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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-07-18

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Ger al hallarBe entire squellos ~
veCinos, m6xime cuando hoy
Cd dia de jubilo para todos los
que en- Vega alta viven y por g.
su bisnegtaF = prOgreaO % in.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
FEET OUT.
She Had Curious Habits.

When person has to keep the feet
out from under cover during the cold
est nights in#winter because OF the
heat and prickly sensation, It is time
that coffee. which causes the trouble,
be left off.
There is no end TO the nervous con-
ditions that coffee will produce. 1t
shows in one way insone person and in
another way In another. IN this case
the lady lived in S. Oak. She says:
II have had to- lie awake half the
night with my feet and limbs out OF
the bed on the coolest nights, and felt
afraid to sleep for fear of catching cold
/ had been troubled for years with
twitchng and jerking hof the lower
limbs, and for most Of the time have
been unable to go to church or to lee
lures because OF that awful feeling that
/ must keep on the move,
"When 1T was brought to my atten-
ton that coffee caused so many nervous
diseases i concluded to drop coffee anc
take Postum Food Coffee to see " my
trouble was caused by coffee drinking
II only drank one cup Of coffee foi
brealtfast. but that WAS enough 70 &c
the business for me. When lquiti1tmS
trouble disappeared IN an almost mirac'
uious way. Now have no more OF
the Jerking and twitching and can sleer
with any amount Of bedding over ms
and sleep ali night In sound. pea ice
rest. TIA
.Postum Food Coffee is absolutely
worth its weight IN gold 70 mes,
'.Theres Il Reason. Read me iit y!
health classic, "rhe Road g Wel'Vliie''
IN pkgs. s s!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
REV. j. Il. MAsT1N.

Rev. j. T. Mastin. now In charge of
tho Methodist Orphanage. near this
city, will be named as presiding elder
of the West Richmond District, to sue
coed the late Rev.. DIR. n. r. Wilson
whose death occurred last week. AL
though this announcement Is not Off
cial 1t is understood to be absolutely
reliable. and the announcement will be
made In few days. Bishop Charles
r. Galloway is now in Michigan. and
1t Is understood that the pastors OF
the conference have recommended Mr..
Mastin t ofill the unexpired term until
the Virginia conference meets In Mo-
vember. when regular election will
take place. 1t is not thought that Mr..
Mastin will give up his work at the
orphanage, but Will temporarily per-
form the duties of presiding elder un-
til permanent selection can be made
Among those who are being men,
toned for the permanent position Is
Rev. T. Men. Simpson, pastor Of Clay
Street Methodist Church.
Mr.. Mastin has been In charge OF
the orphanage as superintendent for
several years. He was at one time
pastor of Trinity Methodist Church
He is very popular with the Metho-
dists of the city and State.
RESOLUTIONS Adopted.
The Methodist ministers of Richmond
Manchester and vicinity held their first
gathering for the fall yesterday morn
ing. All the pastors having returned
from their summer vacation Their,
was large attendance. The follow
ing resolutions We're adopted:
Whereas, the Rev. r. T. Wilson
presiding elder of the West Richmont
district has been removed from oul
midst by death. and from the ofiicia
care of this district. and. whereas. hi!
removal previously affiicts us person
ally and greatly distresses us official.
~, therefore,,
"Resolved by the preachers meet
ing of Richmond, Manchester and vi.
cinity. That in the death of Dr.. VIII
son our church has lost one of it'
most devoted and faithful servants
our conference one of Its most capable
and efficient presiding elders. and oul
preachers meeting one of Its mos
faithful and beloved members.
THAT we cherish his memory swltl
tenderest affection and wish for his
bereaved family the sweetest consola
lions of the gospel and the riches
benedictions of our Fathers love.
| '"rhat a copy of these resolutions b'
sent to the family of Dr. Wilson am
a COPY sent to our conference organ
for publication and copy spread upol
| our minutes"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03

-
speaking by the various aspirants to
office. The Others would not agree to
this, and the contest has therefore been
conducted almost entirely by a house,
toulouse canvass, with a large use of
both mail and telephones. Mr.. Wen
denburg lays his claim for reelection
on his record for the past four years,
in which he has proved n most vigor-
Gus and active official. The long fight
which Mr.. Hecher's attorneys made.
first before the Circuit Court. and later
before the Court of Appeals. cost Mr..
Wendenburg much labor and effort,
and the final removal of the treasurer
was considered legal triumph for
the Commonwealth's Attorney Mr..
Wendenburgs administration of the
business of the county has been both
vigorous and successful, his long eN-
perience in crimryil law standing him
in good stead in fighting this class of
cases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
REPUBLICANS TO
MEET IN NORFOLK
Powwow and Banquet Of State
Executive Committee
Tomorrow.

Virginia Republicans are beginning
to plan for the fall campaign. and they
are preparing for great powwow at
the Monticello Hotel In Norfolk, to-
morrow night.
State Chairman G. Bascom slemp, Of
Wise county, has issued a call for a
meeting Of the State executive com
mttee at that time and place, and a
large number of prominent leaders not
members are expected to attend and
give advice as to the situation in their
respective sections.
Arrangements have been made for a
day meeting for business and for an
elaborate banquet at night.
To the Republicans the conference
will be one of the most important
political events which have taken
place in Virginia in several years. It's
main purpose is to outline plan Of
campaign for capturing as many
members of the Legislature as posi-.
BILE. The committee is composed of
one memb er from each congressional
district in the State, and 1t is the
highest authority of the party. Report
has 1t that candidates will be named
for the Legislature in every. district
where there is the barest chance of
success. 1t appears. however, that
their prospects iaare rather slim, ex-
cept In the Ninth District and few
counties in the Fifth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
BOOKLET
ON RICHMOND
Council Committee Advertiscs
City in Attractive
Manner.

The subcommittee on printing and
claims has issued a handsomely illus
trated Richmond booklet. which Is one
OF the best of it's kind ever prepared
here. When the matter was consld-
cred some time ago, Chairman w. H.
Adams appointed Mr.. G. P. Davis and
Mr.. Robert Whittet, Jr, to undertake
the work, and they have turned out
something which will be credit to
the city as we'll as to themselves. The
aim of the booklet Is to advertise the
There are pictures OF
public buildings, hotels monuments,
hospitals. churches, together With a
number of park scenes. which are most
attractive.
The city accountant is in charge Of
the distribution of the pamphlet ana
copies will be sent where the most
good Will be done. BY direction or
the committee the city accountant is
authorized to sell to merchants and
others in 500 lots at cost price. the
purchasers being allowed to print their
names. with limited advertisement mat
ter, on the cover. The booklets WtU
be ready for delivery to-morrow y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
DAYTON EAGLES
VISITING HERE
Large Party Stops Over En-
Route to National Con-
vention.

large party of Eagles from Til,
Dayton CO., Aerie, MANY of them ac-
companied by their wives, arrived in
the city last night on their way to
the national convention at Norfolk.
They arc stopping at the Lexington
There are eighty-four in the party.
and all seem to be enjoying their trip.
They will leave this morning for the
convention and for a visit to the
Jamestown Exposition, taking boat
to Norfolk.
The representatives of the Dayton
Aerie are accompanied by Mr.. John
GARNER, of Springfield, president of the
Ohio State Aerie. and they have With
them a band of fourteen pieces. The
Dayton Aerie has membership OF
730, and is one of the strongest In
the country.
tion two years ago" he said, land to
Baltimore last year. and we still have
enough money in the treasury to go to
Alaska next year. II the conventions
shall be held there, as now seems
likely"
The Dayton people We're met here
by a number of local Eagles and their
band marched about some of the prin-
cipal streets. playing, last night They
will enter several contests at the con-
vention, and say they have good
chance to capture some of the prizes.
The Ohio party will return home by
way of Washington, D. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
HANOVER MAN ACQUITTED.
Promptly Swears out Wnrrnnt +
u W RruIssr. nf Richmnnd

Eddie Jeter a young Hanover truck
farmer. charged with taking ten dol
lars from Y. W. Brauer, "a grocer at No
1901 Fairmount Avenue, was acquitted
in the Police Court yesterday morning.
In his evidence Jeter said that Brauer,
after missing the money from his cash
drawer. took a horse and buggy and
went in pursuit of Jeter, then home
ward bound. Mr.. Brauer. it is alleged.
carried with him n shotgun.
After his acquittal, Mr. letter went
to the Henrico County Courthouse and
procured warrant for the arrest of
Brauer. charging the latter with hold
ling him up with shotgun.
Justice Crutchtield made Brauer pay
Sl.65 as the costs in getting out a
Warrant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03

take out diploma as detective. For
some time he had been missing flowers
from HIS greenhouses, and had come
TO suspect Sam Allen, coored. whose
stall in the market adjoins that of Mr..
Steinbach.
Sunday night Mr.. Steinbach and Mr..
Tilter went to work and tied little
pieces of string about certain valuable
blooming plants. hiding the string I'M
der the foliage Then they went to
led and gave the midnight visitor the
chance he was looking for.
Yesterday morning Sam Allen was
found as usual at his stand in the
market with flowers to sell. Mr.. Stein
bach and his friend. Mr. Tiller. bought
duly tied as they had left it a war
rant was sworn out for Sam, who
Will have an opportunity of explaining
the matter in the Police Court this
morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
wAsnEnwoMAN LEcrunED.
xosfice Crutchfeld After CoIurcd Wo-
d man for Failure to Return Clothes.

Margaret Coles, a professional wash
erwcman, was in The Police Court yes
terday morning. charged with having
stolen a shftwaist from patron,
There was no direct evidence, hut the
Inference was strongly against tho
woman, and Justice Crutchfleld gave
her a lecture that on the outside was
said to be a scorcher. From the re-
marks of the justice one would infer
that II is. the custom of the woman
to wear anything that takes her tan
cy for week or two before sending il
home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
CITY HOME SCANDAL AGAIN.
Common Council May Take Cognixance Of

II money-spending quorum can ba rail-
lied the Common Council viii take up many
leftover matters ot@morn than ordinary
Importance at meeting scheduled for to-
night The City Home investigation will
come TO the frcnt asnn. One OF the most
prominent members OF the Council said last
night that he failed to see why the city
should be asked TO appropriate the OF
$3.50 for an examination of the books OF the
institution, whcns there are city officials
thoroughly able to perform the duties. 1T
Is his idea that the entire AFFAIR should bs
put In the hands OF tn. grand jury. which
will have better opportunities OF getting at
the truth than the administration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
sucCuMns TO INJURIES.
Colorcd Boy struck by Train Died at
City Hospital Yesterday.

Cornelius Glover, the twelve-year-
I'D colored boy who was run over hv
an engine In front of the Locomotive
Works on Saturday afternoon. died
yesterday at the City Home. The ply
sicians in charge of the home ampu-
tated his right arm in a vain attempt
to save his life.
had been torn out by the roots. and IL
was found after he was taken to the
home that his skull was fractured.
The boy retained consciousness. how
ever, for several hours after the acct
dent, and his death was not eXpected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
Hent Ills Wifc.

Thomas p. Jones, white man, liv-
ing at No. l434 East Main Street beat
his wife on Saturday night, and was
lined $50 and given ninety days in
Jail in the Police Court yesterday
Jones and his wife claim to come
from Centralia. The woman showed
the marks Of a severe alteration, and
said it was not the first time that her
nus bnnd had abused her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
BITTEN by MAD DOG.
Negro Boy with Groceries Badly In
jured on Randolph Street.

James Stevens (colored) was bitten
by a dog, said to be mad. about 2
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. The mans
left leg was torn open to the bone,
and there were several other wounds
in different parts of his body.
The dog was afterward killed by the
police. Stevens was taken to the Pas
teur Institute, where his wounds were
dressed. The dog was owned by.a man
named Riley, and bit the negro as he
was entering yard on Randolph
Street. Stevens was delivering groc-
cries at the time of the accident.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
Fighting In pnrk.

Virgil Iallowcll and Johnnie Carr
two ten-y ear-old white boys. were in
the charge of fghting in Riverside
Park. Justice Crutchfield instructed
Parkkceper Farmer to give the boys
every chance, and continued the case
over to Wednesday for additional wit
ncsses to learn whether the youngsters
were fighting or playing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03

and place will be chosen for the next
convention. a number of cities are
being considered. among Them being
Norfolk. Roanoke, Lynchourg aud
charlottesville. The speeches OF Cap
tain Lamb and Mayor Mccarthy were
both interesting and timely, and were
frequently appIauded by the delegates.
The members rode over the city yes
to-day afternoon, and seem to be en-
joying their stay here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
Sold Cocaine.

Mary Berry (colored) was in the Po-
lice Court yesterday on the charge of
selling cocaine. Justice Crutch field
gave her the limit, twelve months in
the city Jail and a fine of 500. James
Brown, who, when arrested was
thought to be wanted for connection
with the sale, was allowed to go, when
II was proved that Charles Brown was
the negro wanted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
SEVERELY BURNED.
Soda Water Boy Tempered with Elec-
tric Current and Was Caught.

While tampering with the electric
switchboard In w. Fl. Moesta's store
on Main Street yesterday. John Lump
kin. a boy employed at the soda foun-
tain. was severely shocked, and mar
rowly escaped with his life.
The flesh on one hand was badly
burned. and the boy has been suffer
ing severe pain since the accident. 1t
is hoped, however, that he will be able
to return to work in a few days.
Lumpkin's home Is in Petersburg,
where he has been since he was hurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
.WATl5RMELONS
MUST BE GOOD

that under the present statutes any one
who sells bad watermelon must
either give good one for IT, return
the money, or else pay his fine under
This decision was givon In the case
of j. w. Hancock, green grocer
charged With assaulting and beating
N. B, Overton, q customer.
Mr.. Overton testified that he had
bought from Mr.. Hancock two water
melons, neither of which was good.
Mr.. Hancock declined to make any eX.
change, and when Overton comp aimed
he was hit, The grocer was lined 20.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
ChrIstinn KinsIey.

Mr.. Christian Kinsley, q well-known
gunsmith, dropped dead yesterday
morning at 0 O'clock, an hour after go-y
ling to work, in the shop of the HARRIS,
Fnppen Company, where he was en-
poyed. @
Mr.. Kinsley was native of Rich
mond, and had been working as n gun
smith for forty years. He was a MEM
her of St. Andrews Church. He Is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Kath I, i g
Kinsley, by one daughter, Miss Name
Christian Kinsley and Bernard Kin
siey Coroner Taylor viewed the Te-
MAINS but deemed an inquest unneces-
siry. The arrangements for the rum
eral will be made later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
SUPERINTENDENT SIMS RESIGNS.
VIII Elect New Head for Pinc-Strec
school Next sunday

School Next sunday.
Mr.. d. w. Sims, superintendent of
the Pine-Streei Baptist Sunday School,
rendered his resignation on Sunday
morning, and left the city yesterday
for Montgomery, Ala, where he will
at once assume his new duties as field
worker of the Alabama SundaySc
Association.
The school fixed upon next Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock as the time when
an election will be held to choose a
successor to Mr.. Sims. This is the
largest Baptist Sunday school in the
South. and is said to be the third larg
est in that denomination in the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
Linuor On sundny.

Charles Ii. Johnson, negro who
Street, was insthe Police Court yes
terday on the charge of serving liquid
Refreshments and stimulants with his
Sunday dinners. The case was contin-
ued to September 5th. and Johnson
was released on $500 bail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
NEGRO THIEF CAUGHT.
Novel PIun of Locating stnIcn Flowers
Used by Local Florist.

Frank Stemhanh, florist and buck
ster, with stan in the Second Mar
fst and with greenhouses on the Me-
Chanicsyille Turnpike. is planning to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03
The HiE Flight.


With regard to the general Offices
which are under contest In the county,
there Is a very widespread opinion that
The candidates who are opposing Mr.
Iechc. for the treasurership should
get together and agree that one or two
of them withdraw from the fight. With
a four-in-hand battle the contest is an
open one, and, In the opinion of num-
Der of prominent people. the risk Is too
great that q man who has once been
removed for malfeasance should again
secure the office.
If some sort Of consolidation could
be effected between two or more of
the candidates who are opposing Mr..
Hechlor 1t would insure his defeat
and save the county from the stigma
OF having Endorsed laxity and inefti-
cheney In the public service.
There Is no indication as yet that the
opposing candidates Will get together
but 1t Is generally thought that the
vote already pledged to any two OF
them, If put together would be amply
sufficient to elect, while If all four
candidates go TO the polls the result
will be matter OF grave doubt.
Mr. T., o. Wennenburg, the present
Commemorative Attorney of the coun-
ty; has been the only candidate to adj
Nocate holding public meetings with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-03

Tho night session of the convention
was called to order at $40 o'clock by
President Conner, and was devoted
mainly TO speeches by Mayor Mccarthy
and Congressman John Lamb,
Postmaster Cabell was present, and
manifested deep interest in the pro-
ceedings. The body will reconyene at
o o'clock this morning, and VIII COM
plete its work to-day.
Otlicers will be elected and q time
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18
ScIiicrinn In China.

Corporal Frank Hayden, of the army recruiting station, who spent a year of army service in China, says 1t is a good country to soldier in. "The worst thing about China and the islands, he said, lis that there's no one to associate with except the natives. Otherwise they're good places, China especially, to do mill. tary service. Food of good quality is very cheap. We could buy 175 eggs there for 50 cents American money or one dollar Mex Ten cents would buy fine fat chicken and 60 cents a good sheep. The Chinese are good cooks and we could employ one for a very little money over his board" - Kansas City Times
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18

The Committee on State Lands favor ably recommended the bill by Senator Me Knight prohibiting foreigners from own ing land in the state The intent of the measure is to prevent any man who is not citizen of the United States and does net live in thi3 country to buy up land in for rise in value He declared that many square miles of land were held in Ar kansas in this manner and the progress of refusal of these persons to improve the land or to sell it to those who would at req. sonable price
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18
Priests at Humble Labor.

The Bishop of Digne stated recent ly in the Paris Gaulois that, while some of the priests are now living on their savings, others are supporting themselves by mending watches, mak ing beehives and knitting jerseys.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18
We Eeiterate

That for more than 15 years Hunts Cure has been working on the afflicted. Its mission is to cure skin troubles. particularly those of an itching char acter Its success is not on account of advertising, but because it surely does the work. One box is guaranteed to cure any case.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18
Benefit of Modern Machinery.

It is estimated by the department of agriculture that last years crop was produced and gathered at a say ing of s6S5, 100000 over what would have been the cost of raising an equal crop 50 years ago. This saving was accomplished by the use of modern agricultural implements-Farm Ma chipery
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18

FITS, St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Send for Free &. co trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H. Kline. Id. 93l Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18
It Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for hot. sweating, callous. and swollen. aching feet. Sold by all druggists. Price 25c. Don't aeeeptany substitute. Trial package FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted. Le Roy N. Y
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18

Tke Moore Heartsill bill. which prohibits speculation in futures. and had been passed by both legislative bodies several weeks ago. was signed by Acting Governor Moore Thursday. The bill. which had been doc toreds after its previous passage through the legislature. was carefully gone over by Mir Simpson of the House Enrolling Committee. and was in its correct form when it was signed. There is no chance of error in this case, as all due preeaution has been taken in the progress of the bill through both legislative branches.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18

Our distincticls IS do not lie in the places which we occupy, but in the grace and dignity with which we fill them.-Emerson.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18
France and the Birth Rate.

In all the great and little countries of Europe the number of births has never been 90 high as at present France alone makes deplorable ex- ception.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18

The BrowningI.ee bill has created sc much interest throughout the state that imous vote to get it out of the way. This bill permits of the return 10 the statt of the old line insurance companies. whici are not members of any combine to con trol prices for Arkansas and has been one of the most prominent issues before this legislative session.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-04-18

Senator Oldham has introduced a bill that is sufficient evidence that the Joint Capitol Commission is going to the bot tom of everyth that has transpired in connection with the state capitol building since 1905 The measure provides for an appropriation to cover the expense of experts and witnesses and for the printing of the report of the committee The bill was fayorably considered in the Commit tee of the Whole and laid over until next week