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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20
THE AUTO DISEASE.
IT'S The LATEST PERIL AND COM ES
FROM THE FUMES OF THE
GASOLINE WAGON.

'The gasoline-driven automobile has
added new disease TO the woes of civil
ization-a disease which may cut ten
years off the life of the persons affected.
| would call it automobile disease, and
have discovered that not only in New
York, in streets frequented by such
motor cars, but in Paris, London and
Berlin ii also exists
DR.. HenIy c. Becker, prominent
physician of 112 West One Hundred
and Fourth street, New York, made
this statement after conducting tests
for nearly year on patients suffering
from the new malady, which affects
the tissue of the throat and lungs, caus-
ing congestion and decay, and giving
working area for the bacilli of consump-
ton, pneumonia, grip and other affec-
tions peculiar to the respiratory organs.
"About year ago." the doctor said,
''a man whom | later found to be a
member of the traffic squad stationed
Va
gasoline fumes from cars often choked
him, came to me complaining of chronic
sore throat. His case baffied me. EX-
animation showed it was no ordinary
disease, and | conducted an investiga-
ton. l found that one week after the
bluecoat had been transferred to dis
trict not haunted by motor cars he got
WELL
'Other similar cases came to my at
tentiOn, and l communicated with
physicians in European cities. The in
ternational investigation proved that
my tentative theory was right.
"Some device should be used to
absorb the fumes from these machines,
as they endanger probably thousands
Of lives daily, especially those of the
traffic squad policemen"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20
Good for Everybody.

Mr.. Norman R. Coulter, prominent
architect, in the Delbert Building, San
Francisco, says: 81 fully endorse all
that has been said of Electric Bitters as
tonic medicine. 1t is good for every
body. 1t corrects stomach, liver and
kidney disorders in a prompt and eff
cient manner, and builds up the sys-
tenn" Electric Bitters is the best spring
medicine ever sold over druggists
counter; as blood purifier it is un-
equaled. soc at B. +. Hughes drug
store
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20
In Harlem.

''Have you any children" demanded
the landlord.
eyes" replied the would-be tenant,
solemnly, ''siX-all in thecemetery."
"Better there than here said the
landlord consolingly; and proceeded TO
execute the desired lease.
In due time the children returned
from the cemetery whittier they had
been sent to play, but it was too late to
annul the contract.-Judge.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20
Mary Stuart's Curious Watches.

Among the watches owned by Mary
Stuart was coffin shaped watch in a
case of crystal. Probably the most re-
markable one in her collection was the
one which was bequeathed 10 Mary
Seaton, her maid of honor 1t was in
the form of a skull. On the forehead
of the skull was the symbol of death,
the scythe and the hourglass. At the
back of the skull was Time, and at the
top of the head were the garden of Eden
and the crucitiXion. The watch was
opened by reversing the skull. Inside
was representation of the holy fami-
ly surrounded by angels, while the
shepherds and their fiocks were wor-
shipping the newborn Christ. The
works formed the trains, while dial
plate was the palate. She also possess
ed another skull shaped watch, but it
is not known what became of it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

The Harrisville & CORVALLIS Rail
way Co. has been incorporated to build
a line from Harrisville to CORVALLIS,
W. Va, about six or seven miles. The
capital stock Of the company is about
$4,000. .
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20
Papers.

a paper of many fine points-a paper
o. pins.
A paper that's backed up by sand
wall paper.
A paper that sticks up to lis rights
fly paper.
a paper with lots of grit-sand paper.
a paper devoted to the revenue-a
paper of tacks.
A paper that's a choker-a paper
collar.
Drawing paper-dentist s bills.
y taking paper-sheriff' $ warrant
Helena Mont Independent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20
The Egg in Medicine.

The white OF an egg is an antidote in
cases of poisoning with strong acids or
corrosive sublimate. The poison will
coagulate the albumen, and if these
poisons be in the system the white OF
An egg, if swallowed quickly, will COM
bine with the poison and protect the
stomach. An astringent poultice is
alum. This is called alum curd and is
used iii certain diseases of the eye.
The yolk of the egg is sometimes used
in jaundice and is IN excellent diet for
dyspeptics.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

The Belmont and the Benwood plants
of the Wheeling Steel and Iron Co., the
Whitaker mill and four mills of the
Etna Standard Works, of Martins
Ferry, Ohio, resumed work last week,
The resumption affects 1000 men.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

The Weston Lumber Co. Of Weston,
w. Va, it is reported has completed
its railroad from Allingdale along the
Gauley river to its timber lands.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20
INDUSTRIAL NEWS
Items That Will Interest MANY of
Our Readers.

The Pleasant Creek Coal Il Coke Co.
Of Philippi, W. Va, has been incorpo-
rated with $4,000 capital stock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

Hesitate about giving explanations
unless you are asked for them. Apol-
Ogies often are mistaken for confessions
of wrong.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

AS d result of series of conferences
held at Pittsburg between Vanderbilt
officials and the Erie Railroad Com
pany, it is asserted that other roads of
the New York Central system are soon
to gain entrance to the rich Pittsburg
district
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

The South Il Western Railway has
completed the Indian Ridge tunnel at
Johnson City, Tenn. 1t is 900 feet long.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

In determined effort to test the con-
stitutionality of that part of the Hep
burn rate law which prohibits rail
road from transporting coal mined by
itself, the Western Maryland Railroad,
part of the Gould system, has gone into
the hands of receiver, thus bringing
the matter before the United States
Circuit Court.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

The Accomac Power & Traction Co.,
which has completed surveys, is report
ed to be preparing plans for its propos-
ed railway from Onancock via Tasley
to Battle Point, Va, eight and one-half
miles. Construction is expected to be
gin this spring.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

It's awfully hard for woman to be-
lieve the nice things she tells other
women about her husband.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

Articles of incorporation have been
filed at Charleston, w. Va, by the
Riverside Coal & Coke Co., capitalized
at $500, 1000, to develop coal lands in
Marshall county, w. Va. 1t is said
to be the intention of the company to
operate extensively and to eXpend
more than $4,000 in the development
of its property.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20
A Relief To Both.

AT last" he sighed, .'we're alone,
I've been hoping for this chance"
$50 have L, said she very frankly.
"Ah! you have guessed, then, that |
wanted to tell you that | love you?'
Eyes; and | want tosay NO and get
il over with. London Opinion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

A dispatch from Clarksburg, w.
Va, says that the Allegheny Coal Co.
will Immediately begin the construc-
ton of railroad from Fairmont via
Clarksburg to Jarvisville, w. Va,
about Is miles. f. S. Landstreet of
Davis, W. Va, and also of New York,
and others are interested in the coal
company, which, it is said, OWNS a large
tract of coal land at Jarvisville. The
Allegheny Coal Railroad Co. was char
tered in November by Mr.. Landstreet
and associates to build line from Fair
mont through Marion, Harrison, Lewis
and Gilmer counties to Glenville, w.
Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

No man fears the woman he can
flatter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

The Clinchfieid Coal Corporation Of
Roanoke, is reported as having purchas-
ed tract of land on the Cooper river,
near Charleston, S. c., for the erection
of coal bunkers and other facilities for
shipping purposes 1t is said to be the
intention of the company to erect large
steel structure to be equipped with
tracks, hoppert, etc, at a cost of several
hundred thousand dollars, and the con-
struction will begin as soon as possible.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-03-20

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has
begun survey for route which is to
connect Cumberland, Md, and Wheel
ing, WA, by a low grade line through
Uniontown, Pa. Engineers are now at
Pa, for doubIe-tracking the Somerset
4 Caubria branch from Quemahoning
to Rock wood. Later, ii is said the
surveys will be continued from along
the Casselman river OH the south bank
for the proposed Connellsville, Union
town 4 Wheeling Short Line. The
route it is reported will eliminate the
Sand Patch tunnel at the summit of the
Alleghanies on the Pittsburg division.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-17
FOR THO GHTFIJL
PEOPLE

r j ID j.
Not only has there been no specific
for oh ronice kidney disease, but physt-
clans and pharmacists have had no
treatment for contamination OF the KID
neys. 33a Il III <
4 In evidence OF this let us quote from
one or tho latest authorities, James
Tyson, M. D i, Prof lessor or Medicine In
the University OF Penrsylvanin. In his
latest work 1904. page 1850 he plainly
says, sgs to curative measures to restore
the Kidney to It's normal condition: u
THERE ARE NONE,
sas He further says the change from the
first stage tthe curative period 70
the second or chronic stage tconsid-
cred incurable) Is probably established
In oil cases BY the sixth month.
Fulton's; Renal Compound is the flrst
and only thing ever known that con-
trolls inflamtnatio Of the Kidneys and
arrests further destruction;4 land 1T has
this effect In both stages OF the dis
ease,
How can thoughtful people AFFORD to
think OF anything else at any stage OF
kidney trouble2
Due to deplorab1e lack Of knowl-
edge as tor the seriousness OF kidney
disease, and a common disposition to
treat 1t lightly, kidney deaths have In
creased until they now reach $4,000
annually 10 per day.
& Literature mailed free.
ii Ohm J.. FULTON CO.,
II onllnnd Cal.
Owens & Minor Drug co. are our sole
local agents. Ask for Bi-Montllly Bull
letin OF late recoveries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-17
HEARsT,s LAST WORD
Dcnounccs Democratic Party md Re.
fuses to Dlsbnnd League.

Dcnounccs Democratic Party and Re-
fuses to Dlsbnnd League.
NEW YORK. July 1s:-A cablegram
has been received from William Ran
dolph Hearst in reply to a message
transmitted to Mr.. Hearst from Samuel
Gompers stating that in view OF the
Democratic stand for labor" 1t would
BIO IAN act of greatest patriotism for
the Indep sudenca. party to indorse the
Democretic.. platform" Mr.. Gompers
urged Mr.. Hearst not to put a, third
ticket In the field, as 1t would elect
Mr.. Taft. Mr. Hearst's cablegram from
Paris follows:
TELL Mr.. Gompers that am not
authorized to speak for the member
ship OF the independence League, but
according to my personal standards, q
purer patriotism consists In laboring
to establish a new party which will be
consistently devoted to the interest Of
the citizenship, and particularly to the
advantage and advancement of the pro-
ducing classes.
y donot think the path OF patriotism
lies in supporting discredited and
decadent old party. which has neither
( conscientious conviction nor honest
intention. Or inindorsing chameleon cam
dltates, who change the color OF their
political opinion with every varying
hue Of opportunism. I do not think
the best benefit Of laboring men lies
in supporting the old party because OF
Q sop OF false promises, when tho per-
formance OF that party while in power
did more to injure labor than all the
etn5unctions ever issued before or since.
Il ! have lost faith In the empty pro-
( LESSONS OF an unregenerate Democracy
AZ have lost confidence In the ability,
In the sincerity. and even In the in
tegrity OF their leaders. l do not con-
slider II patriotism to pretend to sup
port ina, which, as citizen. dis
trust and detest, and earnestly hone
the independence party will give me
an opportunity to vote for candidates
that are both able and honest and
for declaration of principles that is
both sound and sincere"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-17
REPORT ON RAILROADS
Summaries Prepared by Interstate Commerce Commission
for Year Ending June 3d. 1907
T1,960.42 miles, fourth track, 1,2se.71
miles. and yard track and sidings. 77.-
f749.4G miles,
Equipment Of Railways.

l,9bU.42 mlleSS 1Ourth track, l,SSv.lJ7
miles. and yard track and sldfngs. lis
749.48 miles.
Equipment OF Railways.
On Juno 80. 1907. there were in this
service OF the carriers 55.3Ss locomo-
locomotives. excepting 1881. were
classified as: Passenger. 1854; freight,
5000. and switching, 9.25S.
The total number OF cars OF all
classes was 2.126,594. or 167,6S2 more
than for the year 1906. This rolling
stock was thus assigned: Passenger
service. 1878 cars; freight service,
1.soi.557 cars. and company's seryioA
91.0s4 cars. These figures do not In.
clude private cars OF commercial firms
or corporations.
Railway Employees.
Tho number OF persons reported a.
on the pay rolls Of the railways In the
United States on juno 80, 1907. was
1,672.074, which Is equivalent to an
average OF 735 employees per 100 miles
OF line AS compared with the year
1906. these figures show an increase
of 15o.7t9 In the number OF employee,
or fifty-one per 100 miles OF line. OF
the employees 65,2os were enginemen,
69.3s4 tiremen, 1850 conductors AMI
l3i.257 other trainmen. There were
52.4l4 switch tenders. crossing tenders
and watchmen.
Public Service of Railways.
The report shows that the number
OF passengers carried by the railways
during the year ending June so, 1907,
was s73.9o5.l33, this item being I5.-
952,017 more than for tho year ending
June 80. 1906. The passenger mileage,
or the number OF passengers carried
one mile was 27.71S,554.030, the increase
being 2,55t.313.193 passenger-miles
The number OF tons OF freight shown
as carried uncluding freight received
from connect!ons) was 1,79s.a3s,s5e,
which exceeds the tonnage OF the year
1906 by 164.ss2.4i0 tons. The ton-ynile-
age, or the number OF tons carried one
mile. was 236. COL ,a9o1oS, the increase
being 20.723,S3s,ss: ton-milcs. The
number OF tons carried one mile per
mile OF line was 1.o52.1l9. indicating
an increase OF 6s,71s ton-miles per
mile of line in the density of freight
traffic.
The average revenue per passenger
per mile for the year ending June 80
1907. was 2.0l4 cents. For the proceed.
Ing year the average was 3.oo3 cents
The average revenue per ton per mili
was 0.759 cents; the like average for
the year 1906 was 0.743 cents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-17
VIRGINIA JOINS
IN GOOD WORK
Governor Will Probably Appoint
Conservation Commission to CO.
operate With National Body.
Times D!spatch Bureau,
hluusey Building


Washington u, e, July 10.
In recent letter TO the President,
Governor Swanson specifically prom
Uses cooperation with the National
Conservation Commission. 1t is pre-
sumed that the Governor will appoint
a State commission, which will work
in harmony with the national COM
mission appointed by the President.
Many other Governors have written the
President declaring their intention to
do this at an early date. and still
others agree to put the matter vigor-
ously before their Legislatures.
BY the middle OF October the national
commission expects TO have gathered to-
Fether great amount of material. showing
the actual present condition OF natural re-
sources. The commission Will hold It's hrst
meeting on Tuesday. December LIST. in
washington and week later the Cover
nors of the States, or their Representatives
viii consult with the members OF the com.
mission TO the end that complete prelim-
mary report may be prepared for the Pres
ident, as he has directed. by January !. 1903.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-17
ASHLAND CARNIVAL.
STARTS OUT WELL
Presents Brilliant Spectacle and
Park Crowded With People,
Who Find Much to Amusc. s
Especial 10 The Times plspat ch. ]

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.1
ASHLAND, VA, July 1s.-The car
nival being held here for the benefit
of the Ashland Fire Company is a de
cidcd success In every way The Towr
Park Is filled with handsome booths
most tastefully arranged by the ladlc.
lin charge. The donations received
from Richmond and Ashland nler-
chants, the beautiful fancywork giver
by the ladies', the gay decorations, al
go to make tho park attractive.
The formal opening took place abou.
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon, when q pro-
cession headed by q brass band from,
Richmond, followed by clown riding
a donkey. numerous cowboys mounted
on ponies and horses, paraded the
streets. il
At Q O'clock the baby show was on.
The carriages. In which the forty-nine
children were seated. were all deco
rated In fancy colors The nurses, IN
many cases wore suits to match the
trimmings OF the children and their
carriages. There were two prizes. one
for girl and one for boy. 1t was
a beautiful sight, and caused the
pudges considerable worry in making
the award. Finally the honor was
dWarueu W MISS L1il1hDetH CoH, uau6 =
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Cox, and to
Master Louis Guilbert, son OF Mr., and
Mrs. A. p. Guilbert.
The park Is brilliantly lighted by
the Virginia Light and Power Com
pany, OF Ashland, who have large
strings OF lamps suspended In all d.
rections. Superintendent Jones. of the
company, has had a force Of men at
work for three days arranging tho
details, and great success has been
made.
The whole affair is under the super
vision OF Miss Julia Weisiger, chair
sistant.
On the lawn are the tea booth, Mrs Mrs:
James w. Hunter, Mrs Dolly Carr and
Mrs. Dr. r. II. Carter in charge.
The junk shop, Misses Condrey
Bridges. Eppie Prosser and Gussie
Nixon.
The wheel, Mr.. Harry Moyler and
Jack Lawless.
Fancy booth, Mrs. John Fl. Addison
and Mrs. Z. A. Gray and Miss Nixon.
Grab bag. Mrs. L. T. w. Marye and
Mrs. Hill Carter, Jr.
Ice cream garden. Mrs. James Hoof-
magic, Mrs. Delarue, Mrs. Hill Carter,
ST., Mrs. Guest, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Van
olivier. Mrs. Stebbins and Mrs. Black
we'll.
Lemonade booth, Mrs. H. R. Baldwin.
Miss Annie Macon Potts. Miss May
Baldwin.
Tobacco shop. Miss Mary Coulter.
Miss Catharine Kent and Miss Virginia
Potts.
The shooting gallery is in charge %
Mack Hart.
Hit the babies, cane rings, fortune
teller and minstrel show all have
places.
Sightseeing automobiles are on hand
for all Corners. and the pony pen. In
charge of Mr.. Luck, is doing a thriving
business.
The park was crowded all through
the evening. The electric cars and
railroad brought many from Richmond.
while the county and town have ,well
done their part.
The carnival will hold open to-mor-
row and Saturday. and will close Sat-
urday night. when an auction will pc
held in order to close out all articlas
left unsold. Cars to Richmond will be
run late each night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-17
Mr.. F. W. Hanewinckel, OF Orange
county. is stopping at the Jefferson.

Hon. Stephen Henry Love, member
OF the House Of Delegates from Lunen.
burg county. is in the city having
come here yesterday to look after
some private business.
Mr.. Love was caller at the Capitol
during the day, and was disappointed
at not seeing Governor Swanson. the
latter not having yet returned from
his convention trip.
I'VE are going to have great time
at our new town Of Kenbridge. on July
25th," said Mr.. Love, when seen at
Murphy's last night. 1--WE have ar
ranged for a Confederate reunion and
for an educational rally on that day
and our principal speakers will be
Governor Swanson and Hon. Joseph D.
Eggleston, Jr. It will be an all-day
affair. at which dinner will be served
In the open, and we expect most en-
joyable time"
How do your people like the action
OF the Denver conventions" he was
asked.
They appear we'll pleased" was the
reply though many OF them, includ-
ing myself, would have preferred Cow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-17
PARADE. OF THE ELKs
Typical Costumes nn.l Unique Floats
Make Striking Picture.

Typical Costumes and Unique Floats
Make Striking Picture.
II DALLAS. TEXAS, July 16.-Garbed
In costumes typical of the different
parts OF the country they represented,
the various delegations attending the
annual reunion Of the Elks marched In.
review to-day before throng OF cheer
ing onlookers. Weather conditions were
ideal; bright sun was shining, but
its intensity was tempered by cooling
!breezes.
Following squad OF mounted police.
Grand Esquire John II. Sullivan. OF
New Orleans. led the parade. Then
followed General a. P. Wozencraft.
chairman Of the parade committee att
tended by his aids, the reunion hosts.
GERS Of the organization, In carriages.
Next came the Jersey City Lodge, then,
a brass band in automobiles, the mems
bers Of the band being women OF Dali
las.
New York Lodge, No. ], the pioneer
lodge OF the organization, marched be-
hind blood-red banner, and Los Ans
geles. which city was chosen as the
less white. and, in turn. the various
other delegations. each with some orig
Einal feature and some forty bands. si
Behind Danner borne bX two 5nr-
Wa M che M With Il hat more than
yard wide. and high In proportion.
"A float, representing river Steamboat,
with crew Of roustnbouts, was from
Waco. TEX. Other delegations. some
the Elks, purple and white, predomt-
mating. Accompanying several OF this
delegations were arties of women.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-17
a AFTER Fl DUST NUISANCE
TO Decide II Contractors Arc Liable
When Tearing Down Buildings.

a5- w NeH 5SAeuElnks 0VNh ouAtuAuk -
Reports made to the Council Com
mittee on Street Cleaning last night
showed that up to this time 265 dogs
have been caught on the streets with
out license and sent to the city
pound. The good work was ordered
continued.
Complaints were made to the COM
mittee OF the nuisance created by the
dust and dirt occnsioned by tearing
down the buildings at Seventh and
Broad Streets. 1t was stated that the
contractor had offered to allow the
street cleaning force to dampen the
piles Of brick and mortar and dust
coming from the buildings, but Super
intendent Cohn decided that he had no
force available. The compliments
were referred to the police department
to allow the Police Justice to decide
whether dirt caused by tearing down
brick building constitutes common
nuisance