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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
HILL MON TAGUE
|. NOT IN RACE NOW
House Member Unwilling
Enter Unseemly Scramble
for Elector.
for Elector.

Hon. Hill Montague will not be
candidate for Democratic elector from
this district when the convention
meets in Roanoke next Thursday. and
the friends OF Mr.. Harry NJ. Smith are
saying that he Will win in a walk
over Mr.. Isaac Digs. the other con-
testant for the honor.
II have never been a candidate for
elector in the sense that I was willing
to enter into any unseemly fight for
IL" said Mr. Montague to represen-
tatiye Of The Times-Dispatch last
night.
when number of my friends asked
me II I would permit the use OF my
name, I told them that / would serve
IL elected, but having just concluded
two months service in the Legislature.
my private affairs would not permit
me to make the sacrifice OF the time
required for a contest, II such course
should be necessary. Therefore deter
mined when three-cornered race de-
veloped not to permit the use OF my
name am grateful to the people for
the confidence they reposed in me
when they elected me to the Legisla-
ture. In that body I tried to do my
duty as saw 1t, and am glad II !
was able to accomplish anything which
was beneficial to my constituents. II
nothing unforeseen arises In the mean
time. will very probably stand for
the Legislature again next year. and
will ask a denomination upon the
record made. BY this record I an,
willing to stand or fall, and will
Invite the fullest Investigation and
criticism"
The determination OF Mr.. Montague
not to be a candidate for electo.
leaves the contest between Messrs
Smith and Digs. and It is said that
they will remain In the field and press
.the issue to vigorous conclusion.
Mr.. Montague stated that as a Demo.
crat interested In the affairs OF hi
party he expected to go to Roanoke
next week, and to shake hands ant
touch elbows with his old friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
CARDINAL LoGUE DEPARTS
Returns Home With the Kindest Fccl-
tngs for American People

'nss for American People.
NEW YORK, June s.-cardinal
Logue, primate of Ireland, sailed to-
day for Europe on the steamer Cam
pania, after n soiourn in this country
of five weeks. which he declared to-
have been the most eventful OF his
long life. Just before the steamer
sailed. Cardinal Logue said:
''In leaving this great country wish
IT every success, and prosperity. I
have been received with the greatest
kindness by people of all oreeds and
iall beliefs, and depart with only the
kindest memories Of America and
Americans.a
Asked for his views on Immigration
from ireland, the cardinal said:
TOO many of my race have left thelr
native land II hope the exodus Is
about to cease. Ireland needs the
bone and Drawn of its own sons and
daughters for its future development.
! The irish Immigrant has done much
Ito help IN the building up OF America.
Int is now time to begin the rejuvena-
ton of Ireland itself"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
FAvoRs CLUB MERGER
Deep Run Members Agree to Plnn Pro-
yided Certain Conditions Satisfactory.

Deep Run Members Agree to Plnn Pro-
yided Certain Conditions Satisfactory.
Members of the Deep Run Hunt Club
at called meeting last night agreed
to the proposed consolidation with
Lakeside and Hermitage. but took no
definite action. The two locations
"Westbrook" and the Site near Rio
Vista-were considered. and. while 1t
was thought best not to vote upon the
matter just now. the majority of those
in the meeting were in favor of the
Rio Vista place. 1t was decided, how
ever, to acquire the land as soon as
possible and proceed with the organi-
cation of the new club, which will in
clude Deep Run, Hermitage and Lake
side. IL the general plan is adopted
Committees, We're appointed on To-
cation, membership and finance. They
will in turn appoint committee of
three, composed of one representative
from each club, to carefully consider,
with the three original committees.
the question Of consolidation. site and
personnel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
WILL NOT GO TO PooRHoUsE1

1 = a 1 Z .lat 70
Once Wealthy Wisconsin Nun Has
Many Offers OF Help.
CHICAGO. juno 6.-C. j i, Meyer
once the wealthiest citizen of Fond du
Lac, Wis,.who on "Wednesday applied
to County Agent Fiellson at Mtlwau-5
kee for admission To the poorhouse. IL
now at Oshkosh Wis, the guest Of
Fl. Y. SAWYER, son OF the late Senator
SAWYER and president Of the Oshkosh
Gaslight Company. Mr., 3SawSer's faith
Ter was at one time associated In bust
ness With MIR, Meyer.
Mr. Sawyer has made arrangements
so that AIeyer may live In comfort the
rest of his life. Many NIilwaukee men
have volunteered TO aid In the care of
Mr., Meyer, among the frat tos'o ffsrs
assistance being two former 9 ondur-s
tors. on the Northwestern,ss Dad. who
remembered klndnesses shown theIrt
Iby the roads frat preSldent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
|HONlI7,ZERS READY TO
BEGIN LONG, MARCH
Historic Command Will Tramp Through Picturesque
Valley on Wonderful Endurance Test

camp Will be pitched for the night.
Early Monday morning the soldiers
will break camp, passing through Har-
risonblirg that day to a point near
New Market. where they Will halt for
the night. Through New Market as
day. There a days halt Will be made,
giving the men an opportunity to VISIT
the wonderful caverns. Thursday tile
march Will be from Luray to a point
near Front Royal.
On Famous Battlefield.
beautiful Manasssas Gap in til the Riu ie,
Ridge mounta1ns. Friday, the com
mand will spend the night near Mark
ham: Leaving there early Saturday
spout spring and on t. the little ts town
main for the night. From Thorough
fare. through Haymarket. the COIN
mand will march Sunday morning,
hating at Midday at some point on
the Manassas battlefield. where relig-
tices there will probably be in the
open air. That night the men will
camp not far from Centreville. From
Centrevlle toward Alexandria Will be
the schedule for Monday. and early
Tuesday morning the battery will
start for. Alexandria. arriving there
and At the end Of the Journey some
train will be waiting. 1t will only re-
quire short time to pack up and load
the wagon, and In the afternoon the
command and Its guests. somewhat
tanned and sunburned by the expert
ence. but happy and with much more
really like. will arrive once more In
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
GOLD VIRGINIA.
10. and O.'s Industrial Publication Great
t Advertisement for the state.

FCs and DIS Inhustrtul publication Great
| Advertisement for the State.
Showing the manufacturing, agri-
cultural and mineral resources along
its lines in Virginia. the Chesapeake.
and Ohio Railway has. issued an at
ttractive- pamphlet entitled "Old yir-
jSinla.''
| Though much is written about the
ipther advantages Of the State, the most
4 attractive feature Of the book is the
display OF Virginia farming lands. Pic
,Nres OF some of the most famous Of
The Virginia estates are shown, with
their great herds Of cattle grazing on
4 the blue grass OF the Southwest and
u the fertile bottoms Of James River. 5S
rs a full catalogue of farms for sale Is
!, embodied In the publication, with the
view Of assisting those who desire to
locate here. Some of the most val-
4 liable farm lands in the State are Of
fered in this list
u The vast opportunities for develop.
4 ing water power along the James River
\ are also very etfectually displayed.
4 The book was prepared under the di-
4 Iectlon of Mr.. G., b. Wall, real estate
\ agent Of the Chesap Ike and Ohio. anG
I serves as q splendid adYegtlseme nt q
4 the Old a ominl lon. iSs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
WILL UNCLE SAM PAY?
Government Lawyers Figuring on Prop
ositlOn Involving Dead Horse.
Times Dispatch Bureau.

Times ispatch Bureau
Munsey Building.
Washington. D.. c., June 9.
The law division of the Bureau Of In.
lternal Revenue is up against real
proposition. though not a live one, as
the case involves dend horse, and
the value of the said animal when he
was still kicking and in full possession
of his faculties"
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector r.
G. Merrick. whose district is in North
Carolina, reports that while on a raid
recently moonshiners fell afoul of him
and his party, and when the encounter
ended and the smoke of battle had
cleared away the gallant charger which
had borne Merrick into the fray was
lying on the CORY field, a stiffened
corpse. Merrick does not go much into
details concerning the encounter: in
fact, he does not even state that there
was anybody In the hight on MS size
save himself.
But the internal revenue people as
sumo 1t to be perfectly safe to say
that Merrick was with bunch Of raid
ers. as 1t has been long time since
there has been In the service a collec-
tor or deputy willing to go into the
mountains and grapple with a moon
sinner. single handed. Merrick doesn't
put any frills to his story. but he does
PROFOUND to the commissioner 9 ues-
ton on which the legal sharps of the
bureau are putting in full time. The
question is: Who Is to pay for the
horse? The liveryman from whom
Merrick hired 1t says the horse was
worth 5000 of any mans money. L
is Just possible that the animal Would
have been held at a much lower figure
had the .liveryman not suspected that
Uncle Sam would have to bear the
loss
know is; Will Uncle Sam pay?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
SPECIAL MASTER NAMED
Mr.. Cannon to Report as to Validity of
HOnlls NOM In LltignttOn.

Mr.. Cannon to Report as to Validity of
Bonds Now In Litigation.
Judge Edmund NVaddill Jr.. sitting
in the United States District Court yes
iterday. heard argument on motion to
Ger concerning certain bonds OF the
East Coas, Lumber Company, and
finally referred the whole matter to
Mr.. James r. Cannon as special mas
ter, to report to the court later as to
the value of the bonds.
The hearing was rather perfunctory,
and though many lawyers We're pros
ent, representing various interests, the
proceedings We're by no means extend
ed. Judge Eaddill directed Mr.. Cam
non to report to him regarding the
value of the bonds within thirty days,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
For school Bond Issue.

ing held at the Baptist Church. Glen Allen
last Hight. when the school bond issue wis
presented to the voters. Messrs John Stew
art Bryan. jackson Davis. F. ". Duke and
W. 3. Duke made short addresses urgina
the citizens TO vote for the bond issue. II
was shown that the increase in taxes to the
average voter would not amount to moro
than from 10 to so cents. The school site
has not been selected, but 1t Will be near
Glen Allen.
Laurel Tuesday night for the purpose oil
explaining fully the merits of the bond issue
and the advantage to Laurel by the locatio1
OF school at Glen Allen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY
Closing of Saloons May. Remind Voters
That Polls Are Open.

Closing of Saloons May Remind Voters
That Polls Are Open.
Perhaps. the dullest election ever held
In Richmond will take place on Tues
day, when candidates for Mayor and
City Council. nominated in the recent
Democratic primary. will be chosen
without opposition.
The ticket will be headed by Hon.
D. G. Richardson. for Mayor. and nell
Their he nor any of the councilmanic can
didates willbe opposed. Very little in
terest is being manifested, and indi-
cations point to light vote. 1t is not
probable that third of the registered
vote will be polled, as it is we'll known
in advance that the Democratic party
nominees have no opposition. All the
polling places will be opened at sun
rise, and will be kept open until sun
set. The saloons will be closed during
the day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
. EUROPEAN TRAVELLERS
Many Richmond People Go Abroad o.
Steamers Yeaterday.

Steamers Yesterday.
Passengers from Richmond sailing
for Europe yesterday, and booked by
Mr.. S. II. Bowman. steamship and
tourist agent, were Major Otway s.
Allen, Mrs, Otway S. Allen, Colonel
Dudley Mcdonald, Mrs. Joseph Willard
and maid, Miss Belle Wlllard.S Miss
Elizabeth Willard, Mrs. Elizabeth Hop
I kins Mrs John w. Harrison on the
Finland,
Mr.. I. Kaufman. Mrs. I, Kaufman,
Mrs I. Fl. Kaufman, Miss Carrie NJ,
Kaufman, Mr.. lIigar Kaufman on
the President Lincoln. n
Miss Lucille H, Norvell, Miss Har-
riett Cults, Miss Mabelle Scott on the
Haverford. q
Dr.. and Mrs. j. H. Smith. on the
columbia; M Manfred Call and DR..
Manfred Call, Jr. on the ultonla,
Sailing on Thursday were G. Do
minlci. q Hriaoa. James Mannor,i
Louis catognl on La Provence; Rev,
Mr.. r. W. Nave, Miss Pauline Neve
William Emsheimer, Emanuel Ullman
on the Mauritania.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
NOT TO MEET. HERE

Piano manufacturers WIFI Probably Go
to Detroit Next Year.
kilograms from New York last night
stated that the National Association of
Piano Manufacturers would not decida
the question of the next convention
city until Tuesday. 1t is evident. how
ever. that the meeting Will not be held
here as the decision is left With the
executive committee. which will sub
nit tho nnme OF Detroit. Business
Manager Dabney and President Peters
OF the City Council. made to a strong
effort to land the association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
Not 4 Gambling Device.

Although the warrant stated that the
charge related to the operation OF a
slot machine, Charles d. Hutzler's
case as explained yesterday was for
failure to pay hts revenue license on
q music machine operated by slot ar
rangement, No gambling device COM
Ing under the slot machine head has
been reported here in several years,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
seIect New SCHOOL site.

AT meeting yesterday the School Board
for varina District, Henrico county, agreed
I Upon site for the new High School, which
| will be located on the New Market Roa'l.
a short distance below Grove. Though 1t
Will be ready for occupancy by the fall 1t
VIII not be ready for the opening OF the SEES
sion. This new structure means the consoli-
dalton Of three schools in varina District.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
Mr.. Grande Goes to Italy.

Mr. Vincent Grande, who for the past
eighteen years has been resident OF the
city will sail for Naples. Italy. next We'd
extend his trip further into the continent.
Paris and London will also be visited. He
win return to his home here in the fall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
Ordnin. NIissiomnry To-Doy.

Mr.. ]. 3. Webster will be ordained
at the Calvary Baptist Church this
morning iat IL o'clock. DR.. Ryland
Knight. DR.. r. ]. Willingham and Mr.
G. H. Ryland will take part. in the
ordination services.
Mr.. Webster is graduate of Rich
mond Collage and OF Grocer Theologt
cal Seminary. He Will be sent as Il
missionary from Calvary Church tc
China. He is a man we'll qualified fol-
work In the foreign missionary fields
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
Police Court Cases.

Charles Clarke tcoored) was in the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning charge
OF having stolen clothing and pistol from
Moses Wiley. The case was continued to
June 10th for further evidence.
James Bradson convicted OF stealing
a. pair OF shoes from G. W. Blake, and was
sent to fall for thirty DAYS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
I'm mbcr NIeeting CnllcI q

Secretary Dunlop, OF the Chamber Of
Commerce., announced yesterday that
the special meeting OF the chamber
scheduled for Monday night had heen
called off, The meet ting was or gtnallv
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07

called to consider the movement on the
part of the railroads to increase
freight rates. The roads, however,
have, for the present. abandoned the
plan. so the meeting this week will be
unnecessary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
/. NOT TO MAKE TEST CASE.
Justice CrutchHcld Orders That Every Hockey
Polley Man Caught Selling he Reported

Justice Crutchned yesterday refused the
request of Attorneys Alfred =. Cohen and
Gilbert X. Pollock to try ono or the hockey
pokey men rs a test, and to allow the
others to continue until tho case should be
heard on appeal. He offered to try one on
the understanding that II the case went
against him all the others should pay the
fine. but the lawyers refused. The court
ordered that every man caught peddlins
ce-crea should he reported,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
yisttIne IN Baltimore.

The Baltimore News says: Among the
recent arrivals TO our city is Mrs Warwick
Douglas Patteson tnee Mary CAN'T Lewis.
of Scottsvile. Albemarle county, Va, meni-
Der of the Albemarle Chapter U. D. c.. who
Is visiting her friend. Mrs. Anne r. Fincn
Frayser, late diocesan missionary of Viz
tirnore. Edgemont, No HOS North Eutaw
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
TO Protect pnbllc ncnlth.

/. ~ u
These acts" said Commissioner
Saunders, "are intended to regulate tho
sale Of food products for man and
beast. and have for their purpose the
protection of the consumer from adul-
terated. misbranded, impure and I'M
wholesome foods. and the guarding
against imposition by the unscrupuous
manufacturer or dealer In the sale of
feeding stuffs for cattle, and to give
TO the consuming public the assurance
that 1t is receiving that for winch 1t
pays. Provision is also made for In
spection of dairies. bakeries, and Ice
cream establishments the purpose be-
ing to protect consumers from i1nsani-
tary conditions which might exist
about such places. The execution OF
these laws has been placed with the
dairy and food commissioners
THE law provides for the payment
of tax or license fee by the manu-
facturer or dealer Offering for sale in
the State feeding stuffs continental
foods and cattle powders for cattle,
and license fee for creameries, dali
rles, milk stations. etc, doing business
in the State. and provides penalties
for failure to comply with its provis-
ions. 1t is, therefore, suggested that
all dealers and manufacturers of food
products and cattle feeds continental
feeds and cattle powders, and propri-
etors of dairies, etc, acqualnt them
selves with the provisions of these
statutes. copies of which can be had
from the Office OF the commissioner, in
Richmond"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
Return from Iloney,noon.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Niaschio. who were
recently married in Italy, arrived In the
city from New York last night. They VIII
reside at No. 927 East Clay Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
DR.. Anderson in sIlnnesota.

DR.. William E. Anderson, Of Farm
VILE, who attended the meeting OF
the American Medical Association in
Chicago. went from there to Rochester.
Mimi, to the clinic Of the Drs. Mayo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
Arre.ts sn.pect..

w. NJ. Hardy (colored1 was arrested yes
terday evening by Detective Sergeant Wren
on a. charge OF being a suspicious character
and vagrant.
Jesse Allen and James Mirnms were ar
rested by Sergeant soweli on charge OF
being suspicious characters. They are sus-
pected OF having stolen a quantity OF cloth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
tn Present "Destr1ck Schnl,

s.The Deestriok Schulz will be presented
a. the Y. NJ. c. A. Hall on Friday night for
the benefit OF the window fund OF the Sew
.enth Street Christian Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
IL Leaving
Town Quickly

For pleasure or business, we
can do everything for you
except pack your bag-and
we will do that If you say 50.
Everything in Summer toys
up to the minute, and ready
in a minute. Telephone your
order or send a boy. Take
life easy-that's the warm
weather formula. Athletic
Model Underwear helps.
Negligee Shirts, in light
weight madras and other soft
fabrics, Invisible Suspenders
and Open Weave Carriers are
in tune with the idea. Light
Weight Cravats and Straw
Hats, too. All here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
Pickett Camp Aux

Pickett Camp Auxiliary Meeting.
The ladies' OF George e. Pickett Camp
Auxiliary Will hold their regular meeting
to-morrow afternoon at $3.50 in their hall,
No. 307 North Seventh Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
/ IIenrlco superyiors Ia Meet

N "A special meeting OF the Hanrico County
board OF Supervisors will be held to morrow
noon at the courthouse for the purpose Of
ballots for the school bond issue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
LAW To PROTECT
MAN AND B.EAs.
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Reminds Dealers Of New
Regulations.

others affected by the new pure food
law may be fully advised OF the
changes, Food Commissioner w. D.
Saunders ISSUED b statement yesterday
calling attention to the requirements
hereafter. Two acts were passed by
the Legislature Mt its recent session
One is entitled: can act to prevent the
manufacture or sale OF adulterated
misbranded, poisonous or deleterious
foods or liquors. and to repeal an net
to prevent the sale of adulterated and
misbranded feeds In the State of Vir-
GINA"
The other related to the appointment
OF dairy and food commissioner and
to the penalties to be imposed for vio-
lating the statute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
lis alleged. settled the claim for the
company for $4,000 and paid the widow
NINE. VICTIMS ARE DEAD

$500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07

What Deputy Merrick wants
know is: Will Uncle Sam pay?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-13
BIRDS MAKE lNcUaAToRs

In the incubator the pale yellow
chicks, their soft down not yet quite
dry in places, fell, in their attempt to
rise and walk, like men dead drunk.
There's another" said the chicken
farmer, as an excited little head came
out of an egg. ''Wonderfuf~ things,
these incubators. Would you believe
that there's bird that makes them?
eyes, sir, a bird; the megapode,
makes it's own incubator every time 1t
has a nest of eggs. 1t isn't bothered,
like other birds, with the long and
monotonous work of setting.
The megapode halls from Australia
the Barrier reef country. Its incubator
is a simple affair, merely a great
mound of leaves. In these leaves it
buries it's eggs, knowing that in that
hot, moist climate the leaves will fer
ment, and in their fermentation give
off just enough heat to hatch the
chicks.
"Who can deny intelligence to this
bird which makes its own incubator to
hatch it's own eggs?"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-13

amusements, and soon had such fun
that we forgot that it was showing out
doors. But after while supper was an
nounced. and we had to break up our
games and go to supper. We only
stayed about an hour after supper and
spent the time playing games, and
made such a lot of noise that we
couldn't hear each other talk.
N.Y. how the time did fly that day.
Mamma came and interrupted our fun
and said ut is time to go home" My
cousins begged us to stay over night,
but papa said, ri will have to be back
to my work early in the morning." so
we could not stay. We hated to leave
the nice warm house to go out in the
cold, for it was still showing when we
left. 1t was getting dark, the stars and
moon were shining in the dark blue
sky, and the white snow looked pretty
as we glided along. On our way home
we said what a happy Thanksgiving
we had, and hoped next Thanksgiving
would be the same.
JENNIE RENILLE.
Inglewood grammar school, grade 8.
Age 10.