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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-14

wore out. they would be helpless. He nun6 two-edged sword over their heads, and the thread that supported 1t was very thin.
 And all this time Mir .Lampirthy was n ms element. Never. in the whole .ong course of his financial career, had ne round himself in the thick of SO Ri- gantic conflict Battle was meat and orink 10 the man. and here was as hot ana exciting a contest as the fiercest soldier could desire It consisted in engagement after engagement, in vic. tory after victory. And yet nothing was easy. Every single paper had 10 De tackled in a different way. And there was always the possibility of de- fance.
 Then there would come the final crash of arms. the day when he would stand out before all the world as the organizer of the great campaign. So far nothing definite had leaked out. But the secret could not be kept for long. Nor. indeed, so far as Mir. Lampirthy was concerted, was there any reason why 1t should be kept at all. But the editors and proprietors of the various papers concerned had every inducement to keep the Great Paper Combine out of the matter. They did not wish the public to know that they had beer forced to take up their present attitude, and that they were practically at tho mercy of one hard and interruptions man. They preferred to pose as re formers, actuated by the highest and most unseifish motives. Yet they knew that exposure must come. and they in- vited Mir. Lampirthy to conference at the offices of The Daily Biograph
 After a discussion which lasted for ever i've hours, and the proposal and rejection of dozen different schemes, they came to the conclusion that there was no way out of the difficuity, and that they would have to face 1t with unblushing effrontery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-14
ALFREDO zAYAs wITHDRAws.
Liberal Party's Candidate for President
 of Cuba Resigns.

Havana. Aug. 13.-At meeting held last night of the Executive Committee of the Liberal party. Alfredo Zayas. tendered his resignation as candi- date for the presidency of the republic and as President of the Liberal party.
 The first was accepted. but the latter was refused unanimously. A commit tee was appointed to confer with the followers of Jose Miguel Gomez, for the purpose of arranging terms of fu- sion which probably will result in Co., mex becoming the presidential candi- date for the united Liberals. The un- expected strength shown by the Con- servatives in the recent elections for municipal officers made It apparent that Liberal fusion was essential to success in the presidential election in December, but the bitterness of the relations among the leaders of the ri- val faction has been regarded as al- most unsuperable obstacle to this end.
 The sudden retirement of senog za- yas has caused great surprisF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-14
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
COOsa County Reported to Be In Ex-
 ceIIent Condition.

Sylacauga. Aug 13.-(SpeciaI.)- The Coosa County Sunday School Con- vention met with the Baptist Church at Kellyton Tuesday and Wednesday with a good attendance from schools in the county, and good reports as to work accomplished during the past year.
 for the ensuing year: President, John W. Batson; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Kelley Mcleod Superintendent Elementary Department, Miss Pearl Crew; Superintendent H Department. Jeff sox. Hon. George F. Miles. Miss Minnie Kennedy and Leon Palmer were in attendance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-14
DEATH or MRS. HICKS.
Died at il o'clock Yesterday Morning
 At 10 Herron street.

Mrs. Della Hicks died at II o'clock yesterday morning at her residence. 19 Heron Street. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock this morning from the residence. Rev Charles A. Stake ly will offlciate at the ceremony and the interment will be made in oakwood Cemetery.
 Mrs. Hicks was born Tn Georgia and was 50 years old. She Is survived by two daughters. Misses Stella and Del la Hicks. both of Montgomery. During her residence in this city Mrs. Hicks had attracted around her broad cir ele of friends to whom the news of her death was a source of deep grief
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-14
Phone 256,

We have to-day fresh water trout
 and bream, salt water Trout. Red Snap per and Crabs. Large frying chickens
 and hens live and dressed pure Jer- sey butter and strictly fresh eggs Quick delivery. Call us early, Hotel restaurant and boarding house trade speciality. Tatum and Robinson. No 10 Monroe sttreet. Adv. ttf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-14

Louisville, Ky, Aug. 12--IsOs-AIiss Blanche AIdrach, AmerAea's original sheath gown woman, who is appear ing mt one of the local theatres, caused . blockade of streets here today, stOp- ping street ears, wagons, etc., for over an hour, owing to immense crowds in front of theatre buying tickets to per- formance nt which she will vear-the Sensational Sheath-gOwn. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-14

Hammocks Any Old Price
 Own Hammock, swing it on the porch hang it under the trees take it along with you your out ing No matter where you put it, it is sure to be enjoyed Not only good for this season. but good for many seasons to come Prices are awfuy cheap today. Hammock formerly sold at 60c, .. 4Sc Hammock formerly sold at 75c, e, 60c Hammock formerly sold at $1.25, .. $1.0o Hammock formerly sold at $150, ... .$1.20 Hammock formerly sold at $200, .. $1.6 50 Hammock formerly sold at $2.o0, e. ,$2.00
 Other kinds and other low prices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
HELD RAB|D DOC
UNTIL HE CH0KED.
A. F. Craddock Makes Brave
Fight, but Is Bitten and Will
Take Treatment.

In brave fight with big dog.
which afterwards proved to have been
afflicted with the rabies, MIR. Albert f.
Craddock who lives on the Williams
burg Road, near Seven Pines. In Hen
rico county, was bitten before he
finally killed the mad animal. The
head of the dog was sent yesterday
morning to DR.. A. G. Hoen, of the PAS
teur Institute, who found symptoms OF
rabies. Mr.. Craddock will begin treat
ment tonight or tomorrow morning.
He was sitting with his family,
when they heard dogs fighting In the
yard Monday night.
One of the children opened the door.
and Immediately the dog bounced In.
The father attempted to kick him from
the house, and the dog caught him on
the leg. Catching the beast around
the throat; Mr.. Craddock held him while
Mrs. Craddock went for help. When
she returned the dog was dead-choked
20 death. Mr.. Craddock Is a poor man.
and will probably need financial aid
to help him while taking the Pasteur
treatment.
DR.. Hoen says the trea~ffent is neces-
sary for positive assure re against in
lection but does not regard the wound
as dangerous. the dog having bitten
Mr.. Craddock through his clothing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
.ABSURDLY FALSE,
/ SAYS sTUA|RT
Denies Charge That He Held
Back Part of Ninth District
Convention Proceedings.

Regarding the report In the Dnnville
Register that lie Withheld a part OF
the Ninth District convention proceed
ings, Hon. Henry G. Stuart, In a state
ment yesterday, declared It to be "aD-
surdly false adding that the facts
could be easily established. The state
ment follows
~ do not care lii the form of nm
Interview to 80 into the subject raised
by the Danyille Register, nnd Will not
do so further than to Any that any
stntement that withheld resolution
OF the Ninth District which was In
tended to be presented to the whole
conventions, ana any inslnuntion or in-
tinmtion to the effect that !, ns chair
innu of the Ninth District delegation,
either failed or refused to perform my
duty mndc incumbent upon me as
such, is ahsurdly false. That the rAao-
luton referred to ,vna the action alone
OF the Ninth District appears on the
face OF the resolution itself; and that
1t was neither intended nor desired
TINT this resolution should be present
cd to the full convention for Its ac-
ton, eau he nhsurdly proven BY ali-
thOrity which cannot he Questt0ned.Glt
Mould seem nmnzinS TINT the rccrennr!
attributed to me by the Register would
not have been pOin led out ON the floor
OF the convention hy some me bcrs or
the NInth District leiesntlon.I Hpn-
fcss to sOnfr surprise nj the, effort a.
revive mt this late hour an Issue which
could have hecn No easily settled While
thc convention WIN In Scssi0n, by the
mere mention Of II ON the floor By q
! slnaAs yaiAa1' 33
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
GIVE BABIES TO
THOSE WHO CALL
-Four Infants at City Home for
Adoption-Three Boys and
One Girl.

Three boys and one girl. ranging in
age from six weeks to two months, are
awaiting adoption in the City Home,
and Superintendent George b. Davis
has expressed his Willingness to give
them in charge of any one who can pre-
sent the proper credentials for the up
bringing of babies and the making OF
future citizens for Virginia.
The nameless children are guaranteed
neither to cry or bnwl unnecessarily.
In fact, they are very we'll brought up
infants for they have received all care
and attention in the home. They are
bright and winsome, and one or two of
them. 1t is limited, give promise OF be-
Ing future presidents. while the girl,
it is thought, has in her the making of
10 female suffrag ist, Therefore, she Is
recommended to some mother OF that
Ills, Such promising children will not
remain long without homes and those
wishing to brighten their firesides with
the sound of merry voices and the pat
tcring of little fee,, had better make
early application,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
REJECT PLAN
FOR CITY PARK
Finance Committee Decides
Against Purchase of Mordecai
Property.

After some discussion. the Council
Committee on Finance last night tabled
the proposition introduced by Council
man Hunsdon Cary for the purchase by
the city of the Mordecai property. In
Guiding Youngs Pond, as a city park.
The property. embracing 262 acres was
offered to the city on short time
option for $4,000. Though 1t Is some
distance from the city limits, IT was
proposed by Mr.. Cary and other adj
vocates OF the project. to have the city
purchase the place and make 1t into a
free resort for Richmond people, es-
pecially suitable for picnic and pleas
ure parties. with Fairgrounds for the
children. The committee did not feel
that the city was In position to UNI
dertake such move at the present
time, especially since SO large part OF
the annexed territory needs attention.
No Landscape Artist.
The committee also delayed final ac-
ton on the proposition to employ q
landscape artist by the year u la.
off public grounds, holding that the
City Engineers office was competent
to do all necessary work.
Mr.. NJ. Z. Marcuse, of the board OF
directors of the Richmond Training
School for Kindergartners. appeared
priation of $500 for the assistanSe of
that school. which supplies most OF me
kindergarten teachers for the liaphc
schools. While no definite action w.'s
taken the committee will probably
recommend that this institution be II.
cluded in the appropriations made IN
the next budget
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
ORPHANS READY
FOR BIG Oh I ING
Additional Machines Needed to
Accommodate Party of
Youngsters.

In order that the orphans OF Rich
mond may not lack one thing TO make
the pleasure of their automobile ride
and outing at lakewood Park to-!nor-
row complete, members Of the COM
mittee appointed to arrange details
were busy yesterday seeing the owners
OF cars. learning just how many chill
dren are to go. and soliciting dona-
lions for refreshments.
Tomorrow promises to be a rcd
letter day for the youngsters, when
they gather at the City Hall at $3.50
P. NJ. and are assigned to the differ
ent touring cars. roadsters and run
abouts for the ride. The route in de-
tall, as arranged by the committee. Is
as follows: City Hall to Eighteenth. to
Main. to Fifth. out Franklin. and along
the Boulevard to Patterson Avenue, to
Mr. Samuel REGISTERS residence, then
down Cary Street road to lakewood
arriving there at o'clock. and leaving
at o'clock, a half hour being allowed
for the run back to the City Hall
Up to last night about forty cars had
been offered to the children. 1t is
figured that about five will ride in
each car. This gives accommodations
for 200 children, and as 100 more will
go. it is necessary that all owners OF
cars, whether members OF the Rich
mond Automobile Club or not. should
volunteer their automobiles for the
outing. Among those offering ma
chimes yesterday were: Mr.. J. A. An
derson. Mr.. w. E. Baskerville, Mr..
Jurgens. Mr.. Victor Williams. Mr. Lewis
Williams, Mr.. Andrew Pizzini, Mr.. Car
neal, DR.. Frank Upshur, Mr.. Samuel
Atkinson. two cars; Mr.. W. NJ.
Habliston Dr.. w. T. Oppenheimer, Dr..
Benjamin Hord, Mr.. Vaughn, Mr.. Bat
ten, Mr.. w. B. Nelson, DR.. Lawrence
T. Price, Mr.. B. A. Blenner, four cars
Motor Transfer Company, four cars;
Mr.. Jordan. and Mr.. j. f. James.
The Catholic Orphanage will have no.
going to the country on vacation,
while the Methodist Orphanage and the
ST Paul's Church Homo have yet to
report the number of children they
are to send. The Male Orphanage has
fifty-two, the Masonic Home fifty-four.
the female Humane Association fifty
three and the Belle Bryan Day Nursery
twelve children who are anxious to
take the outing.
Among those to donate for refresh
ments are the a. B. G. Company, Ma
tional Biscuit Company. Virginia Bak-
ing Company, each giving box Of
cakes; Mccarthy and Haynes, five
dozen lemons. and Mr.. Aaron Jacobs,
81 for sugar.
The outing committee Is anxious thai
automobile owners offer their cars al
the earliest possible moment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
FUTURE Of CLUB
Up TO CITIZENS
Question of May Festivals to Be
Decided at Meeting To-
Morrow Night.

Although the active workers in the
organization have given no intima-
ton as to the assurance of support
from citizens, the question of future
concerts by the Wednesday Club will
be determined at the annual meeting,
which will be held at the Y. NJ, c. a..
Tomorrow night. Unless the public
responds more generously than here
tofore, the club will be forced to dis
band. Already it has been decided to
reduce the number of concerts from
five to three, with a corresponding
reduction in the membership price
from SIS to $40,
The "Wednesday Club, Which In May
gave a series of concerts celebrating
the fifteenth anniversary of It's birth,
which was conceded to be the most
successful from musical point of
view Of any Of the series given dur
ing the period referred to, is now met
With financial conditions that imperil
it's existence, and unless the citizens
of Richmond by prompt and gener-
Gus response to this appeal Indicate
that a continuance is desired, future
entertainments of this character must
be discontinued.
There must be at least 400 sub
scribcrs for 1909 before the club can
proceed With the preparation for the
next concert. WITHOUT that numher
the music festivals viii be dlscon-
tlnued.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
mrs. BOSWELL NOT
ME ALLY Weak
Jury Upholds Validity Of Will,
Reaching Verdict i'll One
Minute.
TWO REQUESTS TO CHARITY
TWO REQUESTS TO CHARITY
Home for Incurables and Confer
ference Orphanage Named as
Residuary Lcgatees.

After eight days OF tedious ana in.
volved legal argument, the Jury in tho
C1ancery Court which has been hearing
the contest over the VIII of Mrs Sarah
= Boswell, returned verdict yester-
day sustaining the will. Although thir-
teen lawyers had taken part in the
argument, the jury required only one
minute TO reach a decision, concluding
at once that Mrs Boswell was OF sound
mind and capable of disposing OF her
property as she saw fit,
The will was, drawn on January IL,
1903, and witnessed by c. W. Clemmit
and w. w. Hardwicke, Mr.. H. A. Nc
Curdy being named as executor. It
was probated by the clerk of the Chan
Gerry Court on May 10. 1906. Certain
heirs at law held that the clerk had
no right to probate. a test case being
made and carried to the state Supreme
fourt, where it was held that under
lie statute such instruments must be
probated by the court The will was
again offered for probate before Judge
Grinnan by the executor, Mr.. McCurdy.
Two Efforts to Break 1t.
second effort was made to upset
1t on the ground that Mrs Boswell
was not of sound mind. The case came
to trial last week, and has involved
many HiSe IeHdl points. the argument
alone occupying several days.
The Will provides for the payment
OF all debts OF the estate and for the
following special requests:
To her brother. John Lewis Duggins,
OF Goochland county. certain specified
lots OF real estate in Richmond.
To her grandniece. Sallie Duggins
Marshall two brick houses on Twenty
seventh Street.
To her grandniece. Louise Marshall
Marshall, two brick houses on Twenty
seventh Street.
TO Mary Eliza Smith, house and
lot on Nineteenth Street.
To Lucy r. davenport, the house
occupied by Mrs. Boswell as her resi-
dence, with certain household and
kitchen furniture, on Broad Street near
Twenty-seventh Street
To Boswell Davenport, certain lots
of real estate at or near Marshall and
REIMBURSEMENT Street.
The rest and residue of the estate.
real and personal, is left to the execu-
tor to be disposed Of, and the proceeds
divided equally between the Home for
1ncurables, on West Broad Street, and
the Virginia Conference Orphanage OF
the Methodist Church, on Broad Street
Road.
Mr.. McCurdy said last night that he
was unable to estimate at this time how
much these two institutions would re-
ceive as residuary legatees. The
amount secured to each. however, will
probably be between $4,000 and s1o,-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
PREPARE FOR REVIVAL
Committee Begins Work for the Chapman
Meetings Next Year.

Committee Begins Work for the Chapman
Meetings Next Year.
The general cvangelistic campaign of Rev.
j Wilbur Chapman and his associates will
open in Richmond on January Sd and con-
tinue about three weeks. This date was de-
termined upon at meeting of the general
committee last night. when DIR. D. NJ. Ram
say. of the Grace Street Baptist Church. Was
made acting chairman.
\ committee was appointed 10 nominate a
permanent chairman and secretary for the
campaign, also committee to select the
verious halls in which the meetings will be
held. An executive committee was appoint
ed to perfect detailed plans for conducting
the simultaneous campaign. The meeting
was generally attended by representative
ministers and laymen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
WOMAN SUES FOR $4,000.
Mrs. McGhee Wants Damage From Chesa-
peake and Ohio for Killing Husband.

Mrs. McGhee Wants Damage From Chesa-
peake and Ohio for Killing Husband.
The suit OF Mrs. Mary Jane McGhee.
widow and adminstratrix Of, George Me-
Chez. a ainst the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road Company Is being heard by jury In
the Law and Equity Court. McGhee, a track
hand, employed by the company, was work
ing in the Allegheny tunnel on March 3oth.
1907. The tunnel Is double-tracked, and the
hands moved over to the vest bound track
tn allow a fast PASSENGER train to pass
While the tunnel was still hlled with this
smoke and noise of the passing train ma
iterial or work train backed into the tunnel
or the west-hound track ~
1t is alleged that there was no pilot on
the front flat car, nor were LIGHTS exhibited
OH the work train which struck McGehee
killing him instantly. His widow alleges
negligence on the part Of the railroad COM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
COIN DISMISSED n

Bradley Not Disposed to Push Case, So
5 Crutchfeld Dropped II.
Mr.. Henry Coin, Superintendent OF the
Street Cleaning Department. was dismissed
In the Police Court yesterday morning on
the charge OF assaulting Mr.. J. II. Bradley.
illfeeling 1t is said, has existed between
the two men, and Yesterday 1t eliminated
in another quarrel. Several blows We're
passed, a ftertS which Bradley. swore out a
warrant for Mr. Cohns arrest In court Mr..
Bradley did not appear anxious to prose-
cute the case, so 1t was dropped
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
la shepherdson ocolcre,l! Shot Beneath

Ella Shephertson (Coloretl) Shot Beneath
Right Eye by Katie Clay.
Ella Stephenson (colorcd). of No. 81
North Third Street, was accidentally shot
yesterday evening by Katie Clay. the bullet
entering just beneath the right eye. The
physicians, Drs Hoskins and Eggleston. of
tho city ambulance corps. who attended her,
were surprised that the missile had not en-
tered the brain. The revolver was hf
thirty sht- cabre. The woman was taken
10 the Retreat for the Sick. where it is said
She will soon recover. The shooting WAS
purely accidental. according to tho state
ments OF both women. and there was no ar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
TO GET ARMY TRAINING
scveEtieth Regiment Wants SpcclnI OFFICER I
Prepare Men for Iannuyres

Prepare Men for AIan0uyres.
Major Hunsdon Cary OF the First Batta
hon. SEVENTEEN Regiment. yesterday applied
10 the Acknowledgement of the United States
Army through Governor Swanson for the
detail of First Lieutenant Samuel G. Talbot.
Iwenty-eighth United States Infantry, 10 his
battalion until after the army manoueyres
a: Chlckamauga. The entire Seventeen,
Regiment Will take part in the manouyres.
ano Major Cary wants the aid OF Lieutenant
Talbot In coaching his men for the great
military event.
Already there has been a revival OF In
tetest among the men in anticipation of
their encampment. Every Thursday night
stoned and noncommlssloned Officers. whici,
is largely attended. The men are also
attending drill regularly, and Major Cary
talon second to none of tho volunteer. al
Clickamaupa q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
STRUCK SUCCESSOR

William Link. Former Cook at Soldiers
Home. Arrested for Assault
William Link. young white man. en-
ploycd as cook in the Soldiers Home. was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Bicycle Po-
liceman Thurman warrant charging
him with woundng Frederick Dorson IN the
head with a piece Of steel.
The fight occurred about noon. 1t seems
that Dorson had formerly been employed as
cook In the home. and returning yesterday
atarted a quarrel with his successor He
made as II to strike, but Link got in the
first blow. The warrant was sworn out by
Sergeant Kraft.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
Outinu M Ocean View.

The sunday schools OF All Saints and Mon
jumental churches will have their annual
5plcnlc on Friday at Ocean View. The party
Will go by the Chesapeake and Ohio to OLD
Point, where boats VIII he In readiness to
take them directly to the famous fishlng
and bathing ground. The train VIII leave
Richmond at Sis A. Nh and return
about $3.50 r. n,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-17
COME TO NO CONC LUsI0N

Capitol and Library Commission Unable to
Agree on Plans
Tho State Capitol and Library Commits
sion WAS in session several hours yesterday.
and adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning
without taking any final action on the ques-
tioE of awarding the Library annex contract.
II. is not known exactly what will be done
or to whom the contract Will be awarded,
though large number Of prominent nrchi-
.tects have submitted plans The matter
VIII probably be determined to- day,