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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
APPROPRIATIONS FOR
VIRGINIA CITIES
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From Flrst Pagel
gram, which,, he said, showed that as
large fleet as is now in the Pacific
can be kept and at the same time
there would be battleships for still
larger fleet for the Atlantic.
Senator Beveridge closed the discus
SION with strong appeal to Senator'S
to vote for four battleships. He was
constantly engaged in exchanges OF
words with other Senator's He insist
ed that peace and not war would be
promoted by building up the navy.
During the latter part of the session
kilograms were delivered to all Sena-
tors from American magazines appeal
ing to them for four battlcships. II
the four hattleships plan be not grant
ed. the telegram stated. I'VE shall urge
the President to veto the naval bill"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Workings of a Press
Clipping Bureau.

It has come to be a necessity that
any one whose name ever appears in
a newspaper must be subscriber to
press clippings still there are few who
understand anything about the work
lngs Of such a bureau. People take
press clippings because in no other way
can they learn how many papers
Throughout the country print stories
concerning them. They must have
bureau to read every paper published.
Then every line concerning them
reaches their hands,
There are some forty press clipping
bureaus in the United States. but be-
fore becoming q subscriber one should
understand Just what bureau to deal
with. This is necessary, because in Or
der TO REID 5000 different publications
bureau must have large area OF
working space and employ many peo-
PIE. Some bureaus work in one room
with three and four workers. The
largest bureau in the world, that is the
Burrel'e Press Clipping Bureau in New
York. reads every publication issued,
has 1000 square feet of space, and has
lUo workers.
There are dozens OF departments in
the Burrelle Bureau, but the one spec
tacu!ar feature is the work of those
who actually read the papers. These
READERS sit before an inclined desk on
which the paper rests, The reader
scans the column. her pencil following
The lines with lightning-llke rapidity.
The moment she sees the name of a
client. down goes the pencil and a
mark Is put under the name. The mar
vicious part Is, that the reader must
hear in mind something like 10000
;snames. II Is a feat of memory that al
!. most passes human understanding. and
r * is done day IN and day out. The
readers nina Is kept active on these
subjects In daily school OF lnstruc-
ton. For an hour each day the read
ers SIT silently before their desks while
forewomsn takes up list OF Gus
n toners, and one by one calls off tht
names and explains their wants.
takes ten days. an hour each day. t,
complete the list on the eleventh da,
the foreWomRn begins over again, S,
1.-THE routine goes on, week IN and weel
y out.
u. Any one who hasn't a press clinpin,
q bureau or any8npe who hasn't the larg
1sest in the world. should writeaa not
addressed simplyN 'Burrelie. New Yor]
sCsty, which WIN put them In inme
date touch with every paper published
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
that their taxes are all right. So far tho
voters are paying steadily.
pcrsouals and Briefs.

Rev. DR.. Cridlin, OF this city, left yester-
hsy ern Where '0s 10 S deliver @
sermon in remembrance Of fourteen vcte-
rams OF the Thirty eighth REGIMENT. Of
Riehmond who was a member OF the same
REGIMENT. accompanied him, and Will take
rart in the Same exercises. .
Shortly before 0 o'clock last night an
alarm OF fire was sounded. The department
qtiekly RESPONDED and found slight blaze
Mr. Adams m o Porter sip aea
Eleventh Streets The blaze. which was
caused by the explosion OF lantern was
Mr. p. =. Puliam. superintendent OF
schools IN this city. has been invited by Miss
commencement exercises OF n school in
Ashland to-nighE He has accepted the
invitation
home, No. 20 West Eighth street. Of" ~
Miss Olive Andrews and Miss Alice sharp
who have been visiting In Washington, have
Chesterfield Chapter. Daughters OF the
gonfcderncy. Will meet Monday evening at
at Chester.
Three negro men were fned $3.50 each
by Mayor Maurice yesterday morning for
The regular Sunday services, both morn.
Ing and evening, will be conducted in
Weathertord Memorial Baptist church by
wees viii BIO conducted the first Sunday in
May by Rev. David Hepburn
~. a meeting OF Baptist Sunday-school su-
pcrintendents and workers vii! be held in
the Baptist Church at Chester Sunday AT.
tcrroon at gao.
About thirty couples participated in tho
german given by Miss Ovens dancing class
las, night In Leader Hall. Dancing began
promptly at o'clock and continued until T.
Music was furnished by an orchestra OF
four pieces.
The Street Committee met Yesterday az
t e. and inspected some work done on
Seventeenth Street 1t is probable thar
seme OF the curling along that street Will
nave TO be taken up on account OF forcing
rain water Into the vacant lots -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
TOWN ALMOST DESTROYED
Amtte rracticnlIy Wiped Out and

Amite Practically Wiped Out and II
Large Number Killed.
I. NEW ORLEANS. LA, April 81
.Amite. small town in Southeastern
Louisiana, was almost destroyed by a
tornado to-day. The dead are esti-
mated by physicians at from twenty
five to fifty. The first details were
brought to. New Orleans tonight by
train along with seventeen injured.
Correspondents on the scene, how
ever. assert that not more than a dozen
were killed. but that so many suffered
fatal injuries that the list will reach
tMentY.fiye before morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
QUARTERS FOR TEMPORARY
RICHMOND POST-OFFICE
Especial to The Times-Di.patch.l

Secretary of the Treasury transmitted
to the Congress to-day a recommended
ton that the appropriation OF $4,000
provided for in a bill introduced by
Representative Lamb for rental OF
quarters for the post-ofiice while the
new building is being erected be in
creased to 100000. This recommends
ton has no reference to the proposed
appropriation for the erection of tenn
porary quarters for the post-oftice. as
the sum is to be expended for quarters
for co,,rtS s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Tint Tired Feeling

That you have day in and out, whether.
YOU work or not la tired feeling
that healthy people don't have.
1t Is most common at this time Of
year--upon the return OF warm weath-
er-but 1t comes from rundown
condition of the system in which the
blood is impure'or Impoverished.
1t is burdensome and discouraging.
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Pills posi-
lively remove it; they purify and en-
rich the blood. tone the organs, and
build up the whole system.
Thousands OF people know this by
experience.
q Hoods Sarsaparilla. and Pills will
make you feel better, look better, eat
and sleep better. Accept no substitute
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

herai took place this afternoon at
o'clock from the Presbyterian Church
conducted by her pastor, Rev. Alfred T,
Graham, d. D. Miss Alexander was
a daughter OF Major John Alexander
and Elizabeth Reid. his wife, who was
Il daughter OF Colonel Andrew Reid.
for many years clerk OF the County
Court OF Rockbridgc. Her brother. Mr..
Archibald Alexander, now in his eighty.
third year. is the only surviving mem
Der OF her fathers family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

!, at present. and the board does not
think 1t necessary to make the above
improvements on the other buildings,
abundant precaution.
Tho children are given frequent fre
4 drills and are able to get out OF any
ono of the buildings IN from fifty-fve
seconds to one minute from the thus
tie gong sounds.
rather amusing incident occurred
the other day in this connection. which
goes to show how thoroughly the chill:
dren are drilled. 1t seems that the
pupils Of one school. nistaking the
hokv-poky mans gong for the frs
alarm. We're instantly on their feet,
formed the line. and had started to-
wards the street before the teachers
could explain where the sound OF the
gong came erom.
Mr.. Blilcy's Close Gail.
tic Coast Line railroad at Eighth and
Senlmes Streets yesterday morning, Mr..
Henry Bliley., Of Chesterfield county,
who was driving a double horse team.
horses and possibly death from being
struck. by a flying box car. He was
returning to the county, and was cross
rapY o wHen 0 Before
he could entirely clear the track, 1t
struck the rear Of his. buggy. Mr..
Bliley claims that no brakeman was on
the car. and that he had no warning OF
It's approach. Only slight damage was
done to the buggy. and Mr.. Bliley very
shortly repaired the damage and left
for his home.
In the Corporation Court.
Tn the Corporation Court yesterday
the case OF George Clay. charged with
shooting Laudonia Davis. was COM
promised, Clay getting three months
in jail, and a fine OF $50. The Davis
woman would not testify against the
prisoner. Clay was defended by Willis
IC. Pulliam.
Under an order OF the court, obtained by
Willis G. Pulliam, attorney for the heirs OF
the late Sam w. Welsiger. the remains of
thosc Inferred in the old Weisger Burying-
Ground corner Perry and Thirteenth Streets.
are being taken up and removed to the
cemetery.
No one has been buried in these grounds
for more than forty years. and the work.
men shy that nothing can be found In the
graves but bones not vestige OF the cof-
Ems remaining. After all the bodies have
been removed the, heirs will have clear
title to the land.
Must Pay Poll Tax.
Only one week from to-day remains In
which to pay poll tax in order to vote at
the coming election, and 1t is the earnest
desire of both Mr.. Burkert, chairman of
tho Democratic committee and Mr.. Ken
Manuel, chairman of the Republican COM
mittee. that all voters in each party see
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
John w. Crockett.

Especial to The Times DispatchJ
TAHEWE1.L, VA. April 24.-John
W. Crockett, president OF the Bank OF
clinch Valley. died suddenly at his
home here this afternoon OF heart
trouble. He was about fifty-seven
years old. and has been Interested in
the development and growth OF tile
county for several years. He Is sur
vived by Mrs. II. S. Gillespie. OF welch,
va. Mrs. w. j. Gillespie Common
wealth Attorney r. o. Crockett and
w. G. Crockett. the younges, son. Tie
burial arrangements have no, been an
nOuncad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Mrs. Elizabeth stimmcl.
Bishop Confirm. Class.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WINCHE ESTER, VA. April 24.-Thc
Rt Rev, Robert a. Gibson. Bishop OF tho
Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF vir-
ginia, tonight confirmed large class
at Christ Episcopal Church. this city
Bishop Gibson will sail Immediately
for London. where he will be the guest
OF the Bishop Of London
O. B. Cundiff.
Especial to The Times -Dlspatch.]
WARSAW. VA. April 24.-Ogle q.
Cundiff, of Lively, Lancaster county,
died last night after brief illness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Permit. Issued Yesterday.

Permits were issued by Inspector
Beck yesterday as follows:
Susan Langhorne. to erect frame
dwelling No. 110l st. Paul Street. $1,40o.
Mary McMinis. to repair frame dwelling
No / West Duval Street. sl5s: G. w.
Saunders, to repair brick dwelling No.
los East Canal Street, $125.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Mrs. George Owens.

lsbecisto The Times Dispatch
RADFORD. VA. April 24.-A sad
dt1th occurred Saturday at Edgemont.
montgomery county. when Mrs. George
Ovens. the young wife OF the Rev.
George Owens, pastor OF the Christian
Church. died, after a two months III.
ness Her body was taken by her
husband to the home OF her father. the
Rev. Mr.. Berry. at Green Bay, Luner-
burg county. for burial. She leaves.
besides her husband. two weeks old
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
THE WEATHER

Forecast. VirEina-Showers and
to southwest winds; Sunday fair.
North Caroina-Showers Saturday,
sunday fair, fresh to brisk, southern to
west winds. -aL.. l-.
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o. B. Gun dit
DEATHS

April %, 1905 at Nor
folk Navy Yard. FREDERICK JO-
Z SEPH MALLOY.
Saturday. MORNING at 10 O'clock
from st. Peters Church. 1nternlent
in Mt. Calvary.
at his residence, No.
222 South Second. at 2:30 P. NJ. April
Gath. WILLIAM HENRY LOVING,
aged fifty-three years.
Funeral SUNDAY MORNING at
1880 O'Clock from Sharon Baptist
Church. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Judge I'ortlock IN SIT.

:. Owing to death OF Judge r. e. Boykin,
Governor swanson has designated Judge w
special term of the Circuit Court OF Prince ss
Anne county. beginning on Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.

Richmond's weather. was hot and
clear. Range of the thermometers:
g 4 M, ...,s9 SP' M $4,000 g
3 p. M..,z...s..,S 12 midnight. y
Average. ...,.....7S l-3
Highest temperature yesterday.... 80
Lowest temperature Yesterdays. 81
Mean temperature yesterday. 1855. "a
Normal temperature yesterday. so
Depnrture from normal temperature is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

The highest automobile stage line in Flu
rope and the first in Austria has been open
ed between Neumarkei ana Predazza, the
road used in some places crossing mountains
at an elevation Of 1000 feet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Sportiug Notes.

On the first day. that New York City's
bicycle policemen were able to use their mo-
torcyces since tho recent heavy snow they
arrested hfty-four chauneurs for speeding,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

In ordering a turnpike company to open
Its boulevard TO automobiles judge IL,
Wilkesbarre, Pa. recently ruled that motor
car was as much vehicle under the Law
as horse drawn carriage,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

The 1908 Touring Board of the American
Automobile Association VIII have eighty. nine
members, representing twenty-thrce States
ana the District % Columbia. While the log
islative board also will be much larger than
formerly y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
One Man Slightly Hurt.

Special to The Times Dispatcb1
ELLERSON. VA. April 24.-The local
freight on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad was wrecked at Ellerson yes,
terday evening about O'Clock. The
engine was shifting cars. and the acct.
dent was caused BY a car running
Wild" and coming In collision with tho
rear OF the train. The car was badly
wrecked. and the track was blocked
for several hours. 1t is said the brakes
failed to work. Mr.. Gentry. one OF the
train crew. was slightly Injured.
Mrs. Elizabeth StimmeI.
fSpeciai to The Times Dispatch
WINCHESTER. VA, April 24.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Stimmel, widow OF Wit
liam Stimmel one OF the most
prcminent residents OF Frederick coun-
ty, died to-day at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. Thomas A. Hancher. at
White Hall. aged eighty-thre years.
One son and three daughters survive.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

A novel use for discarded automoblle
wheels has been discovered by handy
Gloucester City, MI, carpenter, who has
lifted two 80 push cart iessenpg the labor
otshoNing the vehicle and making II almost
noiseess,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

Henry Farman, The French acrlel expert,
who recently won the $4,000 prize in Paris
with his airship, was an ardent automobiles
before he became an neronaut
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

u AUTIT 70, T3US, "
sun riscs,... .S:54 HIGH TIDE
sun SETS, .,,it52 Mornlng.,,,,
Moon rises,..2 Evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
DEL EGATES NAMED
TO BIG CONFERENCE

great interest in the National Confer
ence of Charities and Corrections.
which will meet here the first week in
May, and has named more than 400
delegates from various sections of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Must Pay Poll Tax.

Only one week from to-day remains In
which to pay poll tax in order to vote at
the coming election, and 1t is the earnest
desire of both Mr.. Burkert chairman of
THO Democratic committee and Mr.. Ken
Manuel. chairman of the Republican COM
mittee. that all voters in each party see
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

About thirty couples participated in tho
german given by Miss Owens dancing class
last night In Leader Hall. Dancing began
promptly at o'clock and continued until 4.
Music was furnished by an orchestra OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25

No one has been buried in these grounds
for more than forty years. and the work.
men shy that nothing can be found In the
graves but bones. not n vestige OF the cof-
Ems remaining. After ali the bodies have
been removed the, heirs will have clear
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
In the Corporation Court.

In the Corporation Court yesterday
the case OF George Clay. charged with
shooting Laudonia Davis. was COM
in jail. and fine OF $50. The Davis
woman would not testify against the
prisoner. Clay was defended by Willis
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05
Tiger Hunt.

The good people of Griggs township have been terribly wrought up by the rayages committed by tiger roaming in the woods between Heth and Demo crat. Several profess to have seen him, and while some declare he is blind, others contradict 1t. A party was or ganized to run the beast down. and after long chase on Monday of last week the animal was captured. Be- sides having the regulation number of stripes, 1t was found to have two good eyes.1 The skin now adorns the office of the Mayor of the good city of Demo- crat.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05
Admini>trat0rs Sale.

0N 1I'NE 30th. 1908. between the hour, for U leraI saies. We will offer for sale at the .aari house n Forfe>t City. Ark, to the high s,f and best bidder. all The merchantabie tim ler or the land and timber on the followiu 7 described real estate, belonging to the estate of E h. Turner deceased. viz;
 All of section twentY-seven. township four north. range five east: northeast quarter of -ection thirty-fOur, township four north range five east. north half of section thirty five township four north, range five east E: southwest quarter of section thirty y-tve town ship four north, range five east, all iu -t Francis county, Arkansas.
 II timber only ls sold seven years time will be given tu remove the same.
 The right to reject any ard all bids i, re- served.
 Note for three months. with approved se- curitY will be accepted in payment.
 lONESBORO TRUST COMPANY Administrator with will annexed of the e>-
 tale of B. k. Turner decea>ed 6-5-4t
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05
The N. E. Church and Prohibition.

MT. Editor:-I noticed 8 clipping in your paper of last week from The Commercial Appeal, which seemed to give the position of the NJ. F. Church, on the question of prohibition. A half-truth is not sufficient. l am sure you have not the space to pub fish the entire resolution passed by the General Conference, but I would be glad for you to publish the official statement of what they did adopt by vote of TOO for and 20 against:
 PROHIBITION AND LOCAL OPTION.
 We stand for the speediest possible suppression of the beverage liquor traffic. Under that divine law of absolute right which is the source of all human law the only proper atti- tude of civil government toward any thing 50 harmful a. the liquor traffic is that of prohibition.
 We are in favor of retaining, new CT to be surrendered, every foot of territory which can be wrested from the liquor traffic as an additional base of operations for further aggression which shall not cease until the world shall know no more this crime breed ing traffic. To this end, in the light of recent experience and the practical results where, according to the Epis-
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE.

NOTICE k hereby given, that pursuant 10 W law, l will meet the taxpayers of ~t Fran cis county, In the different townships for the purpose of assessing the personal property of >t. Francis county, Arkansas for the year iaos at the following places and dates towit Nheetley township at Posey's schoolhouse, Wheetley township at WheetIey. Tuesday add Wednesday June ? and 3 Goodwin township, at Goodwin Thursday Goodwin township, at Gum Grove. Friday. June
 Goodwin township at Moon Lake school house, saturday. June t.
 Prairie township, at Wood, sehoolhouse Monday June s. Wednesday and Thursday, June 9, 10 and II. Prairie township. at Slonikers Mill, Friday June l2.
 Goodwin township, at smith, schoolhouse, saturday, June l3,
 LAnguille township, at W. T. Ellis Mon LAnguille township, at Macedonia Tues felico township, at Caldwell, Wednesday, June r.
 Telico township. at Colt Thursday, Friday and Saturday June lS, l9 and 20. Johnson township att. r. McDonald's Mon day, June 22.
 Johnson township, at Hortons store, Tues day, June 23
 Johnson township at New Castle Gin & Milling Co ; ginhou,e, Wednesday, Thursday Franks township at Bonair Monday and Tuesday, June % and 20
 Franks township al Tuttleton, Wednesday July |
 Biactfsh township at Ashworth's store Thursday, July ?
 Blackfish No. }, (Garland) at Lulu, Friday July ,.
 Grtggs township. at Heth, Monday, JuIy6 Griggs township, at Democrat Tuesday July I.
 Grgg> township at Widener Thursday and Friday July and 10.
 Griggs township, at swans store, saturday July IL
 Madison township, at Madison Monday. July l3.
 Madison township, at Forrest City court house from Tuesday July F to August l. All persons are urged to meet the assessor at the above appointments and avoid penalties assessed by law.
 ]. B TERRY
 Assessor for St Francis County.
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05

Second Boy Tourist Farl pa,no ote rginia Noon Norton Iewett
 Rolwage Bessie Mae Williams, Christian. Court
 Gowan, Mae Brown, Warshaysky eie 'edli9iip ana euSlohHouSe Ohcer Luther 'iioO 'd'of Charley Prude Second Sailor Iauas Eona.,a Several speciae bet the which added on
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05

copal address States which have been notOriOasly unfriendly to any temperance legislation, except gener- al license, have passed local option laws which have been accepted by county after county until almost the whole State has banished the saloon.' , we recommend that our people parti- clpate in every wise movement for local prohibition commonly known aS local option, as q step toward state- wide prohibition, and then the State prohibition as preparation for that national victory which, in the full ness of time, is inevitable in the final triumph of right. "
 In addition to this, l want to state that the NJ. l.. Church not only has had bishop at the head of it's own temperance movement but furnishes a bishop as the president of tue Ma tional Anti-Saloon League.
 This great church has spoken in no uncertain sound on this subject. One has only to read the Episcopal Ad- dress of 1888, which has been strength ened and reiterated from time to time, to know that this church will not be satisfied until the saloon is a thing of the past.
 This church stands with her sister churches of the South and where all
The Forrest City times., 1908-06-05
Sore Nipples.

Any mother who has had experience with this distressing ailment will be pleased to know that cure may be effected by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it of with soft cloth before allowing the babe to nurse. Many trained nurses use this salve with best results, For sale by ]. T. Sanders.