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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16


Secretary Mckee told last night.
Wtltnogt mentioning names OF the most
toeral contribution 20 the campaign
tund yet made. a young man making
NIFTY dollars a month offered a whole
month s salary TO the fund This young
man boards in uncOngenial surround
inss; and considers the association as
one of the speakers al luncheon on
yssterday. who had spent from 10 20
~ O'Clock IN active csnvassinR said =.
Every man T have seen has seid !
am glad 20 500 YOU"
The great clock on the face % the
Shafer building was moved forward
several notchcs after the noontime re-
ports We're tabulated. The hcadouar-
trfS presented one ~ the busiest sights
on Main street throughout tho dav
nth eager committeeman coming and
going. while the busy click Of the type
writer and the call Of the phones v-pre
sNidrnces ~ other lines Of activity
Members Of tho board are spending
nearly All their time either iu active
canVassing or In meeting those who
cali NJ headQ quarters. Yesterday after
noon Mr. Reithard had whole gym
sum class or poye, some I'm their
running suits, husily preparing cir
liars and other literature FOR the mail
i Dc Youngsters worked with the fever
.Sn energy which characterized all who
nave iak-n hold Of The campaign
lnu"d daily at $50 O'Clock Members
~ both comuittees and AT Interested
u the campaign drop in and talk over
th"ir experiences while an abundant
Ilncn rs served goblet - passed
WI tnI table. and each one present
hin7 iN romethinK 70 cover the cost
~" -ilcI- nen the ten chairu1en
gre ca lod upon COR reports. and as each
IS read the results are placed on "a
great huIetn in plain view. Then tho
lI tiznrs committee reports and Fra
grand total 20 date is announced IT.
er-,,.0 usually breaks MP WITH on
fourteen working 6avs 10 the 0o7C--,-
sion ~ the campaign.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
HOLD NIGHT CLERK
ON ARSON CHARGE
Parker Crawford, Formerly EN-
ployed at Hampton Hotel.
Goes to Jury.

HAMPTON. VA. January 15.-parker
Crawford. the young night clerk of the
Augusta Hotel. who was arrested several
nights ago as a suspicious character. has
been held for the grand jury on the
charge OF arson.
it IS alleged that young Parker made
an attempt to burn the Augusta Lass
week.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway has
decided To give Hampton a new passeu-
ger station. The present depot wall be
converted into a freight depot, and DO is
said that tho new building will bee d.
handsome. modernly-equipped structure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
.FORTiFlCATlON MEASURES
ARE AL V0TE0 D0WN

WNSTilNDION. \ 2. Janu1rY To-
The House OF Representatives spent all
most the entire day in considering the
Notifications appropriations bill. and
completed only six pages Of IT, Amend
ments looking to the defense OF the
mouth Of Chesapeake Bay for the pur-
chase Of additional ground att Fort
Hamilton. y. ". were voted down The
House also refused TO incorporate an
amendment increasing TO the extent OF
81 600 600 the appropriation for the CON
structfon OF seacoast batteries in the
Hawaiian and Philippine Islands.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
Equipment Shows Wear and Tear.
and Pay of New Men Is
Small, Report Says.
NEW COMPANIES PROPOSED
Fire Pump for City Tug TO Fight
Flames on River and
Dock Front.
SOME THINGS FIRE
DEPARTMENT WANTS

Increase in pay Of men, oommensu-
rate with Increase IN cost OF livinq.
New building isVvo and Embellishments
Of office o. building Inspector.
ApprOpri alton OF SIS. 600 for proper
maintenance Of present equipment.
Establishment OF engine company
and truck company com bined In north
eastern part OF city, engine companv
IN southwest and truck company In
East End.
Provision for second assistant e1o;-
neer.
Fourteen new ststioned men.
Extra engine for Company No =
installation OF fire purno on oi.,, go.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
Personals and Briefs

4 lap robe. with red stripes running
through it, was picked up on the street
yesterday nv Philip Bannister and
taken into the police Headquarters I'm
the city Han. where 10 may Doe recov-
cred upon proper identification. The
robe was found somewhere on Broad
Street
Miss Willie Mcclure. OF Winchester
Va. lis re guest Of hcr aunt Mrs
Hunter Mcclure
The two sons of Mr.. j. r. Leonard
Of Saltvillc. Va. who were brought 10
the Pasteur Institute for treatment 81
mad-dOg bite are reported TO he
dOing well The BOYS took their dra+
treatment on sunday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
NEGRO DIES FROM INJURY
INFI lCTED BY HlMSEl F

Eavfeld Johnson. r0lored. shot him
self through The abdomen az lo o'clock
loading his gun. The wound was Of
serious nature. and the man was
taken TO the Virginia Hospital. where
Doe was operated on yesterday hv Drs
dunno and Nuckols Despite the aid
Of the physicians. Johnson died at .
o'clock Yesterday afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
Pentecostal Meetings

Special Pentecostal meetings are go
Ing ON I'm the West End Mission No.
SOC West Cary Street. this week in
which united prayer is being made for
the OutpOuring Of the Holy Spirit upOn
the people of the city Of Richmond I'm
"a great revival Services are held AZ
3 y. NJ. daily. and al night at s O'Clock
All are wei come AT these meetings
Service for divine healing Will be held
Thursday afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
Henrico Court

The Henrico Circuit Court was not
in session Yesterday. the case Of Gee
Andrews. which was set for trial hav-
ing gone over 20 the March term OF
court
The court VIII hear to-day the caso
or 'larenc" Morris and John Morgan
charged With car-breaking on Thurs
daN the court will hear the charges
against Treasurer Hechler. made bv
the grand Jury. Of naa1fea&snnA,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
MR.. BEATTIE RESIGNS.
Succeeded by Mr.. Bryan as
NJ. z II. Of Deep Run.

At "a meeting OF tine Joard of COVER
uors of Deep Run Hunt club. held last
night at Commonwealth club. the re
eignation of Mr.. H. c. Beattie as NJ. +.
+ ST George BRYAN was chosen as his
successor. MT. Beattie has been master
for number ~ years and has per
IIe retires on account of pressing bust
ness cngag ements which prevent his
regular attendance upon the hunt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
LlTTAUER BILL Is
REPORTED. 8 TO 7

WASHINGTON. January 15-After
hght which lasted all day. and extended
To- the floor Of the House. threatening TO
bring about much dlibustering at ono
time. the House Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries finally decided al
T. NJ. bv vote o. % E. 20 make ~
favorable report ON n ship subsidy bin
prepared by Representative Littauer. az
New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
CONVENTION F02 EXTENSION
OF FOREIGN TRADE

WASHINGTON. D. c.. January 15.-The
second DAYS session Of the National Con-
Ncntion of the Extension Of tho Foreign
Commerce % the United Statcs opened
to-day with am attendance OF nearly 500
delegates. Every State In the Union is
renresented.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16

The nineteenth annual report ~ the
Fire Department OF ARchmond. cover
inE the work done during the year end
ing December 81. 1905. was communicated
70 the Board % Aldermen az the session
held last night in the city Han. The
report saws. IN part:
This department has responded 20
5ls alarms o fire during the year. which
has been a fortunate one iu regard TO
hre losses. only two serious fres occur
ring. which were quickly suppressed
The officers and the members have
conducted themselves well. and few COM
plants are heard; the entire organization
seems 20 be contentet and Jealous i'm me-
oischarge OF its duty
Through your consideration. We have an
APPROPRIATION Of Ss7.ls for payroll and
$500 for maintenance
Needs More Money.
Your board desirps % call attention
T. us many previous statements for the
necessity Of an increased amount FOR its
general expense reQuiremnts. as IN is well
nigh impossible 20 preserve The past and
present efficiency OF the department vvban
the cost OF maintenance has increasa %
from year 70 year. and IN compa rison
with cities Of similar size and conditions
our per capita Of expenses. based tuon
population, is less than statistics prove
should BE- the case
some ~ the engines a-o harinrir- "a
show the result Of severe service. and
ought % be replaced. notably 40. on
Cary Street, between ninth and Tenth
streets. that has under IFS special care
million dollar blocks
our four - trucks. in tne evolution
~ only a few years. are obsoIcscaur and
We cannot safely reckon ON rcscuing
persons from building IA "a reasonable
time. These machines can be corrected
and made lsp-to-date for 81 300 each
our horses. in many cases, have grown
too old FOR active service ana We need
new stock badly. and where we Formerly
bought horses AZ our own price. they arc
now % us almost prohibitory.
All OF the above refers 10 the material
matters. The pay n the department. par
tcliariy the stationed members. should
oe Increased 10 compensate for tho asa
cost Of living. and il is in sharp COM
trast 10 the rest OF the city government.
when you consider that the stationed
force are only allowed three DAYS durlng
the winter, and four DAYS during the
summer, per month. Off from d1tv. and
the rest OF the time they are on duty
twenty-four hours every day.
We have gradually. as means would
permit. made cali men stationed. and we
hope at an early date 20 make the entire
force stationed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16

.'fArH aa.RN
Toe pledge card which provides for
"as~ payments % subscriptions. is as foi-
lows
$780, Richmond. va. ....... -e1-.
F1r the purpose ~ paving FOR DOT
and erecting a buudinr FOR the Young
Men Christian Association % Rlci-
mond. and in consideration OF the sub
s-ription ~ others. 7 promise 20 rav
20 Che treasurer ~ the neu-buildirg
fond ~ said association
Payable as follows One-fourtn
March z. 1877. one-fourth September
!. 1H1-, one-fourth March Z. 1915. one
fourth September q. 1a0s
fSirre1) -
o. VIII paw lu fuu on
...-...... t@f7. Address ..........
= number Of the representative minis
ters ~ the city called at Headquarters in
the Snafer building yesterday 10 EXPRESS
their good wishes and oner any sup
port that they might he able TO give.
u is probable that q request viii be ie-
sued for a general mention of the cam
ragn from az pulpits next SUNDAY. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
NEW BUILDING FUND.

Such was the situation Of the Y. NJ g..
A new building campaign al the close
Of business last night The subscrip-
tons OF the day. amounting 10 So D.
were mainly made IN comparatively small
contributions. only one subscription %
5000 being reported. that being from
Mr.. George r. Cannon. Vigorous car
wasting IS on IN an parts Of the city.
Mr. O. j. Sands and his committee took
two automobiles yesterday morning and
called on every person whose name had
been assigned 90 them.
The arst OF the daily luncheons was
served yesterday afternoon AT J ~ o'clock
az headquarters 10 about seventy-fve
enthusiastic men. members ~ the citizens
and young business mems committees.
The attendance was larger than was am
tclpated. and practically every seat az
the table was taken The young business
mems committee cheered 20 the echo
when the announcement OF their FIRST
days results. $3.50 was compared with
The first days work ~ tr- vourg BUSH
ness men OF Baltimore. who raised - Az.
il looks AS n the young men ~ Rich
mond will break aU records 10 the pres
ent pace can Doe maintained.
What Young Men Did
Mr. ~ u Sius chairman ~ the young
business mems committee presided at
the luncheon. and received INC reports.
~ Ward offered prayer A nominal
SUM is charged for tho luncheon to cover
The cost. The reports yesterday were re-
crire1 with loud applause especially
that ~ Captain g.. j. Ruiups whose team
have the honor a. leading Of il rho race.
However ris followers a~c going 90 have
a hard fgnt 90 retain ff-f position. as
some 81 the other committee arc just
t'r.r~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
BUILDING FUND
HAS NOW PASSED
$4,000 MARK
Citizens Committee Reported Over ST 900 and Young
Business Men Raised Nearly Sc, 900 Yesterday
Only Fourteen More Days Left.
Gives Months SALARY

FOR tho prayers % ali congregations for
the success of tho movamant
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Building Inspector.

Among our recommendations for lq1i
which You carefully considered. bur could
not grant. was 20 provide us with sufi-
Client payroll 20 strengthen the central
companies. and enable US TO establish q
light truck company in the east end ~
IN Getty. These two propositions are for
the benefit OF The present old environ
ments and are ntial. not taking into
consideration the annexed portions. which
we will cali your attention TO I'm a sup
elemental report.
We again appeal 70 YOU 20 pass SUITE
able building laws and 10 establish the
Office Of building Inspector.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16

Toe pledge card which provides for
ae~ payments 90 subscriptions. is as foi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-16
Recommendatlons-

We renew our application for fourteen
0A stationed men On strengthen the SOW
eral central companies We also renew
our request for a track company in the
East End. and refer YOU TO thefoilowing
on fire extension for particulars
We recommend the purchase Of an eX-
ira first size engine for Engine Com
pany 40 :. Cary Street between Ninth
and Tenth streets. the present machine
being too light and old.
We recommend 10Y the proper main
tenance Tor the present equipment where
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

The land i> worked Up equal to an onion bed.
 The heavy rains Monday and the cold winds Tuesday have stopped all kinds of work on the farm.
 When you go on visit to your "wife's people don't forget to tell them all about the good things over in old "Arkansaw."
 People from all points of the compass are looking to Arkansas for fruit this year, and 1t is here too.
 If We can only get warm sun shine and dry weather there will be quite good many strawber- ries to pick.
 Jack Goree and Ray Raedels went down to Johnson Monday to pick berries and when on their way home i'll the afternoon, the big rain caught them and they came ill home as wet as drowned ducks. Ray had q coat but Jack had neither coat nor vest.
 
 Mrs. Marks and sister were calling in tIiis community one day latter part of last week.
 The blue jays are busy these days building their nests getting ready for house keeping.
 Commenting one-half mile south of town aud running about one mile south. our street has no less than niue or ten homes with only two persons man and wife forming each home and most all rather aged people.
 0uiuoe Brown says =he=will try the hog business again and see If he cant have better luck.
 When will We ever get any more settled summer weather.
 DoNsf WORRY.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03
SOUTH SPRINGDALE.

April 3o.- Everything is in cold storage again.
 Jim Phillips has bought E. NJ. Bratton's strawberry patch and Is picking some fine berries from 1t.
 W. A. Stewart has good Der ries and has picked number of crates. He had 40 piekers Mon- day.
 Ed. Bratton has lately treated his house to new coat of paint.
 Mr. Shehan has his apple or chard in first class condition.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Program of fftth Sunday Meeting of the Benton County Baptist As>oeiation to be held with the Temperance Hiii Bap- tist Church June z. q and 30:
 FRIDAY.
 II a. m.-Introduetery sermon, 'sTh he importance of sustaining missions in Benton County; text. Luke 24:+z By u. Gl1astain.
 ?. III. Organization. 22::5o What are tie best meth- ods of procuring money for mis- sions |, NJ. Bagby. 4. r. WhiteSides.
 7:.5o-Sermon by J. N West. eThe mission ei tae ehHreh," text. Matt. 2s, r aHd 70.
 SATURDAY.
 . a. III. Tlle attitude of a Baptist toward civic righteous ness. J. A. Hall, F. J. Adams. II a. III, Sermon, How far should Christian indulge in popular amusement = text. | Tim. so. By J. 0. Atehley. , p. m.-'sIs regeneration a progressive or an instantaneous work ?" I. NJ. Phillips, J. NJ. ketchum.
 s.-"Bible sanctifcation.H E. J. Bishop, J. NJ. Beard.
 7:SO. Sermon, "The import ance of regeneration;s text. Jno. S:7. F. J. Reynolds.
 SUNDAY.
 q:50 a. m.-Sunday School les son recited, followed by short, pointed talks on Sunday School work
 11.-Sermon by I. NJ. Phillips, ''The responsibility of individu- als in soul-winning; text, Mark 5:19.
 , p. III. The enduement of the church for service. J. F. Henson, c. W. Sooter.
 7:50. Sermon by 4. Saunders, Salvation by grace" text, Eph. 2:S.
 Brethren. all of you come with a determination to make this the best meeting of this character in the history of Benton County As sociation. Signed by
 T. F. JONES,
 N. C. HAMBy,
 1 anfJ5f94ft ttpA
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Mrs. s. Joyce. 1S0 Sullivan St, ClaremoHt, x. H., writes. About q year ago bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. It cur ed me of | severe case of kidney trouble of several years standing. It certainly k a grand good medi- cine, and l heartily recommend it." W. C. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03
1neisbborbood '1hews
LOWELL.

April 30. Walter Long. who has position with the Frisco as mail clerk, moved his family from this place to Monett Satur- day where he will make his head quarters for the present.
 A fine rain came Saturday, but the biggest of the season. reached this place Monday, ac- ccmpanied by hard wind. Sev- eral trees were blown down, how ever no serious damage.
 Master Eldred Phillips has been confined to his bed for sev- | eral days, and is reported no bet ter.
 Miss Lula Mays has been seri- ously i'll for several days and is very little, if any, better at this writing
 Ne attended the Odd Fellows celebration at Cave Springs on tie 18th inst. There WaS I large crowd present, which was royalty entertained by speeches made by ]. (. Robertson and D. L. Wheat, together with fine music rendered by Barnes broth- CTS and others.
 Joseph Davis, of Carter, New Mexico. who has been helpless for some time on account of rheu- inatisn. has gone over into Tex as in the hope of finding relief.
 C.. N. Mabry and family who left aere several months ago to make their home in New Mexico. returned to their old home near this place Monday Part of the family have traded their claims Ter land ntar Huntsville, Madi- son County. and will likely move there soon.
 The strawberries are rtpening slowly in this neighborhood. the highest number shipped from here any one day being about 20 crates.
 fecumseh, We thank you for the niee things you said about us last week. We hope they will lot make Us vain. but humble that We may be able to aeeomp- l fish some good i'll our feeble way.
 Ed. Jones of Spring Creek will preach at the Baptist church here next Saturday It o'clock and Sunday at eleven. Every body invited.
 Why nice, intelligent young men are so unguarded iii their ways as to cause disturbance at church like those Sunday is more than We know. Boys, do you know that such breaks tlIe heart oi your parents, grieves your friends and brings reproach upon you
 Born, to Mir. and Mrs. Mathew Thornsberry last week. a fine daughter.
 D. l.. Wheat and E. J. Bishop are spending several days this week in and around Gentry on l business. TYRo.
 SOUTH SPRINGDALE.
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NOTICE.

desire to announce to the peo- pie of Springdale and vicinity that 1 have opened a frst-elass blacksmith shop ill the Hewitt shop. First class work and sat lsfaction guaranteed. Horse shoeing speciality.
 4S-tf F. A. ROBERTS.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Our lumber and props IS being stolen from yards on railroad, and we desire to give notice that parties will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Here after our lumber will all be spot ted with green paint So 1t can be identified wherever found. Please take warning.
 w. c. THOMPSON X Co.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

The Lichlyter News Go. has just received q number of copy righted books which they rent patrons at 10 cents per week. Some of the latest and best works of fiction.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

J. E. Jones has the agency for the Anchor Brand Fertilizer and those interested can find samples and prices at Searcy Bros store. Also tobacco dust, especially for fruit trees.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03
 FOR SALE.

Timothy, clover, millet and oat hay, cn the Sparks & Hoole Red Hog ranch 113 mile south west of Springdale on Favette- vile road. Also one team horses, wagon, harness, new mower. hay rake, disc harrow. blows and cultiyator.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03
HAY.

FOLDING BED. We have a sec ond hand, upright folding bed, practically as good as new, which we are authorized to sell at any price. If you need folding bed call and inspect same.
 T. W. BERRY.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

If you are needing anything in the way of watches, clocks or jewelry it will pay you to buy now of H. A. Daily. He is mak- ing especially low prices during the berry season.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Don't buy a piano until you see me and get my pricef. have just placed instruments ln the homes of J. NJ. Hewitt and Jno. P. Stafford and have others ot the same kind. Will make prices and terms satisfactory.
 G. W. KEENAN,.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

S2000 stock of general mer- chandise to exchange tor farm land d-51-3t
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

We guarantee our spectacles to give satisfaction.
 H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

That new blacksmith in the Hewitt shop makes horse shoe ing d speciality. St
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

H. \. Daily k prepared to make some very close prices on wall paper.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Five room house to rent. See Wm. Martin. {. I.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Highest market price paid for Stra wberrieS.
 Springdale Grocery Co.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Gold headed canes and silk um- brellaS at Daily'S.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Eyes tested free of charge at II. A. Daily'S.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03
HOGS FOR SALE.

On account of our continued i'll health We have decided to dis pose of OUT herd el 12 Duroc Jer- ~ey Brood sowss , Duroc Jersey Male hogs and 6o pigs at wean- ing The above herd is the strain of Tip Top Notcher, the winner of=tlIe. Worlds Fair pre- nium Il St. Louis. who sold for s5ooo. and Wichita Queen, who sold for s10oo. eaH be seen at the Red Hog ranch of Sparks X Itoole, 2 m1lts ;. N. of Spring dale on Fayetteville road.
 SPARKS x HOOLE.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Take your prescriptions to w.. C. Ownbey and save money.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

.A H. A. Daily can save you mon
 A ey on wall paper.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03
 ' HHaF AAl ll.lB.

In Springdale, Arkansas, cold storage, electric lights and water works. t. |.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

The new blacksmith will do your work right at right prices.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

"Albatross" Q. B., White Rose" Best brands of flour from best mills. Springdale Grocery Company.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

See W. G. Ownbey before you paint or paper. He can save you money.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

J. 5. EWALT & Go.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

As a result of the increased cost of products caused by the Nation al Pure Food Law 1t will be nee essary for Us iu the future ta charge 10 cents for all drinks containing crushed fruits. All drinks containing plain havors will remain at 5 cents as hereto fore.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

X fine line of musical instru- ments, such as violinS, baujos, guitars, etc. at bargain prices at II. A. Daily's.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03
FOR SALE

Surrey, single buggy and set single harness. If
 J. D. Bevers.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

House and lot for sale. See Ed Carrel.
The Springdale news., 1907-05-03

Best line of gold headed canes and silk umbrellas in Northwest Arkansas. Come in and see them. Prices right.
 Fl. \. DAILY.