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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-16

For the kindness shown to otto +.
kuenZler nearly IA quarter OF cen
tury agoGeorge T. Eafroth. former
hotel clerk of IIoneybrook, Lancaster
county has been presented with SO,
900 which had been left him in the
will of the man who never forgot
the aid kafroth rendered the former
when he was in hard luck.
Twenty-four years, ago otto +.
Kuenzler, Swiss peasant came to
America. He was without funds
and friendless, but secured employ
ment ut difirent times ut hotels at
New Holland, Honeybrook an! FL
version. When down on his luck
the foreigner went to kafroth for
assistance and food shelter and
clothing were given him freely.
Still alone, apparently, kucnZler
died IA year ago and in his will he
left his all to Kafroth. At the time
the matter appeared TO be a joke,
but subsequent developments proved
that Kuenzler almost the sole lcgatee
of IA rich uncle, former silk manu-
facturer of st Gailen switzerland.
The money was received III this
country, and to prove that the tale
is not fiction it is now deposited in
a l. Ltucaster bank.
Bloomsbury, Jan. ~. To Harry
Shaffer, of this place, goes the hon
or of having trained Il fancy English
setter dog, which will be given as IA
present to Theodore Roosevelt, pres
ident of the United States.
The dog, which is valued at $1,000,
was sent here by l., \, Patterson, Of
Carbondale. 1t was eight months
old, brown in color, and named
"Brownien. Shaffer had the dog
during the hunting season and says
it is the finest dog he ever handled.
1t was shipped to Mr.. Patterson
Tuesday, and he will present it to
the President,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-16
Knit Underwear.

How about your underwear supplies
Have you everything you need? If not
let us furnish what you want. You
won't find any better values than we are
showing IN either mems ladies' or child
ren's warm knit undergarments, Some
specially good values in ladies Union
Suits
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-16
0utiug Flannel.

We are selling some extra value il
outing flannels Then we have a large
assortment to choose from, both in light
and dark stripes and figures neat
designs tor underwear for s, 10, II, and
lolc
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-16
Black VeIutina.

We are showing two specially good
qualities OF Black Nelutina that have
the soft silky appearance of Lyons Vel.
vet. These are much in demand now
for Coats and Full Dresses These mum
bers'are sold for 75c to Sl.0O.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-01-16
F fashionable Furs
Corsets for all Figures.

Every figure has its appropriate Corset
here. We use the greatest care in giving
the customer the right model. Some
brands are best for stout figures, others
suit slender figures better. We know
the brands and we know their Limitations
Ask our Corset advice on these.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
WAS ON HIS KNEES
. WHEN he COT NEWS
Thurman Had Been Praying
When Informed That Governor
Had Granted Him Respite.
Especial to Tho Tim es-Dispatch.J

NORFOLK, VA, March 27.--The re-
spite granted Leo c. Thurman this
morning at 2:45 by Governor Swanson
at the request 'of Governor Wilson, of
Kentucky, was the interesting subject
of conversation to-day throughout the
city, and there are scores who will
bet that the accused man will never
hang. Tho feeling here is that this
respite means that Thurman will never
go to the gallows.
Thurman was awake when the mess
age was received The death watchers
declare that he was engaged in prayer.
and that he spent the greater part OF
the night on his knees. But there were
no signs of weakness or indication that
he would make scene at the galIows.
He prayed silently, without signs OF
weeping or any show of distress.
The condemned man showed to-day
the effect of the great mental strain
through which he passed during the
night He looks haggard and shows
the want of sleep. Naturally, however,
he ls more cheerful and more hopeful
than ever before since his sentence to
hang. He recognizes that the second
respite makes his chances of escaping
the gallows stronger than ever before
1t is thought here that the additional
evidence will be in regard to the san
ity of the accused. The majority be-
lieve the prisoners story, that he is
absolutely sane. In fact. those who
have been associated with him In the
iail for nearly year. and were In per-
sonal contact with him, and know
of his good behavior while In confine-
ment, declare that he Is absolutely
sane and rational. They do not take
any stock in the statement that he is
mentally irresponsible, or that he has
ever been so in recent years. Public
opinion is divided as to whether or
not Thurman vas guilty Of cold
FLOODED murder fer the purpose OF rob-
berry All of the officials OF the city
and a majority of the people believe
him guilty..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
suor HANDLING A GUN.

carlton Radfor,l, Showing Ills Strength,
Has Narrow Eacape.
Especial to The Times ispatchl
TYNCHBURG, VA, March az
carlton, the twelye-y ear-old son OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
HANOVER INSTITUTE.
Last Day of the Teachers Association
Meeting Full OF Interest.

Especial to The Times Dspatchl
ASHLAND, VA, March 27.--The sec
ond and last day OF the Hanover Teach
ers' Association and Institute was full
of interest The attendance, as yester-
day, was large and the meeting was a
pronounced success. DR.. j. A. c..
Chandler. editor of the Journal OF Ed
ucation, made a very interesting and
practical address this morning on
Teaching History" Inspector Russell
spoke on school Consolidation" and
DR.. Robert Frazer told how to secure
the cooperation of patrons In the i'm
provement of the schools.
AT the close Of tho morning session
an Improvement league was organized,
with Mrs, James Chenery as president
Mrs. r. B. Smithey vice. president and
Mrs. James G. Hughes secretary and
treasurer. Superintendent Washington.
of Caroline, made very interesting
talk on his experience with the school
league in his county,
DR.. II. L. Bennett of William and
Mary. delivered an address on school
management, and Miss NJ W.IHalibur-
ton gave a practical talk on how to
teach reading.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
OFFER FOR EXPOSITION.
ueherhi EesnhE Ia 80 .,.n

Should BE Accepted If Made.
TSpecal TO The Times Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, March .S.--Whether
or not the offer of the government for
the Jamestown Exposition Grounds will
be accepted by the receivers and the
committee Of Congress meets with the
approval Of the House and Senate, Is
problemntic.
The general feeling throughout Nor
folk is that the offer should be accept
ed It is argued that even If the offer
is not the best that can be secured, and
there is no certainty that 1t will be-
the acquisition OF the property. by the
government will give Norfolk the
along with coaling station, in the
world, and that It will mean hundreds
or thousands OF dollars annually to
the citv and state In revenues through
the presence of the school on Hampton
Roads. ~
100000 and the cancellation of the
government debt, will give the receiv-
ers enough money to meet all of the
| ohlications of the company. except the
cnmnon stock stockholders. The gov
srnment wanting only 200 acres OF land
NJ the exposition the company will be
| Iaft 100 acres, which real estate men
declare, should the purchase go
through would net the company $780,
900, This amount would go to the
linrldation of the claims of stoclehold-
a ,u"'' II viii also be necessary for the
r-overnment to purchase the following
State bullnings: New York, Massachu-
setts Illinois, Rhode Island North Car
| alma, Vermont, New Hampshire, Con-
nacIicut and Delaware, these Infringing
| on the water front
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
SCHOOL IS STILL
OWNED by CHURCH
Committee So Reports to Balti-
more Conference With Refer
ence to Randolph-Macon.
[speclal TO The Tlmes-Dlspatch. /

l5peciaI 10 Inc llNes-DiSpatcHJ
ROANOKE. VA, March 27.-The
third days session of the Baltimore
Conference was the most interesting
that has been held. as the body took UP
Its greatest problem, the relation of
the conference to the Randolph Macon
system of schools. All the morning
session was devoted to the matter. DR..
Collins Denny was the principal speak
er. The report of the Board of Edu-
cation, to whom was referred the paper
relative to the ownership of the col
lege. brought on the discussion. 1t was
made by the Rev. II. Fl. Sherman, the
president. and j. NJ. Anderson, the sec
rotary. Their report stated that after
a careful hearing and consideration of
all the facts
I'VE are convinced that in the
effort made by the board Of trus-
tees to secure the benefits of the
Carnegie Foundation no change has
been made in the policy of the
Randolph Macon system nor in its
relation to the Baltimore and Vir-
GINA Conferences of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. 1t Is now,
as 1t has always been a Methodist
institution, with the closest posi-
BILE relation to said conference as
to ownership under It's charter.
Furthermore. we are convinced that
1t is the purpose OF the said board
of trustees to continue to hold and
administer this trust in the future
as in the past. We do not deem It
wise or expedient for the two con-
ferences named to have the power
of nomination, election or confir-
nation in the choice of the trus-
tees of said board"
Dr. Henry offered an amendment, In
which he stated that IF the acceptance
of a place on this foundation in any
way, either directly or indirectly, ques-
tions or peclouds the churchs ownership
then .nis conference confidently expects
he board of trustees to decline to
place Randolph Macon among the coll
leges which are associated from church
ownership. If by any amendment of
the present charter the church's own
ership Of the Randolph Macon system
can be more definitely and clearly as
serted, we ask the board of trustees
to apply for and secure such an amend
ment. In any event this conference
expects of the board of trustees such
guarantee of the future as shall put
beyond possible question the owner
ship by the church of the entire Ran
dolph Macon system. Nothing less
than this is due to the church of to-
day, and nothing less than this is due to
the memory OF those faithful men and
women Of the past who gave of their
means, their energy, their advocacy
and in some instances gave their lives
to Randolph Macon as an institution
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South"
DR.. Denny said II the church owns
the institution. Is there any reason wlNv
frank statement of ownership should
not be made. DR.. ]. A. Kern moved
that that portion of the report which
gave to the Baltimore and Virginia
conference n voice in the selection of
trustees be omitted, which was voted
down.
In the midst Of the discussion the
| conference left for Lynchburg to visit
Randolph-Mac Woman's College.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
WILL HAVE CHEAPER nooxs.
Assurance Given That Virginia Will
Not Pay More Chnn Other StnteA.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.l
WINCHESTER, VA, March 27.-The
price of school books will be reduced
at the time of their adoption this sum-
mer, and hereafter no Virginia parent
will be compelled to pay more for his
child's books than the same books cost
in other States. This declaration was
made at to-day's educational confer
ence now In session in Winchester, by
Mr.. j. d. Eggleston. state Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction. He further
qualified his statement by the declara
ton that in the future no book would
be contracted for where the cost was
not as low as elsewhere.
Among the speakers to-day were
Professors Bruce Payne and William
Fl. Peck, of the University of Virginia;
DR.. p. Il. Jones, OF tho Farmville Nor
NAL School, and d. ]. Crosby, Of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28

Mr.. Walker Radford, well known
resident Of Forest Depot, was painful
~ injured by being shot yesterday af-
ternoon In an accidental manner with
shotgun, which he was handling. The
lad had narrow escape from being
killed. He was attended by DIR. Rice,
of Bedford county, and later DR.. A. w.
Terrell went up to see him.
It seems that the boy had a shotgun
across his shoulders, and, to show his
strength, he took the gun by the end
of the barrel and brought 1t around
in front of him, extending 1t in
horizontal position. When the gun
came down, with the lads hand grasp
ed around the mu2zle, the hammer
came in contact with something and
the load was discharged. The shot
passed through the muscle under the
right arm without breaking the bone
or penetrating an artery, his escape
being nothing short of miracle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
WELCOME MRS. ROOSEVELT.
Crowd ut Bristol to Greet the Prcai-
Lent,s Mife---I}nnIuet For Her.

Special to Tho mes-Dispatch,l
BRISTOL, VA, March 27.-Several
hundred Nirginians and Tennesseeans
We're at union depot here to- day, to well
come Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and par
". who arrived at noon, en- route for
Ficksburg and New Orleans.
Rev. Thomas S. Russell. rector of
Emmanuel Episcopal Church. an ac-
quaintance or the Roosevelt family,
who has been entertained In their
oyster Bay home, was the only person
received In the car, On behalf of tile
Bristol Board OF Trade, he presented
Mrs. Roosevelt With bouquet Of car
nations and ferns, She expressed the
most cordial appreciation OF the floral
offering.
During the afternoon Mrs, Roosevelt
made the trip through the Valley of
East Tennessee, on the Southern Rail
way, and viewed many beautiful farms.
She saw for the first time the historic
hill overlooking that town where sleeps
the dust of President Johnson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
'IANY ASK FOR LICENSE
IN PITTSYLyANIA COUNTY.
[special to Tho Times-Dispa.ch1

CHATHAM, VA. March 27.-Notices
to the number of sixteen have been
posted on the courthouse front. stating
be made ut the next term OF Pittsyl.
vania County Circuit Court for license
to dlstill. rectify and retail whiskey at
various places in the county.
More than half are for distillers' IL
cense. and what move will be made
by the Anti-Saloon League remains to
be seen, but the probability Is that they.
are quietly abiding the time, and viii
DO ready to make a fight like that
OF last year. when they succeeded in.
preventing the granting Of license to
a large number OF applicants
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
nryan Club Mt Radford.

ISnHNI1lI 10 Nt TIEIItts- UlSHHIuN,I
RADFORD, VA, March GA Bryan
Club was organized here last night
with an enrolment up to date OF 100
members. The officers elected We're:
President, Judge Seldom Longley: First
Vice President, Jasper Garden; Second
B. Q. Pryor; Recording
Secretary, G.. A. Sullivan; Corresponds
ing Secretary, Fl. c. Tyler,
Judge Longley presided over the
meeting, and Ex-Governor Tyler made
d brief but enthusiastic address eN-
planning tho object OF the meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
THIEF WITH FOUR HORSES
HIDING IN THE MOUNTAINS
Isnseial to The Times Dispatch

Ispecial to The Times Dlspatch.1
MONTERREY. VA, March 27-A bold.
where In the Aneghanies, and sue
cessfully eluding detection. Sheriff Ar
bogast was notified by wire from Ell
kins, w. Va. that the fellow had
stolen four large gray horses at that
place. and headed for Virginia. In.
vestigation developed the fact that he
had crossed the Alleghanies during
Wednesday night, but, in spite of the
network Of telephone wires in every
direction, no trace or the thief or his
clumsy booty can be learned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
No Award Made Yet.

IsI'tN1'tE % I ITO 7 IIIIes- L7IsPsttCliI "a
PETERSBURG, VA. March 27.-Af-
ter three-hours' session OF the Board
OF Public School Commissioners at the
High School Building tonight. no
award was made in the matter of the
contract for the erection of the new
East Ward school building, at Jeffer-
son and Wythe Streets, for which thir-
teen bids nre now before the board,
the lowest being that OF A. M. walkup,
of Richmond at sl6o9S. The long ses-
sion Tonight was occupied In the dis
cusslon OF building plans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
Ncgroes to nulld Mig school.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch,1
CHATHAM VA, March 2T.-C, Lewis,
~ colored barber of this place, Is now
erecting building about one mile
from the town limit, to be used as an
Episcopal school, The building Will be
ready for occupancy In time for the
fail session, and will accommodate 100
or more pupils, Lewis is one OF the
most successful men Of his race in
soliciting aid In behalf OF his insti-
tuition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
onuRcn SAFE.

The brotherhood and Westminster
League OF Hoge Memorial Church VIII
conduct I, "Country Store" all day Sat-
urduy, the aSth, at No, North Etgh-
teenth Street, Fresh groceries. canned
goods, and supdrY notions VIII be sold
at very reasonable rates, Call and SEE
them when you market Saturday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
cowgins Gets Three Years.

[SoecIal to The Times Dispatch
CORTLAND, VA. March 27.--Moody
Cogglns WAS tried here this week for
killing Robert Pittman, the tifteen-
year-old son of r. w. Pittman, of
Branchvilla, He was sentenced to
serve three years in the penitentiary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28
Children should not be al
lowed to drink Coffee. II

Children should not be al
lowed to drink Coffee. 1t
contains a drug---Caffeine---
which interferes with the
child's natural growth.
Almost any doctor will
tell you this. Many are
now advising Postum---n1ade
fronn clean hard wheat---as
a table beverage in place of
coffee. When served hot
with good cream, and sugar
to taste, it is delicious,
cheering and at the same
time, healthful.
Postum contains no coffee
or other harmful substance,
but includes the vital phos.
pilates" from the wheat.
"lThere's a Reason"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-28

Agricultural Department Washington.
who spoke on the farmer and the
school. The conference adjourned this
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-31
CHARGES HUSBAND
WITH ABUSING HER
WOMAN SEEKS PEACE WARRANT
AGAINST HER BETTER
HALF.

Esqrs. Fariss and Hayes had an un.
usual case before them Friday after
noon when Felicia Alexander, colored,
sought peace warrant against her
husband, William Henry. Alexander.
The couple live in the Hampshire
neighborhood. The woman claimed
that her husband had threatened her
and mistreated her. and she was
afraid of him. That recently he told
her of a husband killing his wife and
then himself, and said that some peo-
pie blamed the husband, but that he
did not. That the husband then re-
marked there would be some killing
in this neighborhood pretty soon. The
man was placed under 800 bond to
keep the peace.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-31
FOR BRINGING
WET GOODS HERE
OFFICERS CAPTURE TWO MEN
AND FOURTEEN QUARTS
OF WHISKEY.

Officers Barker, Stages and Ed Nor
gan made two important arrests Sun
day in that of Joe Huff and John Scott
both colored. The two negroes ar
rived from Nashville at 2 o'clock Sun
day morning, each bearing heavy
looking baggage. officer Barker took
charge Of HUFF and found he was car
rying ten quarts of whiskey. AS one
Of the bottles was marked to another
party, HUFF was arrested on charge
Of bringing liquor in for others. Hun
has been in trouble along this line
before and has been constantly under
suspicion.
Officers Stages and Morgan fol-
lowed Scott and examined his bag
gage They found ne had a gallon
jug Of whiskey and six quarts. Scott
told the officers that he did not 60 to
Nashsiijep ofteH ana when he did 81
he bought enough liquor to last him
awhile As there was no charge upon
which Scott could be held, he was re-
leased. Sunday afternoon the oficers
visited SCOTS house to see how his
supply was holding out The bottles
had disappeared and the jug was
empty. ascott told the officers he
drank the liquor mp, both from the
jug and the bottles and had broken
the bottles. For a man who had drunk
fourteen quarts of whiskey in as many
hours Scott was suspiciously sober, SO
he officers took him in charge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-31
MUST ENFORCE
QUARANTINEL LAW
BRINGING CATTLE ACROSS THE
LINE WITHOUT INSPECTION
is CHARGED.
U. $. Government Inspector Here To
Investigate Violations
Of Law.

d. G. Hannawalt, connected with
the Tennessee branch of the United
States Department of Animal Indus
try, is In Maury county investigating
some infractions of the cattle quaran-
tine law. Cattle have been brought
across the line from Wayne and
Lawrence counties without having in.
spected for cattle ticks and the cat
tie interest in Maury county are In
serious jeopardy in consequence. It
means a great deal to the cattle men
of this county to keep Maury above
the line. 1t will mean loss of from
one-half to one cent a pound in the
price of the cattle of the county should
Maury be placed below the line and 1t
is 70 the interest of every man in the
cogntS.fb see that the quarantine laws
are enforced. There was formerly on
open season between the first Of No
and the first of February
when cattle could be brought across
The line without official inspection,
but there is no season now, and all
7attle brought in must first be inspec-
ed by state or Government official
There Is a penalty attached to in
of the law and prosecu- !
ions may follow Mr.. Hannawalt's in y
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-31
WORK
FOR 1908 BEGINS
LAND WILL BE ASSESSED FOR
FIRST TIME IN TWO
YEARS.
IAN INCREASE IS EXPECTED
But The Real Estate Valuations
viii Hardly Reach 1904
Figures.

4 Work on the 1898 assessment OF
Maury county has .oeen commenced
by the ten district assessors and these
officials are pushing their work as rap
! idly as possible. Under the law they
must complete the assessment and
have the books ready to turn over to
the County Board Of Equalization on
the first Monday in June. There will
be no difficulty about the assessors
in the districts other than the Ninth
(Columbia) performing their labors in
this time. but in this district there
is an immense amount OF work to do.
The great bulk of the town lots are
in this district, the same is true of
the personal property. The town lots
and personally are, together, almost
equal to the assessment Of farm lands.
An increase is expected this year
in the assessment OF the real estate
other than town lots. However the
assessment of this property in 1906
was less by over $4,000 than It was
In 1904. There was a slight increase
last year, but in order to get the
to the 1904 figures an In
crease of 100000 will have to be
made and 1t is doubtful II this will
'e the case. On personally and town
OTIS there has been a steady increase
n the assessment during the past
hree years, but no very material
hange IL expected this year in this
The assessments in Maury county
or the years 1904, 1906 and 1907 were
s follows:
For 1904: Town lots, $2,0S9,976;
cal estate, $5,sS2,525; personally.
/, 759, 500.
For 1906: Town lots, $2,159 $50;
sal estate, $5,759,S50; personally, ST.
34,325.
For 1907: Town lots, $2,1S5,475;
al estate, $5,793,525 personally.
.,350,25O.