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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
NEW CLERK OF HIGHLAND.
MIR. j. Clifton .NInthcny Appointed to
Succeed His Father.
spccIal to ENC Times. plspntch


ZEE MONTERREY, VA. April 17.-Judge
George *. Anderson has appointed Mr..
SJ.s Clifton Mathcny as clerk Of High
land County Court to succeed his la
Emented father, Captain j. C. Matheny,
whose death occurred last week, ana
Mr.. Matheny went to Clifton Forge yes
terday to qualify before Judge Ander-
on.stCaptain Mathenys term would
have expired in 1912, hence the ap-
pointment' Is for four years.
d It Is generally understood that Mr..
NY. II. Matheny. the elder son. will
have charge of the Office as deputy.
and would. himself have made applica-
ton but for. the fact that he was not
eligible by virtue of his residence in
Tennessee for two years prior to last
fali. Both sons are worthy and com
petent, and the appointment meets the
approval Of a large majority of the
people.
In compliance with statute regu-
latinE the matter. Judge Anderson
designated Mr.. John Crosby, deputv
clerk of Augusta county. to inspect the
Office made vacant by CAPTAIN
Matthew's death. This work Of In
speetion was done last Tuesday, and it
Is stated that Mr.. Crosby found every
thing In order and paid the late clerk
nigh compliment before leaving the
village.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18

the old Guard, who regretted that they
were unable to be, present. The report
of the secretary showed that there had
been two deaths during the year-H. T.
Dade and George w. wilkins.
The lepast at the Colonial Hotel.
furnished by Caterer Burgess, was Well
served and heartily enjoyed. Mr.. w.
~ wood acted as toastlnaster, and
called on w. r. Duke, Bartlett Boiling.
.. w. Nandegrift, Nat. MCGEE and
others. Those present We're r. G. VAN
degrift. W. N. Wood, Walker Wingheld,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
JUDGE HANckEL TO HEAR THEM.
Temperance People Will Urge That
Saloon Restrictions Prevail.


Especial to The Times -Dispatch.] fs
NORFOLK, VA. April III. Sydney
Smith, L. B.. Cox Ivor A. Page and
John II. Day, Jr. appeared before
Judge Alan r. Hanckel in the Corpo-
ration Court, petftioning for9thc re-
strictionof saloons in the city OF Nor
folk, the reduction of the area in
which they shall be allowed and ask,
ing that as far as possible the court
carry out the provisions Of the ordi-
nanccs passed by Council and vetoed by
Mayor Riddick. Judge Iancllel set
Friday, April cath, for the herring OF
the petitioners and others whofmay be
Interested in the question, The COM.
mittee was in conference with Judge
IIanckel for an hour or more. i.
The petitioners will ask definitely
for the reduction OF the number of sa-
looms in Norfolk to seventy five on the
ground that this number Is ample for
all purposes; that the majority OF the
others arc illesitimate, leading to-
crime and minor violations ofethe law.
The committee expressed satisfaction
as to the outcome Of the conference
With Judge Hanctel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
TWO DoYs nun AWAY.
Call OF the Wild TOO Strong for Couple
of ChnrIottchvIllc Lnds

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. April II.
When the call of the wild became too
strong for Roy Morris and Edward
Gianniny Wednesday evening they
donned long pants and slipped away
under cover OF the dusk Young
Gianniny, aged twelve. slender and
good-l looking, was carrier for the
Daily Progress for Market Street and
the WOODEN mills. The Morris boy is
a. year or two older. about the same
build and fair.
Carrying the Progress apparently
imbued the Market Street youth with
a spirit OF adventure. for this Is the
second runaway of carrier within n
month. Harry Harris about the same
age as Norris and Gianniny, three
weeks ago felt the call. and It took ten
days for his parents to locate him in
Culpeper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
Ten Years for Attempted Assault.

fspeclai TO The Times D!spatch.I
HARRfSONBURG. VA. April H.
William strother tcolored) was con-
victed In the Circuit Court of attempt
ed criminal assault upon Mrs. James
Finchum White and was sentenced to
ten years in the penitentiary. The
crime was committed on the outskirts
OF this town about two months ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF AMELIA 5j
no FORM AN ASSOCIATION

4 AMELIA, COURTHOUSE, VA. April
ia mass-meeting of the people will
be held In the Presbytcrlans Church
here OH Sunday afternoon With the3ob-
ject OF establishing Il county Sunday
school organization to develop sunday
school work ON a larger basis than has
Mr., Fred Lamb and CAPTAIN John Lamb
are among the speakers who will he
present, and IN large ut tendance is axef
.pected. " N 'js M Siss
l pr. Alfred Jones has lahared faith
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
SOUTHWEST sUPEnINTENDENTs
HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEETING
Especial to The rime,-pl,pa,ch. /

ISpecInI 10 The TImcs- DIspatch.1
BRISTOL, VA. April iT.-The first
annual conference OF county school
OF Southwest Virginia,
which convened In Bristol Thursday,
concluded It's work tonight. and ad-
tourned 10 meet next year at Pulaski.
or the twenty-one superintendents OF
the Southwest. all except four were In
attendance. Superintendent w. ID.
smith of Scott county. was elected
president of the organization. and su-
pcrintendent h. r. Copenhaver, OF
smyth county. secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18

James Perley, r. j. Williams, w. c.
Psyne, w G. Webb. G. r. Crank, T. +
Mundey, c. w. Vandegrift and Robert
Dobbins Invited guests We're, Judge
X. L, w. Duke, Hon. w. r. Duke, Bart
lett Boiling and Nat. McGee.
Much regret was expressed that Cap.
tain II. Clay Niche could not be Will,
the veterans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
bonsaclS Company Elects Officers.
Special 10 Tho TirnoS nt,,,,,h

LYNcHBURG, VA, April little
annual meeting of the stockholders of
The Bonsack Machine Company was
hcld yesterday and the following were
diFectorst Captain j. w. Gerow. j p,
liorsley. Clinton Dewitt, r. A. Krise,
.. r HalseY and Garland T.. Vaughan
After the meeting of the stock
holders the new board met and de-
eiared dividend Of per centum on
the capital stock W -
The officers reelected by the board
IRE; President j. ". Gerow; Secretary
IND Treasurer. p. A Krise
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
FLA STEERING FALLS ON MAN
49, WHILE BEING SHAVED
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80, Special to'The Times Dispatchl
.l,fNcHBuRG, VA. April 17.-Mr. ~.
lkle Furniture Company. was the Vic.
tim of peculiar accident in Mixes
was submitting to a shave the '' Young
man being injured 50 badly that ho
required the attention Of a physician.
home. 3a~.i t5 '.s - 49,
Willie Mr. Mason was occupying a
place in q barber chair the plaster-
nsion above him dropped in q sheet, en-
about the face and body. His inju-i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
.WORkOF CHURCHES.
IS GOING FORWARD
Rcportstto Nest Hanover Presby-
terry Show Progress Along
Many Lines.
-------------
MANY IN NEED OF PASTORS
-------
Young Men Graduating from the
Seminary to Supply Several.
Closing Session.
MANY IN NEED OF PASTORS

ARyONIA, VA, April 1.-THE meet
Ing of West Hanover PresbStery came
to- close at the Arron Presbyterian
Church here last night. During yes
tcrday afternoon reports of the com
mites appointed TO tabulate the re-
ports from all the churches were re-
ceived and discussed.
1t was found that the work OF the
churches connected with the presbytery
during the ecclesiastical year ending
March 81 1905. WAS thoroughly salts
factory from almost every standpoint.
The Sabbath schools as rule are
Furnishing. and the ladies' societies
hoing a good work. The membership
has increased considerably and contri-
buttons to all causes were greater than
the year before. OF the forty-four
churches of the presbytery. however.
There are g number that have no pastor,
and the home mission committee took
action TO have several of them sup
Piled. The Scottsville group expects
TO have as pastor Rev. Mr.. Christian.
now student In the senior class OF
Union Theological Seminary. The
Rapidan and Orange group, formerly
pastored by Rev. Carl S. Matthew's,
Slso expects to secure for It's pastor q
Student who graduates this. spring at
the seminary.
May Dissolve Church.
committee OF ministers and elders
was appointed to visit the church or
church organization known as Fork
Union and see whether or not it might
be best to dissolve the church organiza
tion and transfer its members to other
churches. This organization is with
out church building. and has but
Few members, but has connected with
II some excellent people.
On Thursday night DR.. ]. Gray Nc
hllister. president of Hampden- Sidney
College. preached most excellent and
sch olarly sermon. using as a text II.
Timothy H.. 9: The word of God is
hot bound" The title of the. discourse
was How the Bible Came to U.s." Dr..
McAllister handled his subject in a
mastery manner and attracted the
closest atteltion of large congrega-
ton of intelligent. people. In this dis
course DR.. McAllister showed, in his
usually delightful manner. just how
the Bible was written, was preserved
and was handed down to us. The
conclusion of the sermon or address.
telling of the power and circulation
of the Bible in the world to day was
particularly inspiring and uplifting.
After this sermon the presbytcry was
called to order before the large congre-
cation to conclude its work. which was
quickly done. AT $50 the presbytery
adjourned to meet in Browns Church.
of the Cumberland Group in Cumber-
land. on Tuesday, August 49, 1905.
This morning at IL o'clock the Rev.
H. Tucker Graham preached an excel
lent sermon from /. Corinthia1s, w..
5: and then shall each man have his
praise from God" All the ministers
and elders left for their homes to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
spotsylvnnia Farm Sold.

49, SP"cIdI 10 THO 3TIIncs- DIbphfch.
SPOTSYLVANIA. VA. April 17-sfr.
a. a. PARKS. of this county, has sold
his handsome estate. known as big
SANDY" TO c. J. Wright, of Braddox,
Pa.
The Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton at It's recent meeting, held here,
decided to petition the Circuit Court
OF this county at It's next term to
direct the clerk to keep a proper book
in the clerks office for registering the
.'old vets"
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fully here expounding the Scriptures
and encouraging the church for the
past week. His sermons have been
greatly enjoyed.
Rector v. Wrenn has also been con-
Quoting services in the Episcopal
Church preparatory for Easter. and
Easter services will be held on Sunday
In that church.
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FOR THE TRIAL OF RICHARDS.
Expected That the Jur,. WI, :. con,

V1etEU TN-Uly,
Special to The Times Dispatch.
FLOYD. VA. April 17.-The case OF
.Sohn w Richards for the murder Of
Maurice Francis was called this morn
ing. Out OF 124 persons summoned So
have been examined and IL found
sa qua, TO serve as Jurors. The panel
MI W. pc completed without any trouble
county. - Il. .'''s
Mr.. John II. Draper OF PULASKI Is
assisting the Commonwealth in5fplnce
or Al'essrs. Visor and Hoge. nm
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18

RIGS are not serious and he will prol,s
ably be ready to return to work to-
morrow morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-18
OLD MoNTIcELLo GUARD,
Survivors Have a Delightful BANQUET
in charlottesville,
Special to The Times Dlspatch.l

, M I49ISpecIaItoTh6T Imcsr DlsNat ch.1
CIfARLOTTESVILLE VA, April II.
THE annual banquet OF the Confed-
crate veterans, survivors. OF Company
A. the old Monticello Guard, was held
last evening at the Colonial Hotel.
81 Letters were read from Captain w.
81 Mallory. OF Memphis. and T. nj.
lHscx, CT Petersburg. both members OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-31
Beaman Nsws.

Special to Times-Repuolcan.
Beanran, July 31.-W. w. Brooks and
Mike Artz were in Marshalhown Tues
day.
Harvest is In full blast. On account
of the rust barley and oats will be
light but better quality and larger
yield than last year. Each field of corn
is irving to get ahead of the other.
The hay crop is simply immense.
Mrs. Libby Narber, OF Vienna. has
gone to Oregon for her health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Koeneman have rela-
tives visiting them from east of st.
Louis. He says that Marshall and
Grundy counties are the finest coun-
ties he ever saw.
DR.. and Mrs. e. Y. Laurence OF York,
Neb., are visiting Mrs. Laurence's sis
ter. Mrs. Langstroete. The doctor lived
lin Vienna and practiced medicine for
over forty years. :.
Charles Brossf1eld has bought the old
homestead of the Duncan McMartin
estate. forty acres, which ds located
in the center Of three sections. They
paid $3.50 per acre.
Frank Hartman bought the Wilhelm
farm six miles north, paying $3.50 an
acre.
| George Coates has refused $50 fol-
his one-1lalf section and Is afraid to
name a price on 1t for fear some farm
er will accept it.
| Charles Vint is threshing his bar
| ley and 1t is turning about forty-eight
bushels and he sold it for SO cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-31
ENDORSED BY BAR.
Many Pledge to Support Robert Healy
AZ Candidate for Judge.

Many Pledge to Support Robert HeaIy
az Candidate for Judge.
Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. July s1.-At a meeting
OF the attorneys at Eagle Grove held
Wednesday noon the candidacy of
Robert Healy OF this city to succeed
the late Judge Bishop Of the supreme
bench, was given Endorsement by the
entire bar and the resolution bearing
the signatures Of the various attorneys
was received in this city yesterday.
AT s O'clock :, yesterday afternoon
Secretary Chantland Of the local bar
association called meeting of the
members and resolution was adopted
pledging the unqualified support of all
to Mr.. Healy. Considerable encour-
agement is being received by Mr..
Healy from various sections of the
state, and there is very little doubt as
to his strength, in that he will have
the solid support Of the progressives
OF the state, and on the other hand
has the best wishes of the standpat-
tiers for the manner in which he sought
the harmony of the entire party at the
recent state convention at Waterloo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-31
WINNERS AT CLINTON
Paddy and Prince, Sioux City Fire
Team, Broke Worlds Record Yester-
day in Half Mile Run With Bunk
Hitch, Hose Laying and Coupling.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, July 31.-The sensation OF
Thursday at the Iowa State Firenen
tournament was furnished by the
! breaking of a worlds record by Paddy
and Prince, the Sioux City fire team
(which made the half mile run, with
bunk hitch, hose laying and coupling
! in the remarkable time of 1:15 flat.
Heretofore Jack and Jack of Des
Moines held the worlds record,
lis SEQ. The Des Mones teams took
second and third place in the free for
all, for which purse of $500 was
| hung.
About 5000 spectators saw the races
Thursday, the second day OF the Iowa
I, State Firemen's race meeting, which
| closed this afternoon at the north side
park, and when the announcement was
| made that the fleet Sioux City team
had broken a worlds record ire
| mendous shout rent the air. The horses
ran first of the ten entrants in the big
race Thursday.
Following is complete summary of
the races Thursday:
Paid Fire Department Free.
Paddy and Prince, Sioux City, lis.
Jack and Jack, Des Moines, I'LL 2-5.
Black and Tan, Des Moines. 1919.
Tom and Jerry, Clinton. 1913 1-5.
Billy and Prince, Davenport, 1:21.
Dick and Dan, Davenport, 1922 3-5.
Jim and Jim. Council Bluffs.
1924 3-5.
Pack and Pack, Red Oak. 1871 3-5.
Bonny and Beauty, Clinton. no time.
Corbett and Sullivan, Sioux City, no
time.
Hook and Ladder Race.
First prize, s110; Newton, 81 1-5.
Marion, no time, failing to file re-
quirements.
First State Race.
First prize silver cup and $40, Hol-
stein, :32 1-5.
Second prize, $50, onawa, IA a-5.
Third prize, s35, Grand Mound.
:35 2-5.
Fourth prize, s25, West Liberty, :S6.
Fifth place, West Branch. 81.
Ladder Climbing Contest.
First prize, gold medal, Red Oak, G.
! Pickeren, time, :05 1-5.
Second place, Newton, Sam Balmer,
:O5 AS.
Third place. Newton, A. C. Mereditg.
, :os.
Running Coupling Contest.
First prize, two gold medals, Hol-
stein, Luke and Williams, :o4 2-5.
Second place, Grinnell. Jones and
Thorp, :04 3-5.
Third place onawa, Butcher and
Payne. :04 AS.
Fourth place, Grand Mound, Ander-
son and Rutenbeck, :05 2-5.
Fifth place, West Liberty, Nelson
and Dunlap, 06.
Hull and Hub Race.
First prize, $35, Grand Mound, 80.
Second prize, SIS, West Liberty, :32.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-31

will spend the remainder OF the sum
mer IN Lake Park
Mrs. Perry. who has been visiting al
NJ. III. Towards. returned TO hel
home in Postville, accompanied by hel
niece, Miss Merle Howard.
There is a new son at Charles Krid-
ers.
Alva Lambert lost 5000 mare this
week from allowing the animal to be-
come overheated.
w. j. Dawson has purchased new
automobile.
Roy Stevenson left yesterday for
Colo, Iowa, to take charge of the
Northern Grain Company's elevator
Asa O'Neil son of James o'Neil. who
was recently stricken with some mys-
terious trouble is gradually improving
The physicians seem to nave no
knowledge Of his trouble.
The house on the Manfull homestead
in Buckingham, built forty years ago,
is to be moved this fall to give way to
a fine new residence which Ralph
Manfull has contracted for. 1t will be
32xs4, two stories and will cost about
$4,000. James McTavish Tama con-
tractor has the job.
John Owens who was so badly shak-
en- up in runaway Is slowly improv-
ing. He was taken home Thursday.
Fred Vierth got a hand caught IN
trip rope on hay fork and this week
has suffered much with blood poison,
which threatened his arm.
A deal was consummated this week
whereby w. w. Templeton comes into
possession of the Curtiss Thomas gro
Gerry. Mr.. Templeton recently pur-
chased the Carpenter grocery. 1t Is
probable that the two stocks Will be
combined in the Thomas store.
The Northern Grain elevator In
Traer has been purchased by David
Mari. late manager Of the elevator at
Buckingham The consideration was
$4,000. Mr.. Mari will give it his per-
sonal attention.
MI and Mrs. Ed Witt are rejoicing
over the arrival of new boy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-31
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
entv-two Candidates for Council
Bluffs Position-hard to Choose.
/ 70 Ti,ncs-Renuhlican.

,,cia1 ~ Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, July 31.-The school
>oard of Council Bluffs. which has the
ask of selecting a successor to Pro
essor clifford. superintendent of the
.ify schools, has a list Of twenty-five
candidates to select from, all of them
being, it is declared, men Of consider
,hle ability and experience, making
the selection a difficult one, especially
In view Of the fact that each member
Of the board almost has his Individual
reference among the twenty-five as
i.ants for the place.
At conferences that have been held
or formal discussion of the matter
The members of the board have ex-
pressed desire for a unanimous vote
IN the selection Of man, tho at the
present time the prospect for such a
contamination is not very bright. The
board is now awaiting the return OF
one OF Its members before further ac-
ton. In the meantime q number of
school men thruout the state are In
suspense as to their future course.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-31

sion be heightened several weeks. The
committee which was appointed was
composed OF the following:
Superintendent Thornburg Of Perry,
Superintendent Wheeler OF Shenan-
doah, Superintendent Whaley, Super
intendent Fellows of Denison and Mrs.
Aurner, wife of Superintendent Aur-
ner of Upton. The teachers expressed
themselves as greatly satisfied with
the efforts of the university to give
them the proper work in the summer
session and asked that the course be
heightened.
]. r. Wyer, director of the Albany
Library school at Albany, New York,
and a brother of NJ. g. Wyer, director
of the S. u. l. library, stated today
that II have been lecturtng In all the
library schools in this part of the coun-
try and find the State University OF
Iowa better equipped herewith bet
ter material facilities better lecture
rooms-and more conveniences than
anywhere in the country" The library
school which has been conducted dur
ing the summer session by the state
library commission has been more sue
cessful even than last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-31
Prominent Realty Agent Ar
rested by Federal Authorities
on Serious Charge
TAKEN AT CEDAR RAPIDS
Accused of Writing immoral Letters to
1s-Year-oId coIfax GirI-Was Fol-
lowing Her to Manchester When
Taken Into custosy-Held Under
Bonds.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, July SIC. G. Gill. a
prominent real estate and insurance
man OF Colfax, Iowa, was arrested by
Deputy United States Marshal Healy
yesterday afternoon. just as he was
entering the smoking car Of the Hi
nois Central north-houndE train. On
the same train was a pretty young
GIRL who also lives at Colfax. but
who has been visiting relatives near
Iowa City for the past month. Both Of
them had tickets for Manchester.
The charge against Gill Is writing
immoral letters, and some of them
are said to have been pretty bad. Gill
is forty years of age and married, but
hasn't been living with his wife OF
late. Instead, he is said to have been
paying much attention to the girl, who
Is but eighteen years OF age and looks
family and 1t is hoped that she may be
protected now and shown the folly of
permitting his advances.
Gin has written several letters to
the girl while she was at Iowa City,
and last night he went to thA place
where she was staying and walked up
and down in front Of the house,
whistling for her. It was surm1sed
that he would attempt to meet her
here while she passed thru on her
way to Manchester. Deputy Marshal
Healy and Deputy Marshal Frank
Nichol were watching for him, and
just before the train left Gill was ar
rested and taken before Commission
err Stewart. He was held under $500
bonds to the federal grand jury, and
returned to Des Moines last night
with Deputy Marshal Nichol
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-31
HuNTINe For LOCATION
Rebuilding eNcsssitates Temporar,
Removal Of Bluffs Postoffice.

Rebuilding -eNcsssitates Temporary
Removal Of Bluffs Postoffice.
Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluffs. July 31.-During the
two years or about that length Of time
that will be required for the rebuild
ing Of the federal building In this city,
the postoffice will be compelled to oc-
cupy temporary quarters. and the Sc
lection Of suitable location is now
bothering Postmaster Haze1ton and the
federal officials auartered in the post
office building. Work on the recon-
struction Of the building will begin
next spring, says Congressman Smith.
The federal officers can be accom-
modated at the court house, but 1t Is
not 50 easy to locate the postoffice.
Aside from $13,750 for the purchase Of
additional grounds there has been ap-
propriated $4,000 for the addition.
The present structure cost nearly
100000 and the addition Is expected,
by careful planning to double the ca
pacity of the building.