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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
ECONOMY. IND.

Economy, Ind, July 25.-The four
teenth annual Old Folks Picnic will be
held at Ballenger's park, one mile
northeast of Economy, August 4th
1908. The forenoon will be spent in
greeting friends. renewing acquaint-
ances and boat riding. At noon, din
ner will be served in true picnic style
Literary exercises will begin at 100
O'Clock. There will be good speakers
present, also short talks will be Civ
en- by different ones present. The
Friends missionary society will serve
ice cream and cake. J. o. Ballenger
is proprietor of the grounds and will
not allow any immoral conduct. John
Macy is president, and Joseph c.. Os-
born, secretary.
The teachers and scholars of the
old 'Beechwoods' school will hold an
all day reunion the day following the
Old Settlers Picnic which will be held
at Ballenger's lake. Orlando Marshall
is secretary.
Those who attended the social at
luc HOluS vi Tic TLuWdIuS bTOtneIS
Thursday night were Mr.. and Mrs. C.
D. Green and son. Daniel, of Pitts
burg; Muran H. Smith, Chicago; Miss
Ethel Clark Of Pendleton; Mr. and
Mrs. Gail G.. Fielder, and Miss Ger
aldine Smith of Winchester; Dr. and
Mrs. Neff and children, Flossy, Shan
non and Louise, of Greensboro; Mrs.
LuZZat Fenimore and daughter,
Blanche, Charles Cole and Hattie Ce.
Gil of Parker. Ice cream, cake and
watermelon were the refreshments
served
Mrs. Nellie Haxton and daughters,
Myrtle, Hulda and Hazel, entertained
Mrs. Emily Adamson of Muncie, Mrs.
Adamson and Miss Hazel Moore, of
Fort Scott, Kansas, and Mrs. Hulda
Haxton, at dinner, Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
It Can't Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is expert
ence. G. M. Harden, of Silver City
North Carolina. says: Il find Electric
Bitters does all that's claimed for it
For Stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles it can't be beat. l have tried
it and find it most excellent medi
cine" Mr.. Harden is right; it's the
best of all medicines also for weak
ness. lame back, and all run down con
ditions. Best too for chills and ma
laria. Sold under guarantee at A. G
Lunken & Co. drug store. soc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
HAGERST0WN FAIR
July 20 TO 31----.
CON FEOERATES REFUSE
TO FIRE ON FLAG
In Sham Battle They Cause a
Sensation.

Weatherford. Texas, July Is The
Parker County Grays Confederate
veterans) scheduled 10 take the lead
ing part in a sham battle against
Company G. Fourth. Texas Regiment,
caused a sensation by positively refus-
ing to fight against the Stars and
Stripes. They will not go into the
mimic battle under the Stars and Bars,
refusing TO turn their guns on the flag
of reunited country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
The Bank GRAVEYARD,

1t is not generally known that the
Bank of England, 1.-The Old Lady Of
its walls a graveyard. The Gordon
riots in 1880, during which the bank
was attacked by a mob. called atten-
ton to the necessity for Strengthening
its defenses. Competent authorities
advised that an adjoining church, hav-
ing the peculiar name of st. Christie
pher-le- Stocks. was in military sense
n source of danger. and an act of par
Lament was passed to enable the di-
rectors to purchase the church and its
appurtenances. This. now tastefully
laid out. is called the "ban ok garden"
In it is the largest lime tree in London.
London Bank Notes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
The Remedy That Does.

Or Kings New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing others
promise but fail to perform" says
Mrs. E. R. Pierson, of Auburn Centre,
Pa" 1t is curing me of throat and
lung trouble of long standing. that 9th
er treatments relieved only temporari-
ly. New Discovery is doing me SO
much good that l feel confident its
continued use for a reasonable length
of time will restore me to perfect
health This renowned cough and
cold remedy and throat and lung heal
err is sold at A G. Luken & Co. drug
store. soc. and $1.00. Trial bottle
free.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
LETTER LIST.

Ladies' List-Stella Adams, Annie
NJ Burris, Mrs. Lizzie Buck. Allie
Crayan, Miss Edith Dilks, Margaret
Elser, Enid E. Elliott.
Gentlemen's List-Walter Allen, Ar
thur D. Chamness, F. F. Curry. A. ].
Davis, Eddie, Mr.. Falkner, T. ].
Goldburg, A. L. Hunt, c. H. Jones, Mr..
Lair, VIM. M. Ghey, James Pailton, E.
C. Willis & Co.
Drops-Mrs. H. A. Pritchard.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
A Proposition to Women.

Madam, If someone would tell you in
secret of soap which would wash
laces, linens, linoleums, windows.
flannels. anything, and do it with half
the labor, would you try it: Well,
Easy Task will do all this and more 1t
is no experiment. 1t is the only
white laundry soap that has been in
use for twenty-five years. Now, will
you try it? Only &c a cake.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25

Delay in commencing treatment for
a slight irregularity that could have
been cured quickly by Foley's Kidney
Remedy may result in a serious kid
ney disease Foley's Kidney Remedy
builds up the worn out tissues and
strengthens these organs. Commence
taking it to-day A. G. Luken & Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
REV. 1. w. WILLIAMS TEsTIFIEs

Rev. l. w. Williams, Huntington.
w Va, testifies as follows: This is
TO certify that l used Foley's Kidney
Remedy for nervous exhaustion and
kidney trouble, and am free to say
that Foley's Kidney Remedy will do
all that you claim for it," A. G. Luken
& Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
CANDLES ON ALTER
SET FIRE TO CHILD
After Woman Prayed, Fatal
Fatal Accident Occurred.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 25.-Burning of
candles on an improvised altar in the
home of Mrs. Maria Ross, at Lake
Bluff, was responsible for the death by
suffocation of her three-year-old son,
Peter. Mrs. Ross had been praying in
her bedroom and her boy was in
crib near the altar. The woman left
him for a time and when she returned
smoke was pouring from the windows.
The candles had been tipped over and
had set fire to the house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
IS HEARTBROKEN;; SHE
WANTS TO MEND AGAIN
Nothing Will Do 1t Except
$4,000 Says Woman.

Marion, Ind. July 25.-Miss Cora
Keiser is heartbroken-in fact, Cora
says nothing on earth ever can heal
the affected valvular organ unless it
should be $4,000 from the bank &C
count of one Joseph Mallaney.
The young lady has brought suit
against Mallaney to recover that
amount for alleged breach of promise.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
MILTON. IND.

Milton, Ind, July 25.-Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Wallace were at Richmond on
Friday.
Mrs. Hiram Crook and daughter
Irene were in Cambridge City Friday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25

Foley's Orino Laxative, the new lax
alive, stimulates, but does not irritate
1t is the best laxative. Guaranteed or
your money back A. G. Luken & Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25

The function of the kidneys is to
strain out the impurities of the blood
them, Foley's Kidney Remedy makes
the kidneys healthy. They will strain
out all waste matter from the blood
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy and it
will make you we'll A. G. Luken &
Co
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
GREENSBORO, IND.

Greensboro. Ind, July o5.-Mrs.
Hannah Bradbury has returned from
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25

JOANNA:
PRUDENCE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
Read This
Guarantee

We guarantee the quality OF the ma
terial and the workmanship in these
shears to be frst-class in every re-
spect. That the tension spring doubles
the usefulness of the shears and does
away with the necessity of resharp- .
ening. A printed guarantee certif--
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tains the following: IF this pair OF
shears breaks or becomes defective in
any way within five years from the
date delivered it will be replaced with
a new pair freely The Hamilton
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-25
Eight-Inch Patent Tension
Spring Shears

The Shears being distributed by the
Palladium and Sun-Telegram are man
ufactured of the very highest grade
steel, perfectly tempered and heavily
nickel plated on a highly polished
surface. The patent tension spring
takes up all the wear on the rivet so
that the cutting edges will never wear
dull simple turn of the little
thumb screw will adjust the blades to
cut anything from the thinnest and
most delicate fabric to the heaviest
material. Every woman who has had
the exasperating and trying exper-
fence of attempting to cut with a dull
pair of shears, will appreciate the val
ne of this new invention.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
A SCORE OF BULLETS IN
MURDERED MANS HEAD
Startling Disclosures Made at Trial Of
William Massie, in Martinsville,
for Murcer.

MARTINSVILLE. VA. July Ii
William MnsSic is on trial here fer
the murder of Samuel Shelton. in
Henry county few months ago.
Daniel Shelton a brother. -
Charles Shelton. Il cousin, OF the vie
tim testified for the state. but added
little of int, rest to the trial. Fh"y
gave an account of hOm The seven
young men, who composed the invad-
ing force got together Sheriff DAVIS
took the stand III the afternoon ana
told Of the finding of tn bodies and
the arrest Of the defendants.
She most dramatic scene OF III"
trial 30 far came when I:lr tire" plS-
and some forty gun and pistol cart
ridges, taken from The bodies of the
three dead mon. were produced III
court and spread out upon the bar III
fall view OF the jury.
Dr. Ross was recalled, and d"scrlh-
cd the wounds of Holly ANA Dodson.
tn" other men killed. Holly had S"v-
rntc1n balls in his head and face and
two in his back. IpdsOn was also
riid!cd with bullets.
Tic state rested its case at 1 "a.
and l. W. Helm. of Franklin county.
a nciShbOr H both factions. was pIf
on as the first witness Tor the do
Tense. Mr. Helm described the sit
uatiOn in The neighborhood and told
of the gathering or the Shelton forces.
tcstifying to seeing and hearing Il
number Of shots near his home on tn"
afternoon of the traS dy
The state. on crOSS-"Xam nation.
SOUGHT to show bias in this witness.
Helm was on IN to adjournment OF
court. The case will not be cuascd
before Monday. Sentiment here IA
yorS the defendants.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
AMERICANS BEST SHOTS
Mo poaors IN International Target
Shoot Nth Others 10 Competition,
our arms ALSO SUPERIOR
Match Demonstrates That Sharp
NShooters of United States are far
Ahead Of Other Countries-Ameri-
can Score 1881; British, 2,496.

HISLEY, July. the great interna
tiOnal team match, the most impOr-
tant event of the Olympic Rifles con-
tests. has been won ny America and
the American marksmen thus become
the champions of the world. The
Anne rican aggregate score was 2.5ai.
that of the British team, 2.i9s. while
the Canadian team scored 2.439.
Starting with lead at the end of
the first range the Americans never
were displaced and with the exception
of the contest at the $50 yard range
they scored higher totals for each of
the six distances then the finest
teams that Canada and all Europe
could put in the fl Id.
In tho individual aggregates also.
the Americans always were prominent,
first. w F. LuShncr. Of New York and
then Major W. y Martin. Of New Jcr-
scy. led all the worlds crack riarmCn
Many experts consider the outcome
victory not only for the men. but
for She rifles. They declare that the
short barr"Il"d now Springfield rifle
proved itself far better arm than the
new short barrCl!ed LcC-Enficld, in
uSC in the British service.
Tin magnificent performances NJ
the Am, ricaus throughout the entire
contest made them popular favOrit"s-
In the team revolver competition.
which occupied most of today. tn"
Americans scored another fine vic
tory.
They defeated ia" teams. composed
VI four non each. of the United
rrrlrtT.n
Holland and Greece. Tn" American
revolver team was composed of Cor
man hSf"H. CaIkinS and Di"tZ. With
a grade individual average "f sol
German had tho satisfaction nf bcai-
in= The Belgium. Van AChrOCk. Van
ArhrCrk was IN" winner in vrstCr 'ay' =
individual competition. hUi today h."
was ahi" 10 pill" ~ only 80: tn"
individual srurrs ~ IN" Other hm"r'-
can revolver shots wcr" CalkinS. l1%:
pi"tz l1c and ANicIl. iGS. TIL" aE-
rrrrat" cam sCor'g wcr". America.
1914: Ecigium. SIS and England. l.
SIS
whcn the last I-IlI'i had SP"d ="
is target. I,n-d ChriI"smor" rushed
forward to General DRAM and warmly
cnngrainIai'd the captain NJ III" Am
crtran team.
The crown prince ~ Sweden cam"
M whiIc tho -pncrai was Siin proudly
pointiHr ouI tho rn~rrh' ~ NJ his team
who had made brilliant records. and
u was then that he cungrsi slated The
rsucraI For quarter of an hour
tho general hid rr~op'ion On The
raugr: cycryi"dy wanted To sungratu-
IIsie the visitors from over the sea.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, SUNDAY, JULY II, 1908
ROWED 1000 MILES IN BOAT
MADEOF NEWS PAPERS
Captain Johnson, Who Exhibited HIS
Boat in Norfolk. Arrives IN
New York.
By Associated PrCss.)

NEW YORK. July II. 1900 All ocean
"trip Of over 1000 miles In rowing
shell constructed of wspap"rS from
all parts OF the United States was
completed today When George W.
johnson, II veteran oarsman, arrived
hrrr from ST. Augustine. Fla.
Johnson started or his daring Jour
nry in the middle OF April, but bad
weather retarded hi progress ut va
RIOTS points. lie reached the head of
Arthur XIII inSiGr of Staten lsiahu
raI'iy today and. escorted by members
of the Staten Island Boat Club, row"d
down the XIII Won kull to the Bay
onuc Rowing Club. Johnson will be
cnt rtainca her" tomorraow by sew
Cral boat clubs.
He will remain in town about Il
month, when h. Will proceed back
10 Florida by way OF the Hudson river
Eric canal and all available inside
routes to tn" Illinois river, whence
h. will proceed down tn" Mississippi
He expects TO row all the way.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
TWENTY CHiNAMEN TRY TO
DESERT STEAMER STRATHlRE
Ship is Bound for Norfolk-Chinks
Prefer Death to Service on
Boat.

NFW WORK. July IL As The
British steamer Strathirr WAS about
TO sail from her pier in Erie basin
tonghr twenty Cinnamon. m"plbers OF
Il crew 0t forty, who nav" been III
II state Of mutmy eyer sine" IN" W
SCI locked here. mad" concerted
effort 20 leap overheard Tr" of them
were Surcr> sful and h"tu"" rrscu"rs
could get 10 their aid tMo drown"d
,b,rI w;tl rro,s,hly die IN"
SrIathirr salts tonight Toy NHlf"ik'
Va. wEcr" she will load wi'h coal to
be- taken 10 the United StLt"s naval
station AT Samao.
|; Mas onlv after n hard fight that
tn police managed to caE" eight "i
the mutin"crS.
The Cinnamon fought the blu"contS
of. they would rather drown lhan
sail on tn" steamer Strathlr". when
the surviving Cinnamon had been
pulled from the water all cN"cp, ti~'"
" no were nearly drowned were
taken on board tn" vessel and lock Il
up. TI-, others were removed to tn"
hospital.
This is the third tim" the China
men have caused trouble. sqI20
of Policemen were stationed ON the
steamer after I've first on break a"I
It WAS du" TO this fact that the po-
licrmcn were on hand today when IN"
ihcn. leap Il overheard. Only two or
the Cinnamon could swim.
The mutiurcIs were signed for an
eleven months yoyag" at Shanghai.
hut they wanted to Leave the steamer
here and demanded their nay.
Captain Dunn has refused to pay
them until the ship is back in Shang-
hal. and the crew is dissatisfied. u
was necessary for Captain Iunn TO
ct another crew today 10 t(ic the
s., amer to Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
Love FEAST At FA'RV|Ex
Daniel and Bryan Walk Arm in Arm
to Farview, Where Former Makes
Speech Declaring That Every DEM
ocrat in Virginia is for Bryan and
That He Viii Carry State.
(Rv Associated Prcss.)

LINCOLN. NEB. July II. - Tile
Old wound between Senator Dam |.
of Virginia. and W J. BRYAN was
hcai"d this afternoon when the iW"
met at Eairricw and shook hands and
made mutual pledges.
Senator Daniel was coming through
from ID nv;'r with the Virginia dele
cation. the chairman Of which '"I"-
craph,d Mr.. Bryan that they would
like TO see him at til" station Mt
Bryan met them and took the cnilr"
party out TO his home, Senator Dan
il and Mr.. Bryan walking arm in
arm.
Arriving at Fairvicw, Senator Dan
iel made IA short speech, in which
he said:
"Whatpver differences existed be
two II the VrginianS and you were
settled when the gav2l fell. bringing
to close the Denver convention.
From that moment every Democrat III
Virginia was for Bryan and We will
carry the state for you this fall
Mr.. Bryan was much pleased at the
sentiments expressed by the senator
and replied in happy vein. saying:
We expect TO carry Virginia: we
always have carried Virginia. and W"
appreciate what the senator from that
state has so well said: And further
more we will WISH to call on the most
distinguished speaker of that state 70
assist tn party in noighboring states,
and know that we will not ask him
in vain for his assistance.
Then the visitors scattered over the
farm at Fairview. while Mr.. Bryan
and Senator Daniel had half an hour S
quiet chat by themselves:
Both men seemed extremely pleased
over the events.
For two years there has been 4
GOODNESS between Mr.. Bryan and Sen
ator Daniel. The eliminating poin:
was reached last summer in Wash
ingtOn when Senator Daniel refused
TO shake the hand of the Ncbraskan.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
MURDERED AND ROBBED;
TRIED TO BURN BODY
Two Men Enter House in Charlotte,
". c. and A~fUi Crime is
Epactcd

CHARLOTTE. y G. Jniy ll.-Lying
IN his bid. wcltinG in blood from a
gun shot wound n his side and the
bed cl"'hing in flames. John Morris.
a wealthy farmer Of Union county
was found nv his wife in IN" bod
room Of their home near Wedding
ton AZ {: O'Clock this morning. Two
unknown white MN rushed from IN"
housc just rs M Morris was awak-
ned BY tho r"puTf Of tn" gun and
made gO~i their ,s"ap" NCiChDOrS 0f
IN" Morris are ,:IspCCrcd Mr. MGR
ris snatch~d NJ IT," burning bedding
and csiin=uish"d 'hr flames. TIL"
mura,r WAS done with Morris own
gun. ard forfv dollars in cash Wa
g1j...ir- from his II broom.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
WALTER {. BUTLER CLEARED
OF HAIRFIElD MURDER
Evidence Of Prisoners Wife Said to
be Reason of Jury's Quick
Verdict.
Especial TO The Daily Press)


RICHMOND. VA, July II. - Wal
ter c, Butler WAS this afternoon in
the Hastings Court acquitted OF tn"
murder of J. J. fairfield. whom he
shot to death on the public |'1rccts
some months ago, alleging That Hair
field had invaded and broken un his
home The cOurf room was crowded.
to its doors when the trial was re-
Sl:med this morning. Any number 81
witnesses wtrc called in by the de-
fcn<c during the Cay TO prov" IN"
character Of Butler. who is night
Waterman at the Chcsapt AXE Il Oh"
yards and cons, Gucnt!y away from
his home much OF the time.
The wife of the prisoner, who OccE
pied a sea; beside him in the cont
room. buried her face in he n; nCS
and wcpt bitterly as one man after
another testified to the good char1ctc:
of her husband.
Tho court room vas cleared before
Mrs. Butler was c,lled TO !hp stard
r had been announced y st"rGay
however. thai Ms Butler would ad'
nit her intimacy with Fairfield i'll
order TO Justify The conduct ~ HI.
husband IN taking he mar's life.
The jury was CIT only fifty min
utcS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
JOHN w. KERKS SISTER
SPEAKS OF HIS CHANCES
Says He Will Never be Defeated Un-
less "PiIcs Of Money"
Accomplish II.

RICHMOND. VA. July 11.-Mrs.
SalIic EnCl". only sister of John w.
Kern. candidate for vice PTesid"n; on
the Democratic ticket. first learner
Of the nomination of her brother when
she came 10 Roanoke this morning
with several loads Of truck from her
fine farm. which is situated seven
miles north Of this city. Mrs. Engl"
is sixty wears old woman NJ cdUca-
ton and fine business qualifications.
and is well known figure on the
Roanoke market.
''Of course I an happy to hear Of
Johns nomination. she said her fac"
W.T., aihcr in smiles. II pr'-dirt tina; he
will h. elected. John is 7 finc man.
No moro devoted or Considrraf" pr"-
thor lives. II he * not elected. i
Will u" the hc piles " money on Tho
other side. that accomplish his defeat.
have bccn trying for wears tn y =
SuaGC John to quit politics. hut i
appears that hav" not STccc"d"d
I'm NV last I"ttcr tn him advised hin
to Ict politics alone His answ"'.
rec, niIy received said for me MOI y
un"csv. shat there wCr" 30 bc"s buzz
ing in hi bonnCtt"
John W K"rn'S father. Dr Jacth
E"arn. lived fnT many wears N car
wins Cove. near Roanoke ~" dJ u
;bc-c in 1909. shortly after IN" o.
feat III his SIN in his first race '1r
fh., niucc of Governor ~ Indiana. ~"
had srrat faith IN ~" u"iriCIl fupr"
or his son and predicted that h"
would Tv" TO hC PRECEDENT RI IN"
NJ ~ w1f L. RTTff
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
ROOSEVELT At DEDICATION.
Monument to Captain John Undertn''
indian Fighter, unvciied.
by Associated rrsSzb.


OYSTER BAY. y. v. July II. - To
tho memory ~ Captain John tnf' =
hill. WAC as \ soldier achieved htch
reputation In the Pcruot Indian war.
. beautiful monument vas d"dicaicd
TODAY. before the several hunirrh oi
his dcscendants at Matiinccock. l.. !!
President Roosevelt was al ih" mn
yelling and made a short address
Situated on the Greet oi beautiful
knoll overlooking Long isiani Sound,
In tho rndrrhill burying ground. che
monument H. a shat, ri EraEit" sur
mouici by a brvnzc hall. On whirh Is
perchcd an eagle with wings extend
cd. A. Is base Is the grave VI Cap
tain rndcrhilI. shirh for more than
two hundred years has remained un
married.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-12
FORMER PILOT DEAD.
Found With Chloroform Soaked Cot.
ton Over Face.

NORFOLK. VA, July II. - Cap
tain Jeremiah Cottrtl II. aged "a years.
II former coasting pilot, was found
dead in his room here today with
chloru.Hrm soaked cotton over his
face and this covered with paper
bag. His young wife told the police
Cottr,ll had threatened suicide IN
this way and told her 10 burn up the
chlurofOrmcd cotton when she found
1t. so 1t would appear as a natural
death. The authorities are investi-
eating the death.