of O. V. Pepper. Hewrites:
II was in bed, entirely disabled with
hemorrhages Of the lungs aud throat
Doctors failed to help me, and ell hope
had fed when began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery. Then instant
relief came. The coughing soon ceased
the bleeding diminished rapidly and in
three weeks / was able to go to work.
Guaranteed cure for coughs and colds
5Oc. and $l.00, at Benton n Weldon.
drug store, Smyrna. Trialbottle free.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
Rocked the Boat; Four Drowned.

Muskegon. Mich, June a. Gus
Sammer, Ola Peterson, Lydia Olen and
Anna Johnson; all residents Of this
city, were drowned in Muskegon lake.
The quartet hired a rowboat for a
pleasure trip on the lake and II was
capsized. The accident is said to be
due to one of the party rocking the
boat
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
.JeaIous Man KiITs w,fe

Wilmington, Del, June 22-William
S. Poore, aged 80 years, shot and in.
stantly killed his wife, Viola, aged 2s
years, at their home in this city. He
then turned the revolver on himself,
infiicting serious injuries, and was re
moved to a hospital, where the physi.
clans have doubts as to his recovery.
Jealousy is given as the cause for the
shooting.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
KILLED HIS BROTHER
Shot Down While He Was Beating
His Sister.

His Sister.
Baltimore, Md, June 24.-Interfer
ing in defense of his sister, Mrs. Lou
lisa Middleton, who was being beaten
by her brother, Gotthelf, another bro
ther, William, shot and mortally
wounded Gotthelf, the latter dying
some hours later at st. Joseph's hos
pital. this city. The shooting took
place at Gardenville, a suburb where
the brothers and sister lived together.
Gotthelf is said to have been intoxi
Gated, and to have attacked his sis,
ter without provocation. His brother.
whe1f be attempted to defend his sis
ter. was himself attacked. and drew a
pistol, with the intention. he said, of
frightening Gotthelf. He declares that
the shooting was accidental.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
TRIED TO MURDER FAMILY
Wilmington Man. Shot Two Children,
Himself and Tried to Kill Wife.

wilmington WaII- oTOI WU OWIIuTENl
Himself and Tried to Kill Wife.
Wilmington. Del. June 21 ~ John
Zmne, aged 80 years, shot his daugh
ter Rose. aged 2 years; his son John
aged 6 months; attempted to kill his
wife. and then turned the revolver on
himself, blowing out his brains. The
two children are in a hospital, and the
physicians say they cannot recover.
Both were shot through the head. The
wife was rescued by neighbors, who
dragged her from the house before
Zmne could attack her. Zmne had been
drinking heavily of late, and it is sup.
posed this caused the shooting.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
Laet MldshIpman's E..dy Found.

Hampton. Va, June 21.-The body of
Midshipman Henry Clay Murfin, Jr,
of Jackson, o., the last of the missing
midshipmen of the battleship Mime
sofas launch accident, was recovered
in Hampton Roads by the steamer Os-
sining near Old Fort Wool, The crew
of the Ossining will receive a reward
of $50 offered by Admiral Emory.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
Thrown From Horse and Killed.

Oyster Bay, L. l., June 24.-GeOrge
Spencer, a New York stock broker,
was killed here by being thrown from
a horse which he was riding. The
accident occurred near President
Roosevelt's summer home at Sycamore
Hill.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-26
DROWNED In crock OF Mater

Lockport, n. Y, June 24.-Ruth Nc
Cabe, 3 years old, peeked into her
mothers 20 gallon butter crock and
fell in. There was only eight inches of
water in it. hut the little girl was
drowned before her parents found her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17

hundreds of private citizens The New Jer-
sey celebration began Tonight when the
exposition commission OF that State enter
taiEed Governor Stokes at a banquet in the
dining hall OF the New York State Build
ing Other Governors and people of distinc-
tior. were guests at the. banquet. The
al my and navy We're we'll represented
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
FIGHT IN PITTsYLvANIA.
An Active Canvass Being WnEed by
Both Sides.

Especial to The Times ispatch.1
CHATHAM VA, October 16.-Major.
George T. Rison, nominee for State
Senator from P!ttsylvania county and
Danville, and Hon. w. a. Garrett, nom-
inee for hoater Senator from the coun-
ties Of Plttsylvanla and Henry and
Danville, started on a canyassing tour.
of PlttsylvanIa Tuesday morning.
These two gentlemen and the nominees
for. tho House OF Delegates wi u address
the voters OF Dan River District at
numerous precincts Of the district this
week. The first meeting was at Pick
away Tuesday afternoon, and during
the balance OF the week two meetings
will be held dolly, The INDEPENDENTS
are active, and w. t. Wilson, opposing
Senator Rison, Is making u close can
,yass. So IS William Smith, who Is OPP
wealth's attorney of PittsylYania,
George Oliver, tor two years deputy
clerk Of Charlotte county. has accent (
ed alike position with County Clerk
s; s Hurt; 81 s, this place and q, entered
A large party OF Chatham people
and near surroIndt ng country returned
Tuesday morning from g Very del ight-
sful trip to the anne to wn Exp osl ION,
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GOVERNOR wooDnUFF.

Especial to The Times.Dispatch.)
JAMES TOwN SITION
GROUNDS October 16.-This was Con-
necticut Day at jamestown. and 1t was
celebrated under most favorable cir
cumstances. Ideal weather favored the
day, and many people were on the
grounds. among whom was big del
egation OF Connecticut folk.
Governor Rollins S. Woodruff and
the official State party arrived at the
Exposition Grounds early in the day,
under escort OF the second company
OF the Governors Foot Guard. coming
over from Old Point. where the party
has been stopping since Monday. Two
hundred other Connecticut troops now
in camp here. and a large number OF
exposition officials. met the Governor
and his party on their arrival.
Escorted BY the troops OF his State.
Governor Woodruff Immediately called
on Governor Swanson. of Virginia. The
visit was Immediately returned by
Governor Swanson. after which the
official exercises of the day occurred
in the Auditorium. the visiting Cover
nor being escorted there by the troops
of his own State and detachment OF
the United States regulars now In camp
here. Governor Woodruff was met
there by Governor Swanson.
odWuSl ~. CuuS' p1eo'u Is y 80
Connecticut Exposition Commission.
presided at the Auditorium exercises.
Governor Swanson and Exposition
President Tucker made addresses wel-
coming Connecticut to Virginia and
the exposition. These were responded
to by Governor Woodruff, after which
Dr.. Flaval S. Luther. president OF Trim
ity College. delivered the Grafton Of
the day.
After luncheon Governor Woodruff,
accompanied by Governor Swanson
and President Tucker. reviewed all
troops. Federal and Connecticut State.
now at the exposition. The Connecti-
cut troops wear the most spectacular
uniforms yet seen at the exposition.
Governor Woodruff rendered a reception
at the Connecticut State Building this
evening In honor OF Governor and Mrs.
Swanson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
DIR. GRAvATrs EXPENSES.
Cost Him Less Than $3.50 to De Nom.
mated Tor the senate.
[ Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

/, . rAa7lE;DER r 6 NAs October,
District. has reported his expenses
was Nominated over Senator Wick
ham. The. amount spent by him was
$233.05. D. B. Powers, Jr., and T. d.
Coghill. candidates in the primary for
the House of Delegates. reported their
expenses as follows: Powers. s1s.15;
Coghtll. $3.50.
Judge Grimsley has appointed j. w.
Baker commissioner of revenue in the
two upper districts OF Louisa county.
DR.. Baker has held this Office for thir-
ty years. Judge Wright has appointed
Joseph Pierce commissioner Of reve-
nue. for Lancaster county. to succeed
A. D. Kelly. Of Fauquier county,
who was candidate for the nominal
ton in the primary for the House of
Delegates, and was defeated by a few
votes by NJ. NJ. Green. the incumbent,
has been called upon to enter his
name on the ticket In the general
election In November. by number of
Democrats who were dissatisfied with
the manner IN which the primary was s
by announcing his candidacy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
NORTH CAROLINA VETERANS.
Reunion OPENS With Full Attendance.
Officers Reelected.

Officers Reelected.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
RALEIGH. n. c.. October 16.-The
annual reunion of the North Carolina
Division, United Confederate Veterans
was called to order tonight in the hall
OF the House Of Representatives. by
General Julian S. Carr. of Durham
commander. The roll call showed
Eratifyingly large representation.
General Julian s. Carr was reelected
commander by accla nation. The bril-
eade commanders We're likewise re-
elected. as follows: P. c, Carlton, OF
Statesville. First Brigade; W. L. Lon
don. of Pittsboro. Second Brigade;
James I. Nets, OF Wilmington. Third
Brigade; James NJ. Ray, OF Asheville.
Fourth Brigade.
connittes was appointed to pre-
pare resolutions on the death OF Col
onel w. j. Woodward, of Wilmington.
Upon invita- ton OF the camp at Win-
ston- Salem, it was decided to hold the
next general reunion there about All
gust 18th next.
Ex-Judge A. w. Graham. of Oxford,
suggested that the North Carolina Di-
vision follow the example OF Virginia
in urging upon various camps to gather
from their counties complete rosters Of
all Confederate troops by means of old
muster rolls and the records. How
ever, State Auditor Dixon explained that
the roster now being made by the
United States government was as accu-
rate, perhaps, as any that could be
made that he had been told by Mill
tary Secretary Ainsworth that the
North Carolina roster was almost COM
plete; that they had all the muster rolls
up to February, 1865. and it will be
printed the latter part OF this year.
On the strength OF this statement
Judge Graham withdrew his motion,
awaiting the publication OF the govern
ment roster. in order to see If some
serious omissions from Moore's roster
are corrected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
MR., BRYAN GUEST
AT GREENSBORO FAIR
Thousands Greet the Commoner
and Cheer His Address OH the
Average Man.
ATTENDS BANoUET.AT NIGHT
Meets 400 Leading Men of the
State and Speaks on Po-
litical Issues

GREENSBORO, N. c.. October 16.--
The perfect weather. ideal transporta-
tion facilities, the attractions OF the
ing, added to the star feature nj the
presence OF Governor Glenn and VIII
liam jennings Bryan conspired to
bring thousands OF visitors to Greens.
boro to-day.
Mr.. Bryan was met at the station by
the reception committee. which later
occupied seats on the speakers stand,
and following long line Of marshals.
was escorted to the Fair Grounds. His
approach to the grounds was heralded
by the cheers of people from a dis
tance. and his arrival was greeted by
an impulsive outburst OF cheers that
showed how welcome was the guest
OF the day.
Speech at the Fair.
Mr.. Bryan's address. which was the
same delivered in Fayetteville. Char
lotte and Richmond, wac on The Aver
age Man. and consumed two hours.
During every minute of the time he
was listened to by the 1000 who oc-
cupied the grandstand. Facing the
1900 who stood in the paddock of the
race track, eager to catch every sound
OF his voice, he spoke from an inlpro-
vised platform Immediately in front OF
the grandstand.
Around him on the platform sat the
escort committee-Governor r. B.
Glenn Ex-Governor G. B. Aycock. Ma
jor E. ]. Hale. OF Fayetteville: Colonel
Lane. OF Chatham county: Congressman
r. n. Page. Chief Marshal C. @. Nc
Michael. OF Madison; Mayor L. j..
Brandt. Judge James E. Boyd. ex-Judge
w. P. Bynum. Jr. ex-Judge Spencer
B. Adams, Major Charles NJ. Stedman,
ex-Judge r. NJ. Douglas. Colonel a. l..
Fairbrother, Solicitor A L. Brooks. Sem
ator Lee S. Overman. Messrs. G. S.
Bradshaw. E. ]. Justice. C. NJ. Van
Story, John L. King and j. w. Forbis.
Governor Glenn. in ringing four
minute speech. introduced Mr.. Bryan.
For several minutes the Nebraskan was
unable to proceed, awaiting the cessa-
ton OF noisy welcome. After the
speaking the reception committee and
Mr.. Bryan were driven to the residence
OF Solicitor A. l.. Brooks, where lunch
con was served.
the State Normal College. where Mr..
Bryan charmed 500 lady students with
a short talk This was followed by a
reception to the public at the rooms
of the Merchants and Manufacturers
Club, the crush there being great.
banquet at Night.
At 7:4o Mr.. Bryan and party went tt
the banquet hall. where 400 covers
were laid Every seat ali the table In
the immense Neese Hall was filled
with diners. the galleries being oc-
cupied by lady guests. who accom-
panied the holders OF tickets. The
banquet was a political feast given by
the Democratic executive committee
County Chairman AZ. NJ. Scales beine
toastmaster. Toasts were responded
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
FINAL SESSION OF
THE POST MASTERS
Mr.. spillnlan Makes Address on
Rural Delivery-Body Endorses
Parcels Post.
Especial to The Times Dispa tch.l


RALEIGH, n. c.. October le.-rhe
North Carolina postmasters. In con.
vention here. held a joint session OF
presidential and the 1ourth-c class post
dress by Superintendent W.: /. Spill.
man, of the rural delivery division OF
the postal department., who reviewed
the establishment OF the rural de Ely.
cry system as an experiment IN 1875.
that already about five-sixths OF the
available territoryis occupied through
out the United States. iilinois leading g
with .;I73 routes; North Carolina ca, LIS is
test against the charge. coming from
some quarters, that the postal deficit
is due to the rural route department,
saving the department Of rural deliv-
At III O'Clock a recess was taken
until 9. In order that the. postmasters
might attend the ceremonies OF laying
the cornerstone OF the Masonic Tenn
pie. During THIS recess group pho
tograph OF the postmasters was taken
on the steps OF the government build
ing. The final session was held this
afternoon and was taken up prlnci-
of Important resolutions. and the in
terchange of leave takings by the
postmasters. The convention has been
eminently successful. accomplishing s;
union for cooperation In the i'm
proyement of the service. Bylaws
were amended TO provide fourth
vice president and postmaster. r. L.
Blaylock was elected to the position.
Postmaster Douglas introduced
resolution thanking First Assistant
Postmaster-General Hitchcock for his
able and successful efforts in securing
congressional legislation Of great i'm
portance and benefit to the service.
Postmaster Blum. Of savannah. ad-
the associations of postmasters. and
expressing his pleasure at being pres
ent at the meeting.
the plans Of the Postmaster General
TO establish parcels post. issue pos
tai notes at all Offices and for the
establishment OF postal savings banks
by which registry claims can be more
eXpeditiously paid.
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& Levy

to by Ex-Governor Aycock on Rights,
.wcoensressman RobertfN; Page. on The
after which the Speaker of the House
OF representatives, Z. ]. Justice, In a
notable politician utterancc. introduced
Mr.. Brydn, who for an hour discussed
economic questions arraigning the Re-
publican party for Its alliance with
predatory wealth. and for lack of hon
est sympathy with the wealth.produc-
ing masses. illustrating his points by
citing instances OF IA Yoritism to
trusts and transportation monopolies.
At l o'clock A. NJ. Mr.. Bryan and
party took sleeper for Raleigh,
where he speaks at the State Fair to-
morrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
DRIVES FAMILY FROM HOME.
Ellis Held In Prison in Default {
$1,000 Bond. &

z Especial to The Times-D ispatch.l
DURHAM. N. c., October 1s.-John
sent to jail yesterday in default Of
$1,000 bond. on the charge OF threatens
ing to kill his family and running
them away from home.
ELLIS has recently returned from the
Keeley Institute, where he vas sent
by the court to be cured Of the whiskey
habit, ~
xestsrdaS a1tsrn So
the city that Ellis had become intox-
icated and that he had aroused much
'commotion In the eighborhood and
home. Ills arrest soon followed. with
the result that he was placed IN jail
under 9, bond OF 81 900, with M. one to
stand his bond, His case wi II come
Superior Court. 49,,
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HIS RESIDENCE BURNED.
Home Of Mr.. Fine, of Boydton, De-
stroyed by Fire.

tSpeclal 10 me Ilmes-Dispatch.1
BoYDroN. VA. October 1s.-The
home Of Mr.. A. Fine. prominent mer.
chant of Boydton. was destroyed by
lire last night. The fire began In the
servants room in the attic. and is sup
posed to have originated from the ex-
plosion of lamp. The flames were
first seen by a neighbor about Gao
o'clock. The citizens. white and col
ored. fought manfully to subdue the
tire. but 1t was all In vain in stemming
the devouring fiames which soon re-
duceG this beautiful residence to ashes.
The property belonged to Mr.. How
ard Beale. treasurer-elect Of Mecklen-
burg. who only received q deed to the
property from ex-Congressman Thorpe
on Monday last. Mr.. Beale. had an
insurance of only $500. Mr.. Fine
saved most OF his furniture. but In a
damaged condition. He had $1,000 In
surance on his furniture. Mr.. Beales's
loss. above his insurance, is quite
heavy.
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practice and taught the world Its SUI
bllmG beauty and estirnable utility.
4 We are assembled here to-day in the
face of you all to build a house which
We pray God may deserve to prosper
by becoming place OF concourse for
good men and promoting harmony and
brotherly love throughout the world
until time shall be no more.
The revenues from 1t will be devoted
to the Orphans Home and to the Home
for Aged Masons. the building of which
is the next great work of the Grand
Lodge OF North Carolina. In the name
of the Grand Lodge OF North Carolina,
thank you for your presence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
DENVER Man HoSoRED.
Mr.. Roche Elected President by the Travel
ing Passenger Agents.
Especial to The Times.Dlspatch.]

Especial to The Times -Dlspatch
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION. October Ia
The American Association OF Travelling Pas
serger Agents, in convention, here, to-day
elected the following officers: NJ. c. Roche.
OF the Denver and Rio Grande Railway.
president; j. S. Mccullough. OF the Southern
Railway. vicerpresident: Gordon Noble. of
thu Lehigh Valley Railway. secretary and
treasurer.
Seattle. Wash, was chosen as the next
place OF meeting,
The passenger men spent this afternoon
sightseeing at the exposition. and this even
Ing were rendered ball in Convention Hall.
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Deaths at Fredericksburg.


z FREDERICKSBURG, VAn October 1a,-,
Mrs r. n HI tney, OF I4an Gas terx county, died
a few days ago after q severe Illness, aged
tWentysnine. She, is survived, by her hus-
hnnd and four OH ldren.s d d
& & The body OF Mrs, Wlllte Ralnes, who died
at her bone yesterday 4, was taken to King
C;e orge county FOR burial, She ia survived
by her husbaud and two oh sldsana
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-17
Four Governors There.

Fou. Governors OF American Commonwealths
were at the exposition to-day, These are
Governor Woodbury. OF Connecticut, hare for
the celebration OF Connecticut Day to-day;
Governor Cutler. of Utah. who came here for
Utah Day yesterday: Governor Stokes, Of
New JERSEY. who arrived with a big delega-
tiol: OF his fellow statesmen to celebrate
New Jersey Day Tomorrow, and Governor
Swanson. OF Virginia. @
Accompanying Governor Stokes was the
overnor's staff. an official party of $50, prac-
tically the entire New Jersey Congressional