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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
BOAT HIT ROCK; THREE
NEARLY LOST LIVES
FOUGHT FLAMES
AMONG OIL CANS
Blaze in John L. Branch 8. Com
pany's Store distinguished
After Hard Struggle.

Though breaking forth in a place
filled with all manner of combustible
material. flames in John l.. Branch &:
Companys oil and paint store at No.
14o4 East Main Street last night, were
confined in such a small space by the
effort of Chief Shaw and his men that
1t did considerably less damage than
was at first expected. the entire loss
probably not amounting to over $1,000
or $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
NYnshhnard as 1Yeanon.

Bessie Gray (coored) was knocked out
with a washboard III the hands of May sad
morning, and DR.. Woodson, of the city am
bu'ance corps, was called in to repair the
damage. May was bending over her tub
az work when Bessie walked In and began
~ argue. The dashboard clinched matters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
MEDAL CONTEST
Mis-. Harmon Win. Trophy Given by W.

unique medal contest was given last
e1 ening by the Woman's Christian Temper
ance linton al the venabie Street Baptis,
Church before a large audience. The win
ner OF the medal was Hiss Pauline Harmon.
tho accomplished young daughter OF Mr..
j. r. Harmon All the participants in the
contest rendered their parts we'll. The con-
tc1tants were trained by Miss Lilic Hechler
Binns, and 10 her efforts is due much OF
the success Following is list OF the con-
tesantx with their subjects:
Miss Bessie Hewlett. The Converted Sa
loon Keeper. Miss Cornelia Crane, THE
Ckildts Message: Miss Ruby Brauer. THE
Saloon Keepers story" Miss Pauline Har-
mon, THE Bridal Wine Cup: Miss Ruth
Brooking. Goodnight. Papa, Miss Alice
Eechler, "Looking In Wnm Bavols."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
To Elect naIerntns

The anti-lly white faction of the Repub-
lican party in this city will hold mass
meeting at League Hall Wednesday
night 10 elect delegates to the State con-
vention, scheduled TO meet here on the fol-
lowing day. 1t looks now as If the state
meeting Will be SHINY attended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Three More for poitlaux

Three more subjects-Tylcr Goddin, Joseph
Simmons twhite) and William, Smith tcol-
orcdl were turned over to the care OF Pro-
baton Officer Poltiaux in the Police Court
yesterday morning. Smith is the first negro
to be placed In charge OF the officer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
General Phillips Unlmproved.

General 4. L. Phillips. who lies despcr-
ately. Ill at his home, No. 1920 West Grace
Street. was reported last night to be In
about the same condition. The end may
come at any time. He Is one of tho widest
known citizens of Richmond, and one OF the
last OF the fast disappearing veterans Of the
Confederate War. hls9
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
AlilnirI,t N1is.ion

Rescue gospel services will be held to-
night in the Midnight Mission, No. 1434
Fast Franklin Street, from $3.50 O'clock until
midnight. The subject tonight will be "a
Real Conversion" All are welcome.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Says lie Bought YVheol.

Richmond Carter (coored) was charged
In the Police Court yesterday morning with
stealing a bicycle. valued at so. from W.
II. Hill. Carter says that he bought the
Wheel and the case was continued to the
18th to give him time to prove his asser-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Caught Hand in machinery.

Alberta Overton tcoloredl. OF No. 1902
Ross Street. had her hand badly injured
In machinery at the stemmery OF the Pat
tcrson Tobacco Factory yesterday morning
that four fingers at least must be ampu-
tated. She was attended by DR.. Woodson,
OF the city ambulance corps. who took her
to the Memorial Hospital for the operation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Eete To Be Reneated.

The kermess Fete, which scored such a
success when given in Belvidere Hall on
quest on Monday night. May 1st!,, at the
same place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
May Term Omen, monday.

The docket in the Law and Equity Court
the May term OF which opens on Monday
al / O'Clock, will be heavy Clerk y. r.
Winston is asliins all lawyers to be on hand
promptly, SO that no time may be lost In
handling ths cases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
I,isber Case Continued.

Joseph Fisher (white) was In the Police
Court yesterday morning. suspected of hav-
ms broken into the office OF the Hebrew
Cemetery and stolen therefrom quantity
of clothing from G.. r. Nukkols. The case
was continued to the 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Marriage License.

a marriage license was issued yesterday
morning by the clerk of the Hastings Court
to Mr. Frederick T.. Languth and Miss Mar
saret a. Thomas. both of Richmond,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Charge DCsertiOu.

James r. Carr was in the Police Court yes.
terday morning, charged with desertipu from
Company r, Engineering Corps. Washington
barracks; and the case was continued to
the 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Acquitted of Cutting Char

Charged with having maliciously cut Scott
Deane some time ago. Joseph Lowery, coll
ored man. was acquitted yesterday mornins
after hearing before Judge Witt in the
Hastings Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Waving PronosItion.

According 10 the report % Polndmaster
Charles lilie, submitted tn the Mayor yes
ferday. The city Pound for dogs aud goat 4
for the last year has been a paying pro-
pcsition, The expenditures amounted 10
aj,5le, an against receiptn Of tT,lS5.55, The
Fsrert covers In. de,a the work done by
~ 2anaA tas ths YaAL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Cocaine Vendor Gets Two Years.

Charged with having cocaine in his pos
session, Joseph Austin tcolored) was sen
fenced to two years in the penitentiary from
the Hastings Court yesterday morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
WOULD Set Aside Verdict.

Judge Ingram, IN the Law and Equity
Court, yesterday heard motion to set aside
the verdict In the case of 3. L. Blair
against the Southern Interstate Bank. The
motion was based on plea that the YER
dict is contrary to tho law and evidence.
and also on the ground OF after discovered
evidence.
The court set aside the Judgment. and the
motion to set aside the verdict. together
with the after discovered evidence. Will be
heard at the next term OF court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Living on Island.

4. LNihN on lSlunu.
In Butler's narrow escape is added
pescape from the station house, he has
! been living on an island in the river
free from all police molestation.
His sweetheart Miss Montgomery. OF
Graham Street, Fulton, oars herself
over 10 him daily and carries him a
portion OF his meagre food supply. BY
His skin as a fisherman he contributes
The rest, and seems now to be enjoy-
Ing a comfortable living Tho police
know his whereabouts, but as he Is
will try to cross the dangerous current
10 reach him, Unless he makes his es-
cape by night and leaves the city he
must one day be caught
Officers are on the watch, and they
he come 10 the Ricmond shore again
Butler is wary. however, and plays
his game If hide-and seek with much
Cleverness,
The fugitive and Miss Montgomery
we're to ne married soon, and woull
have been On their wedding trip now
had he not been arrested on chargs
of hghttns in Broad Street Park.
Miss Montgomery has consulted al
officer of charitable organization IN
the city. and he advised her to ge
Butler to surrender. This he has do
termned not 10 do. and The girl ha,
declared she will stand by him througl
thick and thin, With tears, she avow
ed her intention of marrying hin
come What may and 1t looks as IL tn
two may achieve their end, In spite O
s. all attempted interference.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
Insurance Figures.

Colonel Joseph Button, State 1nsur-
ance Commissioner, has compiled the
following figures with reference to the
fire insurance business in virginia:
Total capital of companies
carrying risks in Vir-
ginia last year. .........S 4o,656,765
Capital of Virginia COM
above) 49,. ......... l,sls,7e5
Gin United states1. ... ss.4sl.sse
1907 $3.50. .......... 1a1 ,o3s, os3
Assets of all companies. 316,s16,213
Capital and, surplus $500. 123.244.6So
Insurance in force. 1907. .27.361,161,614
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09
River Accident Reveals Hiding
Place OF A. ]. Butler, Fugitive
from Justice.
LIVING ON SMALL ISLAND
With Two Companions, Went
Fishing, and Had Hard Fight
! With Current.

After having broken from the Second
Police Station. where he had been
locked up on trivial charge. and
GLIDING arrest for more than a week,
IA. ]. Butler came near going to his re-
ward on Thursday, when, in company
with r. NJ. Hamln and j. .. 1saacs, he
attempted to take a boat through Big
He'll" one of the most dangerous points
in the upper reaches of the James
river.
The trio had been fishing-for Butler
in these days is forced to depend main
~ for existence on his skill as an
angler-and were returning when the
boat. going at full speed. struck a
I submerged rock and was thrown high
into the air.
Hamlin. who was occupying a seat
IN the rear, was hurled out. and landed
in the water after double somersault.
tree in the middle of the river. and,
with the use of powerful overland
stroke. gained his point of safety and
pulled himself out of the water.
Chccrcd by Crowd.
In the meantime Butler, after des-
perate effort with the half-capsized
craft. managed to reach rock. But
again he was imneriled, for the boat
got away with him a second time in
the rapid current, and, fortunately for
.Hanln. drifted under the tree to which
he was hanging for dear life.
/, Here the two men righted the boat.
and turned about to go to the aid of
Isaacs. who hed plunged into the river.
But the latter. vas Drawing the rapid
stream with the desperate endeavor of
man who knows that he must swim
or die, and, after hard struggle. in
which. it seemed. at times, to the
/ watchers on the shore that he must
succumb, he clambered upon dry
/ ground.
The accident occurred in one of the
worst places on the river. that only a
/ good swimmer may dare attempt to cross
with any hope of success. The three
lost practically all their clothes, and
/; 1saacs also lost some money. They
were glad, however, to reach terra
! firma. and We're heartily cheered by
/ tho little knot of people who watched
! them from the distance. The boat was
securely; anchored. and Hamlin and
tEIsaacs made their way home as rapidly
as possible for change of clothing
Butler went back TO his island hut.
II was near this point that Ed
/, Barnes met his death some time ago
1 after Robert Bauer made such hero.
&c attempt TO rescue him. 1t is {
place feared by even the best river
men, for sunken rocks combined witt
the hardest Will but infrequently en-
counter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-09

1t seems that the man asked Mr..
Brown to send the purchases to Mr..
Graves's Office, in the Chamber OF Com
merce, where he would call for them.
He went second time to the insurance
office, and there asked for an entry
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02
Incidents Of the Flood--Ne-
gro's Family Swept Away

Columbia special in Sundays
Charlotte Observer: Near So
ciety Hill yesterday Joe Brown,
a negro living on Mr.. } Rus.
sells place, lost his wife and
several children. They had Ia
ken refuge with him III the top
OF the house, which was swept
away. Brown caught In the top
Of a tree. His wife and all the
children were drowned. A big
crowd that stood on the river
bank at PeiZer Wednesday to
watch the raging waters pass
over the dam saw buggy with
two mules pass over the dam,
followed a little later by bug
gy and a mule with a trunk
strapped to the back, followed
almost Immediately by the BODY
of little white child. 1t was
impossible to rescue The body OF
the child. On the whole, how
ever, loss of life so far has been
exceedingly small. II is feared,
however, that the flooding Of the
swamp lands will drown many
negroes
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02
Amusing Incident Of North
Carolina Republican Con-
vention Recalls Another.

Char Otte Observer: One o
the mot amusing incidents OF
the convention was caused by a
freak Cf miud. Rev. Harris
Mallinckrodt was introduced TO
} udge Adams as the minister
who would opeu the convention
with prayer. When Mr.. Adams
announced him he called him
"Rodenberg". That was just IA
trick of The memory. A wei
known North Carolina negro
was about to be introduced to
speak in a town OF the State one
day by prominent citizen, who
spoke in the most glowing terms
OF the speaker, saying among
other things, that his name was
a household word but when he
got ready 10 cali it he could not
do it. Turning to friend on
the los 1um, and making iun-
mel of his hands, he asked in a
loud whisper: "What is the
d ii negro's name!
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02
Old Negro and Daughter
Struck by Lightning.

SwainsbCro, Ga, August 20
during severe electrical
storm on yesterday afternoon a
tenant house on The !arm OF ID.
w. burden, OF this county, was
struck by lightning. and It's two
&C upants, an aged negro and
his daughter, we're botn probl.
bly, killed. After the storm was
oyer, n ne'ghbor went the nero $
cabin 20 MIN on some busi
ness, ana, to his utter surprise,
he found the old negro sitting
erec' in rocking chat, rigid in
death. Ia another part oI the
room he found the daughter IN
an UNCONSCIOUS condition.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02
Farmer Killed by Mule.

Plckens special IN Sunday )
State: Isaac Durham, promi-
neat farmer Of his county who
lives in the Six Mile section,
Was killed Yesterday cvening by
2 mule he hal been glowing. In
tying TO ahgnj from he mule
his le9 became entangled with
one of the trace chains and the
mule ran about 200 yards. ia
rdnuing Mr.. Durham was jerked
under the mule and stamped to
death.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

Despite the warnings and
pleadings of the papers of the
city, Charleston gave a majority
of her votes 10 Blease No one
supprses for moment that
Charles tonians really consider
the Newberry man better suited
for the Office OF governor than
the incumbent. Some other
reason, therefore, must be found
'or heir action. Does il not lie
in tn fact that Gov Ansel has
tr!e to suppress the Illicit sa e
Of liquor IN that city. thus III
curing the enmity of the num-
erous UIiui tigers, their patrons
and svmpa, hizer.: lC viii e
recalled l.at there WIS much
yi-oryu. kic sing every IN The
e yeruo. ia. batch OF .njunc-
mons ne .-Hust ai.eged viii =
a-y g ler,, ey.n The nsW Wspayar,
protesting, + Ne mistake not,
agains ucn procedure. If AM
SEP compare lve.y hight vote IN
Charleston can be correct Y AS.
crIbed u The warfare waged Dy
him against the uulaNlui .iquo,
traffic in he city, anything Dut
a ere i!rabic situation of affairs
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

two Representatives in the
legislature. Two magistrates
are also TO be elected. Let
every voter suspend work long
enough Tuesday to go to the
polls and cast his ballot for
those candidates who in his
judgment are best fitted to fill
the positions to which they as
pire. A light vote sometimes
means the defeat OF the best men
in the race.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02
Big Fire in New Orleans.

New Orleans, Aug. 30.-Flre
which broke out in the centre OF
the commercial district here this
afternoon swept over portions of
three blocks, destroying large
number of wholesale houses,
manufacturing plants and small
stores. Originating at Bienville
and Chartres streets, the flames
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

If the published report of the
assault on Editor Grist in York
vile be true, and they stand un-
contradicted, it was the most
brutal outrage that has been
committed in the State in years.
Tho grand jury Of York county
should take a hand in the mat
ter. No one questions, of course,
the responsibility OF an editor for
what he says in his paper, but a
resort to methods akin to those
OF the cowardly assassin to OBJ
tain satisfaction tor real or fan.
cied grievances should not be
tolerated in a civilized country
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02
SDeciUt Notices.

IN" patrons and trustees of the Craigs-
Vile school are requested to meet at the
school house tomorrow (Thursday) at
> p. m.
zion Farmers lniOn will meet Satur-
DAY al 30 p. IN. All members please
attend Business of importance.
w. III. PARDCE, Pres't.
The Buford Farmers Union will meet
Friday afternoon at { o'clock.
Ihe l. ID. &. will meet at Mrs. j. n.
Crockett's Thursday at ) y. m.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

We would urge upon the vot-
ers the importance OF turning out
at the polls mex Tuesday, he
Gay of the second primary. Tne
hIsl election sctued but compar-
auveiy few of the contests.
A seat in The United States
Senate is yet to b. filled, the
highest Office within the gilt OF the
people. A State superintendent
of education ana a railroad com.
mis- -ioner are tC be chosen, and
a congressman from this dIstricl
nominated. And last, but by no
means least from "A local stand
point, choices are to be made
tor several important county OF.
fces-such as offices OF supervi.
sor, auditor, superintendent Of
education, coroner, as well a:
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

Lancaster has reached navi-
cation. Voters had to pole their
boats to reach the polls. 1t had
been observed that Lancaster
was moving toward water
Chester Lantern.
Not simply "moving toward
water" contemporary. Lancas
ter has been sitting right up on
the water wagon for nearly three
years.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

An English scientist has dis
covered that fumes from motor
cars are the finest possible
fectant.-Augusta Herald.
That's some consolation 10 edi-
tors and niggers. Since the
smell" Is all they get out the
hign.priced beuzine buggies, they
ought to be glad 10 know that
they are at least getting their
"disinfectant" tree.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

10 lol will, ina very short time, en-
able the stomach to do the work il
should do, and the work it should do
is to digest all the food you eat. When
the stomach can't do it Kodol does it
or it and in the meantime the stom-
ach Is getting stronger and able to
take up its regular natural work
again KCdol digests all you eat. 1t
makes the stomach sweet and it is
pleasant TO take 1t is sold here by
J. r. Mackey & Co. w-s
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

cooked their way north as far
as Cont street and west toward
Royal, Bringing about "A property
loss OF between one aud two mil
lion dollars before they were
finally subdued.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

Misses Minnie and Leila Witmore of
of Wingate, y. e., accompanied by
Messrs. Pink and Edgar Griffin of
Marshville, y. c., who have been visit
ing Misses Lula and ola Pyler of Dixie,
have returned home.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

Next Monday, Sept, 7, being
legal holiday--Labor Day--the
mail carriers will not make their
usual rounds. The ASSOCIATION of
this county, as noted elsewhere,
will meet at Kershaw on that day
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

Look out for big crop OF
"skeeters" as one of the un
pleasant results of the recent
torrential rains, unless all pools
of water shall be promptly drain
ed off.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

Seven homicides in so days
that's Newberry's record. Cri-
tics had better hold up on Lam
caster and train their darts on
Blease's home county.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

Japan has decided to postpone
until the year 1917 her internat-
ionai exposition That lets us
out BY that time we'll be either
too dead or too poor TO take it
in.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

According to an exchange, a
Mr.. Peck married "A Miss Hem
in Pennsylvania few days ago.
1t is to be hoped that the bride
isn't destined to have a peck OF
trouble on her hands.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

No receipts yet tor the Bryan
campaign fund. Wha|s the
matter with Notwithstanding
but tight wads mere?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-02

The memorable fisherman
freshet" was knocked into a
cooked hat by the flood of last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
ATTELL AND NELSON
BOTH DISSATISFIED.

san Francisco, April with disad-
vantage of at least eight pounds against
him. Abe Attall, the champion feather
weight of America last night fought Bat
Ting Nelson of Chicago to a 15-ro'lnd
draw At the end of the contest both
men werc fairly deluSed with blood, .Sel-
sons face in particular presenting the
worst sight.
Attell had the advantage Of all the
earlier rounds. The turning point. how
ever, came in the ninth round. Nelson,
who had been taking his punishment
without n whimper finally succeeded III
getting past Attcll's heretofore impreg-
nable guard end once having paved the
wav he worried his man. The men bat
tied at Il furious speed, Nelson having
the greater power behind his blows. In
the 14th round it looked as if Nelson
would score a knockout. as Ntell was
apparently in distress.
But the wonderful cleverness and
knowledge Of ring trickerY stood Attell
well in hand and he stalled and Smoth-
cred the round out Id came NJ fresh
nnd determined il the last round, and
then followed n battle royal The men
fayed each other With might and main,
Attell landing four blows to Nelson's one.
Both of the men were dissatisfied with
the decision. Nelson WAS down to III ana
Attcll weighed about 12i pounds. Betting
on the result favored Nelson, odds of 10
TO having been offered a. the ringside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-02
New York Produce Market.

New York. April l.
sales lOp. dull but about steady
W !ttAT-Rrceipts 32.00G: exports A.. 2ao.
saics ,23oeCC futures; spot steady; No.
red lG' elevator: No. red IGD o b
atHat; No. l northern Duluth 1l-,i O h
atioat; No. hard winter 1ln!. b
CGRN-Receipts l1,so5: exports $500
spot steady; No. . 74Nt elevator and II
. aHoat. No. white 70k and No
yellow nominal O b afloat
J., AZ ISss,,Reccipts 5i,o"C; spot easier; mix
ed 2GM@2 lis. 54l@: natural white 2tG32 lbs
96it5S clipped white 3.M4o lbs 5Ga6l.
BEIEG-Firm.
i.AR!,-Ste"dy: western S5002G0
Ptllt@-tfilm: family 16Ml7 short clear
lcM17.'0: mess lj.5od.lG
SIGAR-Raw finn: fair refining 3sS.
centrifugal SO test 43G: molasscs sugar
2.Gl: refined steady
B!TTFR-Firm; receipts 6104: creamery
specials y: creamery extras 2SIhGi2S:
creamery thirds to firsts 21M27lA: process
common f." special 16M25; western factory
firsts 2GM:0lR
itGGS-(iuiet and a shade easier: re-
celpts 2S,G3; brown and mixed :irsts 154
f,16'.. '
POTATOES-Steady. unchanged.