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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
.scHLoss-sHEFF1ELD EARNINGS.

The Usual Dividend Declared and
business Reported Good.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, August IT,
The Schloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron
Company has declared the regular
quarterly dividend OF l "a per cent.
on the preferred stock and the regu-
cent. on the common stock, both paya-
Bile August 31st. Books close August
10th and reopen August 30th.
quarter ended July 31st shows net
earnings OF s429. S95. The dividends
on the preferred stock amount to
$114.000 and on the common stock to
$125.00O, leaving the surplus for the
quarter $l90,S95.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
JUSTICE JOHN GONE
TO SHORES OF MAINE
Physician Advises That He Take
Much Needed Rest in
North.

Justice Crutchhed Will be sadly missed
by his many friends OF the subway and also
OF the upper walks of life while he Ia away
In Maine for h is health. He left yesterday
morning. going under the advice OF his ply
sican who thought hts pa.!en. TO be In me- ed
of a considerable reat.A
Solomon the second has had much work
to do lately. the Police Court being filled
with cases every morning, and surcense
from listening to the plants and sorrows
and n recital OF The sins and weaknesses OF
those who go about doing evil, and Of those
Who suffer evils at the hands of others. was
demanded. While padding along tho shore
OF Kennetec, Me-. the One John will try to
forget the bleary eyeH OF his longtime
friends, "Babe''Thomas and Pill I.andrumr
Listening 10 the song or the sad sea wnyes
Hizoneer viii forget the murmur OF The
court multitude aud dream again thnt all Is
his return,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
.WILIL RECOGNIZE
COLOMBIA S CLAIMS

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. August 17.----
An arrangem was concluded to-day
With Representatives $of the govern
mentsbof the United States OF colombia
and Panama for the settlement Of the
Issues between those countries and the
United States, growing out of tho sep,
aration OF Panama and Colombia and
tho creation OF the canal zone. This
necessitated the arrangement Of a pro-
stocol providing for three separate trea-
ties, one of which, If approved by the
President and Secretary Root, probably
will be submitted to the Senate at the
next session Of Congress for approval.
1T is understood the arrangement pro
claims claim Of Colombia upon Panama, IN
connection with the assumption by the
latter sof part of the tional d .of
the parent State, and for the re stora-
ton Of. commercial relations between
Colombia and Panar',a. I'd II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
WORTHLESS DOGS KILLED
by USE OF GUN


[srecial to The -Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA,, VA. August ~
Twelve dogs which were recently cap
3tured by the official dog wagon were
this morning shot to death with pistols
by two policemen WHO had been des-
force. The execution occurred at the
yard OF the city Jail. The authorities
have. 1t is said. decided to abandon
killing these worthless ours by knock
bat. as was done several days ago.
The latter method of dispatching tho
dogs caused considerable unfayorable
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
DISASTROUS pRY SPELL.
Connecticut Mills Compelled to Close
and Crops Suffering.

Connecticut Mills Compelled to Close
ana Crops Suffering.
JEWETT CITY. CONN. August IT,
The present dry spell is probably the
most disastrous of any during the last
half century. Many factories in the
eastern part of the State have been
close down on account OF
drying up OF the streams, and the cot
owners have suffered heavily.
a large number of the owners have
been compelled to put steam power in
their mills and factories for the first
time.
Farmers are suffering greatly as the
result of the drouth and are compelled
to draw water from rivers and lakes
many miles away in order to save any
OF their crops. No rain OF any conse-
quence has failed in this vicinity for
several weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
FOR BETTER ROADS.
Citizens of Buckingham Appoint II
Committee to Consider Plans.

Committee to Consider Plnns.
Especial to The Times-DispatchO
BUCKINGHAM, VA. August l7-At
the request of the Board of Supervis-
ors of this county W. j. Hubbard.
clerk of the county, issued statement
asking that the citizens of the county
interested in the betterment of the pub
lie roads hold public meeting to take
some action looking TO good road build
ing. The meeting was held Monday
afternoon and was attended by num-
Der of the most prominent citizens of
the county. Mr.. L. 5. Ellis was select
ed as chairman of the meeting. and Mr..
a. S. Hall. secretary. After considera-
bic discussion II was decided to appoint
q committee of three from each mag
sterial district. making committee
of eighteen who will meet and discuss
the various ways of obtaining the de-
sired result and report TO a mass meet
Ing to be held later the result of theii
discussions.
The committee will hold meeting on
August Goth, and a mass meeting OF
the people will be called for some flu
ture date. Various ways are being
discussed to better our roads and 1t is
probable that bill will be presented
to the Legislature at the coming
sion to allow this county to put bonds
on the market to get the necessary
funds TO build up a better system of
roads throughout the county.
Those appointed on the. committee
referred to are: Marshall District. w
L. Boatwright. a. j. Terrell and j. b.
Haynes: Curdsville District G. w.
Elan. D. W. Gannaway and w. E. Bal
ley; Francisco District, w. c. Trent
John Hooper and r. B. Johns James
River District, /. n. Golliday w r.
Moore and P. p. Glover; Slate River
District. 6. ". Patteson, Nelson Tin
dali and VIM. Williams; Maysville Dis
trict. r. S. Ellis. c. II. Anderson and
c. r. Rosen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
Hold First Exhibition.

LEEsBuRG, VA August 1.-THE
i'oudonn Heavy Draft and Agricultural
Association will hold Its first annual exhihi.
Ton near Leesburg in connection with tho
Is esburg races September 18th and 18TH.
SIX races Will be held each day under the
auhPlces OF the racing association. The
premium list OF the heavy draft association
VIII be divided into classes for pure bred
stock of all kinds and grades
the object OF the association is TO en-
.Snfase the raising OF high-bred stock and
the improvement of farming
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
KNIGHTS ARE AROUSED.
Increase In Asscsxment Causes Stir
=. ~

Richmond. 4$a jsasa s
An increase in the monthly assess
ments required of the knights Of
caused no little discussion, not to say
excitement, among the local members
of that order yesterday when the notice
reached them by mall.
The assessments for August and
September are about double what they
have heretofore been. and the members
are at q loss to know what the change
means.
I 1t seems that an Increase has also
been made for lodge expenses. Sew
eral prominent members OF the order
pronounced initheir denunciation of
what they declared an arbitrary In
crease of the. assessments
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
Free Exhibition.
Southern Scenes to be Shown ut BYRD
Park. This Week,

Considerable interest is felt here in
the visit of Professor Emerson, OF
Washington, who has planned and con-
Quoted many indoor church entertain
ments with great success and who is
now visiting the congregations around
Richmond. For one week, beginning
on Friday night, Professor Emerson
will give series of lantcrn-slide ex-
hibitions at Byrd Park at point con-
venient to the lakewood crowds. T. ere
will be no charge. The public are cor
daily invited. Four exhibitions will
be given each night. Professor Er1er-
son has collected large number OF
fine views of scenes In the South and
Will present many pictures interesting
to Richmond people.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
BOLD BURGLAR CAUGHT
WITH STOLEN GOODS
L Special 10 The Tllnc.s.f,

Especial TO The Times .Disnutcn
LYNCHBURG. VA, August 1.-THE
residence of j. Il. Hudson, over the
store and post-ofiice at Forest, Bedford
county was burgIarlzed late last night.
The burglar entered the room in which
the family was sleeping and which
was lighted, and carried off lot Of
valuables. Epp Jones colored was ar
rested here to-day when he had pawnei
some of the stolen property The re-
mainder was found on his person.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
ATTACK DIR. srROUsE's
CHARACTER IN AFFIDAXITS
Especial to The Times-D!spatch,l

Especial to The TimesD!spatch.l
4 ASHEVILLE, N. c., August 16.-The
sensation promised in the hearing. be-
fore Judge Pritchari here to-day on
a restraining order granted Or. Clar-
ence p. Strouse, evangelist and Chau-
tauqua manager against the Audito-
rum Company, of HendersonHDle was
forthcoming. Afhdavits attacking DR..
Strouse's moral character signed by
some of the most prominent citizens
of that place We're introduced.
Dr. Strouse was not present at the
hearing. being under medical treat
ment at Battle Creek. Mich.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
nEaIENTED MAN DEALS
WELL-NIGH DEADLY BLOW
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial 10 TIC Tlmes-DlsPatch.1
RALEIGH. N. c.. August 1T. B.
Collins. a well-known white man, re-
siding six miles beyond Apex, was
brought here this afternoon and placed
in jail until he can be admitted to the
insane asylum. He is demented and
dealt well-nigh death-blow to a
reighbor. -. L.. Mcneil. last night.
He had threatened to kill some of his
other neighbors. Deputy Sheriff Watts.
by whom he was brought to Raleigh,
met with formidable resistance in try
ins to arrest him. and only overpowered
him with the aid of three other men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
RESIDENCE BROKEN INTO
AND MONEY STOLEN
I(speciaI tothe Times-Dispatch. !

SALISBURY. N. c.. August IT,
The residence of j. T. Barringer in
this city was entered by unknown
persons last night and robbed of $780,
which was taken from the pocket of
Mr.. Barringer's clothes. None of
the members of the family were
awakened by the burglars. who es-
capped, with not the slightest clew to
their identity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
Receiver for Drug Company.

Especial 70 Observation-Disclosures
RALEIGH, \. c., August 17.--This morn
In. the Tucker Drug Company. which con-
duets u large drug business on Fayetteville
street, was placed In the hands az u receiver,
this action being prsqipitated by a suit in
stitutedr ~ Manager ". NJ. Tucker for n
salary. K. r. Gowah is named as receiver
OF the company, and the assets are estl-
mated at $1,000 and the liabilities, s2.10O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
MADE SURE OF HIM.
DANES Hitter Put Under Bond for 81,
he

James Hitter (colored) was charged in the
Police Court yesterday morning WITH stealing
q, lot OF wire belonging 10 the Passenger and
n""sr company. and was put under security
~ ~, ms good behavior for six months Evi-
5.iN1 asa!hst Hitter was not conclusive. but
Justice crutchiielh thought he had better
make sure OF his man, and gave him the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
FIRE TOTALLY DESTROYS
VALUABLE BARN AND CONTENTS,

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
WINCHESTER, VA. August l7.-Firo
totally destroyed the barn on the farm
OF Colonel b. d. Gibson, near Winches-
ter, this afternoon. entailing a loss
Of about s3,5cG partially covered by
Insurance. No live stock was lost, but
the hay crop and farming implements,
me property of Adam Colbert. a ten
ant. We're burned The origin OF the
hre Is mystery. MIR, Coloart being
In Winchester when the barn burned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
Operate Cotton Mills.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
RALEIGH, n. c., August 17-The lila
Manufacturing Company, of Shelby, re-
ceived charter to-day to operate cot
ton mills; capital, $4,000 authorized
and $4,000 subscribed, by S. II. Ham
rick, J. r. Dover and others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
REV. Mnl CAREER CALLED
TO GRACE MEMORIAL CHURCH
Especial to The Times-Dispatct

ISptclaI 70 nc Tlmes-DlspatCh.I
LYNCHBUFG. VA, August IT,
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Of
Lynchburg, has extended a call to
Rev. E. r. Carter. of Boydton. Va, TO
become rector of that church to iii!
the vacancy caused by the recent res
ienation of DR.. John ]. LLOYD. who left
Lynchburg to become archdeacon of
the Southern Diocese of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
HAD ATTACK OF VERTIGO.
w. T. White Falls anu Seriously Cuts Hi III

Il.
Head.
Mr.. w. T. White. of No. 7l5 West Broad
street. received a serious cut on the hack AZ
his head as the result Of a fail yesterday
on the steps leading TO the street
Mr. White had nm attack OF VERT go. When
discovered he was in an unconscious condi-l
tior Dr. Hlnchman. of the city ambulance
corps, took several stitches In the wound.
and ii is believed that the injured man VIII
~ ."f5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
.DEAFNE sS CURED !:
By New Discovery
/
81 have de-
m o n ed
that deafness.
can be cured
DR.. Guy Cliff
lr.dPow,;etll.

The secret of how to use the mysterious
and invisible nature forces for the cure OF
Deafness and Head Noises has at last been.
discovered by the famous Physician Scient
ist, DR.. Guy Clifford Powell. Deafness and
Hcad Noises disappear as II by magic, under
tho use OF this new and wonderful dlscoy-
cry, He will send all who suffer from
Deafness and Head Noises fun information
how they can be cured, absolutely free no
matter how long they have been deaf or
wat caused their deafness This marvel
GUS Treatments so simple natural and cer-
tain that you Will wonder why 1t was not
.disccvered before. Investigators are aston
isMed. and cured patients Themselves marvel
at the quick results. Any deaf person can
have full Information how to be cured
quickly, and cured to stay cured, at home
without investing a cent Write to-day to
D,, Guy clifford Powell, 1261h Bank nldg:,
Pcnria III, and get full Information OF this
new and Wanderfu discovery. absolutely
free.E las.4 lsAaiA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
To Take n Vacation.

Mr.. Sam w. Bigger will leave to-
morrow for trip of several weeks.
Before going to the mountains OF VIZ
ginia he will spend n few days at the
jamestown Exposition. Mr.. Bigger
will later Join a party of friends at
Crozet. Va. at the delightful home of
Miss Bette Wayland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
FELL ONEgGpRBsT0NE.
.eo O'Nell Receives fsnd Cut While al
49, 1tatl5A PLAY " A,lg4

Y leo O'Nell. ten years old Of North Fifth
Street. was badly injured about the head
while at play with several companions
morning, He was running along
the street when hel fell his head striking
the wound
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
MIR. KOINER BACK.

Believes His Trip to New York VIII Avail
Much. 81
Commissioner of Agriculture George w.
KoIner returned yesterday from New York,
where he went with prominent railroad off,
cials Ia see what could be done about get-
ting through steamer line from New York
to Norfolk. 7M
Tho matter was tttsen UP with four OF the
leading steamship companies, and they
answer later on.
Itis expected that something will be heard
on the subject soma time In October,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
J SOLD WHEEL CHEAP.

william johnson Parts With 1t for Forty
s. I've Cents. @ sS #
William Johnson (colore6 J, charged with
stealing a bicycle from Thomas Jefferson
1coloredl, was sent to the Negro tReforma-
terry for three years from the Police Court
vest rd ayi morning. William stole the bicy-
ola, and sold the fra me- and rear wheel for
thirty fve cents. and the rest of the machine
for ten v,nts fl n 4hit VI y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
.DR. FnRNcH HERE.


Former Riclimond PnHt0rbto yPreach In
City To-day.
Rev. DR.. u, y. French, pastor. q the
First Baptist Church OF Arstlni ,Iex a,.ts,
Nil the pulpit Of Leigh Street BAPTIST i
Church this morning and to-hlght, ana
also on next sunday, Din,
mond, ana he will be Welcomed warm warm
is here by many friends. He lsisysslt-
Ing his sister. Mrs. nv. !. I2apaeys
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
Kentucklans Leave.

4 The party of Kentucky girls who spent
In the city left for the Jamestown
Exposition at 4 O'Clock in the afternoon.
They greatly enjoyed their stay here, and
vIsited many OF tho points of Interest be-
fore Leaving
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
roo II.ATE NO -oLAssIFY..

VIZ HAVE ON CONSIGNMENT TWO
good working mules ana8siX fine pigs.
to be sold at once i. w. BAT9NES s.
SONS, ~ VA la ST ~ 81 In As
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-18
vlfE RICHMOND VA SUNDAY AUGUST Is 1907
DR.. Lyons
PERFECT
! Doth Powder

Cleanses, preserves and
beauties the teeth, and
Puri6es the breath
A superior dcntifrice
for people Of refinement
Established in 1866 by
e Y %l,ra. ~ s
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-11-30
MISS MOBLEY
is MARRIED
POPULAR CHICKASHA GIRL Is
Welded AT FORT WORTH
SURPRISE TO FRIENDS

An announcement Of the marriage
Of Miss Ruby Mobley to Mr.. Edgar
Work Of Ft. Worth was received in
Chickasha this morning. The we'd
ding, which took place Thanksgiving
Day, was a complete surprise to all
Of Miss Mobley's friends in Chicka-
sha as she resigned her position in
Jackman & Lemons the first Of the
week to 20 to TT. Worth to be with
a sick sister. A card received by that
firm today stated that her sister
twas completely recovered" Miss
Ruby was the daughter Of R. E. Mob
ley Of this city and was known by al
as vefy charming and attractive
young lady. She win make her hons
in IT. Worth where her many Chick
asha friends wish her Joy and happi
ness.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-11-30
TO PROTECT
DEPOSITORS
GOVERNOR HASKELL GIVES OUT
IMPORTANT PART OF HIS MES
SAGE TO LEGISLATURE

Guthrie, Nov. 3O-Expressing the
belief that its opportune circulation
at this time viii be Of benefit and in
terest to the entire state, Governor
Haskell made public tonight that part
Of his Forthcoming message to the
legislature relating to banking and to
bank deposits. He ADVOCATES the en-
actment of a code Of banking laws TO
relieve depositors from unrest and
doubt as well as from actual loss, by
providing for the levying Of an as
sessment upon every bank subject to
the banking laws Of the state, equiya-
lent to one per cent Of the deposits
Of such bank, the amount so collect
ed to serve as a reserve fund for the
protection Of depositors in banks that
may become insolvent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-11-30
ANOTHER
PIONEER
IS CLAIMED BY DEATH. DES-
COMBES PASSES AWAY -FUNER-
AL TO BE HELD HERE

Word was received this morning Of
the death Of ]. C. Descombes Of Wa
tonga, Okla. which occurred last ev-
ening. The deceased was about sew
enty years Of age and has been in
feeble health for nearly a year. He
leaves wife and two children. The
body will be shipped to Clayeomb &
Anderson's undertaking parlors this
evening, and the funeral win be held
at the Presbyterian church tomorrow
at 3 p. m.
Mr. Descombes was one Of the pio-
neer settlers Of this country and was
chiekasha's first post master He
owned considerable property in thG
city and had numerous friends here
His death viii be momned by many
who extend their sincere sympathy t.
his family.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-11-30
POKER PLAYERS PINGHED
OFFICERS MAKE RAID
Crowd Quickly Disperses on Appearance
Of Officers-Thrce Of Them Pay Fines
nPoIice Court

There were about fourteen men
in the place; they were playing cards
and had ehips-looked to me like q
poker game" said Officer Taylor, who
With Officers Henderson and Dalton
made raid on the Headlight last
night.
Taylor and Henderson went in the
front door and Dalton tried to attack
from the rear but was unsuccessful.
Panis broke loose on the appearance
of the officers and the gentlemen who
had been participating IN The psss-
ime speedily sought avenues Of escape
All of them except three succeeded
in running the gauntlet and these
three appeared before Judge Grigsby
this morning. Josh McCord, one q
the proprietors Of the house, was fin
ed $3.50 for permitting gambling
il his house while John Johnson anc
Clyde Ray paid s1s.O5 each for en-
gaging in the same.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-11-30
CAPE nome is DELUGED
WITH VOLCANIC DUST
Fills the Air and Covers Sea and Land-Pe
cuIiar Phenomenon--V Volcanic Island is in
Eruption

Portland, Ore, Nov 3O-A cable
to the Oregonian from Nome, Alas
ka says that Nome and probably the
entire Seward peninsula are shrouded
in an asay haze and tho ground In
covered several inches deep with
fine gritty powedr which is believed
to be volcanic ashes.
The storm began several days ago
dust blowing in from the ocean, but
at first little attention was paid to
this freak Of nature, as it was expect
ed that it would soon cease. Instead,
however, the fall continued and after
day became 50 dense as to serious
" interfere with out-of-door pursuits.
Miners coming in report that for
miles the snow is impregnated with
ashes making shedding almost inn
possible. The air is 50 full Of ashes
tnat breathing is difficult and the
powder has sifted into houses and
business places to such an extent that
it is thick on floors and furniture.
1t is believed to come from yolcan-
ic islands either between this coast
and Siberia or more probably those
island in the Alaskan Peninsula q
the Aleutian Islands.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-11-30
RETURNED HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Wise have just
returned to Cnickasha from a six
months trip through Louisiana and
Texas and extensive visits in Hous.
ton, Galveston and Lake Charles. Mr.,
Wise is in the employment Of the TT
Worth Building Co. and erected a
large hospital at st. Charles while
they were there. He and his wife
both say that the most interesting
part Of the trip was while they wert
journeying on the Calcasine river.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-11-30
SLOW Poke
IS COMING
PATTON THE POPULAR PECULIAR
COMEDIAN WILL Be SEEN AT
THE OPERA HOUSE

Manager Burt has secured w. B.
Patton in his great western play, the
"Slow Poke" for one of the few per-
formances they win give in this ter
ritory this season. The attraction will
confine most Of its time to the larger
cities and it is only by extra induce
ments that they decided to favor
Chickasha with visit. Mr.. Patton
will be seen in the title role Of Barry
Ware, the slow poke, part in which
he has achieved one Of the most pro.
nounced successes Of modern years
The supporting company is a clevei
one and the scenic effects and cos
tunes are most beautiful.