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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
NEGRO METHoD1srs.
Their General Conference Open. in Nor
folk With I.nrgc Attendance

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NORFOLK. VA. May 4.-The twenty
third qcadrcnnial session of the Gem
eral Conference OF the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, which opened
this morning in the SIN Johns A NJ r.
Church. of which the Rev. DR.. C. W.
Mossell is pastor. and Will continue In
session three weeks. has brought to the
city over $500 negroes from all parts
of the United States and from Canada.
islands of the sea and Africa.
Bishop Henry McNeal Turner whose
duty 1t was to call the general confer
ence to order, was absent on account of
Illness. Bishop Wesley ]. Gaines, D. D.,
OF Atlanta, Ga. next in order. called
the general conference to order prompt
~ at 9:3n o'clock. and congratulated the
large number of able men on being
present. The singing was done by the
choir of st. Johns Church. with Profess
,sor George w. Crave at the organ
The Rev. B. F. Watson. D. D.. OF Phila-
delphfa, secretary of church extension,
led the congregational singing.
In calling the general conference to
order. Bishop ". j. Gaines led in scrip
ture sentences. and lined as opening
hymn And Are We Yet Alve?'
Bishop Z. T. Tanner. Of Jacksonville,
''Nff
followed by scripture Iesson by Bishop
&c. T. Shaffer. of Chicago. Bishop l.. j..
Coppin, D. D.. of Philadelphia. read
second scripture lesson, and Bishop
Moses B. Salter d. D., of Charleston.
| 6. C.. lined as second hymn. 20 For a
Thousand Tongues to Sing. Bishop
w. B. Derrick conducted the ritual.
1.-THE sermon was preached by Bishop
Evans Tyee, D. D.. NJ. D.. of Nashville,
Tenn. from John. XIV: 10.
Tonight the conference heard well
come addresses as follows: Mayor
James c. Riddick. on behalf of Nor
folk: Bishop ". j. Gaines. on behalf of
the Second Episcopal District, Virginia
Conference: S. G. Jamerson, st. Johns
Church: Rev. C. W. Moselle, p. D.. pas
tor; on behalf of citizens, Attorney
William Reid.
The responses We're made by Bishop
Tyree. Professor j. r. Hawkins, Rev.
r. A. Adams, D. D.. and Attorney ]. L..
Mitchell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
NOTICE: TO HOLDERS OF r., r. s p
r.. Il. INTERCHANGEABLE
MILEAGE ROOKS.

For convenience OF through passen-
gers. the following agencies will issue
exchange mileage tickets from Wash
ington south, via the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad, de-
taching interchangeable mileage cou-
pons good over our line to cover: Bal
Coast Line office. Light
and German Streets: Philadelphia
Atlantic Coast Line office 1919 Chest
nut Street; Seaboard Air Line office.
1893 Chestnut Street: New York-At-
lantic Coast Line office, 1918 Broadway
Seabonrd Air Line Office, 1888 Broad
way: Boston-Atlantic Coast Line office,
2aS Washington Street; Seaboard All
Line office, $50 Washington Street.
w. p. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05

Graham placed the examination papers
in the express office late Saturday af-
ternoon to be forwarded to the State
examiners at Richmond. Superintend-
ont Graham thinks there will be a
larger number Of applicants at the
July examination.
There are no new developments in
the affairs of the Bank of Mecklenburg.
Cashier overly. with his wife. paid a
Visit of few days last week to an old
friend on the Southside of Roanoke,
and returned here Saturday. The re-
ceiver. are very busy examining the
bank accounts and arranging to coll
lect up the notes due by individuals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
y1RcrS1As IN ponro RICO.
Mr.. Keith Promoted to Position of Re-
rt.trnr and ComnisSioncr of Elections.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dizna,ch.l
BRISTOL. VA, May Edward
W. Keith. who left Bristol four years
20 TO accept position in the gov
eminent service on the island of Porto
Rico. having gone there for the bene-
ft of the climate, has recently been
promoted 10 the position OF registrar
and commissioner of elections for the
entire island. He has received the
hearty endorsement OF the press AMI
government officials on the island UP
on his efficiency in the several posi-
tons which he has held In connection
with the government OF the island He
married Miss Hattie Davis. OF Bristol.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
FINAL APP PEALS
FOR BOTH SIDES
Both the Wet and Dry Forces
Have Public Meetings Night
Before Vote.
[speelal 70 Lac Tlmes. pIspatef1. !

FREDERICKSBURG VA, May A.
The local option campaign closed here
tonight, with public speaking for
both the vets and drys. Samuel De-
Nedrey and Charles ". Darr, both OF
Washington. addressed the meeting for
the vets at the courthouse. and J. w.
West and Mrs. Curtis. the woman or
ator, spoke for the drys at the Bap-
list and Methodist churches.
This afternoon there was big tenn
perancc street parade with floats filed
with girls, others in vehicles, men,
women and children on foot. To-mor-
row both sides Will work hard all day
at the polls
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
PRIMARYIN LYNCHBURG TODAY:
MANY CONTENTS FOR COUNCIL

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
LYNCH BURG, VA, May 4-More In.
terest is being taken In the municipal
primary. which is TO take place to-
morrow, than since the Inauguration
of the primary system. Mayor Smith
is unopposed for denomination, but
there will be contests in all of the
wards for both branches of the City
Council. The delegates to the Ron-
noke convention Will be selected in the
primary without previous nominations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
COMPANY FORMED TO OPERATE
MACHINE SHOPS IN PULASKI
rspecial to The Times p,spatch.l

PULASKI, VA, May l.A company
has been organized to operate a foun~
dry and machine shops in Pulaski, with
Mr.. Gary Laushon, president; Mr. Rob
ert Runts, vce-president and general
manager; MI, Nell Bunts. assistant
manager and Mr., A. p. Hunt, secretary
and treasurer. The hoard of directors
consists of tho above named gentlemen,
ttngether With Messrs. j, q. Mcdonald,
L W. Ward and 4 II, Ratrliffe. The
capital stock Of the company, as or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
ALTHOUGH BADLY WOUNDED
OFFICER CAMPBELL. is IMPROVING
special 10 The r,me.-pl.patch

BRISTOL, VA, May 4.-Notwith-
standing his bowels were perforated IN
thirteen places when he was shot BY
Raymond Stroops on last Wednesday
night. Policeman William i. Campbell
has steadily improved since the per-
forations We're stitched by surgeons
and the attending physician says
he now has good chance TO recover.
II he should recover it will be all the
more remarkable for the reason that
the colon was almost severed by the
shot;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
ostQ11I:ltll
HEART RIGHT
1t Makes n Great Difference.

about two years ago | became
alarmed because my husband had at
tacks from fanting spells caused by
weak heart, from drinking corree,
AT first ne did not like Postum. |
had not then learned to boil it long
say. TO get the rich
favour and brown color.
After It was made right he liked 1t.
and now for more than year he has
not been troubled With his heart-in
fact, his general health is better than
for years" There's q Reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich Read 1.-THE Road to
Wellville,' in pkgs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
May Day Mt Sweet Briar.

LYNCH3URG, VA, May 4,--The stu
dents at Sweet Briar Institute to-day
observed May day atthe college, the
crowning of the May day queen be-
ing followed by & concert blythe glee
club of The institution. Quite a large
number OF persons attended the eXer-
cises from the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
Illks to Meet In JUNG.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
LYNCHBURC;, VA. May 4.-The State
Association of Ellls has decided to hold
Its annual meeting here on June 16tn,
18th and 18th, the dates being changed
from the week previous. Between S0O
and 400 I;lts are expected to attend
the conventions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
Church Dedicated ut Sunbeam.

Special TO The Times Dispatch,]
SUFFOLK, VA, May 4.-The Baptist
Church at Sunbeam. Southampton coun-
was dedicated Sunday. The dedication
sermon was preached by DIR. A. j.
l'ristol of Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
TEACHERS EXAMINED.
Papers Forwarded to Richmond-BanA
Receivers Very Busy.

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.1
BOYDTON, VA. May 4.--The exanli-
nation of public school teachers, white
and colored, closed Saturday. There
were twelve whites and eighteen
colored applicants. Superintendent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05
Nothing Can Be
Too Good

For our customers, and with this
thought always i'll mind. our
buyers place their orders. Manu-
facturers know that we arc par
ticular, hence only the best is
offered to lis. a glance through
Our splendid stock impresses this
truth, and the low prices for such
rich values tell plainly why our
trade is so large and constant.
The new seasons goods are fast
arriving. and every day new at
fractions will be found. The bar
gains are many, because the old
must make room for the new
and the new are bargains right
from the beginning because Of the
way we buy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05

NANCY cured; quick relief; removes all
UNOIO1 swelling in TO 30 days: 80 TO
SO days effects permanent cure. Trial treat
,nent given free 10 sufferers; nothing fairer.
DR.. H. Fl. GREENS SONS. Box X. Atlanta.
Ga.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-05

gained. will be 10000. The site for
the operations has been purchased and
the necessary buildings will be put up
as soon as possible.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-25

See US fer Job Printing.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-25
The Force Of Habit.

A certain accountant is so devoted to
his profession that when he has moth
Ing else to do be casts up his eyes.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-25
ABlg Sale Of
Iimbued Lands.
T0pefiT Belonged to ne. CIV. Saxon.
President Of the capital City
Bank Eighty Thousand
Dollars Involved.

Quite an extensive sele Of timbered
lands was communicated here this week,
the property belonging to Mr.. G. W.
Saxon, president of the CaRital City
Bank, and located in Liberty and Tay-
Tor counties.
The money consideration was $50, 900,
and is the largest transaction Of the
kind within a year or more.
The trade was perfected through Mr..
Alfred Short, who is very conversant
with the land and timbered interests of
this section, and very diligent in the
contamination Of such trades.
These particular lands are heavily
timbeFed and among the most valuable
in this section of the State.
Mr.. Saxon still owns a number of
other tracts Of long leaf yellow pine in
this section, which he Is offering for
sale through Mr.. Short.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-12-25
VALUE OF PUBLICITY.
Steve srOdis, the Bridge Jumper, IS q
Self Advertiser.

Steve 5rodis, the Bridge Jumper, as q
Self Advertiser.
Curiously enough. the man who. IN
my opinion. had the keenest intuition
Of the value Of publicity and used It
to the greatest personal advantage.
when we consider his humble begin
nings and the limited sphere Of his en-.
deavor, never really knew how to read
and write. knew him first as a young
street urchin, making his living by
selling newspapers, backing boots, run
ming eTands and doing such odd Jobs
as fell In his way, and II was chiefly
through selling newspapers, whose
headlines alone be was barely able TO
decipher, that he gained that knowl-
edge Of what Park row calls news
values" which one finds in every train
ed and efficient city editor.
IL was on the strength Of this knowI-
edge that this boOtblack went one day
to well known wholesale liquor deal
er on the east side and proposed that he
should establish him In saloon on
lower Bowery. The liquor dealer was
aghast at his presumption until he
. learned bis scheme; then he capltulated
at once, and within few days the pa
pers had been signed and twenty-four
hours option secured on rlckety and.
tfom nearly every imaginable point OF
= view, undesirable premises near Canal
street and directly under the noisIest
and busiest and oilIest part Of the eIe-
waited railroad. This done, the boot.
black made his way to the very center
OF the Brooklyn bridge, climbed hastily |
to the top Of the parapet and, needless
OF the warning shouts Of the fortified |
onlookers and the swift rush OF a pant |
Ing cop, dropped into the seethlng wa
tiers below.
II was an unknown youth with an |
earning capacity OF a few dollars a
week who disappeared beneath the sur.
face Of the East river, but It was an
enterprising young man, an east side
celebrity, 10 fact, all ready for the d.
vine oil OF publicity and with an as
sured Income and possible fortune 10
his grasp, whose nose reappeared very
shortly above the muddy surface of
the water and who was helped by will.
Ing and oficious hands into a rowboat
where dry clothing awaited him, to-
gether with hearty congratulations on
the fact that be alone, Of all those who
had attempted to jump the bridge. had
escaped with his life. The next day
the name OF Steve Brodle was flashed
from one end Of the country to the 9TH
Pr and within a very few hours after
bis discharge from custody-he was
arrested on the charge OF trying to
AXE his own llfe-he was standing be-
hind bis own bar. serving drinks to
he crowds who came to cape at Steve
3rOdle. the bridge jumper. and to pour !
heir money into his coffers.-James L. :
Ford in Success Magazine.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-11

| Edna Lucas, the seventeen-year-
colored girl bandit who was captured
In Kankakee, ILL., after a hard effort
by the police was yesterday released
from the Crown Point jail after her
case had come up for trial and there
was no one there to prosecute her.
Robert Clarke, the man whom She
slashed into ribbons some time ago
mas disappeared because of the fact
that his character was such that he
couldn't have 1T very thoroughly in
vestigated The girl was brought back
10 Gary bl Attorney Clarence Bretsch
Is a Bad Actor.
Edna Lucus has caused the Gary no
lice more trouble than any other color
dd woman in the south end in snite Of
the multitude of bad Characters that
habitate the Johnson and other colorad
hangouts. Edna Lucus has been in iaiI
several times before for petty offensas
such as being drunk and assault and
battery and has given the police much
trouble
The case for which she was bound
over to the Superior court was that of
assault with intent to kill Edna met
a white man by the name Of Clarke
one night at Seventeenth and Broad
way. He hurled some remark AT Edna
and her sister and the former with
scarcely a word in return stepped up
to the man and plunged a knife into
his side seven times. For some time
1t was thought. that he could not live
but he finally recovered sufficiently 70
enable him to get out of the hospital. |
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-11
BOARDING HOUSE
IS ROBBED TODAY
Unknown Thieves Break
into Maynard House and
Rob Boarders.
NO CLEW TO BOLD THIEVES
Nelghbors Believe That Deed Was
Done By Some One Living
In Vicinity.
NO CLEW TO BOLD THIEVES

SIX miles south of Hommond =.
eleven O'Clock this morninp oo.,,.,
one of the boIdest and most ham,n.
'"""eries that the authorities of this
county have been called upon to solve
boarding house was robbed of v,
rious sums aggregating $500 and the
oheriock Holmeses living in that vi
cinity confess they are non-p,uxsea
boarding House Robbed.
Inc robbery occurred at the Fred
belfast boarding house while the nro-
prletor was absent, and Mrs Relfa st
ana her children were about their
household duties in the kitchen. When
MRS. Belfast went upstairs ia look
a1ter her work their she found the
clothes of the boarders scattered all
over the oor. She discovered the mat
tresses overturned as if someone had
been searching for valuables.
Men Report Amounts of Robbery.
When the boarders came home from
the1r work at the National brick wards
they found that various amounts vary
ing from So to s73 had been stolen
from their clothes. The men robbed
were Martin Rydon, Victor Shanks. Gus
Stovewell and Charles Peterson. Ry-
Ion lost $73. The sheriffs office at
Crown Point was notified and a deputy
promised to come to try and solve the
'obbery. The neighbors believe that
ne robbery is the work of someone
vel acquainted in the neighborhood.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-11
'OTTO BORMAN SELLS
INTEREST IN GARAGE
Former Partner, w. L. Cole,
Takes Sole Charge of
the Business.
WILL OPEN BRANCH IN GARY
Looking For Suitable Site Two
Additional Machines Will
Be Purchased.

otto Borman, who has formerly held
a half interest in the Gary-Toleston
Automobile company, has disposed of
ms stock to his partner, W. l. Cole.
OF Steubenville, Ohio. Mr.. Cole is an
expert garage man and has been in
the business for a number of years.
The reason Mr.. Borman sold out is
that he has so many business inter
ests that he could not give this ven
ture enough personal attention.
Mr. Cole is now looking for a suit
able location on Broadway in which
70 start his new garage. He will then
establish an office in Gary. where a
machine can be procured as well as
In Toleston. Mr. Cole went to Chicago
TO-DAY, where he purchased two new
rambler machines for use in Gary.
The business of the concern, since they
nave started in Toleston and Gary. has
been most gratifying. and Mr.. Cole
thinks that there is a splendid field
In Gary for this venture.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-11
NEW GARY BANK To
OPEN SEPT. 10Th
Real Estate Office Will be
Conducted in Connec-
tion With Bank.
FIXTURES DELY THE OPENING
Foreign Exchange Will Establish and
accomplished Linquist Will
Be in Charge. u
FIXTURES DELY THE OPENING

ABOUT Sept. 20 of this month. the new
pank and real estate Office of @ T
Bader of Whiting and Otto. Borman ~
Loiieston will be open to the public at
iehth avenue and Broadway The onlv
thlng that is delaying the new firm
from opening their doors is the fact
that their fixtures have not vet been
maze and cannot be completed before
the GATE set for opening
Norman On Real Estate End.
The real estate end of the business
VIII be in charge of Mr.. Borman who
Will use this office as branch TO tba
one ne now maintains on ToIleston
Where Mr Borman is one of the largest
nolders of property. He together with
y. j. Bader will occupy the whole store
room formerly known as the Borman
ouIet One of the features of the
oank Will be the foreign exchange
which will be put in charge of a com
peteht man and good linguist.
Mr. Bader is now the president Of +bo
INDIANA Harbor State bank and has an
In the bank at Whiting. He is
well known in financial circles in Lake
county where he has lived for wears
MI Bader has been considering the es-
adjustment of bank on this CITY for
some time but until recently could not
secure suitable location.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-11
BUSINESS MEN
FAIL TO SHOW
Scheduled Meeting For Su-
perior Court Room is
Lost Somewhere.
VITAL QUESTIONS ARE ASKED
Several Busy Men Turn Out But
None of Them Get Away ANY
Satisfaction.

LoST-One general meeting of the
hammond business Mems association
Finder please return to e. f. Johns
ton, secretary.
The Hammond Business Mems club
was scheduled to meet last night in
the superior courtroom, but as far as
IHB TIMES sleuth, who, in company
with a few other citizens, tramped the
! streets to find trail, was concerned.
there was nothing doing.
Appeals to Police.
John Il. Fitzgerald, who is generally
pusy man and who postponed other
engagements to attend the meeting
/ apepaled to Chief Rimbach for infor-
nation The chief and a trusted lien
tenant set out themselves to find If
out good sleuths as they are, they.
too, lost out
william Bieker, another Hammond
business man whose presence would
nave been helpful. tramped the streets
IN search of that body which last night
was TO resolve itself into a boosters
organization
The president of the club has NOT
yet given satisfactory answer why
ne did not appear, especially since last
night was an off night and he was NOT
expected to sell shoes.
On Trail of Secretary.
THE TIMES sleuth has been on the
trail of the secretary all day TO ask
the reason why, but he seemingly is
walking about in his astral BODY since
The TINES sleuth never missed on
clew yet.
me nearest thing that could be
round about the meeting which was
nearly held last night. were whole
lot or knockers of the club.
It's a dead one, anyhow, so let it |
rest in peace said one
How do you expect the Hammond /
business men to be stirring about af- |
ter sunset" said another.
Every One For Himself.
Why should the business men
meet commented another. Every +
man for himself in this game
In the meantime vital questions are
left unanswered, and the probability
exists that another department store
will start up again before the club can
be reorganized to put it out of busi-
ness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-11
POLICE WORRIED
OVERQUEER ROBBERY
Hundreds of Dollars Worth
of Jewelry Stolen From
213 Plummer Avenue.
THREE MEN ARE IN A PARTY
Authorities Have One Man Under
Arrest On Clue Given
By Boy.
THREE MEN ARE IN A PARTY

The police department of Hammond
and West Hammond are Mt wo~I
one of the most peculiar robberies
which has occurred In this region for.
some time.
Yesterday afternoon at 1890 o'clock.
while Mr.. and Mrs. William Green. ~
2l3 Plummer avenue were ON the WV,
10 Oak Hill cemetery where Mr.. Green,s
mother was to be inferred. three man
entered the residence and stole sever,,
hundred dollars worth of peyeIrv
The peculiar fact about the robbary
IS that Clay Moore, an S-year-old how
VINO lives next door, talked with +ba
men who burglarized the house little
knowing or suspecting that they wera
about to pull off one of the boldest roh-
berries that has taken place in This
city for a long time
mere were three men in the partv
ana one remained on the outside of the
mouse while the other two climbed in
WINDOW at the side of the house af-
ter removing a screen and breaking
pane OF glass and looted the place.
Police Have Made One Arrest.
While the men We're doing this mart
of the work, the little Moore bov vent
O - NiANSi' ne ate Mss smeal and
then returned to the place where he
had left the three men. One Of tban,
raised a hand as the boy approached
and said, Come back the kid is com
ing"
The police have arrested a man bv
the name of Ryan, whom the how bas
identified as one of the men bn+ he
refuses TO state who the Others are and
where they have gone. He is now ba-
ing given the last degree and il waal
ening.
After the robbers entered the bousa
they began ransacking the rooms Tbo,.
found most of the jewerly in = writ. !
ing desk in Mrs. Green's room on tho
second floor of the house.
Frank Boughs place is near +ho
ireen home and Mrs. Green believes
hat the buns who infest this nlaoa
planned the robbery Mr.. Green ,s
locomotive engineer on the Indiapa
1arbor railroad and is Mason.
The articles which were stolen -
'lude seven rings some of which baa
I1amond settings, a diamond stick pir
gold watch, a bracelet and savarai
ther articles of jewelry which total ~
alue, s240 "a III