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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12

G. Blackstone frequently fails to
open his court at the hour appoints
cd, or even on the day set for the
opening thereof; that the officers OF
said court nre kept waiting, as well
rs the Jurors, grand jurors, witt
ncsses and other persons having
business in said court, and the ad.
ministrntion of Justice is thereby
INSTRUCTED and brought in bad re-
pute that, even during and In the
midst OF the trial OF jury cases,
both civil and criminal, such delays
will occur by reason OF the failure
of the said Judge j. w. G. Black
stone to appear ut the appointed
hour or day.
SOD That In the city of New
port News this neglect of duty on
the part OF Judge j. w. G. Black
stone, M well as because OF his
incompetence, as hereinafter set
forth, has produced and resulted In
the practical Ltsusc OF sud Circuit
Court of said city for the COM
mencement and trial of cases; the
members OF the bar of said city
preferrinS to bring their suits In the
Corporation Court Of the city of
Newport News, which has concur
rent jurisdiction with snid Circuit
Court. The reverse was formerly
the case.
Incompetence.
GOD That the said Judge j. w.
G. Blackstone, owing to his pllysl-
cal condition, Is physically In
capable of and incompetent to dis
charge the duties OF the said
Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
"(:) That the said Judge j. w.
G. Blackstone is mentally lncompp-
tent to discharge the duties Of said
Office"
Fight Over Notice.
The main fight at the afternoon SEES
sion Of the committee was over TIL
question of notice to Judge Blackstone
Mr.. Montague wanted the accuse
judge notified at once, so that the tria
of the charges against him could pro
coed on Friday. but the committe
voted down this proposition and adopt
ed substitute offered by Mr.. Page
fixing Thursday. February Goth, at /
o'clock, as the time for proceeding wit
the taking of testimony.
The following resolution was finall
adopted. and Captain Lipscomb wi
leave this morning to serve the paper
on the defendant and to summon wit
nesses.
"Resolved, That n copy of the resolu
ton directing the Committee for Court
of Justice to investigate the charge
and specifications against the Hon. j
w. G. Blackstone, together with n cop
of NIL papers filed before the commit
tee, and copy of this resolution, b
forthwith served on the said j. w. G
Blackstone. notifying him TINT thu
will proceed with such In
on Thursday, February &c
1908, beginning Mt 10 o'clock A. NJ"
1t Is understood that Judge Black
stone Is now engaged in holding cour
at Newport News, and II Capital,
catches him there he viii
be saved trip across the bay, though
he may have to go to. the Eastern
shore later to summon witnesses 70
Judge Blackstone. It Is understood
that he will introduce no less tina
fifty for the defense.
For The Prosecution.
The following list was handed to tn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12
SESSIONS OF TWO HOUSES

Antl-FoOtbnll Killed in the Lower
Branch.
Speaker Byrd called the House of
Delegates to order at noon, and prayer
was offered by the Rev. j. w. Rowland
OF Swansboro.
viously Endorsed by the Committee on
Roads. was reported from the Com
mittec on Finance. Judge r. w. Sims.
OF Louisa. is the patron of the measure
in the Senate. The bill makes an an.
nual appropriation of s25O,O00 for road
building, and is favored by large
number of members of the two houses.
Mr.. Craig presented resolution,
which was agreed to, providing for
the election of a judge of the Corpora
ton Court OF the city Of Buena Vista
at 1890 o'clock P. NJ.
Blackstone Matter.
Mr.. Houston offered petition setting
out charges in the Blackstone case, and
Mr.. Massie submitted minority re-
port from the Committee for Courts OF
Justice concerning this subject. All
the resolutions and substitutes hereto
fore offered bearing on the matter
were read, and there was good deal
of confusion as to the proper mode of
procedure. Mr.. Withers raised the
point that any resolution looking to
removal must be joint resolution, and
he was sustained by the chair.
AT this juncture the Blackstone mat
ter was laid aside temporarily. AMI
Hon. William P. Houston. Of Lexington.
was elected judge of the Corporation
Court of the city OF Buena Vista.
resolution offered by Mr.. Feather
ston. and adopted. provides for the
case. 1t being practically copy of that
a6OOte1 in the Cap,nhe11
Special Order.
The House substituted Senate bill
No. Al for the House bill repeating the
law forbidding the paralleling of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad, and 1t was advanced to it,
third reading. Mr.. Evans offered his
amendment providing that the measure
shall not become effective until there
is line built from Ashland to Tappa.
hammock, and the House fixed the bill
as special order for o'clock to-day.
The bill of Judge Martin Williams
providing that the Code be revised, was
committed to the Committee on
Finance.
A telegram was received by Captain
West. of Bedford. announcing the death
OF one of the Children of Mr.. Janney,
of Prince William. and resolution of
sympathy was offered by Captain
West and adopted by the House,
The House devoted the greater portion
OF it's first session. when not discussing
the Blackstone matter. to the advance
ing of bills on the calendar. No bills
We're passed.
Afternoon Session.
Reconvening in the afternoon. the
House took up the bill introduced by
Messrs Lewis and Curlett. In refer
ence to protection Of sheep and other
stock in the counties of this State. AZ
ter quite lengthy argument on the
relative merits of lap dogs and cur
dogs, tho debate on the subject be-
ing INDUCED in by Messrs. Withers,
Williams, Curlett and Lewis, the Bill
was passed as amended, by striking
out the section which provides that
In cases where owners ar keepers of
dogs fail to have the animals listed
for taxation, the owner or keeper Is to
be adiudged guilty of mlsdemeanor
Bill No, l2, relating to the collection
OF fees of commissioners OF revenue,
was passed by.
Another bill. which did not reach its
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12

Beverley 5 Reply

In reply to the letter OF Mr.. Koin-
err, published below, Mr.. beverley
snid Inst night to II representative OF
The Times-Dispntch.
"FOur members of the board
In the city state thnt Ind the
commissioner read the telegram
from washington to tile board
az II WINS written, instead OF
putting 1t in his pocket, they
would not hnvc considered II
an acceptance of his resignation,
md would not have reelected
him commissioners"
~. II. G.. BEVERLEY
President Heater and Mr.. A. o.
SInucIs arrived In the city yesterday,
and with Mr.. Beverley, who reached
here Monday night, will appcnr be-
fore the Senate committee in oppo-
sition to the Churchmnn-Adnms bill,
If the Senate recommits the meas
ure, In compliance with a request
that is to be nude before that body
today.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12
TIMES DspAToH RICHMOND VA WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY H. 1908
committee by Mr.. Meredith for the

committee ny ME, Mere0ltn Tor the
prosecution:
From Hampton.
y. A. Lewis. r.. NJ. Moore,
w. c. l.. Taliaferro, Roland p. Cook,
John Weyoutl1, w. G. Ransone,
w. w. Woodward r. b. Tennis,
q. ". Spratley, G.. w. Hope,
n; e. Montague, L. j. Haskins,
II. S. Collier. J. w. Rowe.
II. X. Curtis. 4. II. Wilson,
II. II. Holt, S. J. Dudley.
From Pheobus.
r. c. Clark, Bette or
T.. T., Johnson. Bertha Mason,
Harry simpkins, W. y r,rnass
e. NJ. Tennis, DIR. q. X. yander-
Mamie shaffer, slice,
From Newport News.
r. NJ. Lett, Louis c. Phillips,
O. D. Bachelor, G. G. Berkeley,
Marquis Jones, Charles Copeland,
w. j. Nelms. DR.. w. =. Drewry.
e. M. Braxton, Petersburg, Va.
The matter Is going to be thor
oughly ventilated, and 1t looks as II
1t will consume great deal OF time
In case Of removal Judge Blackstone
is entitled to twenty days notice, under
the Constitution, though this may be-
gin to run before the inquiry Is over
IL the committee shall SO decide
Whether the investigation OF the
charges against Judge Blackstone will
necessitate an extra session cannot
be stated at this time, though there
will certainly be an extension OF the
present session IL new one is not
ordered. The matter has come to be the
all absorbing topic about the Capitol
and will have the effect of inter-
fering with the work of the main
bodies and committees of the Legisla-
ture, as did the Rhea inquiry. which
Is now about to be settled. Mr.
Thomas e. owen has been elected Of
ficial stenographer for the committee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12
Stomach Trouble
Cured at Eighty
Mr.. zeno 1horp, Of Hutchinson, Kansas
Who is 80 Years Old, After Suferiu|
Years from Stomach Trouble, Wea1
Heart and Poor Circulation, Wa
Cured by Dufy's Pure Malt Whiskey

In a recent letter Mr.. Thor
wrote II have been suffering fo
the last five years from stomac|
trouble, weak heart and poor Cit
culation of blood. I doctore(
with the best three doctors
could find during two years, BIZ
received no relief. I was advise
very strongly not to use an
whiskey, and for two years wen
without it, but found that
would have to 60 back to Duffy
Pure Malt Whiskey, which I hal
begun to use at the time / wa
doctoring. | have improved RICH
along, and know that, taken i
medicinal doses, such as you pre-
scribe. it does ME good. l al
over eighty years of age, an
shall use your tonic stimulant til
rest of my life."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12

The House Committee on Finance
held long session last night and
further considered the general appro-
priation bill
a large number of gentlemen appear.
ed, representing various public insti-
tutions. and asked that their annual
appropriations be increased. The COM
mittee heard all those who appeared,
but took no final action.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12

The House and Senate committees
will sit Jointly tomorrow mogning at
10 o'clock to conS:der the bill pro-
viding tor a State bank examiner and
three assistants.
a delegation of bankers will appear.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12
Senator's Statement

When approached on the subject
Senator Sale was equally as bitter as
Mr.. Lee. Il had absolutely no per-
sonal interest In the bill which the ed
itorial describes as a grab" he said.
II offered the measure at the request
of those particularly interested in the
Board of Fisheries, and with the prin-
cipa! purpose to dignity the board and
make it a commission, putting 1t in
the position of being sued and able to
sue. UP to the time of this editorial
had heard nothing but complimentary
remarks on the bill, both from the
people and press. and instead OF under
taking to raise the salaries OF mem
bers. left that entirely to the discre-
ton OF the committee. AS to the ap-
preparation of $4,000, whilh is TO be
in lieu of all other appropriations, and
out of which the salaries of the COM
missloners are to be paid, this is SIM
ply sum named in a bill which Is to
come under the consideration of two
committees-Finance and Fish and
Game-both of which may use their
discretion in the amount appropriated
Admission as to the authorship of the
letter, which was read by a delegate
before committee in executive ses-
sion, was very reluctantly forced from
that delegate, and he did not divulge
the name of the writer until one of the
members present had threatened to OBJ
tain the name from other sources.
A large delegation of citizens from
Alexandria and vicinity We're present
yesterday morning at the meeting of
the House Committee on Finance, some
advocating and others opposing the
measure which proposes the CONSOLE
dalton of Clarendon and Bauerton into
Il ai,r -,
the members of the delegation said
that in radius Of three-quarters ,f
n mile by mile and a half there
are slightly over 1850 people. and they
desire to be incorporated into town.
The county people are very much op
posed to this. and expressed their
views before the committee. No action
was taken in the matter yesterday.
The Committee on the Chesapeake
and Its Tributaries met last night in
The Corporation Commission room, {,
consider the leezellOlu bill, codlfying
all the oyster laws of the State.
There was a large attendance Of
those interested in the subject, and the
committee was addressed by several
persons in advocacy OF the measure.
At 1880 o'clock the committee arose,
to meet this morning at 9 o'clock in the
same room. 1t Will continue the con-
sideration of the measure, and wishes
Al persons interested to be present
and express their views.
That the establishment OF new
normal school is by no means cer-
tain was shown yesterday when the
Senate Committee On Finance report
ed without recommendation all the bills
providing ;or the location of such an
institution. Large delegations have APP
peared here from time to time in the
interest of their several localities, and
it will be great disappointment to
the State at large If the school is
not established.
The House and Senate committees
will sit Jointly tomorrow morning at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12
ITCHING SCALP.
For Ten Years. Could Hardly
Sleen. Cured hu C11ficura

My wife had suffered for ten years
with bad itching of the scalp. Most
OF the time she could hardly sleep at
night. The skin was all discolored and
infamed and she had tried hundreds Of
things which had been recommended
in the papers and by friends, but in
vain. Last year l sent for set Of
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and
Cuticura Pills. She used this com
plete treatment as per directions and
has not been bothered since. Louis
Siegel, Meherrin, Va, May 16, 1907"
Complete External and Internal Treatment. for
Every Hnrnor OF Inisnts, Children; and Adults con-
sisn OF Cuticura Soap f25cJ TO Cleanse the Skin,
Cutcura Ointment l50c.) 10 Heal the Skin. and
Cctcura Resoycnt t50c tor In the form OF Chocolate
Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug d Chem.
Corp. Sole Props. Boston. Mass
eTMalled Free Cuticura BOOK on Skin Diseases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12

peake and It's Tributaries" and later
unanimously reported by the House
Committee on Finance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-12

and will be heard on the subject.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08

class will, Glenn E. Wiley; class ode,
E. Gertrude Bennett. The commence
ment exercises proper will take place
at the opera house Wednesday evening
at O'Clock, with the following pro-
gram Overture, Hungarian Lust
SPIEL" Young's orchestra prayer, Rev.
G. L. Shaeffer; salutatory with essay,
Looking Backward" Eva Gertrude
Bennett essay, 1.-The Watchhful Eye"
Glenn Euphemia Wiley; Idylle, Mod
ding Tulip" orchestra; essay, The
Schools Pocketbook. Emma Mabel
Goss; essay, "Our Questionable Health
Resort" Florence Louise Somers !;
selection, ''La Caressante." orchestra !:
essay, "Simplifed Spelling," Grace
Winnifred Martin; essay with valedic-
tory. Thought Comparative and Super
lative," Grace Elisabeth Going; pre-
sentation of diplomas; benediction
selection, 1.-THE Red MILL" orchestra.
The grammar school graduation exer-
cises will take place at the opera hall
Thursday afternoon at o'clock and
the junior reception will be held at the
opera hall the same evening at 8
O'Clock. The alumni banquet, which
closes the weeks program, will be at
the Masonic hall Friday evening at 8
O'Clock.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08
WOOL CARDING,
Barton Wooden MIL.

Washing, carding and Greasimg, 12c. per ID
Cardimg and Greasing, Sc.
Wool left at Geo. w. Brackets Store, West
Charleston; w. w. Goes Store, West Burke,
iast shipment Nov. 10th: the Seaver Store,
North Troy, one shin ent September 18th;
F. w. Carrs Store. Newp >r+. two shipments,
AUGUST 1st and O,tober 9TH; cardsd and re-
turned at SC per bundle extra. Parties send
ing wool wiahin 200 mites. where there are L o
az ents will be allowed freight one way on 81
pounds, or both wayson100 pound lots weighs d
After carded. Hand Spun Yarns. Rolls
Ladies dress flannel and heavy wool remnants
for sale. Orders may be left at Agencies
Season at mill closes December 1.
2S "a e3w-45
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08
Baseball Notes.

Work is progressing on the ground,
and it is intended to have a finely sur
faced and fast diamond. Seating ca
pacity for about 800 will also be add
ed.
1t is proposed here to control the
small boy scandal talk, and a move
ment has been inaugurated to have the
rooters organize and make their part
of.the proceeding entertaining rather
than nuisane
A reception to the baseball team
and baseball rally, at the opera house
is being arranged for the evening of
June 10. Addresses to be given by
Rev. Grant L. Shaeffer, Senator
Skinner, M. M. Taplin and others
All differences between the manage
ments here and at Barton have been
happily adjusted; and a six or seven
games series agreed upon. 1t is to be
soon commenced. This series should
excel any ever played in Orleans county
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08
For Sale

1870 ACRE FARM $500. Good pro-
duclng land, wood and lumber will
more than pay for the place. 100, 900
feet lumber, large quantity of wood,
$50 sugar naples, 80 good apple trees
beside small fruits. Barn 36x46 double
boarded, room house with ell. good
cellar and spring water at house and
barn. q of the work can be done by
machinery, land cants south and east.
On good road 8 miles from railroad
station, 1 p miles to school and three
miles from stores, churches. etc.
This is good trade and we call sell
on easy terms.
130-FINE RESIDENCE. One of the
best locations in hustling town only
few steps from churches, excellent
school and stores. IL large pleasant
rooms, house has bath and furnace
rooms on first floor are finished in
hardwood, good cellar under whole
house, granite foundation. Bay win
dow, cement walks, nice lawn and
beautiful shade trees, good piazza en-
tire length of ell. There is q nice barn
connected with entrance door at end
OF piazza. This barn has five stalls.
basement and water. The house is
also supplied with spring and city
water. The lot is a large one runs
back over ten rods. There are seve-
raj fruit trees beside small fruits, land
largo enough for large vegetable gar
dem. Insurance $500. These build
ings are nicely painted and In good
repair.
Widow wishes to dispose OF this place
ct once. Price 5000. A littlo OF for
cash.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08
Congregational Church Notes.

Prayer meeting Friday evening at
80 O'Clock. Subject, Gods Words
and Works"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08
EVANSVILLE,

The Waterman brothers have opened
a meat market here.
George Stevens Of Barton is working
for J. E. Waterman.
Fred Foster has moved into the house
lately vacated by H. I. Smith.
W. S. Mcdowell will move J. E.
Waterman's building this week.
j. w. Brown & Son are painting their
store and residence. Richardson r
Stlmpson OF Barton Landing are doing
the work.
L. Il. Alexander has finished worl, for
VIM. Monteith and will go to Maine
to work; and Dennison Gallup is work
ing for Mr. Montieth.
The people of Bloomington Center
and East Bloomington are cordially
invited to meet with the Ladies' Aid
society Of Evansville at the home of
Mrs. George Bickford Thursday after
noon and evening.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08

% - The baccalaureate sermon : was
preached before the graduating class
st the opera hall last evening. by. Rey.
e. =. Shaeffer. The class day exercises
will take place at the Congregational
church tomorrow at 8 O'Clock D. IN.
and following is the program: Music,
orchestra; Grafton, Grace w. Martin !:
class history. Florence L. Somers
class prophecy, Grace E. Going music,
orchestra class poem, Emma M. Goss |;
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08
EAST CHARLESTON.

Mrs. Legacy is seriously i'll.
Ira Gray is painting his house.
Harry Piper is building new barn.
Asa Gregory recently visited reIa-
tlves IN lrasburg.
Rev: and Mrs. S. T. Achenbach have
moved to Greensboro.
Bert Lang is building a round barn.
the first in this vicinity.
Mrs. Martha Davis is visiting her
son Bert in West Derby.
Mrs. Hattie Willard of Island Pond
Is visiting at Charlie Goodwin's.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Hill Of West
Burke are the guests Of MIR. and Mrs.
P. A. Davis.
DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Cushman are in
boston, where the doctor will attend 3
course Of lectures.
Mr.. Demo. the piano tuner who has
been staying at the hotel a number of
weeks, has gone to Barton.
Mrs. Bert Olmstead of Springfield.
Mass, was called here by the death of
her mother, Mrs. Clinton Gallup.
Eugene Bishop and daughter. who
have been visiting Mrs. C. Hill, have
returned to their home in Coaticook.
Mrs. Clinton Gallup, who has been
scik number of months, died suddenly
Tuesday. June 2. An extended notice
will be given later.
The topic for the C. E. PRAYER meet-
ing June II, is Songs of the Heart.
Miss Mabel Colburn.
Pre-Memorial exercises were held in
the schOOlhOuse and were well attend
ed. The children spoke and sang we'll
There was also flag drill which was
much enjoyed.
WEST CHARLESTON.
Colby George. who has been quite i'll
is gaining.
Eben Bruce has had his BUILDINGS
newly painted.
Mrs. Brooks of Coventry is VISITING
at Eugene Lyons.
Ben Derusha of Derby has moved
luCO Vic AyOi CCuCkuSuCe
Theodore Carpenter of Newport has
purchased G. w. Drivers farm.
Richmond Hall of Holland has been
visiting his friend. K. E. Clifford.
Mrs. Julia Wilcox of Morgan visited
friends in town a part of last week.
G. H. Moffett of st. Johnsbury visit.
ed his cousin, Mrs. Ella Rich, recently.
Mr.. Charles Grigg Of Holland visited
her niece. Mrs. Geo. Piper. Wednesday.
Mrs. Hattie Revoir of North Hatlev
P. O., is visiting her niece, Mrs. Ida
Hildreth.
John Foster has moved to Jason
Niles farm recently vacated by Mrs
Annie Bowen.
Mrs. Farr and daughter, Mrs. John
son of Morgan Corner. spent Tuesday
at Charles Ewens'.
Henry Wilder has returned from
Island Pond. where he has been en-
ployed as stage driver.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08
BR0WNINcrON CENTER.

Eugene Wilson of Barnet is visiting
at L. N. Lund's.
Mrs. NJ. F. Cheney is spending few
days with friends in Morgan.
Mrs. Williams of Barton is visiting
her mother Mrs. Rebecca Badger.
Horace Whitehill building new
barn, Geo. Virgins doing the work.
Mrs: Edgar Wells and son. Carl
spent Thursday at A. E. Dennison's at
Glover.
Walter Davies, who has beer very
sick for few days, is more comfort
able now.
Kate Hitchins from the village il
helping to care for her grandfather.
Mr. Davies.
Miss Anna Thyra of Stanestead
visited her sister, Mrs. Horace White
hill the past week.
Edgar Powers has sold his herd If 10
cows to Mr.. Stevens, who lives east Of
Island Pond.
w H. Jeffrey of East Burke was
here to attend the meeting Of the ]. O
u. A. II. Wednesday evening.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08
High School Notes.

The high school baseball team won q
game from 1rasburg at Irasburg Sat-
-urday, the score being 1l-3.
The grammar school ball team won
from the Barton grammar school team
Saturday by q score of 10 to 8. :.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08

o. A. Grow raised his new barn last
Wednesday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-08

Quite number of the children in the
North district are having whooping
cough.
John Parlin from Portsmouth. n. H,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Parlin.
Edith Hitchins, who has been on the
sick list the past three weeks, is i'm
proving slowly.
Flossie Litchfield is home from South
Lancaster, \. H., where she has been
attending school.
Mr.. Newton has moved the old black
smith shop back near the barns which
makes great improvement.
Mr.. and Mrs. W.B. Strong and nurse
have arrived from Wisconsin and will
spend few weeks at their summer
residence.
Mrs. Minnie Booth, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Lltchfield the past three weeks, has re-
turned to her home in Canada.