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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
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Washington, are visiting Mrs. Jnmes
w. Claiborne in this city. Mr.. Speel
Is q pay inspector of the navy.
Three negroes, George johnson,
Richard Waltha,l and Garfield Fit2ger-
aid. have been brought from Nottoway
county to the Jail in this city for safe
keeping, the jail in that county being
deemed unsafe. Fitzgerald is the ne
gro who, some weeks ago. shot down
Charles Scott, young white man. IN
Crewe. He claims se1f-defense. and
he will be tried at the next term of
this court.
The fall rally of the Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school was held yesterday The
attendance was large. ninety-n,ne per
cent. OF the entire school being pres-
ent. Addresses were delivered by
President C. T. Wilkinson, of the Sun
day-school Association. and the Rev. j.
r yViun =! : j. .-Ust.1. :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
CROSSES OF HONOR
TO RADFORD VETS
DR.. Barringcr Delivers the Ad-
dress and Mrs. Kearsley Pre-
sents the Trophies.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.l
RADFORD. VA. October 14.-TWentN

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.]
RADFORD, VA. October 14.-Twenty
veterans og G. C. Wharton Camp. U. G.
W, were presented with crosses OF
honor Saturday afternoon by the New
Confederocy. The veterans were es-
cnrted from Hotel Shere by the Radford
Military Band. and at o'clock the
exercises at the Opera House opened
with prayer by. DR.. f. johnson.
The Opera House. which vas was deco eco
filled to overitowing.- and the attrac-
tive program carried out was much
enjoyed
The address was made by DR.. Paul
RarrinEer who discussed the hardshtps
and privations of the South, especially
of the women and of the men who re-
manned at home rather than those who
went to the front. and drew graphic
has passed into the realms Of romance
and history. 1t was a delightful adj
dress. and was much enjoyed.
Dixie" and MARYLAND. Ny Mary.
land were sung by chorus OF fifty
sang "old Black joe" and Miss sallie
Howe. the Sunny South" the children
and few old veterans Joining in the
chorus q
Mrs. Lily Patton Kearsley. In pre-.
well chosen words their signifca nee
and they were pinned on by Miss Mac
kle 1ngies and Miss Minnie Howe. The
w. Irwin. and the touching and beau
tiful service came to an end.
The address, at Chrisfi ls,n was
made BY o Tye wssn
with crosses by the Hamilton Wade
Chapter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15

Brief Addresses by Thirteen Mis-
sionaries the Feature Of the
Disciples Convention.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

NORFOLK, VA, October Ito
days session of the International Mis-
sionary Convention OF the Disciples OF
Christ was given over exclusively to
the work of the Foreign Christian Mis-
sionary Society of America the feature
Of the day being ive-minute addresses
by thirteen foreign missionaries now
home on leave and about to depart for
new work. Among these was, Miss
Josepha Franklin. Of Indiana, grand
daughter of Benjamin Franklin, who
told of the great work at the educa-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
DR.. William NJ Starr, Hale and Vigorous at Age of
100, Receives His Friends and Partakes Heart
lily Of His Birthday Dinner

which followed the meeting of the
association, and he not only partook he
heartily of the. meal as any one pres
ent, but his manner was as youthful
and his conversation as merry as those
of any man at the board.
It would not surprise his friends
were DR.. Starr to add another decade
before he finally lays down the bur-
den of his years
DR.. Starts recipe for long life is
the old adage, Early to bed and early
to RISE" with the additional admoni-
tion to touch neither tobacco nor
liquor. He says:
II never drank any Intoxicating
liquor or used tobacco in any form.
Early to bed and early to rise is n
rule strictly adhered to by me. My
mode OF life from early boyhood has
been in accordance with natures laws.
and now in my -hundredth year
! am in perfect health; have not lost
meal in eighty-tive years on account
of sickness; take regular exercise. and
during all these years have taken
none other than my own medicine, and
very little of that. My father died at
the age of 1913. my paternal grand
father at los, and my great-grand-
father at LA years, and all were bot
anists. My mother was, a great-niece
of John and Charles Wesley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15

Mr.. John Riley, q blacksmith, of Cazeno-
via, n. Y, suffered from Rheumatism and
was unable to ger relief. He then gave
Dir. Williams Pink Pills a trial and was
permanently cured. He SAYS: twas of
the inflamma,ory kind and was very pain
tul in the joints. Many days l could
hardly walk and suffered intense pain.
Igtool; to my bed s,.vcral times for day
or so and once for SIX weeks.
"Icontinued in this condition until / tried
DR.. Williams Pink Pills. Then soon
noticed that l was gerting better and in a
few weeks was cured That the cure is
permanent is shown by my not having lost
a day at my trade since then.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
Don't Suffer
All Wi n t e II
w It'll Y o u r
r. he u I'M atisml
eco b ss9 eesS9l55$SS9IStSS

Unless the Rheu-
matte poison is
driven from the
bio Cd you are
liable to attack on
every damp day.
Dr.. Williams
Pink Pills act d.
rectly on theblood
and begin at once
to com bat the
disease. They
have cured all.
forms Of Rhe,lna.
tism, even in
chronic cases Of
long standing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
IN ALLEGED HOVsEBREAKER
RUN DOWN BY HOUNDS
[special to The Times-plspatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
SUFFOLK, Vas, October III ohm
Henry, a. negro. was on Sunday run
down by the hloodhounds and cap
turod after a four hours chase. HID
was accused Of breaking into the
homes OF Charles Bunkley and John
Rix on Saturday night. Henry was
identified and committed for ten days
to await further evidence. .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15

service for ministerial relief amounted.
IL was announced to-day, to $780, This
was q free-will offering.
Saturday afternoon last the ladies
OF the Woman's Christian Board OF Mis-
sions OF the Norfolk Church OF Christ
rendered the visiting women q magni.
ificent reception in the lecture-room OF
the church. on Freenlason Street. 1t
was one OF the finest receptions ever
rendered the national body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
MISS bryan ON TRAIN
BUT ESCAPES INJURY
lsnecial to rhe tch.l

(snecial to The Times-Dlspatch.)
LYNCHBURG.f VA. October 14.-Miss
Grace Bryan. daughter OF William Jen-
snings Bryan, who spent Saturday
night here with her father, was q
passenger on the train wrecked Sum
day at Montvnle hut she was not in-
jured In the slightest. She reached
Roanoke on the relief train and went
to Hollins. where she Is student at
HollIns Institute. to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
TRYING WOMAN ron MURDER.
She Admits the Killing, but Claims
Self Defence.

Self Defence.
Especial to Tho Tines-Dispatch.l
SUFFOLK, VA, October 14.--Accused
of numbering Elizabeth Powell. Bertha
Knatt was to-day put on trial for her
life in Nansemond Circuit Court. Both
the eastern section OF Nansemond
county. The prisoner acknowledg ed
the killing, but pleads self defense.
The prosecution claims that the honi-
eide was provoked by Jealousy.
The case was not concluded. The
jury, after supper was locked up for
the night. The deceased was shot
twice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.

Father Leaves Her Tied and Returns
to Find Her Body Crisp.
PETERSBURG, VA, October IA
Mary e. Jarvis, colored, aged two
years, was burned to death this even
ing at the residence of he: mother on
Pine Alley. Her mother ledt her with
her father. and he lett her tied to q
chair. while he went out for few
minutes. When he wturnad the child
was lying on the floor in front Of the
CRATE. burned TO a crisp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
Revenue Cutter Service.

Cadet EEineer John = Hahn. ap-
pointed a cadet engineer February .
William G. Besselievre, ir.. commits
stoned a constructor in the Revenue
Cutter Service
Constructor William G. BesseIicvre. ir..
directed To proceed To- Baltimore. Nd.
and report to superiutendest OF con-
strUctiOn and repair for duty.
Capt. F. NJ Dunwoody. detached from
special temporary duty at the depart
ment and directed 10 resume leave
status
Capt ID. P. Foley, directed to pro-
coed to Washington and report az the
department on official business.
Chief Engineer ID. r. y. Bowen. df-
rected TO pcoceed to Shelby. Ohio. and
Greenville. Pa. on official business.
Capt. Z. c. Chaytor, placed waiting
orders upon expiration of leave of alb
sence.
Cadet Engineer J. F Hahn. ordered
TO the Chase.
Cadet Engineer W. NJ. PraU detached
from the Chase and ordered to the
Onondaga.
Cadet Engineer 6. W. Cairnes. de-
tached from the Chase and ordered to
the Algonquin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
&LabOr
$3.50 ~ E, =. 8 IS - 8 -

f"iip"inE one o. the rec pmme datiorS
OF the Keep Commission Secretary
Z 9lraus has appointment committee or
7 BUSINESS methods. The committee con
/ slstS OF William l. SOleau. disbursinr
( clerk Of the department: Dr. George w.
( i.etoi-y chief OF the appointment di-i-
sion. and Dr. George @. Havennes. chief
OF The printing division. and Is 10 be
uhcef the immediate direction Of As
slSlanJ Secretary Murray. IL f. Intend
. cd that the committee shall make in
Fesllsau'ns and report on any changes
'i.al may serve % better present meth
'oa OF routine business. systems OF
. oooNkeepins, eorrespondeuce. filing. ana
once procedure generally. and 70 under
take sucn specific duties as NAV come
within SIS field OF operation II is NOT
intended that any changes shall Do.
made merely for the sake of making
Them but that as far as possible. sim
pllhc3tiOu. uniformity. and economy
shall Doe secured i'm an divisions of the
department
u viii be the purpose Of the coumitfa-
20 secure for the head OF the department
from the various bureaus ana offices
such cooperation dis viii enable him
10 conduct the business OF the deuart-
ment IN the most economical and ef-
ncient manner by the adoption OF such
methods as viii best serve that uur-
pose
The members OF Tho committee M,
well fitted by previous training IN their
respective positions TO give intelligent
attention 10 the W TX They have each
been with the department since its OF
sanitation. and have thc details or its
operation al their finger ends. II is ex-
Uected that The work Of the committes
VIII result in great saving OF time and
money 10 the department. and NOR
systematic execution Of the business I'm
hand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
Worked TO the Limit

me various divisions under the An
ditor FOR the Post Onice Departrnest re-
port a great increase IN work. The
clerks are all being worked 70 the maxi
mum Ia order to keep up with the rush
OF business An example OF the Iarg,
increase in postal business Is contained
in the record Of the Chicago postoffice
which has reported for the month az no
eehDer last ll16,245 money orders is
sued as compared with 4iz.760 for the
corresponding month OF the prc,-ious
year II is said the same ratio OF in
crease holds good in almost every sec
uoh OF the country. and as an the
money orders and money order nc
counts as well as postal accounts NJ
every nature, must pass through The
hands OF the clerks IN the office or rbc
SKIN Auditor. the extent Of IN. work,
zone IS apparent. The office handles. rb,
quarterly reports Of the eighty thousand
"sInasters OF the country. as we'll as
ne accounts Of the star route agents
ana mail contractors City carriers are
paid by the respective post offices. but
an their accounts are audited here
ABOUT a-o.oO postal accounts ar, sa.ra1y
annually The Sixth Auditor ,aFf..
WIN about eight hundred clerks {s s,td
TO be the largest accounting off,c. T., -
world III 'Ie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
GoHf.RnltingOffice

Harry J. Redfeld. the new president
Of Government Printing Office Council
No. 2l. National Union. who is en-
ployed as cOmpositor in the NTH divl-
sion. is one of the progressive and en-
crgetic young men of the office
NJ. Rcddeld Is a native of Albany.
y. Y. but has been for several years Il
valuable employc of the Government
Printing Office He was educated in the
Public schools OF this city. and later
laerned the printing trade in New Yorl,
city Tie has had wide experience in
book and newspaper work, and is an
experienced monotype operator
Mr.. Redheld server in all the minor
positions in his council before being
elevated To the presidency. which is the
second largest in this jurisdiction. and
one of the pioneer councils OF the Ma
uOnal Union in this city.
He is member OF the famous degree
team of Columbia Lodge. No. 10. T.. O. q.
T.. which is at present conducting the
Carnival of Nations at odd Fellows
Hall lie is also one Of the stanch
members of Columbia Typographical
Union, NO. lUl. ana has rendered vaIua-
bic services to the cause of organized
labor I'm the District of Columbia lie
was member Of the Allied Printing
Trades Council when the uniform label
was irst introduced in this jurisdiction.
aud did much to secure its recognition
and advancement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10

Pursuant 10 the directions Of Post
master General Cortelyou. that every
effort be made to achieve the highest
possible efficiency in the treatment Of
CndeliVered mail matter by the Post
OHlcc Department, a radical change was
PUT Into effect last month by Assistant
Postmaster General DeGTaw. in the
unclaimed letters Of domestic or.yin.
which are received in the Division OF
Dead Letters. \ number of male en-
pioyes have been assigned 10 the duty Of
simply opening the envelopes of the let
ters received without examining the
contents. The letters opened i'm this
manner are then given to "A force OF
twenty-five clerks who select therefron,
an written correspondence and incIos-
ufes that can be delivered TO the send
ers- Ihis system was inauguratcd about
me middle of last month. AT which time
I'efe was considerable accumulation
OF unreturned letters on hand. and tho
resulting Improvement is shown by the
report Of the Dead Letter Division for
) January During that month I.O2a. zoo
leters were opened. as compared with
%o.op the same month last year. and
-'''-'L letters and packages were re-
turned 10. senders, against I9l, 4s2 in jan
uaTy, 1900 The sum Of ST.459Ol was
round In 1885, Of the letters opened dur
ing the month, while In January Of last
year $e'Ho.'S we're found in 6,5g7 letters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
[IgBEeasy1z-1

w. W. Ludlow, chief clerk OF the
Treasury. and William NJ. Geddes. as
sistant secretary to Ter-Centcnnial
Commission to jamestown. left Friday
morning for Norfolk, where they so on
official business connected with the ex-
position The trip is for the purpose of
investigating the progress on the va
rious Government buildings or those
under the jurisdiction Of the Treasury
Department. especially the one for the
Life-Saving Service exhibit. which is
to ne extensive.
After d thorough idea Of he c1ndi-
lions al the grounds has been . ined
definite plans for the preparation and
shipment Of the various exhibits under
Treasury control can be outlined and
they expect to return the early part of
next week with the necessary informa-
ton 10 arrange properly and carry out
the details of this undertaking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
Mr.. Langley Dimes Friends.

The very enjoyable dinner given by
Eep~esentative-eIect John W. Lau-Iev.
of the Tenth Kentucky district. 70 six
} teen OF his friends and former associates
IU the Bureau or the Census. is said 10
be the sequel of some promises made
To his co-workers while appointment
clerk Of the bureau. as well as state
ment made al recent meeting of the
Kentucky Club iu this city. Mr. Lang
ley was quoted as saying in his talk
before the club that he had made SOM
promises during the stress Of the cam
paigu that he would not be able 10 full
hlL This was regarded rs significant bv
his friends in the office who recalled
various promises of dinners. etc. On
the event of his election. Accordingly
a conference was called and CON
mittee on promises" was appointed.
headed 10y the statIstician Of the bureau.
who IN compiling the available data. dis
covered that the promises ran not only
into the hundreds. but required as many
as four figures 10 properly set them
forth
The committee waited on Mr.. Lang
ley and made him acquainted with what
they had heard il said. and also OF
the numerous pledges that they had
been able 10 UnearJh- AIT. Langley as
sured the committee that it would be
his pleasure 10 make good on his prom
ises az this end Of the line. at least.
since most OF his time would have 70
be spent here, SO tho delightful even
ms at HarFcE's was accordingly ar
ranged
Those who had the pleasure Of being
present are beating the bushes around
tne census once IN an eudeaVOr TO find
other available Congressional material
IN The hope that other races may be run
ana won. 10 be followed by the trim
mingS. rs on this occasion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10

. the Plate Printer and leading labor adj
Nocate. VIII r. Whelau. lu the current
issue Of tine Plate Printer. has the FOL
loving 60 say -'T0 man inspired H1
that high regard for his profession and
ranimdted by that lofty sense OF duty
which enEobled Edward l. Jordan
there could be- but ono decision ua UNI
sheathed mis- sword in defense OF the
dignity of LIS profession and for tE.
protection OF the interests OF his Iel-
low craftsmen. and never returned il TO
the sCabbard UUtu ic was stricken from
his nerveless grasp by the divine mes
Senrer % death"
Terrence v. Powde-fy. by some called
the Grand Old A:au" of ORGANIZED
labor. VINO has been DID, The harness
fighting for better conditions for Ameri-
can workmeu Tor many years. has "a
strong leadiu- article iu the current is
sue OF the Plate Prii.ter ON the Curse
Of Child Labor In the Mills and Fac
tories" Mr- P0wd,rly tells what has
been done IN the past twenty-five years
60 improv" the conditions OF the toIers
in these places
The following plate printers on the
night force were on leave last week
j. +. AIweu. II. O.. Becker, T. d.
Byruvs. J. J. Sampled F. a. GaegIer.
G.. j. Mccarthy, G. n. NcCuUoch. IT..
T. ". Richardson, r. y. Schwoerer, aud
r. !. TherIen.
The committee in charge of the ar
engagements for the eutcrtaiumeu- and
calico hop 20 be given under the auspices
of the Plate Printers Pleasure Club
Monday night at Lewis Hall. on Four
tccutL street announce that all ar
engagements have been made 10 make the
affair a grand success. Caterer StohI-
man viii look after the requirements Of
the inner man, and the music viii Doe
furnished by th- Plate Printers orch
estra. The committee In charge con-
sIsJs OF .. :. kroEer. F. McKenua, w
Uuman. l. Schewett, and a Davis
Charles Long. of section six of the
printing division, who has been ailiug
Tor some time, has gone 10 Florida for
the remainder of the winter TO recuper-
ate
J. W Dayton. plate printer OF section .
five, has been confined 20 his home for f.
the past week with the grip
-
w. j. Cunningham. OF the printing di-
vision returned the first part of the /.
week after q short absence on account /
Of Illness
Foreman Lawson. OF section I'VE.
printing division. viii take a vacation /.
during che present week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
Death Of Thomas Fairfax.

The death OF Thomas Fairfax from
heart failure, which occurred the early
part Of the past week. came as great
shock 20 his friends and associates in
the Office of the Auditor for the Treasury
where he was deservedly popular He
was native of Virginia and at the
time of his death was a resident OF
Alexandria
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
CtyihSerNoeCOInln.
IL lAAbO33

General satisfaction is expressed by
the friends OF Hobart II. Ransdeu for
merly stenographer in the division of
appointments. as a result Of his seiec-
ton to fiji the important position of as
sistant secretary TO the Board Of Com
missioners for the District of Columbia
Mr. Ramsdell entered the service of the
Commission in June. 1906. and his work
while a member of the Commission
force was Of a high standard of ex-
celence. Upon the first day of his con-
ncction with the Civil Service Commits
sion occurred the death Of his father
the Rev. Ramsdell pastor Of the North
Presbyterian Church Of Washington
lhls sad event was "A great blow to
the young man. but although only
tWenty-one years OF age, he has Shout
dered the responsibilities of acting as
the head OF his family, consisting of his
mother and brother. manfuily. HIS work
was formerly known TO the District
commissioners, by reason of previous
service Of young Ramsdell I'm the Dis
u1ct building, and when a vacancy oc-
CURED I'm the assistant secretaryship
the position was offered 10 him. He en-
tered upon his new duties on January
at a SALARY of H.2OO.
James Stratton. Of the examining
division, was absent from his desk two
days of the past week.
y. +. Ball, of the rural carrier divi-
sion. has been confined to his home all
of the week BY malaria.
J. T. Mills2ps, CrNthe examining divi-
sion, WAS away from his division Thurs
day.
Elmer Pardee. OF the rural carrier
division. was absent because of illness
on Wednesday and THURSDAY
Miss L ]. Spofford attended the Army
and Navy reception at the White House
Thursday night Miss SpOffOrd also at
tended the Congressional reception at
the White House last week
Col. James Stratton was confined 70
his home because of illness on Tuesday
Wednesday, and Thursday OF the past
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10

The vacancy in the position of general
superin tendent OF the railway mail sery-
ice. occasiOned lay the resignation of
Capt. James z. White, which took effect
on Monday, is being filed for the time
being by Alexander Grant. the assistant
superintendent II is thought that his
appointment will soon be announced by
the Postmaster General.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10

poinuHCntS as guards nj the coming
fair Positions at the grounds as guards.
OF which there may be as many as two
dozen. Will probably pay about 500 per
month and out Of this they viii be re-
Quired 30 supply themselves with the
necessary uniforms. Already there have
been received about so applications and
still they come.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
Notes and Personals.

Director North, of the Bureau of the
Census. accompanied by his family. ar
rived in New York; yesterday morning
on board the steamship America, the
voyage from Berlin having been made
without incident Director North has
been attending the sessions of the tariff
commission at Berlin in the interest OF
the United states Government. and his
report is looked forward 10 with in
tercst
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10

Miss Lula G. Watkins. clerk i'm the re
cordiug division OF the Sixth Auditor s
office. was married On Wednesday even
ing to Mai. James +. King. Of the Sew
entleth Virginia Regiment, at s. John s
Protestant Episcopal Church 4, Alex
audria. After an extended trip North.
FIR and Mrs. King will return 10 Wash
ington and take apartments in the
Ontario.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-02-10
Apnlication for Cards

The offices Of the Ter Centennial
Commission to jamestown Exposition in
the Treasury building have recently
been flooded with applications for APP