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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

called the blood money BILL" because
IL VIII have the practical eject or
keert-g COMMONWEALTH attOrn eys
FROM prosecuting merely 20 set the
money which heretofore has been
che reward IN case the accused was
found guilty.
DELEGATE Page. o. Hanover. engi-
-e-red the bill-probahly the last %
the session-throuEh the House. The
attendance was quite small and he
had 20 Go q good deal Of scurrying
around IN order 70 muster the consu-
tutiorai vote But success ultimately
crowned his efforts.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
ADDS ONE MORE STAR
TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

WASHINGTON. y. C.-Special-
The War Department. IN an order IS
sued. gave a description % the new
United states rag and diagram %
the arrangement o. the stars ls print
Cd
The field. or union % the National
Car in use in the army will. from
af-er July 4. 1905. 20 ls ordered con-
..-- % fn-ty-elx stars in six rows. the
arse thlrt. fourth and sixth rows n
have eight stars. and the second and
rfth roaa seven stars each. IN blue
field
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
SHOW PITY FOR NEGRO
DEAF AND BLIND
Legislature ApprOpriates $4,000
for Establishment Of School for
Unfortunate BiackS-Loca-
ton 20 Be Selected BY
BOsrd.
RTCHMOND. VA-srcclal-

SIS
rNAoslA-N A. special
The Virginia school Tor Deaf and
Blind Coiorcs Children is norv IL -ref-
a.. &c.. ,
'-
Yeas. in waich the Nhiie dear and
blind % the state and nation have
made almost h.-,t- err,--s -,,, .-e-.,t
N' eS ''' ''''t''~> N"i \
The school WAS established --o- pa
ne-- o.. the 1,sr s..s-.,- ,.,- ,.s-, -
wv" ~ -N-,- ~'e -Attif r. t-N->'''l
81 Hampton ~ VIII ie rrcl ca thst
IN the ,-St tN-,es az ara Sons ...-s..,-
the senate rasSr1 t-rS h.L ~--.r....r,.
IL. hou,ac-. of sn a.r.-..,'-....-, -
the ground sIrrrrv -r.t IN ~ tne
money had been uS-f OBJ. The blouse
refused 20 concur ln raS omsrcrncr,
and a r1-rer-.. --. r..-.-r save a- ana
prorrirtf,- - $4,000
NVnt0 thr ntu came 90 Govern, o-
Sv-:-s0- fn- Nts st--.-f.-,.. ft MS f-.,-.. 4
tN-s +ra-r r.a- I'd. ..r.rfs.,- rs ...
evr~ fr no nl~ hr tra- t--e mere
w. much fafk ~ -rrr.r,,-fr- ,lfra
rr-e ce-f.-e6 -e,ut tp.. --e,sr-e.
close f-,rs. cation found trt
misplace conference report hidden
AVA s- IRE ~rr-k.s r-7-, of me sem
ntc. who're II RES Been -rt-iasl entire
II through mistake
Tre- me r-er-knor- friendly sui'
o. Housto- vs. claude A Swanson
Eove-nc-- - W Williams. CLERK. and
ur--rv rvr-v other ctr-e- fr tne STATE
vas instituted This sought % re-
sfo-e ire -s.r-ou-.a-l-- % rhe hrl
Under thc law that wos passed
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21
HIsToRIC OLD ELM
FALLS BENEATH ANE

NEW YORK-Special- more
will typewriter girls while away tho
summer luncheon hours under the
shade OF the last OF the old Washing
ton elms" IN the Churchyard OF 81
PauTs for yesterday afternoon "a gan-
OF men cut down tho last and most
ancient or the trees. 10 which. $50 tn"
story goes. George Washington used fn
tie his horse when he was Hres.ttnf
and the national capital was New York
city.
Originally there were six OF the~s
''Washington" elms. When The last of
them succuu bed 20 the blows ~ the
axe there were many persons who took
away chips and branches for souvenirs.
According 10 the old garitn.r .
Thomas Floyd. the city has ln tt~
OF the tree Will be taken over Co Hoo
bokcn. among other Junk. where 10
win rot IN a swamp.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

While the conservative man wa Ire
the hustler gets busy and goes aft' r
the goods
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

kerr"
''Not a thing"
TOO bad ] was depending on you
20 help me out with the right color
for a poker story"
"Oh. I can DO that all right 3
thought you wanted me go play
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-03-21

lowing delegates 70 the district con-
vention. :. +. Foster. George L
Hunter, and J. W. Thomas: TO State
convention. Henry Warden. J. W
Thomas. and 5. +. Foster. Taft was
not endorsed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
BIG COMBINE
FOR WILMINGTON
The Harlan and Bethlehem Steel
Cos. to Build Steel Cars.

Wilmington, Del, Aug. 12.-It was
announced at the Offices Of the Harlan
& Hollingsworth corporation. in this
city. that the local concern and the
Bethlehem Steel company had been
consolidated into one company for the
purpose of establishing in Wilmington
plant for the manufacture OF steel
passenger coaches and all kinds OF
steel freight cars. The name OF the
new company has not been determin-
ed. neither was the amount at which
II is TO be capitalized stated.
The announcement followed a visit
of Charles NJ. Schwab. president of the
Bethlehem Steel company. and the
directors of that concern. They con
ferred with the directors OF the local
company and the merger was then de
termined.
The Harlan plant here will be re-
built and enlarged and the biggest car
shops in the country erected. II is esti-
mated that from 1000 to $4,000 men
will be employed. Work on the plant
will begin at once. The Bethlehem
Steel company will make the steel and
the cars will be erected In the local
plant
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
CONFESSES HE
STOLE TO ELOPE
Prisoner Taken From BTide-tO-bG
While Looking For Minister.

WillIamsport. Pa. Aug. l2.-County
Detective Tedel returned from Elk
hart. Ind. with Henry Sortman. who
last week eloped 20 Indiana with six
teen-year-old Lucy Hanford. after help
ing himself 10 $50 belonging TO Peter
Closer by whom he was employed.
Sortman waived his rights under the
extradition law and at a hearing he
pleaded guilty and appealed 10 the
mercy of the court.
Miss Hanford is at the home Of a
relative of Sortmans. near Elkhart.
and will remain there. she says. no
matter how long IL takes for Harry 10
come and marry her. They were
searching for a clergyman when. in
response TO a telegram from this city.
they were arrested.
SOrtman says he had but SO OF his
own money. The $50 taken from Mr..
Closer was spent for clothes rnd car
fare for himself and intended bride. so
that when he was arrested he had
only enough left to pay the minister.
He gave that 10 the girl when he was
arrested. She kissed him adieu. and
told him that she would wait until he
came after her
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

forward to offer his speech OF accept
snce. Probably the greatest measure
of the audiences approval was given
when Mr.. Bryan spoke on the subject
OF corporations and advocated a more
strict governmental regulation OF
them. His statements concerning
phases of the labor situation also at
tracted particular attention.
MIR. Brysn's Orstorieal Powers.
Mr. Bryan's powers as an orator
were seldom better displayed in spite
OF the difficulties attending outdoor
speaking before large gathering. He
spoke with frequent gesture. and his
voice carried well 10 the outskirts ol
the crowd.
At the close OF the formal notifica
tion program Mr.. Bryan. accompanied
by Mrs Bryan. other members Of his
family and prominent citizens OF Ne
brasSa and other states proceeded
inside the state capitol building where
IN one OF the legislative chambers. Mr..
Bryan held an informal reception.
Lincoln enjoyed day probably such
rs IL never had before. for no previous
notification was ever attended by so
comprehensive celebration. The
business men or the city co-operated
with the duly appointed officials in
making the day a gala time in every
detail American flags and bunting
were everywhere. and as early as 10
o'clock in the morning public band
concerts were held in the capitol
grounds in Government square. At
noon a luncheon was rendered Mr.
Bryan. Mr.. Kern and the notification
committee at the Lincoln hotel. II
was almost two hours later when the
committee. accompanied by Mr. Bryan
and Mr.. Kern. were escorted In car
riages TO the capitol grounds by pro-
cession. headed by platoon OF police
and the Nebraska State band.
Kern Confident Of Success.
John w. Kern has every confidence
in the election OF the Democratic
ticket II every man does his duty. In
speaking OF the situation. Mr Kern
said:
Il have told Mr.. Bryan that condi-
tions are more than favorable. and
while Il is too early 20 make predic-
tions. IL would seem 20 me that from
reports received from the most CON
seryative sources that II every Demo
crat would lend his aid In this cam
paign. as believe he will. the national
ticket will be elected. This much I
feel that Indiana is safely in the Dem
ocratic column. and while I was only
n few days in Iowa. | have learned
sufficient 20 make me believe that
Iowa is an extremely doubtful state
No definite plans have been made for
my speaking tour. and il is unlikely
that ! will go on the stump until after
my notification"
Norman +. Mack. chairman OF the
national committee. said: "Ohlo. In
diana and New York will go Demo
cratic. and I have told Mr.. Bryan that
| hold Wisconsin TO be debatable
ground. Let me say 20 all Democrats
that the Democratic campaign is max
ing more than satisfactory progress"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs j. w. Johnson
have returned home. after spending
seven and one half weeks very pleas
antly I'm Cismont, Va.
Don't forget the date Monday.
Aug. Il. 1905. The l. b. G. viii
have grand picnic a: White CITY.
Misses Maud +. Hickmon and
Rosa Brown OF Manchester. Va. are
visiting their uncle. Mr. F, ID. Mel
son in Surry Co, Va. this week.
There viii be Religious Services
held az Fulton Park tomorrow sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. 4. ID. Lacy of Omaha. Neb
is spending his vacation in Salt Lake
city, Utah. He viii leave for Oak
land. California by the first OF Sep
tember.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
The Index-Appeal's observations.

There is a Negro man in Dougher-
" county. Georgia. by the name of
Deal Jackson. who in the matter OF
Character. industry. and successful
farming may well be held up as an
example TO men OF any color. He
has marketed the first bale of cotton
in his State. and the first I'm his en-
tire section of the country This is
the seventh time he has performed
this feat. He takes a pride in HIS
farm. he hustles TO get that first bale
on the market-and gets It there reg
ularly. lie has relied entirely on
his own efforts all OF his life. and
asks no man any odds.
His credit is good for whatever he
wants at any store or bank I'm Alba
ny. and he keeps his credit good by
having the good sense never TO strain
II 10y asking indulgence for more
than he actually needs I'm his farm
ing operations Now there is a man
for YOU; fit man for any one. white
or black. 20 model on-Charlottes-
willie Progress.
The foregoing fact was published
recently I'm a brief item sent out bv
the Associated Press. aud the Char
lottesville Progress. in giving n cdi-
torial prominence and additional
publicity is doing what all the news
papers should do. so as TO furnish nm
object lesson TO the working men OF
the country, both black and white
Deal Jackson's way is the surest way
TO solve the labor question and the
race question, and that equally per
picking problem OF the equitable dis
triouuon OF wealth. which. after all.
can be accomplished only by the
merit OF the recipient.
The golden rule OF success In bus
mess Is. as far as practicable. TO nav
as YOU go, live within your resour-
ccs, and meet all obligations prompt-
ly' either 10y the payment Of cash. or
the use of negotiable PAPER. accord
ing 20 the usages of trade aad com
merce. Much OF the trouble I'm hus-
iness arises from the refusal of mon
20 do business on business princIples
They achieve an unenvfable reputa-
tion notoriety-for baing chronic
bad payers. IL is harder 10 collect
money from them than 10 Is TO earn
IT,
Such persons are obstructive par
asltes on the business body. and are
curse 10 any community. OF course
they are never prosperous themselves,
because no one particularly desires
TO do business with them. for the
reason that il is not profitable to do
SO Such people should learn "A
lesson from the life and conduct of
men like Deal Jackson. .-Petersbu
Va. lndeN-AppeaL
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
Gone Before.

Mrs. Maria Brown departed this
life July p. 1908. She was only
sick three days and was sent to the
Retreat for the Sick to be operated
upon and on Monday evening at $3.50
O'Clock. a few hours after the opera
tion, she died. She was loving Sis
ter and great worker of the Fifth
Baptist Church of which she had been
a member for forty years and was
known by all the members who at
tended there.
Sister Brown was 50 years i'm the
Christian fight she was born in
NottOway Co. Va. She belonged to
the Church there during the days Of
slavery, known as the Spring Hin
Church. Her age was "a years.
She left one brother, Rev. Daniel r
Williams OF Richmond. Va. and one
sister. Ella Hunter OF New York.
who came in haste to her funeral.
She also left several nieces and neph-
ews TO mourn their loss and a host
OF friends.
Her funeral was preached by her
request by Rev W: f. Graham. ID. ID.
and also assisted by RevS Pinkney.
ID. ID. The funeral services were
very ably conducted by these two di-
vines. after which Rev. Frank Davis
made a few remarks on the history
OF her life. on Church work and
social life. Also a very fine paper
was read by, young Miss Horseley
and one from the Deacon Board
During the reading OF paper and con-
dolence the entire Church seemed to
be in sadness and tears.
Whereas Fifth BAPTIST Church
las lost faithful member we have
lost dear and beloved sister Her
place can never be filled. her voice
never be heard until the last day.
then we shall answer her"
Her sister from Petersburg. Va.
quickly responded 20 attend tho fun
eral when she heard OF her death.
Active Pall-bearers-B Brothers Ma
jor Waite, Frank Holmes. George ID.
Woodson, Meade seldom. William
BIrlord. William Jones.
Sister Maria Brown was the elev-
enth child of the family OF Gilbert
Williams and Caroline Williams On
ly two of the children are left and
they are Mrs. Ella Hunter and Rev.
Daniel +. Williams OF l7O6 Beverly
Street Richmond. Va. The funer-
nj was conducted by Mr.. a. ID. Price
who handled everything without "a
hitch and too much praise cannot be
given 20 him.
BY her brother. Rev. Daniel =
Williams, 1906 Beverly St. and her
sister Ellen Hunter and Miss Emma
Henry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
BRYAN NOTIFIED
OF NOMINATION
The Ceremony Took Place at
Lincoln, Neb.
WAS A BIPARTISAN AFFAIR

Prominent Men Of Both Parties Were
In Attendance and City Was csiIy
Deeorated-crowdV Vigorously Cheer
Cd Bryan As He Stepped Forward to
Deliver His Speech Of Acceptance.
Vice Presidential Nominee Kern Con-
fdent Democrats Will Win-Nstiona
Chairman Mack Makes Predictions.
Lincoln. Neb. Aug. 12.-Colonel Ma
lone's battery went into action at sun
rise and with a booming salute OF
forty-one guns announced TO the nation
that the ceremonies attending the noti-
fication OF William Jennings Bryan Of
his nomination for the presidency for
the third time had opened.
The notification of Mr. Bryan and
the delivery OF his speech Of accept.
anoe brought TO Lincoln an imposing
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
DIR. Wards Fish Story.

In letter received recently. DR..
Joseph II. Ward Of indianapolis. In
diana writes:
With two friends, one of whom
was William Porter. / went TO the
northern part of the state where we
caught nearly 200 pounds OF blue
gills, perch and bass. This was done
with hook and line only. I admon-
ish you 70 give credence to the state
ment regarding the number OF
pounds caught as can easily Sc
cure affidavits from nOtaries and GER
tihcates from town marshalls. etc.
etc"
This is a whopping big fish story.
but we have managed to gulp Il down
after three trials, although We are
almost persuaded 10 enquire as to
what brand OF liquor is mostly used
In the northern part OF that com
monwealth. But TO make such an
enquiry OF an apostle OF the tenn
perance movement might be con
strued as an insult. so we won't do
II. although we certainly would like
to have an answer TO the question.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
Embezzler RaiIroaded 10 IalI.

Lewistown. Pa. Aug 12-Quick JUS
tice was meted out 10 Charles b. Brat
ton. a seed and flower merchant He
was arrested charged with the embez
clement of funds OF a fraternal society
and forgery Of the names of relatives
to various notes. He was taken be
fore a justice and waved a hearing
Later he was taken before Judge
Woods In special court. He pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to five years
in tAe western penitentiary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
ManqIed ey Train az Deal seae,.

While trying to board a moving train
at the Deal Beach staticn. near As.
bury Park. N. j.. Murray V. Arthur
twenty-five years old. contractor. lost
his hold and fell under the wheels.
Both legs were so badly mangled from
the knees down that they had to be
amputated. II was sail there taat the
man would probably live only few
hours. Arthur's eagerness to-baard the
train was due TO the fact that he
thought Miss Janet Stanley. 70 whom
he has been attentive. was on board.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
NEBRASKA STATE CAPITOL.

NEBRASKA STATE CAPITOL.
gathering of distinguished men. and
men of prominence of both the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties. for Mr..
Bryan and his friends followed the
novel course OF making the notification
celebration q non-partisan affair in
every respect. State officials. members
OF the legislature from both part cs.
partoOk in the doings OF the day tc
honor Nebraska's leading citizen as a
man and a citizen and not alone as the
leader of a great political party.
The making OF the ceremony non.
partisan was brought about as the re-.
suit of a conference between Governor
Sheldon. National Committeeman Hall
and Mayor Brown and a committee OF
citizens OF Lincoln.
The Three Important Features.
The three features of leading i'm.
portance were the speeches of Mr.
Bryan. John w. Kern. candidate for
vice president, and Congressman II. ID.
Clayton. of Alabama, permanent chair.
man OF the Democratic national con.
vention. who headed the notification
committee and delivered an able ad.
dress of notification.
The speeches were delivered from a
platform seating 200 people and adorn.
ed with American flags erected on the
north side of the state capitol build.
ing, and thousands of interested hear.
ers and onlookers gathered about this
stand, frequently interrupting the
speeches with enthusiastic applause.
Congressman Clayton gained new
fame as a man of oratorical ability
by reason of his effective address. His
nigh tribute TO the qualities Of Mr..
Bryan, both as public man and as a
private individual, was we'll received.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

federation. to be held at Rochester on
Sept IS. President Harris says.
among other things. that the aggrvs-
sive campaign waged by the Manufac-
turers' association has placed the fed
GRAFTON in a position where il is com
PEELED TO fight for the very existence
Of its organized life"
There is no use 20 try 20 deny or
hide the facts" he continues. that
the recent decisions OF the United
States supreme court in the boycott
cases has greatly weakened us. for
has It not nearly spiked our most ef-
fective gun. The Manufacturers as
sociation. on the contrary. still has
possession OF that most merciless
weapon. the injunction.
Appeals made by officers Of the
American Federation OF Labor to con-
gress for relief from the conditions
which surround US have been met BY
the law workers with a fat and def
ant refusal. We have requested con
gress To pass laws exempting trades
unions from the provisiona of the
Sherman anti.trust law and 10 curtail
the power OF tho judges 20 issue in
junction in labor disputes. and have
been told by the leaders OF the major
ity I'm the house OF representatives
that they would do nothing for the re-
lief Of labor and were willing 10 take
the responsibility for their refusal to
act. They have practically thrown
down the gauntlet to us. What are we
60 do under this condition OF affairs?"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

We direct attention TO the an
nouncement of Mr.. VI. n. OmohundrO
who is now disposing of lots in a
neighborncod adjacent to this city
that are all that they are represented
60 be. The terms are very reasonable
Two prominent Colored ministers eX-
peCt residences there. The distance
from the Lakeside Car-line is only
three squares and IL will be we'll for
investors TO inspect this ueighbor-
hood and satisfy themselves as to
the desirability of the location.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond. Va. Aug. u. 1908.
This Is to certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr.,
Grand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia. Knights Of Pyth-
las, y. A., :. A.. T.. 4. a. and A..
($15O.00) One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars I'm payment OF the death
claim of Sir Robert Rieves, who was
"A member OF Royal Lodge. 30. %
OF Richmond. Va.
Signed Mrs. Katie L. Rieves
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
John r.. Cogbiu
$. S. BaEer, ID. ID. c.. c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
Mr.. Moses Norren Dead.

Mr.. Moses Norrel. the well-known
contractor of 709 +. Preston Street.
died Wednesday afternoon at twen-
~ minutes 10 four O'Clock after a
brief Illness. He had been sick but
a short while and his death was
quite srr0r'Sc 70 his many friends
Re was ore ~ tho pillars" OF the
Third st. =. NJ. Z. Church. being the
treasuror at TIE tire OF his death.
lie IS father OF Prof. A. V. Norren.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
MIR. Crump Injured.

Mr. Isaac Crump was painfully in
Jured by a street car on Broad St
below Mayo Street. His dray was
smashed and the hind leg OF his
horse skinned. The animal was not
seriously injured however Mr.
Crump was injured in the side and
his ear split open. The accident oc-
CURED last Saturday morning. Mr.
Crump is father OF Col. Thomas VI
Crump
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

Tho row Tarsion FvTtem for public
7chcol tea hers hrs gone into effect.
Mrs. Mamie j. Wynn and Miss Mar
tha c. Trice have been placed on the
list They Will be paid half of the
amount of their regular salary during
the remainder of their lives.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15
Suicide La Rowhoat-

Henry Weiner. a carpet weaver,
sixty years old, was found dead in a
rowboat along the Susquehanna shore
in front of Harrisburg. Pa. A bottle OF
chloroform was beside him. and 1t is
thought that he drank IL TO commit
suicide. Weiner had been sick for a
long time.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-08-15

Portsmouth, Va. Aug. &. 1905.
This is TO certify That have re-
ceivcd from John Mitchell. Jr..
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge of Virginia. knights OF Pyth-
las. y. A.. s. A.. F., A. 4. and A..
($15O.0O) One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars I'm payment of the death
claim Of Sir Henry +. Knight. who
was a member of Rescue Lodge. No.
:, of Portsmouth. Va.
Signed Mollic l.. Knight.
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
VIM. NJ Reid. X. of r. & S.
James c. Harris, =. G.