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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.
Y. NJ. C. A. Workers Can Never Be Salts

The membership committee OF the Central
Young Mems Christian Association appar-
emily cannot be satlsned-thcy secured 207
members In June and 100 in July, and are
ou. after 1OI for August. One OF the COM
mittecmen said last night: Eve believe wo
have the best place In the city for young
men. and we will never rest until every
elisible man that tho present building can
accom- modate is secured for membership"
Tie campaign started on the 13th and will
close on the 23d. and during this time many
new members will be added to the list. and
many who have dropped out Will come back.
An attractive Information card is being
used by the workers entitled "Its up to
you" Applicants may call on one Of the
following gentlemen or leave their names Mt
the association building for membership
F. c. Hoenniger. G.. w Bahlke. George d.
Richardson. A. V. RUSSELL II. T. Simpson or
Hprbert Corkran,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
CI,npcronlng Tennes.ceuns.

Mr. E. j. Tatom. local passenger
agent OF tho Southern Railway in
Nashville. Tenn spent yesterday in
this city chaperoning party OF Nash
ville visitors to the jamestown Expo
sttion. It Is known as the Nashville
Banner party and came to Richmond
by the way OF Asheville and the Land
OF the Sky" The party has been de-
lighted with the trip from the very
start from Nashville. They will go
down the James to-day on the Po-
cahontas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Brief Items Around Town

The committee confined, itself to til the g
of routine business. The
usual payroll and other accounts
against the department were duly au-
dited and ordered paid. The meeting
was brief
A meeting for divine healing will be
held to-day at p. M. in the West End
Rescue Mission, No. sos West Cary
Street. Prayer will be offered for the
sick. The public are cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
The homes of a number of worthy
colored people on North Twenty-nfth
Street We're destroyed by fire. on July
18th, leaving them practically dcsti-
tute. A popular subscription was
is Richmond's way, the money was
forthcoming.
The sufferers have been relieved. and
yesterday they met together and ex-
pressed their gratitude In series OF
resolutions addressed to the public.
Misses Julia and Lizzie Tyler of VIII
liamsburg are visiting their cousin,
Mrs. George T.. Merrill, Of lot East
Gary Street. They will be in the city
for, several days before returning Ia
williamsburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
cuRFrw LAW GOES OVER.
No Discussion by Committee Until Mr..
Umlnuf Returns.

No Discussion by Committee Until Mr..
Umluuf Returns.
Owing to the absence of Councilman
Jacob Umlauf the Curfew ordinance
will not be considered by the Commit
tee on Ordinance. Charter and Reform
at It's meeting tomorrow night. Mr..
Umlauf is attending the Synod Of the
English Lutheran Church Of Virginia,
and as he is the author OF the pro-
posed law, twill not be discussed
while he * away.
Notice to this effect was given yes
terday for the reason that number
of women in the city who are interest
to. urge the adoption O. laws whereby
children will be kept off the streets af-
ter a certain hour in the evening. 1t
is expected that they will send repre-
santativcs to the meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Nothing n0iur.

Little business was transacted at the
Henrico Courthouse yesterday A short
session of the court on the basement
floor resulted in the entering of three
email lines against as many colored
citizens of Henrico, who had been
guilty of minor infractions OF the law
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
ALLrGED THIEVES AnREsTED.
Negro Man and Woman Break Into House
. ON Third Street

George ROBERTSON and Mary washington,
Moth coiored, were arrested last might by
DctecrFe, sefgeauts Gibson and Wren on
The charge Of breaking into and robblng
the rear Of No eos South Third Street.
having gold watch and two suits Of
clothes They were Locked ~ In Tho Sec
ord Police station, where the stolen article,
Sert loft 70 be used as evidence in ths
hUar!ag this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
On Inspection Tour.

President stevens and General Man
agcr Doyle. OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio, are on the western end OF the
line on a general inspection tour. They
have spent the last three days on
the Louisville stem of the road and
will be In Cincinnati all of to-day
and perhaps Tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Stole DRIFT md Money Order,

Normand Randolph tcolored>, boy OF
fifteen years Of age, was arrested yesterday
evening by Officer Pete Bolton on the
charge Of stealing n New York draft and
most office order from Mr.. Jasper l.. Rowe
who runs a cigar store ON broad. Ruudoluf
Vas caught With the goods
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
LATIN REPUBLIC
WILL GO TO WAR.

MEHlCO CITY, August 14.-It is re-
ported here, in government circles that
within four DAYS, Guatemala Is oxncct-
ed to lead off with an attack UPON
Nicaragua. Guatemala and Salvador
VII be arraycd against Honduras and
Nicaragua. 80"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
southcrn,. E.tlmntcd Enrnlng..

The estimated earnings of the
Southern Railway system for the first
week in August are as follows:
Southern Railway Company, exclu-
sive of ST. Louis -Louisville lines, this
year. s1.0o4.953; last year. s935.261; in
crease, s69,692. st. Louis-L Louisville
lines, this year, sssoo4; last year, $780,
All; increase, s11,623.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Texas Leads.

Texas now leads all States in tho
matter of main track mileage Illinois
had that distinction. with 1899 miles,
January ST. Texas being but 10 miles
behind 1t. Since then 500 miles of main
tracks have been laid In the latter
State, while only 100 miles have been
put down IN Illinois thus far this
year. The report of the Texas Rail-
road Commission gives the figures.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
MiIitnry Muttcrs.

AdJutant- General Charles j. Ander-
son was In his office yesterday He
SAID he had heard nothing from Oman
cock, and therefore he supposed Tho
situation was quiet. General Andcr-
son announced that in order to make
certain that the trouble is really over
the troops would not be withdrawn for
few days Indeed, the real reason
for leaving the troops longer Is the
request Of Mayor Doughty, of Oman
cock, who wishes them to remain on
tho ground until after the negro fair
at Tasley.
Colonel G. A. Dempsey. ". S. A., left
yesterday for point near Williams
burg, with the officers and men who
are to compete for places on the Vir-
ginia team at the national rifle prac-
tice to take place at Camp Perry, O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
and western Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Norfolk and Western
Hallway will take place at Roanoke
on October 10th. No special business
is scheduled In the call for this meet
ing and the probability is that the ses-
sion will be brief and formal affair.
Tho stock transfer books will be closed
on September 25th and reopencd on
October nth,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
TREE-RA|SERS AND
SELLERS IN SESSION
Nurserynen Of the South Meet
to Talk Over Their Bust
ness Methods.
THEY TALK BUSINESS ONLY
An Automobile Ride Around the
City Relieves ALonotony Of
Business.

The nurserymen Of the South have
been holding the fort in Richmond for
day or two. They did not come up
II such force as the local representa-
dred or more. delegates that were
looked for, only about SO showed up,
but what they lacked in numbers
purpose.
It was a strictly business congrc
CATION of the best representatives of
the nursery business of the South, and
their proceedings at the meetings held
were confined strictly to business.
Very little time was wasted in the
matter of preliminaries and matters
of perculiar interest to the men who
cussed in a purely business way. Two
businss meetings We're held yester-
day, and in the late afternoon the dele
gates enjoyed an automobile ride
joyed. A short business session Of the
association was held last night, and
the body then adjourned to meet in
final session at $3.50 this morning. The
very fartlest will be sufficient to en-
able the association to wind UP its
business.
The Proceedings.
The meeting. which is the ninth an
G eT pFsaiaen C. sohn and AG rols cal
showed only thirtytw two delegates
present. In calling the body to order
Mr.. Young made short speech and
Richmond, who most cordially vel
coined the, visiting nurserynen to this
city.
The informal preliminarics being al
end President Young declared the
Injecting open to any and all kinds OF
discussion the members might be dis.
posed to engage In.
| However, a program had been ar
ranged which called for the discussion
of various topics Of particular interes
to the men who raise and sell gooc
trees Some Of the appointed speak,
crs were not In their seats. much t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Charged with stcnl,nr su,,-c,x.

Joseph j. Ancoll, a young white man.
was arrested last night on the charge
or stohing suitcase valued at "a
from III. w. Rountrce G. Co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Had Narrow Escape.

Justice G. w. Thomas, the Oldest
End perhaps the best known magis-
trate in --enrico county had "a mar
row escape from death at his home.
No. 500 Mosby Street, {. few nights ago,
Just as he was about TO retire he no.
ticed the queer antics of Kerosene
lamp on his desk. In attempting to
fxt!nEuish the blaze Mr.. Thomas
caught upon his person a full dose
of burning oil. He succeeded in put
ting out the flames In ample time
to prevent serious fire, but in SO
doing he suffered painful burns which
viii keep his arm in a sling for a
week or two. Ills face was also
Slighty scorched. The damage to the
house and the furniture was slight and
would be covered by about $50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

Mr.. Claude M. Dcane. deputy clerk
Of the United states Circuit Court at
ton at Atlantic City and other popular
resorts along the Coast.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

Mrs. M. G. Doome and Misses Olive
Webster and Gertrude Norvell, who
Ocean View and Jamestown. have re-
turned home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

During the five weeks ending June
ed, the Mutual. Life Insurance Com
|pany of New York paid ten death
claims In this State, amounting to
|s27,27S.00. The amount paid to bene-
fclaries was S1O,056.05 In excess OF
the amount paid to the company by
1.-THE insured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Infant Dena,.

Aubrey, the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. BENJAMIN II. Graves, died at their
home, N2220 East Grace Street on Tues,
day, III the second year OF his age. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

has received the following unique let
ter on the subject of automobile mum.
bers:
Dear Sir,--I have Rambler
automobile & there Is no Manu-
facurers number on 1t; has been
taken of or lost OF. would SUP
post from other machines hero
newer numbered 200 q 600 that
machines this one is somewhere
between one & two thousand and
] would IKE to have number and
Lisince please write g. tell me
what to do"
Former Treasurer w. p. Shelton. o.
Hanover, and Treasurer Charles Conner
of Prince George, were callers at tn,
Auditors office yesterday.
Chief George Cook, OF tho Pamniike,
Tribe Of Indians, MAS caller at tn
Capitol yesterday.
Governor ard Mrs. Swanson are OK
pected to return from the jamestown
Exposition Tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

Miss Gertrude Noryell leaves to-day
for Tucker, Buckingham county. &c
spend her lion with her mother.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
THINGS DOING IN
HENR|CO COUNTY.
Man and Woman Charged With
Torturing Horse Mill Be Dealt
With To-Day.
SQUIRE THOMAS BURNED
Aged Magistrate Had Narrow
Escape from Serious Injury.
u Ouiet at Courthouse.
SQUIRE THOMAS BURNED

f. W Pocklington and Georgia Hall
we're arraiGned in the court of JUS
,ice Crutchfeld in Richmond yester-
DAY morning, charged with cruelty
10 a horse which they had hired from
John +. Hundley. a livcryman. The
testimony as far as ii went was TO
the effect that the two had driven
and beaten the horse 10 the very
end of animal endurance, and as a
result the horse died The evidence
was sufficient to convince the justice
that both the man and the woman
ought to be punished, but 1t also
showed ihar the offense was commit
ted III Eenrico county, beyond the
Jurisdiction OF the city court. Ac-
cordingiy the case was turned over
to the county authorities, and the two
will have a hearing in the basement
Of the Henrico Courthouse this morn
Inc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

Mrs, Frederick Guth and her .daugh,
|2030 Nest Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

Mr.. David A. Ainsle, of this city,
has been called to the bedside Of his
critically III with typhoid fever In
'Christiansburg, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

Mrs. Willie Ann Grubbs. qualified IN
the Chancery Court yesterday as guard
ian Of her children.
Mrs. Julia Morton Spratley Gualihed
as administrators of Albert G: Sprata
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

DR. and Mrs. Jno G. Trevilian, OF
No 31G South Third Street left, yes,
terdaN for a stay of several weeks al
SaratoGa, NJ y,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
$500 Sailor Suits, $l.9S.

These are for misses or small
women. We have only IA and 10
sizes left. Some of these are
linen color trimmed with black,
white and red fancy hraids;
plated front. fun skirt, trimmed
in braid to match the waist. me
others, in the lot are white. ana
have red anchor on front shield
with red stars on broad collar.
The skirts of these are live-gofe.
with side-plaited ilounce ana
habit back. Regular 81 values,
cut to $1.9S suit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

i Misses Avis Brown and Elise. Jones
have returned to the city from q
Visit to friends in Gainesville, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Brief Capitol Notes.

The Secretary OF the Commonwealth
has received the following unique let
ter on the subject Of automobile num-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

/. The Committee on Water met in room
IL Of thu CITY Hall last. night. WITH
eight out Of twelve members present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15

Miss Mary 70. Anderson Is sick with
appendicitis at her residence, No. 81 l
North Meadow street, and is under
the care of Or Charles Edwards
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-15
Lawn Shirtwaist Suits, $3.50.

There are few from several
different lots in this special lol'
each of them fresh and trim as
i pin. Some ring dots, others
broken plaids, small checks, coin
spots. shepherds checks, Whlte
and blue. Full tucked sklrts'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
PIONEER, STAFFORD COUNTY.

Nice cool weather we are hav-
ing.
Miss Tilla Newkirk of Barton
county has been visiting her sister
Mrs. Thomas last week.
Mrs. W. l.. Curtis and daughter
Edna of Sew ard we're out calling
in this vicinity Sunday afternoon.
VIM. Clarke and wife are sport
ing fine new buggy now a days.
Mrs. Charles Augusta is visit.
ing in Turon a few days this week.
Joe Gandolph had one OF his
horses cut bad in the wire fence
Sunday night.
Frank Smith and family moved
last week to their future home out
near Cimmaron.
Miss Goldie Simmons visited
Miss Grace Blakeslee Sunday.
Luther Converse was down on
bis farm south of Ray few days
last week.
Ye scribe had a pleasant visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Ross near
Stafford several days last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13

Miss Anderson Of Salina visited
here Tuesday and went from here 10
Ness City Wednesday.
Hahn Ward left for Garden City
Wednesday and will look after his
land in Finney County.
F. H. Stevens Of Lockport n. Y.
is here representing the American
Steam Distributing Co.
Miss Gertrude Nimocks and Law.
renee Nimocks her nephew were in
Hoisington Wednesday.
W. S. McDougal and daughter
Miss Geldie of Pawnee Rock are
here visiting R. G. McDougal and
family.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Albert Foster came
down from Pownee Rock Thursday
for a visit with their daughter Mrs. R.
G. MoDougal.
Louis 0mer of Grove Center Ken
lucky, is here visiting the Omer fami-
ly. He will visit in Oklahoma, Texas
New Mexico and Wyoming before re-
turning.
There is quite tough gang in
town now and it would be well for
people to look after property that
might be picked up. Several people
have missed small articles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
John Shaffer is here from Shaffer

John Shaffer is here from Shaffer
P. W. Maxon is down from Albert
on business.
Earle Steele Of Wichita was here
Wednesday to see the fair.
R. Kenwell OF Wichita is here work.
ing for Clarence Livingston.
John Butler the contractor Of AL
bert was here Wednesday on business.
Joe Vernon oil Larned is here on
business and will 60 to the fair.
Captain Hays Of the Salvation Army
was down from Kinsley Wednesday
F. A. Hall formerly of Galatia IS
now of Alden is here for the fair.
There were four car loads Of
people the Clahin excursion train.
Mrs. H. E. Brinning is up from
Ellinwood visiting Miss Maud vancil
Mr.. and Mrs. DeWerf are up from
Commauche shopping and attending
the fair.
Mrs. DR.. Yenner left Wednesday
for visit with relatives at Kansas
City Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Al me Fair Ground.

When at the Fair Ground or in
our store look at the new Manure,
spreader. it costs less than the oid
one. II can he put on the old
wagon or truck wagon either.
And above, ali don't forget to see
how well the Mahle0sy Grain.
Cleaner and Grader does the
work, 1t is something the far.
mers want. in order. to know what
kind of grain they bring to tue
market. To separate the weed
seed from the grass seed.
CREAM SEPARATOR. zee
Quite a numbtr of people have
brought in separators and traded
them to US for the Sharpless.
They all acknowledged the Sharp.
less to be the best. We have the
Sharpless in various sizes and
prices. Also. we have a water
cream separator for s, 10 or SIS,
YOU WANT THE BEST. 81
Then get the Thomas grain drill
you will find il is just what you
want. We have the Hoosier drill
and Columbia, also the Columbia
and Thomas With five disc for put
ting grain between corn stalks.
Do you want powei corn shell
Ter. if you do look at the Deere.
Leave your order early, as they
are hard to get this year See US
when you want a buggy or CARR.
age. road wagon or wagon. hay
stacker or door lock, bed stead or
carpet, piano or organ, watch or
fountain pen, anything YOU want
see us and Get our prices. nlease.
'a s3-T-' Very truly yours,
E. K. Moses Mercantile Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Winstead's.
l2l5 Main St.

u L Bryant and boy returned from
Cimmaron Wednesday morning.
c. R. suith left Wednesday for
Chsse, Bushton, and Hollywood on
business.
Miss Celia Mitchell left for her
home at Strong City Wednesday
after a short visit here.
Elmer Epperson led the Olaf:
lilo band during its stay here. Ed Gil.
son the leader was quite sick and un.
able to come.
Mrs. John DOhery and daughter,
Mamie, accompanied BY the Misses
Curtenbaugh, of Harrington, we're up
from EllinwOOd Wednesday.
DIR. Longacre is down from Rush
county on a visit.
DIR. Gardner and family and moth.
er Mrs. Gardner Of Washington D. C.
visited in Pawnee Rock tuesday.
E. }. lngersol and wife were over
from Clafin Wednesday visiting Giles
Dodge and family and other relatives
and attending the fair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13

L. F. Wright of Lyons is here or
business and will attend the fair,
B. F. Marker of Miltondale come
in today and will visit with lis broth
er Chas. and family during the week.
Cyrus Cook Of Alva, Oklahoma
stopped here Wednesday for a sho
visit with hiss brother.in-law S. B.
Giddings.
c. c. Johnson and family of Hois-
ington came in on the Santa Fe from
the east Wednesday. They have
been visiting at Sterling and other
places.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-09-13
Lonnie BIinn is I'D from Hout-
chinsOn visiting.
j = Richie Of Kansas 4,lty $
;nci- =, Il &

Fred Dunkow of Albert was in
town on business.
Attorney J. P. Woods of Ness
City is here for the week.
Pete Thul of Clahin is here and
will stay during the fair.
Ike Newell and family were
over from Hoisington Thursday.
VIM Oltmans OF the north part
of the county is here on business.
H. J. Toeves of Newton was a
visitor at the fair grounds Tuesday.
j. B. Golver aud G. E. Near
are here from Wichita attending
the fair, f,..,...,.. - 49,.
Walter Murdoch and wife we're.
down from Albion today and went
to the fair. aa
Mrs. Stocking of Lakin was in
the city for a few days visit with
relatives. 'c ls sa sas
The Great Bend Mattress
Works has Installed a Steam car.
pet cleaner. .4
K. ". Hoakinson. an attorney
of Garden City was here Tuesday
on business.
Harry Marx and Freu Merritt
came in from the west and will re.
main several days. -
Mrs. Alvin Baxter came in
from Stafford Thursday. They
will reside here.
James Kepple is here from
Wichita County visiting son
Frank and family.
Robert Grizzell and Jim Carey
are among the ClaAiu people that
we're here Thursday.
A. Avery and wife we're down
from Willard today shopping and
going to the big show.
c V. Shepler of Hutchinson a
former resident is here all week
attending the fair and visiting.
Mrs. E. R. Moses and daughter
Grace returned from an extended
outing in Colorado Thursday.
Glenn Millard of Hoisington
visited with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Willard Wednesday.
Miss Lenora Boyer left for
Belpre Thursday for a visit
with her sister Mrs. Clarence
Robinson.
W. A. Brown of Galatia is
moving in the property recently
purchased by him in the second
ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Brown are
down f:Cm Galatia visiting Mrs.
Browns parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
r. Bunting.
If any person de Tres to place a
memorial window in the Library
building please see the board i'm
mediately.
Mr.. Schultz of Curry and
Schultz is building a new house
in the 18th ward. Frank Kramer
has the contract.
Jimmie Durkin left Tuesday
evening for Dodge City where he
will take a position in the Santa
Fe Dispatcher's Office.
There we're a great many people
from ClaHin and Hoisington Wed.
nesday and a large number today.
We should like to have bad a list
of them all but was impossible to
get it.
Mrs. John Baker. of Phoenix,
Arizona, is in the city for a short
visit with the family of c. O..
Warner. Mrs. Baker stopped off
on her way home from a visit in
Oklahoma.
Marriage Licenses.