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Evening journal., 1908-05-26
"DRYS" PLAN FOR
THEIR CAMPAIGN
County Convention This Morn
ing Named a New
Committee
FIGHT FOR RESUBMISSION

Temperance workers from all parts OF
New Castle county had county conven-
ton in room No GIL in the Equitable
building this morning and outlined plans
for a campaign to try to bring about a
esubmission of the question Of license or
no license in New Castle county and Will
mington as one district Between forty
and fifty persons were present, inciuding
several women. II dry" candidates for
the Legislature are not nominated in the
various districts by the regular political
rorties it is proposed to name an inde-
pcndent dry" candidate to run against
tie regular party nominees in those cis-
trscts. Caleb E. Burchenai sa'd in out
lining the plans Of the temperance folks.
The following county committee, divided
equally between the Republicans and
Democrats. was elected and is to be known
a. the New Castle County Anti-Liccnse
Committee;
Brandywine-J. Atwood weldin, D.;
Joseph Buck, r.
Christiana-(Le open).
Mill Creek-O w Eastburn. r.; f.
H. Walker. d.
White Clay-Professor Harry Hay
ward. D.: E. L. Richards, r.
Pencader-Z. H. Harris, R.; j. II.
Frazier. D.
New Castle-Rev. ]. NJ Wise. r.,
Harry c. Hunter. d.
Red Lion-CLeft opcn).
St Georges-Merritt n. Willis. r.;
Fred Brady. d.
Observation-Disclosures Lottomus,
r.: w. E. Hart. D.
BlackSird-Abram Stdats. RI George
Heinhold. d.
The election of a chairman and other
officers was left to TIE committee.
which will be called together by Chair
man Arters.
Each committeeman was empowered
TO name four more men of his Own
party to be members Of the count
rommittee making five Republicans aAd
FIVE Democrats from each representa-
tive district in the rural county.
A majority of those present today
was made up of ministers. Three col
ored pastors We're among those who
sat in the convention. The women
present represented the w C. T. L
When the convention was called at 40
o'clock. Daniel b. Maloney, county
chairman; Joseph r. Farlser of Mid
dletown and other down county mem-
bers had not arrived, as their train
did not arrive until sometime after
that hour. Organization was effected
by electing the Rev. John NJ. Arters
chairman and the Rev. Cyrus p KeeIt
secretary.
Chairman Arters. IN a few intro
Continued on Second Pago1
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
TWO METHODIST
BISHOPS CHOSEN

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
Ey United Press Leased Special Wire.
BALTIMORE, Nd. May 26-dn the n
teonth ballot for bishops at tho General
Conference Of the NJ. K. Church announc.
ed at noon Rows. DR.. W. +. Lewis. o.
Sioux City, Iowa, and E. II. Hughes. Of
Greencastie. Ind. were elected. thus lcav
ing two more bishops to be elected. Foui
hundred and ninety-elght votes were
necessary for choice and Rev Lewis re
ceived 52i and Rev. Hughes. 5l1. The nexi
three highest on the ballot were Revs
Robert Mcintyre. of Los Angeles; +. NJ
I'ristol. Of WASHINGTON and H. Z. stunts
o. the Philippine Islands.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
MUST MOVE TELEPHONE
POLES FROM ROADS

The Levy Court this morning directed
its secretary to notify telegraph and tele-
phone companies TO remove those Of their
poles which obstruct cutters along the new
roads being built in different sections OF
the county. Mr. Hopkins, upon whose mo-
tion the court took action in the matter,
informed the court that the roles choked
cutters in many sectors Of the county,
causing damage by water to adjoining
properties. It was Mr.. Hopkins idea that
The companies should be compel TO re-
plant the polls at points along the roads
then damage could not be done to the
FVsds er properties.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
CONFERENCE
EXPRESSES THANKS

After a most successful session tha
ninety-fourth annual conference OF the
4. l.. M. L. p. Church closed in ;hs
Z. A. L. Church yesterday, the closing
sermon having been preached by the Rev
J c. Nichols who is known as one Of the
most learned and eloquent speakers % his
race.
Dr. Nichols took as his text: "Oh How
Great is Thy GoodnessT' his subject be-
ing Humane Excellency." The confer
oLce before closing expressed its thanks
to THE EVENING JOURNAL Cor Its
impartial way in which e informed the
public Of our sessions" 10 the church
choir for its excellent singing TO Profes
cor Chipey. to the trustees of the church
and to all others who contributed to tbs
Success sf ths conference.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
LIGHTNING KILLS
THREE FARMERS

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
DETROIT, Mich, May 26-Reports re.
ceived here to-day show that three Mch-
iGan farmers were killed by lightning dur
ing the severe electrical storm that swept
the State last night The victims are
Joseph VanDyke, Grand Rapids and Ar
thur Breasboro and J. NJ. Lake. ossopolis.
LiHhtning also struck and demolished q
l5O-foot steel light tower at Grand Rap
ids, no one was injured, although a street
car filled with people was missed by but
a few feet when the tower fell.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
THEY WANTED TO
BREAK ELKTON JAIL

ELKTON. Md. May 26.-Fifteen oe
the q prisoners in Elkton jail are con-
fined in the dungeon cells for the part
they took in trying to break Jail Sun
day night. when their plan was frus-
trated by the timely arrival OF Sheriff
Hager The prisoners had been rer-
mitted TO spend the day in the yard.
which is surrounded by a 40foot stone
wall. with an iron bar which they
had broken from one Of the cells. a
spike and a piece of sheet iron. they
removed several stones from tie wall
on the east side of the yard. when
the Sheriff. who was attracted by tie
noise. stopped further operations.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
CHESTER TO WELCOME
SCOUT CRUISER

The new scout cruiser Chester passed Up
the river on Sunday on the way TO Leagae
Island for the finishing touches to it's
equipment p. eparatory to its visit to C'ics.
t,r. which viii be made about June ic.
The people Of Chester on the occasion OF
The visit will hold a large parade and win
present a set of solid silver valued ~
$1,000. part of which has been given b.
the city and part by subscription.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
Clyde Liner Floated.

Ry United Press Leased Special Wire.
POINT PLEASANT. n. j., May 2b.-
The Clyde liner Seminole. which went
ashore on Pirates bar yesterday after
noon was floated today with her crew
and % passengers still aboard. The
steamship is heading for New York at
quarter speed.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
United States Supervisor at Laurel

LAUREL, May 26.-Supervisor john
r. Beckett. who has been sent here bS
the United States Government to at
tend TO the dredging Of Laurel river.
arrived yesterday. Fifteen Thousand
dollars viii be spent ON the improve
ment Of the river bed ana a government
dredging machine begins work today.
When completed. navigation will be
completely opened up 10 Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26
ryEATHER.

WASHINGTON, May 2e.-A disturb
ance that appeared near San Domingo,
w. l., Sunday is approaching the East
Florida coast. During tonight ard
Wednesday local rains will occur in the
Atlantic coast states.
Forecast till p. m, Wednesday,;
For Delaware-Loeal rains tonight
and Wednesday; light to fresh south
erly winds.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26

Mrs. Heverin Sells Her Dover House
DOVER, May 26.-Mrs. James II.
Heverin, widow, of a prominent Phil
adelphia lawyer, has sold her North
state street home to Mr.. Martin of
the lumber firm of Derrickson & Mar
Tin. for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1908-05-26

Advertise in busy fines, be-
cause the iron must be struck
while il is hot, and advertise
in dull fines 70 heat fhe iron.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Hampden.Sldney Commencement

The commencement season VIII De-
gin next Sunday morning, June I'm
with the baccalaureate sermon, to he
delivered by the Rev. Ernest Thomp-
son. ID. d., Of Charleston, w. Va.
The address before the Y. NJ. 4. a.
will be delivered at oclock that night;
the base ball game, between the Col
Ieee and the alumni teams at O'Clock
Monday afternoon and the celebration
Of the Union Literary Society al )
o'clock. entertainment 10y the Musical
Club at 5 o'clock. Tuesday, 9Th, at IL
A. NJ. Hon. II. st. George Tucker Will
address the literary Societies and there
will be short speeches from others IN
the delivery Of trophies and prizes
and on Tuesday night the celebration
of the Philanthropic Literary Society
On Wednesday, the 10th, the address
before the Alumni Society will be de
liyered by w. Lee Estes, Esq, OF Tex
arkana. Texas; and the commence
ment exercises proper will follow, con
GLIDING the work Of the session. Inc
public is cordially invited to attend al
these exercises.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Ynnnl Man Drowned.

A telegram was received here early
Tuesday morning by Mrs. Robert l..
Freear announcing the drowning OF
her brother, Mr.. Rosser Pettis. The
drowning had occurred last week al
some point i'm South Carolina and the
body only identified on Monday. No
information as to how it happened
was given. Miss Mae Pettis, sister
of the young man, had just arrived i'll
Farmyille on visit 10 Mrs. Freear
when the sad Intelligence was received.
Accompanied by Mr.. Freear they left
Immediately for Richmond where the
remains of Mr.. Pettis were brought on
Wednesday for interment. The de-
ceased was about 80 years of age and
had been a successful travelling man
for a number Of years during which
he had represented a large Northern
firm and had headquarters IN New
York. He was known quite well to
some Of the people of Farmvllle and
vicinity, having spent some time here
during the Christmas of last year Wis
iting his sister.
He leaves father and mother, two
sisters and one brother.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Credit and Collecting Bureau Oh me
FarmyiIle Board Of Trade.

The Secretary of the Board VIII e.
tabIish and maintain a bureau oil IN
formation touching the credit standing
of all persons trading with the ner-
chants of FarmvilIe, and will, for
small fee, act as a collecting agent Tor
the members of the Board in the col
lection. settlement and adjustment oil
any claim arising in their business
II will be the duty Of the Secretary TO
keen permanent credit record OF all
persons trading in the town oil farm-
vile, and upon request make report
IN any member of the Board OF all IN
formation he may have or may be aole
to obtain relative to a prospective Gus
TONER'S credit standing, his prompt
ness i'm making settlements and MS
ability to meet his obligations. Inns
record of information will be at all
times subject to the personal inspec-
tion of any member. When party
IL renOfltU Us uCithiNN'' "
retary this fact comes to the knowi-
edge of every member Of the Board
and the publicity so given coming 10
the knowledge Of the party VIII
strongly tend to induce a settlement
and also tend largely TO compel correc'
dealing and to prevent fraud IN OBJ
tanning credit.
such a work is an important feature
of all live and progressive Boards OF
Trade and of Business Mems organl'
cations, and wherever tried it has been
collecting medium Of incalculaole
value to its members.
This work produces a community ol
interests aud is promotive OF harmony
and fosters the spirit Of cooperation
which is essential TO the successful
working Of board Of trade.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Are ThInqs Improving?

EiHor Hsraid.-Thiugs must be
improving when the Governor OF Nir-
ginia occupies the pulpit Of one Of
our churches at Sunday morning hour
Of service and breaches TO ! 200 sun
day school children, and when the
Governor Of North Carolina stumps
the State for prohibition and is always
ready to talk on religious subjects.
In the olden day "what did the Gov
ernor Of Virginia say 10 the Governor
Of North Carolina2n No such query
now Neither, we presume, has had
"drlnk" for many year, and yet
the time doesn't seem "long." What
would be thought nowadays Of the
courtesy that would place a pitcher
Of teddy on q speakers stand Of the
family toddy before breakfast? Of
the "eye opener2n the might cap ~
"the stirrup cup ," VIII reaction fol-
low? Does the brewer hope that the
"craze" will die out Of the land that
the fanatics will wear out2 No, the
world has its face towards the sum
rise Of a better day and righteousness
will vet dwell on this earth Of ours.
Omnipolent has spoken aud who
can stay his hand or say what doeth
thou 'lNis.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Mrs. Martha Rebecca Motley.

The announcement of tie death Of
this estimable lady when occurred on
Wednesday morning, June 3rd, will
not be a surprise 10 the many friends
who have been aware of her falling
health for months past.
Mrs. Motley ,nee Beach, was near
ing her nth birthday, having lived IN
Farmyille since her marriage to the
late j. Henry Motley, more than %
years ago.
As Christian who loved her Sa-
viour and her church, the deceased eX-
emplilied in her life the Christian
graces which won her the admiration
and love Of all who knew her.
She was sympathetic, thoughtful
and helpful neighbor, friend to count
on. She awaited the dread messenger
with that placid, calm welcome which
was so in keeping with the sweetness
of her living and her loving.
Her sister, Mrs. Molie Cobb, who
has long been one Of her household,
is the only surviving member OF her
family.
Loving friends accompanied her to
her burial i'm the Farmville cemetery
on yesterday afternoon, her pastor
Rev. IL. NJ. Fugatc, of the Baptist
Church, officiating.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Mrs. Morrison Recalled.

The board of regents unanimously
voted TO tender the position OF head OF
the home i'm the Normal TO Mrs. Nor
rson, who for so long a time held that
position TO the satisfaction of all who
came in contact with her 1t is not
known whether or not she will accept,
but it is very much hoped that she
will. If she does she will find many
devoted friends TO welcome her back.
Miss Anne NJ. Flauntleroy has re-
signed her position as head Of the home
i'm the Normal School to accept POSI-
ton as head of one Of the dormatories
of Smith College, Northampton, Mass.
This is a good school and Miss Flaun'-
leroy is TO he congratulated that she Is
going to so pleasant place. Her bur
dens also will be lighter as she will
there have charge of only fifty young
ladies instead of four hundred as she
had here.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Hope Not.

EdHor Heroid.-l read in a recent
issue Of the Herald that al least one
farmer feared that all farmers would
become common laborers' unless
conditions changed. / confess that
this was shock and surprise to me, for
/ had been taught TO believe our farm
ers were never as a class quite 80 well
OIL. Have been misInformed J
hope not2 Has effort been made to
satisfy the world on the important
subject? hope not? Are farm sta
tistics MISLEADING hope not is II
a dream that tobacco sold well the
past season ] hope not But, then,
John Randolph with 900 negro slaves
and rich river plantation cflen feared
starvation. There is just no telling
what gloomy fears will arise when "a
brothcr-man's liver gets to be sluggish.
"FARMERs' FRIEND.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Sudden Death Of Young Man.

Mr.. William b. Blanton, Of this
place, died suddenly last Tuesday
evening little after $ O'Clock. lie had
been at his work during the day and
seemed in usual good health, robust
and strong. lie started mp the long
flight of steps to his room ON Main
street, and when nearly at the top he
reeled aud fell backwards 10 the pave
ment. Physicians were hurricdly SUM
moned by Police Officer FOCUS, but
when they arrived Mr.. Blanton was
beyond all human aid. lie died in a
few minutes without having spoken.
The remains were removed To the resi-
dence Of his brother-n-law, Mr.. ID. W.
Gillian, from which place the funeral
was held yesterday morning at y
O'Clock. the nlement being made at
Cumberland Church. The deceased
was son Of the late Captain Il. \.
Blanlon, of this town. lie leaves a
sister. Mrs. u. W. Gillian, and one
brother, Mr.. Samuel Blanion' OF
Blackstone.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05

I'll general plan Is laid out for COM
plete highway system. The first
thing 10 do IS 10 find out the area OF
square miles to be opened up with
highways. Next the tonnage TO be
carried over the roads. Third, the pop
ulation TO be accommodated. Fourth,
The miles and location Of main
highways 10 be improved, and fifth,
the amount Of money 10 be expended
annually la the improvement, which
amount, however, raised and made
payable, must not create a burden
some tax rate upon the people.
No one can tell what a highway
Will cost Ter mile for its improve
ment without knowing the actual
conditions The first element is grade
for the nearest grade TO a level which
secures the carrying Of the largest
tonnage with the least power, making
the cheapest hauling cost. The Sec
ond element Of cost is drainage. The
third is obtaining the necessary ma
lerial for construction. The fourth Is
labor. Railroads that are built and
bonded for $1,000 mile are consider
cd cheap. Some miles cost $4,000
and are cut in solid rock. Stone or
macadam roads that are built al an
average cost Of $1,000 mile are con-
sidered expensive. Every stone road
OF road with a hard surface, Is built
for the express purpose Of gathering
freight from the agricultural products
on either side Of the highway and it
must be built strongly because II the
road is fifty miles long and receives
the freight from a five mile area on
either side, it would receive freight
from 500 square miles Of land. This
makes a territory Of $4,000 acres, and
If one ton an acre should go TO market
there would be 32O, 900 tons going over
this highway TO market each year. II
as much a. ten tons an acre should go
90 market there would be 100000
tons ia year one way only. 1.-THE
wagons carry a ton to the load, with
two inch tire, the wear on the road is
less than If the load is made five tons
on a two inch tire and the road cut 10
pieces. All Of these elements must
be considered, because stone roads are
for freight and must be used with
wisdom, and wide tires.
w. r. SMITH.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Red House.

June !, 1905.
The farmers Of this vicinity are busy
wedding corn and planting tobacco.
No scarcity Of plants this time.
Mrs. Henry Andrews and children,
of near this place, spent from Friday
until to-day with her sister, Mrs. Da-
vid Maloney, Of near Darlington
Heights
Miss Matte Bakeraud Mr. j. Henry
Roach. Of Hosmer, spent saturday and
sunday with her aunt, Mrs. sam
rhackston.
Misses Ema and Maude Elliotte
visited in this neighborhood Sunday
Mrs. Scott shirler and little son,
Charlie Russell, Of near MadisonNlllei
spent Saturday and sunday with her
parents, Mir. and Mrs Doug. Han
cock.
Mr.. Josh Harvey, Of AppomatioN,
spent saturday aud Sunday at the
home of Mr.. ;. II. Ihackston.
Miss Elrie Hancock spent the past
week with her aunt, Mrs. W. NJ. Col
Inns.
Miss Annie Andrews and Bro. Hugh
were the guests Of the Misses Elliville'
Sunday T.. NJ. last.
Misses Lizzie and Sue Wnglield
and Bro. George visited friends in thu
neighborhood Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Addie Baker, OF Nenner, D.
spending while at her sisters, Mrs
| MARGIN Hunter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
DR.. Lacy Dead.

On Saturday evening, May Both, Dr.
Horace p. Lacy passed away at
his home at Hampden-Sidney. DR..
Lacy had been an invalid for about
three years and during most Of this
time had kept his bed. still his men,
tai faculties remained intact and uu-
impaired and he took lively interest
in what was going on around him.
DR.. Lacy graduated at Hampden-
Sidney in the class with DIR. Richard
Mcllwaine and was about the same
age Of the former president Of the col
lege. lie afterwards went TO the
University Of Virginia where he was
graduated in medicine lie was
successful practitioner from the time
Of his entering upon the duties OF a
physician He was engaged IN the
practice Of hs profession in Charlotte
county when he came To llampden-
Sidney about fifteen years ago TO take
the position OF physician To the col
lege to which place he had been elect
ed. lie held this position until failing
health compelled him to give 1t up.
DR.. Lacy was a man Of commanding
appearance, Of strong intellect and
widely popular.
lie is survived by his wife whose
devoted and faithful minislrations TO
him during his invalid years have
won the admiration Of the entire COM
munity. Mrs. Lacy was "A Miss Curry
and Is "A sister of Mrs. Prof. w. II.
Whiting Dr. Lacy also leaves an
adopted daughter, Miss Minnie Lyle
Lacy. Of lIampden-Sidney, and DR..
NJ. l.. Lacy, Of Lewisburg, W. Va
Mr. Drury Lacy, Of this county, and
one sister, Miss Bette Lacy, of this
place.
lie was laid to rest in the College
cemetery.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
Notice.

\ Primary Election will be held
throughout the Fourth Congressional
District of Virginia on Tuesday the
sOth day Of June, 1908, for the nomi-
nation of a Democratic candidate Tor
election rs Representative in the blsl
Congress OF the United States from
said district.
Polls will be opened at all the volt
ing precincts in the district at sunrise
and closed AT sunset on said Both day
of June, 1905, and all white Democrats
who are or will be legal voters at The
general election to be held November
3rd. 1905. will be entitled to vote IN
said primary. The candidates eligi-
bile TO nomination in said election are
Hon. Francis X. Lassiter, Petersburg
Va: Hon. Robert rurnbull, Lawrence
Vile, Va; they being the only per
SONS who have complied with the re-
quirements of the party plan.
Rom. GILLIAN.
Acting Sec'y
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-06-05
stops A Dangerous Runaway.

On last Monday two ladies had a
narrow escape from serious If not fatal
injury 10y runaway horse which they
were driving. The animal was hitch
ed to buggy, and dashing through
the street at frightful speed, the two
ladies were helpless in their perilous
position. Several persons made effort
TO stop the animal to no avail until
Frank Morton, a colored dray driver,
by chance sprang into the buggy from
the rear and grabbing hold of the reins
brought the horse to a standstill. II
was brave act on the part Of Morton
for which he deserves the commenda-
tory notice which we have pleasure IN
giving HIM.