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The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
Pension Omce messengers win.

The messenger boys of the Pension
Office played the Reclamation Service
team yesterday. the Pension once lads
winning by the close score of Z TO G.
The Reclamation Service lads started
out like winners, but when Harvey was
substituted for Carter in the third the
losers were unable to continue the run
gathering. while their opponents gained
steadily. anl came out the long end of
the horn. Score by innings
Reclamation n-..-.....-.....,..,,.,<3 0 a. Ia
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
sRatted for Berren

IINtN'1 u ''f--.--+---- y y 7 y !
First base by srToFs-Brooklyn. l. Chicago O.
Left on bases -Brooklyn, 4; Chicago. g. First base
on balis-Of Strcklett, 3; of Brown . Struck
out-By Striekleit, g. by Brown. T. Tu0-base hits
Jordan, Alpcmsn, Shecksrd, Steinfeldt. Sacrifice
hits-LeUis, Holman, Brown Stolen bas5s-SiagIe.
Shcckard i2l Erers king D0ube pays-HoG-
man and Chance Caance, massisted; Brown Hoa.
man. and Chance. Wild pitch-BFown. Umpire-
Mr. Riglcr. Time Of game-2 hours. ATTENDANCE
l00a
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09

First base hy errCrs-Pitt- t-turE. l. Left on bases
New Yors, 6 Pi,jsburg s. First base On halls
on MatheWs0n. /, OF Lei6eld 8 Stnlck out-By
MathowsoH, 6 bg Leifeld J. Tw0-hase hit-Clarke.
Sacrifice hits-Dcshn. Dahlen. Stolen base-Str0ug
Double psys-Dahen and Boweman; NeaIon and
Wagner. Umpires-MessFs. KLEIN and o O'Day. Time
Ct game-l hour and. 80 minutes. AJtendance-s ool.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
TRI-STATE LEAGUE.

At Lancaster Lancaster. &; Williamspart, 5
At Tr5ntCn-JohnstCWn. ]; Trenton. g.
At HarrisbuTg-Yor s; Harrisburg. g.
At Wilmington-Altoona. .; Wilmington, 3
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
Washington at ST. Louis.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at Cleveland.
Boston at Detroit.
STAINING or rHE TEAMS.
CLEVELAND TURNS TABLES.
White sox Make Hits, but Maps Get
Men Across Ptate.

Chicago. May S.-Chicago and Cleye-
land used TWO pitchers each, all suf-
fering about equally. Two double
PLAYS stopped the White Sox when they
threatened TO pull out the game. Score:
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
PITTSBURG IS HELPLESS.
MntheVvsOn Continues His Victorious
Career, Getting a Shut-out.

New York, May S.-Mathewson con-
tinued his victorious career to-day and
shut out the Pittsburgs. Leifeld was
easy for the New Yorks Score.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
The score.

Earned uns-St Dominic l. First base by
orcrs-st. Vincent. 2 Left on bases-st Domiuic
s. So. Vincent. 4. Hst base cu bslls-Of Gordon
3; ri Riston. g. Struck out-By Gordon s; by
Ri7tCu. 4 Two-base hits-Johusou Stolen bases
sIIldine. Nlfstt E0undfree Wanie Ristou Dou-
be Tlays-CauWln uuassisted. Ebbat % Rysn;
Gordon 90 Rider 20 Beckett Spalding 20 Becker
Hit by pitclT-B5 Rist0n, ]; by Gordon. 1. TN
Fire-lir Brown. Time 4 game-I hour and %
Minutes
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
washington school Team Wins.

The Washington School for Boys yester-
day defeated the Grafton Veterans by Is
TO ]. Mosser. the suburbanites' star slab
man. found the Gowntowners easy, fan
ming ten ana allowing only two safeties
Score:
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE.
Bethany and Ninth Battle for Seven
Innings 70 "A Tie.
STANDING or THE TEAMS
To-day's eame-Flrst IS. R. l. N,

W. T.. Pct ". /. PCf.
NIlth......... Le'e B5thauy......-. 0 90
flrst------.--- ] --59 r. J. NJ. .log
NaBgI-.----.. Q .35
T0-day's eame-First vs. R. l. ~
The Bethany Baptist Church team
made its initial appearance in the sun
day School League yesterday, and
fought seven innings to a tie. S 10 g.
Manager Morley has the material for
a good team in Bethany. and after the
boys have had more practice should not
fear any nine in the league.
Both teams played a loose game in
the field. and neither was backward
abou, hitting. Burns started 10 do the
twirling for Ninth, but blew up in the
first inning, Hughes taking his place.
The batting of BrOOme. who made two
doubles end a single out Of three trips
10 the pan, and Zannellrs home run
were features Score.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
Lynehbnrg Outplnys NorfoII..

Special % The Washington Herald.
Norfolk, Va. May 8-Lynchburg easily
made il two straight from Norfolk to-
day, winning the final game by a score OF
10 g. The visitors outplayed the home
team az every stage Of the game. A fea-
ture was the home-run drive OF Bentley
with one man on base. Score:
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Yesterdays RESULTS.

St. LOHis, 81 Philadelphia, 4.
New York, 4, Pittsburg, 0.
Chicago, 12s Brooklyn, 4.
Boston, 50 Cincinnati, o.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
MINOR LEAGUES,
EASTERN LEAGUE.

Baltimore. O. jersey City. J.
Toronto, 5; Buffalo, Z.
Proyidence, 8. Newark Q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Woodmen of World Camp

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WAKEFIELD, VA, April 1S.-FfollS
Camp, No, 90, Wopdmen of tho World,
was instituted here last night by Dis
trict Deputy r. e. Mayes, of Peters
burg, Va. The. above camp vas organ
lied BY Deputy MaSess March .2oth last;
The officers elected and installed We're
as follows: Consul Commander, L. u,
Stephenson; ADVISER Lieutenant, w. a.
Harris; Banker, G. Fl, Traylor; Escort
a. G. Rowcll; Waterman, J. @. Me-
Auley; Sentry. J. Boothe; Managers,
j. a. Hatch C. w. Richardson and j. r.
Bell; Physician, DR.. Y. b, Henderson.
This camp has made booming start,
and in the near future VIII be, one Of
the incest in this section.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
YOUNG GIRLS MISSING.
Warrants for Bristol Men Charge
Abduction.
spcc,iai TO Thc..,r,mes-D Dispatch.

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BRISTOL, VA, April 1S,-Warrants
were issued here to-day for stephen
Collins and Charles Templin. Bristol
Young men. charging them with hav-
ing abducted Irene Henninser, the
fourtcen-year- old daughter of Mrs.
Alice Gallon. formerly Mrs. Henninger,
end Della Perrigen. aged sixteen. The
girls disappeared from Bristol at mid
night last night. and 1t is alleged that
Collins and TGnplin were with them
and that the party bought tickets for
st. Louis. Chief of Police Keller to-
day sent messages to Nashville and
other points. with the hope of inter-
cepting the party. The case has occa-
stoned surprSe here. as Mrs. Gallon
had no thought that her daughter was
in danger of being spirited away, and
was not aware that she was gone until
She missed her from the home this
morning. Miss Henninger's father was
prominent as a Tainman on the South
ern Railway. and was killed in n wreck
few years ago. Miss Perrighn was
near neighbor of Miss Henningcr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
GETS THREE YEARS. I.
McGregor Was Charged With
Having Hand in Murder.
al 10 Tho Tlmcs-Dispatc

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CHATHAM. VA, April 1S.-Charlcs
McGregor. charged with being Access
sorry to the murder of Walter b. Barks-
dale by Joe Echols. in January. was late
"Wednesday convicted of voluntary man
slaughter. and sentenced to three years
in the penitentiary. At the time of
the murder, McGregor was with Echols,
and the row which resulted in the kill
Ing OF Rarksdale. was begun by Nc
Gcegor in the store of Charles r. At
Htnson.
Motion for new trial will be ar
Eued ut later date of the present
term.
Charles Allen. charged with the burn
ing of a barn belonging to Joel Shell
ton near Keeling, Is now in progress
of trial, and from the number of wit
nesscs summoned, Will not be completed
before Friday.
Allen was before Justice Galloway on
the charge of selling whiskey without
license and was fined 500. Shelton was
active in the prosecution of Allen, and
not long after the trial tShelton's barn
was burned MOI long after the burn
ing Allen was again tried for selling
whiskey without license and fined $500
AZ sentenced to Jail for ninety days.
s. Young man by the name of Hodnctt
was lodged in jail soon after the fire,
charged with being the incendiary, but
was acquitted.
Joel shelton and the father of Charles
Allen are prominent farmers of the
Keeling section.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
LECTURE ON JACKSON.
Many Hear Colonel Edgar's Ad-
dress on the Great Lieutenant.

CHARLOTTE c. H., VA, April H.
Under the auspices of the II. a. CARING
ton Chapter of the U. ID. c. of this place,
Colonel George NJ. Edgar, Of Lexington,
Ky, delivered his classic lecture on the
life and character of Stonewall Jackson
before a large and select audience of
our best citizens. The lecture was de-
lvered in the courthouse, which had been
rendered historic by the utterances of
Patrick Henry, John Randolph, Judge
Bouldin and other distinguished Nir-
ginians, and the burning words that fell
from the lips of the distinguished speaker
OF this occasion were fully in keeping
with the honored ground on which he
stood.
The LADIES of the Chapter here, which
was only organized few months ago.
are doing patriotic work, and the Chap
ter is growing and thriving beyond the
utmost anticipations. The beautiful deco
rations of the building, the large number
of ladies present. the elegant refresh-
ments that were provided for the elmer
man." all went to show how thoroughly
in earnest the ladies are in this work,
and to render the occasion most enjoy
lied from the entertainment, which will
be devoted to the enlargement of the
work of the Chapter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
.R|CHMONDERS.AT
NORFOLK wedding
Colonel Barton Grundy and Mr..
T. a. Cary Are Attendants at
Lane-Wilson Wedding
CEREMONY AT ST. LuKE's
Rev. William A. Barr Was Cclc-
brant-Well-K People
From a Distance.
CEREMONY AT ST. LuKE's

NORFOLK, VA, April 1s.--A :,euu-
tiful wedding was celebrated In St.
Lukc's Church this evening at half
past 8 o'clock, when Miss Fmily Byrd
Wilson, daughter OF Mrs. George w.
Wilson, became the wife. OF Mr.. Leven
Wlnder Lane, Jr., Of Williamsburg.
The decorations in the church were
Of palms, and the chnnccl was lighted
with candles in silver candelabra. The
Rev. w. A. Barr, D. D., rector Of the
church. performed the ceremony.
The bride wore gown OF duchess
messaline, with gnrniture OF point
lace, and carried n shower OF lilies Of
the valley. She was attended by hcr
sister, Mrs. r. Spencer Douglas. as
matron of honor. Her gown was Of
figured net, built on green taffeta, and
she carried white lilacs Another sis
ter, Miss Ruth Wilson, was maid OF
honor She wore gown OF white
just cloth, and her flowers were white
lllacs also.
The bridesmaids wore Miss Selma
Mertz, Miss Mary Nash. Miss Louise
jones' Miss Ethel Handy and Misses
Abbie and Mary Wilson. sisters OF the
bride Their gowns wcrc white net
over taffeta, and they carried bouquets
OF ferns
The bridegroom was attended by Mr..
Spencer Lane, OF Williamsburg, as best
man. and the ushers included Mcssrs.
Barton Grundy, T. A. Cary and James
Christian. Of Richmond; T. Peachy
Spencer Of Williamsburg; T.. T. Lamb.
A. b. Schwarzkopf Lester G. Wilson
and Judge William N. Portlock.
Following the ceremony there was a
reception for relatives and out Of town
guests. among whom were Mrs Marion
Med. Prchard, OF Baltimore; Mrs.
George W. Paine, Miss Diana Riddick.
Miss Lillian Norneet, Miss Virginia
Jenkins and Mr.. Ed. Norneet, of SUI
folk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
BELOW FREEZING.
Fredericksburg Has Extreme Cold
for Middle of April.

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FREDERlCKSBURG, VA. April 49,
The temperature went below the freez-
able frost fell. adding more damage to
crops and vegetation to that heretofore
wrought from the same cause.
has just issued two war books, which
are attracting attention. The title of
one is '"rhc charlottesville Campaign:
Fredericksburg 10 Salem Church. and
of the other "irales of the Warrior"
The first named book gives graphic de-
scriptions of battles which reached q
climax Mt Salem Church on May 3. 1863.
The hook of Tales include a s<-ies of
short stories the scenes mnnd characters
of which ccntres around tiles Confederate
James l., Ford. Jr., formerly of this
city will be married on April oath to
Miss Jean Franklin Wright, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright of st. Louis. Mo-,
where both parties now reside.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Loyd-Brvson.

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BOYDTON. VA, April 1S.-A home
marriage took place here at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Sally Bryson. the mother
of the bride, this morning at L o clock.
The contracting parties were Miss
Helen Louise Dryson and Mr. Richard
Benjamin Lloyd. of Durham, N. C. Only
the family and a few intimate friends
knew of the marriage. ana It came h:
a great surprise to the community
The Rev. Mr.. ]. a. VIM. pastor Of the
NJ. e. Church, ofilciated. The brioe
was deservedly one of tho most popu-
lar young ladies of the town. The
groom is prominent young business
man of Durham. The couple loft i'm.
mediately for trip to Washington
City, and on their return Will reside
in the Old North State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
MUNYON'S
SUCCESS
In Curing Old, Chronic
Cases of
RHEUMATISM.
Patients Given Up as
1ncurable
Speedily Restored
to Health by
Munyon's 3 x Rheumatism Remedy

l want every rheumatic to throw away
all medicines. all linlments. al! plasters
and try MUNYON'S 8 X RHEUMATISM
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Remember, this remedy contains no
saiicylc acid. no opium; cocaine, NOR.
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money
II you have any other ailment, rcnem-
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Our Cold cure cures colds and coughs; is
worth more than all the emulsi0ns. all
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that have ever been made. You can prove
this statement by the investment OF rs
cents.
My Kidney Cure, believe has saved
more lives and cured more chronic cases
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My Dyspepsia and Stomach Remedy en-
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Ny Consultation Ointment gives a nat
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My Headache Cure stops all headaches
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All persons suffering with Piles most
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Munyon's vitalizer gives vgor and
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If you need medical advice address
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
BIG DAMAGE SUIT.
Lady Seeks to Recover $4,000
Alleged Damages.
[ Special to Tho Times Dlspat,

BOYDTON, VA. April 1S.-The largest
damage suit over brought In a Mecklcnburg
court has just been instituted by Phlesar
and Powell, attorneys of Bristol, Tenn, OF
which Judge Arthur a., Phlegar Is senior
partner against the Southern Railroad. Ada
NJ. Allen is plaintiff, and her damages Is
laid at $4,000 The declaration mas not
yet been filed.
Judge Isarksdale granted distillery license
to George g. Norwood after @ fight by the
opponents OF nearly u day.
&. II. Tippett made application for q
license to keep saloon In the town OF
Clarksvlle. This Is the only license asked
for in the county for the retail of ardent
spirits, and on account of opposition his
case was adjourned over to the a9th OF the
month.
Judge Barksdalc left here yesterday for
Roanoke cityeto hold court for Judge Moffett.
He will return on the goth and complete
tho. un FINISHED business OF his court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
AFRICAN METHODIsTs.
Financial Board [ Reviews the
Work of the Year

WASHINGTON, D G., .Aprll .IS,--The
Episcopal Church Is holding its sannual
meeting here, with members present
from many Of ne large cltlea. ING
w. lawton, which hns hecn submitted to
the board shows receipts for the past
year of $Gl. s9s, OF which S74l95s had
been. retained for. salaries Of bishops,
poses; sl2,9O3 dlsbursed for edncation:
sl6,l2a for church extension,.& and
s6So65 for widows. orphans ald
INDECENT preachers, Bishop Grant
four Years OF freedom. the American
negro is 10 ,alpnger,nn object Of charity,
nor tho Yard Of the nation.l and that
she Is now la fNll-grown msll and as
such p1!lat take = mans place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Surprise Their Friends.

y [Special to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PELHAM. N, c., April 1S.-Mr. H.
Huston Cash and Miss Lucy ]. Tur-
ner, n popular@and handsome young
lady OF Norwood Va, were married
here syester>s.y mornin gby Squire
Cllas.a u Wright. III
Mr. Cash is Il son of Mr.. Willihm
Cash, n prosperous farmer OF Midway,
Va, where the groom Is we'll known
and has many friends, The parents
and many friends of both bride and
groom will be surprised Mt the news
Of the marriage. Mr., and Mrs, Cash
expect to make their future homo In
Lynchburg, Va.
Tho happy couple left Immediately
after the ceremony for an extended
tour North,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
WANT PRIMARY. s
Free-for-All Fight Not Pleasing
to Many Democrats.
ISneciaI to Tha Times Dianatchl
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

BLACKSTONE, VA, April 1S-The
Democratic county committee for Motto
way county met a few days ago at the
courthouse. and after much discussing
and wrangl!ng among themselves, de-
cded not to hold primary for the
county officers. but to have free for-all
fight, leaving all the entries for the va
rlous offices TO stay in until the cleo
ton in November There Isl. however,
to-day considerable dissatisfaction among
those who We're in favor of q primary,
and those candidates and their friends
on the committee. who wanted primary
natures OF the committee. as far as they
can get them. for the purpose Of calling
together the committee again. to trt to
reconsider the action of the former meet
ing, and hold a primary.
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Bagby-Thornton.

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CHATHAM. VA, April 1S.-Republi-
cnn Grove Baptist Church in Halifax
county, was on Wednesday evening the
scene Of very pretty marriage, when
Miss Sue Evelyn Thornton became the
bride of Mr.. Thomas Jackson Bagby, OF
Richmond. Rev. Mr.. Crcth, pastor OF
tho bride, OBLIGATED. Tho bride was
given away by her brother, DR.. Thorn
ton Of Republican Grove. Miss Manic
Neal Petty, OF this place, was one of
tho attendants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
HAND BADLY MASHED.
PROMINENT Farmer Of Rappahan
mock Suffers Painful Injury,
Especial to The Times Dlspat

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.l
WASHINGTON, VA, April ls.-While
hauling a saw log yesterday near his fathers
home at Massonova. Mr.. Wade r. Masse
had his right hand badly mashed. He was
in some way tho log caught his hand and
mashed 1t. The flesh was torn off both the
back and palm of his hand, and the little
Alasse Is the son OF Colonel T, b. Massle
and the brother of j. A, Massie, Of Newport
News, and Is one OF the most prominent
county
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Before Cabell-Graycs Camp.

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DhNNlLLE, VA, April lS.---Colonel 7. G.
Morton, OF Staunton, inspector general of the
Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia.
delivered an address here Tonight under
the auspices OF the caball- Graves Camp. OF
this city. Colonel Morton made a stirring
talk along the lines OF the approaching grand
encampment to be held at Richmond next
fall, He urged TINT the local camp send u
large delegation,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
TARRED HIM.
Young Man Charged With Be-
travail Dealt With by Neighbors.

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FREDERICKSBURG, VA. April H.
Information wa srcceiVed here to- day OF
an OCCURRENCE in Spotsylvania county u
few nights ago which Is the subject OF
much comment and the cause of great
1. happened. 1t Is said that q young
married man betrayed n sister Of his
wifes and when the matter became
known 1t caused great indignation
Some of the men of the county decided
to punish the man who committed the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Fire Threatens Hospital.

MANCHESTER, VA. April 1S,--The
Winchester Memorial Hospital was
threatened by fire to-day. whichfbroke
out In the Kitchen shortly after noon.
Prompt work OF the attendants soon put
out the blaze, however, and many of the
patients did not know OF the fire until
Ct was all over. The loss WAS $500,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Ferguson-Turner.

Special to Tho Timcs-Dispatch.l
GREENSBORO, N. G., April 1S.-Mr
and Mrs. ~. II, Turner announce the
engagement OF their daughter, Ruth
Atkinson. to Cornelius Guy Ferguson,
tho marriage to take place in, June.
Miss Turner is one Of the fairost Of
Greensboro's fair daughters. Mr.. Fer
guson is a popular young business man
OF the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
Purcell-Hicks.

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FIRED ERICKSBUItG VA, April 49,.
Mr.. Alexander Purcell and Mrs: Ella
M. Hicks, both of this city; We're mar
ried here last night at the homo Of
the BRIDE Rev. r. Aubrey Williams,
pastor of the Baptist Church, nerform-
ing the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
MOTHER DIES SUDDENLY
Young Man Goes to Assist Her,
but Finds Her Corpse.

CT1ATiAN, VAr 7ApfII IS.--N1Ts. WIFI
Bailey wife OF Charles a. Bailey.
farmer of Pittsylvania county, near this
place, was found dead In her home late
"Wednesday. She had died from heart
failure, Her youngest son, who was
working on q nearby field. had gone to
the house to assist his mother about her
domestic duties, when he found her lying
full length on tho floor. Her husband,
three sons and two daughters survive.
She was about fifty years old.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

for tho time through fear and It was
not until to-day that it became general
~ known in the town of kingsport. EX-
element and Indignation prevail, and adj
vices frow tingsport tonight are to the
effect that If the two. men are discov-
cred that will certainly be lynched.
Belcher and family came TO Kingsport
recently from Campbell county. Tenn.
He is associated with the construction Of
the South and Western Railway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19

crime; they formed a band, disguised
themselves, intercepted the accused at
from a neighbor'.s. stripped him fIhis
clothes. gave himsa severe. beating with
hickory switches and then poured gas
tar over his body. No further particu-
lars can be had.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-19
DOUBLE CRIME.
Armed Men Invade Home of Ten.
nessee Family.

BRISTOL. VA, April 1S.-Two nights
ago two men entered the home of Frank
Rclcher, at liingsport. in Sullivan coun-
ty, Tenn, twenty miles west of Bris-
toll just as the family was retiring for
the night. Mr., and Mrs. Belcher and
their fourtcen-y cur-old daughter were
the only members OF the family In the
room at the time, With drawn revolv-
ers. the strangers compelled Ralchor to
throw up his hands, and with the threat
that If he moved he would bc killed,
they criminnly assaulted his WIFE.
The story OF the crime was withheld