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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
GIVE BEST POSSIBLE DEFENSE.
Mr.. Bird Arrives nnd Will Provide
Counsel for Daughter.

Mr.. Bird Arrives md Will Provide
Counsel for Daughter.
Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.]
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, November l..
Robert Bird and his son, father and
brother of Mrs. Mamie B. Baker. have
arrived here from their home in Wesar,
N. c.. after troublesome trip. On the
way up young Bird was robbed OF a
new gold watch and chain.
Mr.. Bird proposes to give his daugh-
ter. who is charged with numbering her
newborn infant, the best defense that
legal talent can provide. He says that
his wife, who Is aged and feeble, Is
Ill as the result OF the news contained
in the telegram which brought him to
this city.
Mrs. Baker is still Ignorant of the
fact that she is charged with murder.
The officer who guards the woman's
room Keeps himself we'll out of sight,
as the physicians fear to let the wo-
man know her real situation. In a
few days, however, the patient will be
well enough to leave her bed. then
she Will 1T removed to the Jail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
DO EvANGELIsrIc WORK.
Or. Fleming To Take Up the Work
Requested by Pres>>tery.

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LYNCHBURG, VA, November L.
Rev DR.. Robert II. Fleming, whose
resignation was accepted at a recent
meeting of the Montgomery Prcsby-
terry. at Charleston. ". Va. which ter
minated successful passionate OF
twenty years at the Westminster Pres
byterian Church. has decided to accept
the work OF general evangelist for the
Virginia Synod. as 1t was offered hin
recently by the synod at It's session at
Charleston.
Indeed. DIR. Fleming entered upon the
discharge of his new duties this morn
Ing. but he will hardly be taken out
of the city by them before the coming
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
FORMER GOVERNOR cox
MADE RAILWAY PRESIDENT
Especial to The Tim es-plspatc CHI.

I Il 7 lI1tcb"DIspHtCH.1 * NJ
BRISTOL, VA. November l,--Former
Governor John l. Cox has been elected
president of the Bristol and Klngsport
Railway Company, corporation
which proposes the construction OF a
railroad from Bristol to Kingsport,
Tenn. a distance OF thirty miles
through Sullivan county. The other
officers are: Sam Z. King. vlce-presi-
dent; Fred Powell. secretary and treas
urer: James B. Cox, general counsel.
and F. Fl. Cothran, chief engineer. The
survey for the road will be commenced
within ten days. This road will con-
meet with the South and Western. the
new coal-carrying road at Kingsport.
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PARTIAL SUSPENSION OF WORK.
South and Western to Lay. Off Large
Part of Force
Spec'al to The Times-Dlsy

ISnec'al to The Times Dispatch.l
BRISTOL. VA. November I.--Finan.
cial conditions in New York have re-
suited In the partial suspension of
work on the construction Of the South
and Western Railroad. now being built
from the Virginia coal fields across
Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee
and the Carolinas to a point on the
Atlantic coast. It is said that probably
more than 1000 men will be laid off
Tor the present. 1t is officially an.
nounced from the offices of the com
pany that the suspension will not
necessarily delay the time when the
road as whole will be completed as
the work is to be hurried forward III
all tunnels and deep cuts. 1t is stated
that further reason for suspending
light work Is that 1t would be dam
aged by winter weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
DEATH OF BERRY
DUE TO- ACCIDENT
This the Verdict OF Coroner's
Jury il, Case of Negro Killed
With Stolen Gun.
eRAYs 70 GIVE DANCES.
Petersburg Company Arranging
for Several Entertainments.
Deaths OF Young Ladies.
.GRAYs TO GIVE DANCES
[specIal 10 The r,mes. DISPATCH. ]

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.1
PETERSBURG. VA. November L.
When Cornelius Berry, u young negro
from Baltimore, was fatally wounded
on Bollingbrook Street last Tuesday
morning by the discha rge OF n shot.
gun which he had stolen. the only eye
witnesses, Two small white boys, to
whom he was talking at the time. tes-
tilted that the gun was discharged ac-
ciientally, when Berry let Its stock
rest OH the ground, but there was
story circulated to the effect that the
negro had been shot by some unknown
person. Chief Of Police Ragland ques-
toned the boys closely, and otherwise
Investigated the cnse, but found no
evidence that the shooting was not ac-
cfdental The wounded man died We'd
nesday morning at the Petersburg HOS
pital and this afternoon Acting Coro-
ner Nawsom held an inquest at the
Jail, the jury bringing In verdict
that Cornelius Berry died from gun
himself. Captain Ragland ascertained
In correspondence with the mans
mother in Baltimore that his correct
name was Berry, not Perry, as at
first given.
Chief of Pilice Raslands report for
the past month shows a total OF 1I4
arrests.
GrayS 10 IlNc DHuccss
The Petersburg Grays will give
series of dances at their armory on
Tuesday and Saturday evenings, be-
ginning next Tuesday, November 9Th.
The present company. which was or
ganized in 1909, and named In honor
of the old Grays organized In 1897, is
in especially good condition, and has
recently secured new full-dress uni
forms.
issued Invitations to the marriage II
their daughter, Miss Elina Bland Tenn
ple. to Mr.. Herbert Rogers, of this city,
MT ST. Paul's Episcopal Church, Novem-
Der 1Ath, at the o'clock in the eve
ming.
Deaths Of Young Ladies'.
Miss Julia Christine Hamilton died
last night at half-past II o'clock at
the residence of her parents, Mr.. and
: Mrs. John J. Hamilton, on South Adams
Street. Miss Hamilton had been In Ill
health for long time.
Miss Jennie Jones, daughter OF the
late Richard L. and Marry e. Jones.
died about O'clock last evening at
her residence, bellevue" in Chester
field county. a short distance from this
city. The funeral will take place from
the residence at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
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DuIlMELL.-DRoDIE.
Popular Young WILSON Girl WEEDS Hem
dcrsOn Business Nun.
Especial TO The Times Dlspatch.l

wi IsSSsS. n. c. - Nosember p i.mwed-
nesday evening. In st. Timothy's Epls-
copal Church, Miss Francis Ricks
Brodie. Il most popular. beautiful and
accomplished young lady OF Wilson. a
daughter OF Mrs. Ella and the late DIR.
Brodie, and Mr.. spotswood Burwell. a
derson, N. c.. were united in marriage
by Rev. T. A. Cheatham. rector OF the
Wilson church. Before the appointed
hour the edificc was crowded with
friends OF the contracting parties. and
during the walt Immediately proceed
ing the ceremony Miss Mildred Rome,
sang 20 Perfect Love" to the delight
OF all present.
Mrs. Howard T. Jones, OF Warrenton
sister OF the bride. was dame OF honor.
and Miss Carrie Helen Moore of Little
ton. maid OF honor. The bridesmaid
We're Misses Maude Arlington. OF Ra
man. Catherine Pace. Rowena Watson
Josie Whitehead. Emily Greene and
Kate Connor. of this city. The groom's
best man was Sfr. w. D. Burwell, OF
Henderson, y. c. Tho ushers were
Messrs r. j. Corbett. Il. B. Taylor,
j. II. Brodie, w. w. Parker, OF Hender
son. and DR.. B. S. Herring and Lesli.
Barnes. OF Wilson. The bride was
given away by her brother. Mr.. T. L.
Brodie.
Immediately after the ceremony =
reception was given at the home of the
bride. Many and handsome present
We're received. Mr.. and Mrs. Burwel
left on late train for Washington
-. c.. where they will spend thei
honeymoon before making their home
in Henderson, N G.
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Di.lnterested Testimony.

1EdltOr OF 'The TlmeS-DtspatCh: AS.
sir-It Is sometimes said that
ton are largely influenced by con-
viction on the abstract question, It
Is a gratifying fact to many that the
prepon derance OF distnterested Of nom
so nlanifestly in favor OF the prohibi-
!tiontsts. I cite a. single Instance here
as illustrative Of the proposition, a
we'll known citizen of Richmond said
perhnps know, have never voted a
dry ticket nor been identified with any
temperance effort, and while not q
\ drinking man, IN the ordinary a0ceptu,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
COL. CABELL ADDRESSES
NEWPORT NEWS VOTERS
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.,

{
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. November l..
Colonel George c. Cabell. of Norfolk.
addressed meeting OF Democratic
voters at the City fInll tonight in the
interest Of the candidacy OF Hon. w. F..
Barrett. the Democratic nominee to
succeed himself in the House OF Dele
gates. This was the first meeting OF
the campaign before the election,
which will be held next Tuesday.
Tomorrow night the second and last
meeting will be held In East End, with
Hon. Samuel Kelley, OF Richmond as
the orator.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
OFFICER IS ExoNERATED.
Policeman Who Killed Negro Acted /
SAlf-Defcnke,
{ special to The TImes-plIpatch. ]

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
NORFOLK, VA, November 1.-At the
&C roncr's inquest to-day over the killing OF
LII James Whitehurst Pa.rolman Godfrey
was exonerated OF any blame The verdict
OF the Jury was that the policeman killed
the negro while In the performance OF his
duty and while protecting his own life
Godfrey. one OF the most popular officers on
The negro was killed on Princess Anne
Avenue last night after no had attempted
to assault Patrolman Godfrey with knife.
The Patrolmnn fred one shot. the bullet
going through the negro's heart.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
BRISTOL TO CELEBRATE
THE CLOSING OF SALOONS
'specla, to Tho INCONSISTENCIES

Special to TIC T1mes-D1spatch,J
BRISTOL. VA. November 2.--The
temperance people of Bristol Will re-
turn thanks on Sunday next for tho
passing of saloons in Bristol. 1t has
been arranged to hold whaNt are known
as field day exercises here, when all
the pulplts of the city will be occll-
pied by prominent temperance orators.
State Superintendent w. r. Hamilton
and J. w. West, of Tennessee and Vir-
ginia. respective y, are to be here.
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5t6aE:S!|!::.! ,!l!.
.A1Aln q Ia u aTaEET3
'A14Alh q Ia u sTREET8

week. 1t Is understood that Dr. Flem-
ing is to give three fourths Of his time
to evangelistic work in the bounds of
the Montgomery Presbytery, and that
the remaining three months OF the
year Will be spent in different por-
tions of the bounds Of the synod where
1t may be most needed.
DR.. Fleming expects to make his
Headquarters in Lynchburg for the
present at least.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
WEST POINT STIRRED UP,
BUT NOTHING HAPPENED
Especial to rhe Tim es-p,spatch.

WEST POINT. VA. November L.
There was ripple OF excitement in
town among some people this week.
caused by colored preacher appear
ing on the streets declaring himself
as sent by God to warn the people that
something was a-gwine to happen to
West Pint on Wednesday," Wednes-
day closed without any unusual hap
pening, and the preacher disappeared.
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as Winterha,n, about two and half
miles from here. was soldfagain yes
terday to party from Ohio, member
OF whose family is civil engineer.
1t is stated that he will greatly I'M
prove the roads. and will also install
an electric light and power plant.
Tho country begins to swarm with
huntsmen and dogs who come by every
train. Poor Bob White" will SEQ a
hard time from now on.
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TIE PASSING OF SALOONS
WILL NOT AFFECT REVENUES
3rspeclal7to The rImes DIsnntch.1 4

BRISTOL, VA, November 1,-Col-
lector f.. y, Butler. OF the internal rev.
enue office here, states that the pass
Ing OF saloons In East Tenne ssee Is not
going to have any serious effect on the
revenues. Flo collected more during
October than for any. previous month,
He says that the Wholesale whskey
from Atlanta as the result OF Georgia's
dropping into the dry column is cal-
5culated TO add materially to tho earns
ings of this revenue district. He lln-
Key dealers will so from Atlanta to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
Tour World on Yacht.

Ia71I [speclal to The Tlmes- Dlspn tch,l
g NORFOLK, VA, November 1.--Wlthin u
few days the yacht M'ns9la rsoent tE1 char
North American Steamship Company, is en-
pected In port for bunker coal. The Mne-
oln was formerly large tramp steamer,
hut has been fitted up as a yacht, and Col.
Thompson expects to make a tour OF tha
world In her, f{
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.
Teacher. Institute Held Yesterday
CitfZcns, Meeting To-Day.

Especial to The Times. D!spatch.]
STANTON. VA. November IA
two-days' educational meeting began
here to-day. The teachers of Augusta
county took up the first day in q
teachers institute. jam S. Thomas,
of Lyncihurg, examiner OF the third
circuit, was present and took part In
the discussions. Other speakers were:
stanton: Professor ". a.. Bowls. df
the Virginia School for Deaf and Blind
and. teachers Of the county. Superin-
tendent. E. O. Pea,e. or the county
presided.
Tomorrow Will be devoted to clti-
gems nee ting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
THE ICE MEN ADJOURN
AFTER A JOLLY SESSION
rspecial 10 The Times-plspatch.l

NORFOLK, VA, November l.-After
another day OF fun. the members OF
the National Ice Producers Associa-
ton closed their stay here tonight,
the query OF How would you like to
he the tceman?" has assumed local
phase OF more than usual viyidness
Many of the M mbers OF the con-
yention. after notwithstanding trip to-
day, left for their homes tonight. The
others Will leave tomorrow. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
,Jeron,e in Norr.folk,

Special to The Times Dspatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, November i .--Among tho
distinguished visitors In Norfolk at present
is Jerome X. Jerome, the we'll -known Eng
,llsh playwright and humorist. Ills gaunt fig
urt and clean-shaven, actor-llke face have
become familiar. and the "slght-seeing''
automobile men have already commenced
pointing him out as he strides through tho
al reetS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
FIRE IN AMELIA.
Dwelling and Contents Burned-Other
County News.
rspec,a, to The rtmes-pispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
AMELIA. VA. November IA dis
astrous fire occurred near Lodora on
Tuesday. Mr.. Harry Garrett. mem
Der of the Garrett Lumber Company.
who operate sawmills in this county.
was occupying a residence on the Wiki
erson farm. The house was valued ut
about 5000 and was totally consumed.
Mr.. CARROTS furniture was valued at
about $500, and was also burned. There
was no insurance on either house or
furniture. The origin OF the FIRE is
unknown.
The old Jefferson homestead. known
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
Father Brady in conatose state.

Especial to The Times DIspatch.J
NORFOLK, VA, November Rev.
Father T. j. Brady. of ST.. Paurs Catholic
Church, Portsmouth. Is still in comatose
that It has been necessary to establish a
bulletin to prevent his being disturbed by
tEe hundred who inquire concerning his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
LYNcHBuRG PROSPEROUS.
Post-Omcc Receipts show Fine Growth
Over Inst Year.

Over Lust fcnr.
(Specal-t The Times-Dispatch.)
LYNCHBURG. Va. November IL
The month of October, just closed. was
the banner month In the matter of re-
ceipts at the local post-ofice. the per-
centago Of increase being over 16 per
cent, or JUST s2,o14.2o. when compared
with last year. The month was not
only the largest October in the history
OF the office. but 1t was one of the
best the Office has ever had The fol.
lowing are the comparative figures:
October. 1s07........$12.2S4 G5
October. 1905. ....... 1920 40
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
LOLZSlANA,S GOVERNOR IS
SIGHTED 1T EXPOSITION

general, the Governor being introduced
by DIR. Stubs. The Governor then
returned to the Louisiana Building.
thinking certainly that his visit would.
he returned, but was still treated as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-02
AGED MAN FOUND DEAD
WITH BOTTLE BY SIDE
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Special to The Times Dlspatch.l
SEIAWESVILLE, Va. November L.
Silas Stewart. aged eighty TWO. dlsap-g
peared on Tuesday, and was found
dead near his home late yesterday af-
ternoon. He had fallen over steep
embankment. A jug OF whiskey ny
him explains the mystery.
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ton of the term. am not total abb

ton OF the term. am not total ab-
stainer.
~ was in Charlottesville recently
and made 1t point to inquire pretty
Punishment of the saloons. and l was
SO thoroughly convinced Of the wis
dom of the city's action that am now
dry man with you all
Continuing the gentleman told mo
that one business man said he wouldn't
take thousand dollars for the effect
1T was having and would have on his
individual business, and another. who no
frankly that he hpd been deceived by
the wet argument and that the effect
of prohibition was most salutary.
The theory that saloons contribute
is Obsolete. There never ns was any any
sense in 1t.
Richmond, Va, October 20. 1907.
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Increase for 1907.... $2014 20
The revenues of the Office in Octo-
Der. 1905. Were sS,33+.64, which show
that the Increase in the income from
all sources in the past two years has
been nearly so per cent.
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NORFOLK COUN7Y'S
DAY GREAT SUCCESS
Local Celebration Draws Big
Crowd and Is Greatly En-
joyed by All.
COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

JAM EsTOWN EXPOSITION
GROUNDS, VA, November with n
clear morning and pleasant. though
cloudy afternoon. Norfolk County Day
at the Jamestown Exposition proved q
success in every sense of the word.
Everything moved through without a
hitch, and there was an unusually
large attendance.
Beginning the day, there was re-
view OF the troops on Lee Parade
Grounds, witnessed by Dir ctor-Gen-
eral Alvah H. Martin, President Harry
st. George Tucker and others, and this
was followed by exercises at the Au-
ditor!um. Here speech S were made
by President Tucker, Admiral Harrlng-
ton and other well-known orators.
Governor Swanson and Captain r. c..
MARSHALL were to lave been present
but were prevented from attending by
urgent business. Judge Portlock pre-
sided over the exercises
After these, there was fitting tour
nament in the aft rnoon and an award
Ing OF prizes at right. In addition,
there were two concerts each by Phin-
ney's Band and the Mexican National
Band. An address was made during
the evening by Attorney t. j. Woo
Mexican Bund's Last Concert.
Closing its engagement with the EX-
position Company, the Mexican Ma
tional Band played its last concert to-
night. During its stay In Norfolk the
musical organization has made itself
popular through its voluntary concerts
in the city parks and its Willingness to
assist in civic celebrations on all occa-
sions.
Jewish Womcn,s Council.
The program for the four days SEES
sion of the National Council of Jewish
Women. to be held here beginning
November 4th, has been arranged, and
the convention promises to be most
interesting one. Headquarters for the
visiting delegates. who are expected
from ffty-ive cities. have been ar
ranged at various hotels. and the con-
Iventions will be held in the Auditorium,
at the exposition, the Fairfax Hotel
and the Jewish Temple. Several thou
sand delegates Ire expected to be
present.
Because Tuesday. November 5th, Is
election day, Princess Anne County
Day, which was scheduled for cele-
bration at the Jamestown Exposition
for that day, has been postponed. No
yembI' 18th has been selected as the
day for this event. The county is
mantfesting wide interest and enthu-
sasm, and every household. it Is antict-
pated, will be deserted on that day.
Richmond Visitors.
Richmond visitors to the jamestown
Exposition who registered In the Rtch-
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d Jenerson homestead. Known
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Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Temple have
issued Invitations to the marriage II
their daughter, Miss Elina Bland Tenn
ple. to Mr.. Herbert Rogers, of this city,
MT st. Paurs Episcopal Church, Novem-
Der 1Ath, at the o'clock in the eve
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ability that tapestries will again as
sumo their ancient Importance as A
wall decoration. Already there are
wall papers being made in imitation
of these fabrics which produce unique
and decorative effects. While 1T is not
likely that these modern limitations OF
the quaint hangings 50 priced by
museums and art connoiSseurs VIII be
very cheap. still. modern methods n
machinery will surely bring their cost
to "a level corresponding with that OF
American rugs as compared with the
true imported product of the orient.
Everyon. has heard of the mythical
hen that ate tacks and laid carpets
and many have been the gibes direct
ed against the unlucky househo!der
who, not finding the hen. has been
compelled to perform the task Mt he
expense of temper and trouser knees.
Hardly less waiting is the task on
hanging shades. Who has not taken II
careful measurement on chair or lad-
der and screwed in the two Supports
only to find them a Fraction OF AN men
too close together or far apart, There
Is now an appliance ON the market
that does away with all this.
1t consists of two rods which slide
on each other making ii possible ="
adjust to any width OF roller. "hen
the adjustment is made the two rods
are clamped together and the whole
outfit. SHADE and all, fastened at the
desired height on the wincDW frame.
This novelty is rs much of an innoVa-
ton as the well known adjustable win
dow screen and has .hr additional
merit OF beiE., very ch@al5.
Those who have still 20 buiii their
first house would do wei 10 consult
with friends who haze had experience
and are of sufficiently critical a tam
of mind to see thu shoficoinin 3 III
their oWn ventures.
OF prime importance is the engaging
of "A reputable architect.
One who draws mis- plans correctly
and makes all his measurements cheek
up before turning the plans Oyer 70
the builder.
When :. builder finds mat his r,llns
conflict. he is naturally loih 10 isave
the job and consult With the archi-
tect before going ahead.
H. is far more lIseiy TO change the
plans 10 max" things "jiDe." p%a;:icu-
larly if he naS rcacncd . point where
compliance with tine architects re-
viscd drawings would nee ~ssit.le :he
tearing out of completed work. Tn
architects pl@ns. how eN~r artistic they
may be fton q draitsiian'A standpoint.
should be contracted ~ q specification
Tor the builder to FOLLOW ana, as sucii.
should b, 50 consistent that the build
er may be held strictly responsible for
any deviation.
Every h~ousekee9el with an eye out
for the "!nain chance" knows thH; the
way to have y room look spic AMI p
is to pay careful attention 10 tie car
pct. ,urtains ard wall paper. your
Furniture may he % the vintage of
Louis KIN. o piano may be y Stein
way grand. corots and Turner's nsay
stud The walls as though hey were as
easily ohtainanie ~ trading STAMPS.