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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS ORGANIZE
Interesting Convention in Mar
tinsville Results in New
Chapter.
Especial to The rimes Dispatch


MARTlNSNILLE, VA, August "a
convention of Sunday school workers,
composed of delegates from nearly
all the schools In Henry county, closed
two-days' session here this evening.
a county association wus formed with
r. NJ. Morgan, OF Murtinsville. presi-
dent: |. Nj. Groves, vice president, L.
L. Williamson. secretary and treasurer.
Members Of the executive committee:
John W. Garter, J. l.. English and a.
L.fDudley. ice-presldents from mag
isterial districts. Ridgeway NJ. f. Per-
rS; Reed Creek, j. D. Bassett: Horse
Pasture. Walter l.. Bassett: lrlsburg,
D. r. Meadows; Leatherwood w. p.
Emerson.
The association will become a part
of the State association. The churches
represented in the association here are
the Methodist, Episcopalinn, Presbyte-
rian, Christian and Baptist. Mr.. l.. j.
Mcintosh, OF Richmond, superintendent
of the State association. was present
and made several interesting addresses.
Addresses We're also delivered on the
different features of Sunday-schooi
work By number of the pastors OF
Martinsville and Henry county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
NORFOLK MAN HEADS
THE ELECTRICIANS
r. A. Smith Chosen President Of
international Association-To
Meet in Detroit.
Especial to The TImes-Dlspatoh


NORFOLK, VA, August o.1he In
ternatlonal Association OF Municipal
Electricians, in convention here. elected
officers this afternoon, as reported by
n nominating committee. and selected
Detroit, Mich. as the next place OF
meeting. City Electrician r. A. Smith,
OF Norfolk, was elected president, 'and
the other officers are j h. Yeagle OF
Baltimore, first vice president II. a.
hickey, OF Montgomery. Ala, second
ricespre sdent; G. f. Gale, of Louisville.
third vice-presldant; Charles s. Downs,
OF Altoona, Pa, fourth president;
f. p. Foster. of Corning, n. Y. secre-
tary; G. T.. Delhi. OF Harrisburg Pa.
treasurer. Executive committec--Louiss
Gleason, r. G. Ohearn. w. Y. Elicit.
Elmer G. LOOMS, w. S. Devlin. g. Il.
George William Crane, Jerry Murphy
and James Grant. Finance committee
---L. w. Iiittredge, j. c. Simpson and
Oliver Nj, Schaefcr.
Mr. Smiths election to the highest
office In the body comes az a great
pleasure to his many friends in the
city lie succeeds Mr.. Ohearn, who
becomes n member of the executive
committee. The only close candidate
to Mr.. Smith was Mr.. .Yeagle, OF Bal
tirnore.
This mornings session was taken up
with the reading OF a number of re-
ports, the principal business being re-
served for the afternoons Among mat
tiers taken up were the reports OF the
chairman Of the fire alarm department.
the chairman OF the underground and
line department and police telegraph
department.
Among the subjects discussed were
the value OF the volt and amineter
tests for Insulation and the modern
fire alarm central office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
NT|-SAL DON LEAGUE
WILL DEFER ACTION
Decide Not to Ask for Wet and
Dry Election at Present
Time.
Especial to The Times-pispatcb

y '7PI.T.IHT " ~ ITITUH-II I'd EUTl,I -
DANNlLLE. VA, August 0,---The
An,i-Saloon League OF this city, which
has for some time been planning to
petiti0u court for Il wet and dry olec-
ton early this fall, has,hcferred aston
IN the case. The step on tho part of
the antl-saloon people Is FOR the pur-
pose Of awaiting some decision by the
supreme Court, which WIN settle defI-
nitely the question of qualification to
vote In the election. Tho General As-
sembly VIII probably be asked to act
on this question: at the next election.
loanville went dry some years ago, bul
about two years ago was voted wet
again. A strong fight Will he waged
by both sides Ms an election during
she course Of the next six or eight
months is certain to be held.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
EDITOR CLYDE LEAVES.
NOT been HEARD FROM
Especial 10 The Times -Dlspatch.l

CHATHAM, VA. August al =.
clyde, editor Of The Chatham Daily
Spy, and secretary of the Chatham
weeks ago TO attend to some business.
for the fair association in stanton
and Petersburg, not to be gone more
elapsed with no tidings from him.
When leaving re took all OF his
clothing both summer and winter.
From all appearances. lie seemed 10
DO making a success OF his paper,
which was less than one year old
About eighteen months ago he mar
ried Miss Earle Morris of this place.
who with baby girl have at1Xiously
awaited his return In vain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
Court Clerk Quite Sick.

Especial to Tho Times-D ispatch.l
FREDER1cKsRuRG, VA. August Q.
MIR. A. 3, Yates, clerk or tho Cor
poration Court or this city, who has
been lndsposed for several weeks, loft
.hore with his wife Monday for Clear
View Cottage. near Newport News
where they expected to spend q por-
ton Of tho heated term. Wednesday
Mr., Yates became so unwell that he
went TO, the Newport News Hospital
for treatment. and Is still confined
there. 1t Is not thought, however,
that he Is seriously III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
CAPTAIN BLAND NOT TO
RUN FOR LEGISLhTUr}II,

NORFOLK, VA, August ?-One Of
the local political sensations is the an
nouncement of Captain Charles r.
Bland 4f Portsmouth, that lie Is out
Of the legislative race. Captain Bland
had been picked as a sure winner
against Claude n. Markham. Bust.
ness reasons. Captain Bland announced
Were responsible for his withdrawal.
With the retirement of Captain
Bland, Captain Harry A. Brnkloy, a
practicing attorney, came into the field
as the opponent of Markham. The
race between these candidate will be
a close one
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
ortIuIn Young Minister.

Special TO The Times -DIBpatch.1
FRED ERR OK SBUREt. VA. August d.
Interesting ordination services were
held yesterday at Pamunkey Baptist
Church in Orange county, when Mr..
Marshall Frazer Of Orange county, who
has been a student at the theological
seminary at louisville, Ky. was or
dained to the ministry. The pastor.
Rev w. ]. Decker, was assisted In
the services by Rev. r. a. Williams.
pastor of the Baptist Church of this
city, and Rev. Dr. Taylor, OF Lynch
burg.
A protracted meeting is now IN
progress atHthat church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT
COLLIDE; TWO MEN HURT,
Ispecial 10 The Times Dispatch.

EAGLE ROCK, VA, August Ga
passenger train going east and known
as second No. 10, ran into an open
switch iust about mile west Of here
and collided with freight train.
Both engines were deralled and torn
to pieces considerably.
large crowd of passengers were
aboard No. 10. but fortunately no one
was hurt very seriously. One lady
was shaken up considerably and two
men were cut about the head. DR.. f..
l.. Grnhbs was hastily summoned to
the scene Of the wreck, and soon had
the wounds dressed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10

Especial 10 INC TImos Dlspatch.
FREDERICKSBURG VA, August o,
"a representative of the United States
corps Of engineers has made an in
rpection of the bar midway Of the
length of TotuskS River. in Richmond
county, and has made an adverse re-
port, stating that III his Judgment the
Improvement ie not worth being UNDER
taken BY the government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
KENNETH FOR PRESIDENT.
WelI-lNnown IGducns.. Goes 10 SHOE
maker College.

Especial to The Tmes Dispatcll.l
GATE CITY, VA, August 9-ProteS-
sor George Il. Bennett. Of Roanoke, has
been elected president of Shoemaker
College for the ensuing session, and
has accepted Professor Bennett has
been superNi II Of the schools OF Miami,
Fla. in which there We're fifteen teach
ers under his direction He has made
"a fine record as an educator He VIII
be in Gate City Saturday. When the
remainder of the faculty will BIO Sc
lected
Mrs. Gibson. an aged lady of lIiltons
Va, fell at her home yesterday morn-
ing and broke her thigh She Is not
expected to recover from her inju-
ries.
Ira N. lson, worthy Confederate
veteran of this county, died yesterday
from a stroke of PARALYSIS at the age
of sevcnty-three,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
ZONE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
LEAVES SILVER Gu,
4 Especial To The Times Dispatcl

Especial 10 The Wines DisphtcIhI
FRED CKSEUIsG. VA, August o.
Mr. John W. WfSteh III this city, has
sn interesting4'refic In The form Of a
oliver goblet, with gold lining, when
brick cabin which was connected with
the OLD Colonial residence on Lee All,
SpotsyIvana county, where the CON
federatc forces We're stationed during
ahe battles of the Civil War around
fredericksburg. The only inscription
on the cup is ~ A. Be. IS A."
It was evidently used by some Con-
5ederate soldier during the war az n
drinking Gun
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10

the sores with Cuticura Ointment onsIt
bandagcs after washing with warm water
and Cutoura Soap, and gave him tho
Cutioura Pills. In two weeks no was al.
most cured, and after the steady use OF
Cutioura Remedies for two or three
months cannow say that ! have orIe Of
the finest boys in town, and tell all my
neighbors that he owes his health to
Cuticura. Later my little daughter was
all covered with sores on her face and
body. didn't waste much time or
money with doctors, as had done when
my boy was sick, but used the Cutlcura
Remedies on her, and nov my little girl
Is entirely cured. Isend you her photo
graph to show how sho looks after we
used Cuticura, know Of several
other cures which Cntticura hemedles
have effected, including, that. OF our
domestic, Miss ST., whose face was
covered With mosquito bites which she
scratched until they became mass Of
sores and which she cured In no time with
Cutioura Ointment, Our whole family
joins in sending their thanks and. praise
for all that Cutioura Remediey have
done for US, Mrs. Roso Floss, l20o
w, Madison ST., Chicago, H., NOV, 3
and Dec. 8, 1906, and Jan; 2A, 1907
Complete External and rn,erlal Trestmept tor
aa ss ,r s4p q sesp sE
a,saa h s ur = t Gs9SH aoa
W Nailed FiHc?s. clsouia BOOK GA Skin Diseases,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
y. p. r, ALUINUs SERIOUSLY
HURT All IRON FuNNAUl1.
rsneolnl e, The Times Dlspatch,l

BLkCKSBuRd, VA. AuGust ia
.nriynio letter, received here to-day
CONVEYS the information that Mr.
John ". stnll, Of Ignite, Va, was
very seriously Injured while at work
In the iron furnace at that place
His right leg was badly broken and
Ills left knee spraned, Mr. stlll !
a well-known graduate OF the ". y
T., ana both he and his WIFE, TOT
merly Miss Nancy Aiken, of TINS place
have many friends hero,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
FARMER NARROWLY ESCAPES
D11ING GORT1D TO DEATH
Especial to The Tlmes-DIspatch.]

I Especial 10 TIC IIIHtS-DTSPa6CIt'J.
DANV1LLF, VA. August 81. W.
White, prominent farmer and stock
man Of Wenonda. this county, had a
narrow escape from being gored to
death by large bull yesterday. lie
was separating his cattle when the
hull suddenly turned upon him, hurl-
ing him considerable distance. INC
animal was in the act of making a
aar.on,1 attack on him when nelghbors
and farm hands came to his assistance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
HURT IN RUNAWAY
Mrs, John Lindsay, Jr., Thrown From
IiuEc.X md IkeMder0M LMGNMA0lOMk.

Mrs John Lindsay, Jr., OF No. 1000
Floyd Avenue, was thrown from her
littlo hoy md q girl Were slightly
hurt III il runaway accident that oc-
CURED attha Seaboard Air Line cross
Ing on Brook Road Thursday night.
The traces attached to the voIlice
became loosened, and the buggy ran
down on the horse, frightening It. The
animal dashed off, mt the top of its
embankment. Mrs. Lindsay and the
Two children We're thrown out.
Mrs Lindsay was taken to the home
of Mr.. Harry Floyd, where she re-
ma incd until a carriage arrived to take
her home. She regained consciousness
yesterday morning, and yesterday
evening was reported to be much
better.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
LIGHTNING nEs'ronEs HEARING.
Deaf Man, Struck In storm, Can Now
Hear Perfectly.

DE!U 0IHH, stFHrF III stUrNI, CItH .$UN
Hear Perfectly.
CUSTER. S. p, August o.--W. 3.
Chase. Of Custer, deaf for many years,
was day struck by lightning, and
can now hear as we'll as he ever could
in his life. Chase lost his hearing as
the result of sickness.
While out on his ranch q sudden
storm came up. Chase rode to shelter,
but was struck before he reached tho
house. His horse was killed, and
Chase was rendered unconscious. Whom
he recovered consciousness he found
that he could hear perfectly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
IN TEMPORARY GRAVE, BODY ~,
TINALIf TO BIl TAKEN SOUTH
Jspeclal e The , Tlmes,loissP,a ,l,elt ] / J

TSnAclnl ID The TlmeB-D1sHA Fch,
FR RIsSoMiSR sBu no, VA, August ~, {,
The remains OF Prof John y, Elck,e a,l
or i,is death a professor IN 1ulane Gnl-
vsrsity at New Orleans, who dlea az
chautauqua, N. ~, q few days age from IN
the effects OF fall received Wn,lie ~
d fishing trip, were temporarily I'M IN
TERED at Chautaudua, and later VII KY
be buried ut New orlsans, Wllefe ms
family resides
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
A Throbbinp Head

A seething tumble Of aches Hicks
Capudne cures them at once. Buy a
bottle today and prevent your nervous
system being upset. It's liquid affects
Immediately Vt easy to take. Sold at all
drug stores.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
Joining the NrInN-.

"A number of young men of PeterB-
purg nave recently enlisted in the
United States Army, among them 70.
~ Perkins, Max Bernstein, L. IT, Spain.
charles Brown, f. i, johnson, Richard
Nandegrift Luther Petms and Fred
wilson. There We're other applicants
for enlistment, but the examination
was too strict for them. Sergeant
Freeman, formerly connected with tho
recruiting Office in Richmond is in
charge Of the office here.
The Market Street Methodist Epis-
copal sunday school will be given a
picnic 10 CoEgin's Point, on James
River, next Wednesday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
CHAPLAIN JONES
ON WITNESS STAND
---------
Ttstifies i'll Own Behalf, and
Makes Good Impressions No
Sensational Developments
cApoon ALSO TEsT|FIEs
Cashier OF Merchants and Plant
ers' Bank Explains lssuc Of
Kingston Check.
CApooh ALSO rEsTIFIEs
tsyectal 10 INC i'imea-lispelrh,l

lSTecial TO The limea-DispRtch.l
NolsToLk VA, Amsnst 9-1-chapiain
msfG % 5 a Tie SSft Oil 'SN h9sy 'Sp nf
on charges OF sCuNdalOus conduct and
fplsehood took the witness stand IN
his own behalf to-day, Thn taking VI
tho stand BY the chaplain came rhthtr
suddenly, and was entirely voluntary
on his part.
The defense had commenced its tes-
timony In rsbut;al. witness was
s sn'1 u ana asMns Sa t oaf r. T'hfns
self ass Il swnness The coutt was
taken somewhat by surprise, but the
case went on.
Surprises, We're expected to spring
from the chaplain in rapid order. but
his testimony was devoid Of sensational
features. lie invoked not one of his
brother chaplains or any one else in
scandal Defining the rules governing
the chaplain's testimony, he was IN
formed BY presidcn, stuart OF thr
court, that Ro would have to answer
no question that might be put TO MIN
by the Judge advocate tending TO IN
ciiminatc him.
Capable Witness.
lie proved himself IL capable witness on
ciuss.ditcct and eros. examination. Pointed
questions We're put 10 him BY the judge adj
vecate bearing on the issuance OF his SarI.
oiis protested checks
r. s. Gapoon, cashier Of tie Merchants
and Planters Bank of Norfolk, took the
stand as witness for Jones He testified that
Jones deposited check for $500 IN Pitts
Bank. II was placed TO his credit but
when presented FOR payment through the
clearing houue II was protested, Jones who
was in Kingston. \. -, thinking that the
check for saoo WAS good, checked on his
account for SIZES, and got Kingston Ma
tieral Bank to cash his check. This check
was protested Jones having been informed
in the meantime by telegraph that the
check he deposited for $500 had not been
paid Then it was chaplain Hoes got into
the case by making Jones good with the
Kingston Bank. the check that Jones gave
hin, having a lso been protestel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
WILL. REIMBURSE CREEKS
FOR pHupEItIH InbCSTHnNEn

Especial to Tho Times-lD ispatch.l
ROANOKE. VA, august 9.-jrhe
Board of Aldermen tonight approved
the resolution passed by the Common
Council reimbursing the Greeks Tor
damages during the recent riots. Thc
Mayor and ends tho matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
BOY AND Girl.
CURED Of SORES
Which Broke out on Face and Body
Medical Treatment Did Them
No Coed Mother Cured Both Her
Little Ones and Now The
WHOLE FAMILY JOINS
IN PRAISE OF CUTICURA
envy sons trouble was running sores
which first appeared on his face and

a,
then broke out all
over his body. /
had tried doctor
latter doctor for
three months but
none helped him.
Then ! was adj
viEed to try Cutl-
cura. My drug
gist said that he
could give me q
salYo That would
help him, but I de-
manded Cuticura
Ointment and after
using it for a while
I was surprised to
500 an improy-
n,apt r treated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10

Honest, what dye think of me togs7
Wouldn't those wake YOU out OF a
sound slumber? Well, sir, they're not
my duds at all. Just put them on to
wanted Il swell summer suit how he'd
look In proper attire. Neat, but not
too Enudy-just gaudy enough. |
guess. It's hard to match some OF the
two-piece suits we're selling IN this
mans town. and on tie subject of SUM
MGR clothes. We're 1T" Heard about
the boss waking this pnrt Of town up
by his big discount sale? l1verShody's
taking notice now, as there Is 90 per
cent. discount on all fancy suits. Just
think of h regular SIS suit for s1S.I5.
Our assortment Is all right yet--a few
lines broken but we're ready for you
any old time. WILLIE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-10
Purchase Beautiful Site for
Home and Industrial School
Twenty-Five Acres Secured iii
Dinwiddie County on
Electric Line.
I'LL CANVASS VIRGINIA
Institution Will Be Owned and
Controlled by State-Capt
Bishop Appointed.
Special to The Times-Dispntch.


p1rrec,s1-1ec VA Auoust 9-'rhe
!, - ~ IL.
10y ~ s.'as ,,.,,.. -,
: ~ 80 IA,
apout7t"eh' " -l'Ve htres VI 10 NJ ~ = ~
w!dde county, near this city, SITUATED
al the junction of Co.'s Road and the
electric line of The Virginia Passch-
ue,, and power Company. The location
is eligible and conveniently reached
and I'm country around is attractive.
The main building. Ia be erected first
will cost about $4,000 ana until tile
money lis in sight work on the build
inEs viii not be commenced. The gen
crous gift OF $4,000 BY Mr.. Roper.
viii greatly aid the society in its plans
for tho establishment of the home but
muth more money viii be needed, and
tho society has appointed a solicitor
to canvass the State for the necessary
additional funds. AS the Home and
Industrial school is to be a State in
stitution tie interest felt in its sue
cess will be general.
Or. W. f. Drewry, superintendent of
the Central state Hospital. who was
yesterday cleo ted president OF the so
cicty. will prove a worthy successor to
and promnters Of tho state Conference
OF Charities and Corrections. and has
given wears OF attention 20 the adj
vnrs1,,l,,,s .n,rt
~, ~,
ne .Wo Ma'llils laet,ons 81 me rial-
srlsoh street Baptls, Ch lurn' coiofeu,
WHO nave oes!i iorpl'elel " court ~
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-06-13
Childrens' Day on Mountain.

DUNLAP, Tenn, June There will
be "a childrens' day picnic and service
Jrne Is, on the top of the noun tain
near the drum at Dunlap. There will
will be refreshments sold and all young
ladies are cordially invited to bring
boxes t0 sell, and two young ladies are
requested to bring cakes to be sold.
The young ladies of the community and
surrounding country are cordially in.
vited to he present This is for the
Sunday school aud church
The program of the day will be as
follows: Welcome Address, Bro w. d,
Hatfield; Song; Scripture Lesson; Pray
err: Song; Bible Questions, asked by SUI
perintendent and answered by school
Speaking, by ministers and orators
Every body is invited to come and
have a nice time. There will be ng'
ing and speaking. Every body should
come and sp nd pleasant dag on the
mountain. The best of order will BE-
kent.
The committee in charge OF day is a,
ollOws: r. f. Rogers, A. w Perkins
W. u. Hatfield, JAS Gibson, W. R
Campbell, John 7. Rogers
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-06-13
R0OPE.

Spe0ai TO tie NezVS.
Fishing is the order of the day. Mr..
Eckles and wife, and John Mallard and
wife went fishing one day last week
and caught big fish and lot of small
err ones.
Come again Exit & Jude" of Pitts
burg, Ca, for we like to read your let
tiers.
Marrying or trying to get married is
the order of the day in our town. Those
not married are just trying to be.
Come again Altoona and tell Us lot
of news, az we like to hear from there.
James Daffron of this place got mash
ed TO death here Saturday of last week.
We are all sorry to Civ" him up. He
left wife and s children and many
friends. We hope he has gone to bet
ter world than this. Would to God that
all miners would turn TO the l. I'd and
! live better rs they don't know, when
they leave their family to go TO work,
that they will ever see them again.
Mr.. Datfron left his family Saturday
morning intending to come home at IL
o'clock and pillow his garden, but at l:l5
his life was gone. Weep not. dear ones,
for he is at rest and we hope in bet
ter world than this,
Mrs. Florence Eckles and mother are
going to the river fishing today. Ponto.