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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
HAVE JOINT TICKET OFFICE.
Railroads Come Together and Cut Out
Two Offices in Lynchburg.
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Railroads Come Together and Cut Out
Two Offices in IynchburE.
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LYNCHBURG, VA, March 24.-On
May LIST the three uptown ticket Offices
will be consolidated into one, and two
of them will be closed after that date.
The Joint office to be established will
occupy. the quarters Of the present Of
flee Of the Southern Railway. with
Messrs. l.. o. McCraw and o. D. Will
son in charge. Mr.. McCraw will be
the Joint agent Of the three companies,
with Mr.. Wilson. Of the Southern Of
Ace. as his assistant,
This arrangement Is the result Of a
conference held In the city this morn
Ing between Mr., W: B, Beyill, general
passenger agent, Of the Norfolk and
general passennger agent, Of the Ghes-
Brown. general agent of the passen-
ger department of the Siuthern Rail
way.
1t is understood that Messrs. McCraw
and Wilson have been we'll taken care
of in the agreement, but a number OF
attaches of all three Of the offices will
lose their positions by the consolidation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
JUG TRADE IS IMMENSE.
Prohibition in Raleigh Does Not Mean
There Is No Drinking.
rs,ecjo1 10 Tho times Dispatch.l

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RALEIGH, N. c., March 24.-Much
comment is being made here on the
remarkable increase that is developing
in the jug trade" here since the dis
pensary closed. 1t is fact that three
or four days of each week the express
receipts OF jugs and crates of whiskey
and other intoXicants-a gallon or so
to an individual-are something I'M
menss. These shipments are, of course,
from points without the State, since
intoxicants cannot be shipped into pro-
hibition territory from points within
the State Prohibition In Raleigh Is by
no means taken to mean that the peo-
ple hereabouts are doing without their
spirits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
ACCIDENT TO A BRIDE.
Jumps from Train Before 1t stops ana
Ia shaken Up.

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WELDON, N. c., March FIX. Lee
Price. youth of sixteen years, was
married here this morning to Miss
Emma Aldridge, who gave her age as
thirty-five both from near Petersburg,
va. They came here last night on fast
train No. SIS, and when the porter can
ed "Weldon," the bride-elect rushea
~ tho door and jumped from the fast
rowing train before she could be inter-
cepted by the train crew. She fell, sus-
tanning several bruises about the face
and had the misfortune to have two
teeth knocked out.
The great wonder is, she was not
killed. The accident. however did MOI
interfere wHh their plans and they both
stood up smiling and happy before
Justice this morning for the ceremony
and returned home on the 1920 train
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
Southern pure Food Company, A. u.

Southern Pure Food Company, A. y.
Draughan, and Allen-Owens Company.
When the matter comes UP before
the Corporation Commission, In Raj
eigh, on The 26th of this month, the
wholesale and retail merchants of Dur
ham, Will go down and use their in
huence before this body. AS has been
frequently referred to. the fight Is
against the Norfolk and Western Rail
way. and was instituted by the mer-
chants of Durham, and later Winston-
Salem, was made party to the suit
The merchants Will contest the case
to the end on account of freight rate
discrimination. The Legislature hac
appropriated $4,000 to carry on the
fight and if more is needed. the mer
chants of several cities of North Caro-
lima will take q part.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
TO MAKE FREIGHT RATE FIGHT.
Durham, Wholesale Merchants Organize
IN Aid In the Dnttlc.
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DURHAM N. c., March 24.-The
wholesale merchants of Durham, met
last night and organized for the pur-
pose Of aiding the retail merchants in
their fight for better freight rates. This
is the first action taken by the whole
salers. The association will be COM
posed Of the Thomas White Company
Slade-Perry Company, B. l.. Tyree
Company, q. II. Lawrence Company
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25

photograph of T. C. Felker. now held
in New Orleans. and suspected of be-
ing the murderer of Aston II. Berry
last October. who was found dead In
the Fairfax Hotel with bullet wound
In his head, to Detective Neal, who
was stationed In the house at the time
and saw the man last with Berry when
he was alive. Should he identify Eel
ker as that man. the chain of circum-
stantial evidence will be forced even
stronger about the man, and 1t is like
" that he will be eXtradited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
$50 Suits. Special Sl9.75

of the State Insurance Commissioner
revokng the license of the State Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company of Rome,
Ga. the revocation being because Of
the failure of the company to file its
annual report with the North Carolina
Department, the law requiring these
reports to be filed by all companies
doing business in the State before
March LIST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
GLAD TO GO TO PRISON.
Wilson Leap. for JOY When Jury Give.

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WINCHESTER, VA, March "a
Green Wilson leaped with joy II
Clarke county Circuit Court to-day a
Berryville when the jury returned s
verdict committing him to the peni
Tertiary for seven years. He had beef
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
LIVELY COMPETITION
FOR PAVING CONTRACT

NEWBERN, N. c., March 24.-On ac-
count OF the opening OF the bids FOR
paving the sidewalks tomorrow hlght
there are fifteen or more contractors
In town. each looking over the situa-
tion and looking out for his bid. Dur
ing the past month quite number of
contractors have been here examining
the local conditions and figuring on
the cost. About $4,000 are involved In
the contract.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25

found guilty of entering the occupied
house of Charles Jackson. of Millwood,'
at night. and knew that the crime was
punishable by hanging. The jury
took pity on him, and Wilson thanked
the jury for the verdict.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
FRUIT BUT LITTLE DAMAGED
By THE RECENT COLD SINAI
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CROZET, VA, March 24.--It is re-
ported by fruit growers here that al
fruits are safe yet; only a few peaches
reported damaged The prospect is
still very fine for large fruit crop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE TODAY
Great Gathering OF NIcthodists in ROa-
nOke to Attend the Meeting.
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ROANOKE VA, March 24.-The
Baltimore Methodist Conference will
meet in annual session to- night, meet
ing at Greene Memorial Methodist
Church Bishop Wilbur was selected
to preside, hut his health Is SO bad
that Bishop Gambler will be called upon
to preside over most of the sessions.
special train arrived here this ar
ternoon from Baltimore, bringing a
large number of minister's and visitors,
The opening sermon was preached to-
night by Rev. a. NJ, Cackley. OF Keyser,
W. Va. r
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25

a
cooked will the complexion woman was ever
over u bemishes
have healthy
A In folows
world Of Some ago fell
recovering health until last winter
O O
young andIb belle is true"
Name given by the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25

SENDS PICTURE OF FELl<ER
no COMPLETE IDENTIFICATION
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NORFOLK, March 24-Chief OF Po-
lice Boush, OF Norfolk, has sent tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
Select Your Easter
Suit and Gown Early

Earych has man complete
ihaves
we therefor suggest AN selection
an
Fashionable womans
1t
abru
paid
VIII be the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
A White Suit Always Looks Stunning,

Especially If. 1T is made right and
fits well. We show an extensive
line In various length coat styles,
semi-ftted effects, inlaid collars and
cuffs. and newest plated and gored
skirts.
Prices, sls75, s2e.75, $3.50, up TO SIS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
$50 Rajah Suits, Special al $3.50

Stylish Suits, made Of Rajah silk.
Goats are made semi-itted. strictly
tailored. with velvet collar and
cuffs. Skirts are full plated mod
els. Suits that were made to sell
for $1,000; special. 5000.
$50 Suits, Special sl975
100 Suits. made of Rajah, Panama.
Chiffon Panama. English serge and
fancy striped materials. Coats in
the 25-inch semi fitted double and
single breasted style; skirts are
made in the newest plated and
gored effects. Colors, black, navy.
brown, Copenhagen, raspberry and
gray; $4,000 values. Special, $19.75.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
Novelty Suits al $3.50, s45, SIS, s65,
SIS, SIS, and up 10 $l25.

Descriptions do not describe. so
we will not attempt it. To appre-
ciate their artistic beauty you must
come totsee them and try them on.
Materials are Yoiles and mirage
silk. with richest trimmings: Tus-
sab, Rajah and Pongee silks IN
beautiful natural colors and SOFT
tones: and serges and Panamas In
white and pastel shades. Also. the
newest novelties and striped mate
rial. 1t is a magnificent collection.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25

The Confederate Memorial Literary
Scriety will meet this morning at IL
O'Clock. in the Confederate Museum. a
full attendance is desired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
Tailored Suits at STATS and SIS.

we show a very extensive line
of Tailored Suits at s24.75 and $500,
including the tight fitting and semi
fitting coat styles. in all lengths.
New butterfly effects. and almost an
endless showing of the latest oddi.
ties. They come in plain fabrics of
great variety. shadow and fancy
stripe effects.
More than Forty Models in Fancy and
Plain Tailored Suits Are Shown at STATS
Made of fine imported fabrics.
striped and plain serges; all colors.
You will find them all exclusive
with us.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25

no nc Esstcr Vi,Itors.

Mrs Eaglesheld. of Indianapolis, who
Is a student of sweet Briar Institute.
will be an Easter guest of Miss Bessie
Pace. Miss Eaglesfield has already vis-
tied several of her fellow students IN
Richmond and made most favorable
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-25
Itor summer Rest.

rummage sale for the benefit OF
SUMMER Rest will be held at No. 1901
East Main street, on April 9Th. contri-
buttons If clothing and furniture are
collected, and may be sent to Mrs
George A. BarksdaIe. No. 500 East
r;race street, at any time, or TO No. 1901
East Main on April 9th. The ladies
of Summer Rest are engaged In put
ting a $4,000 addition to their build
ing. and ask the generous help of their
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
TUE DIAMOND
Break ia ths National Association of Bass Ball Clubs at Meet l&a iss Yssierdsy.

Chicago. Nov l2.-Members repre- senting the American association and tho Eastern league walked out of the meeting of the National Association of Minor Baseball leagues yesterday in the Auditorium hotel and started a movement to free themselves from the minor leagues association. The actionSs of the two class A leagues came after sa stormy session, follow Ing their request that the Western and Southern leagues be pushed down into class B. The Pacific Coast league was to be allowed to remain with the American association and the Eastern league in the highest class.
 As soon as the request of the two leagues was turned down by the oth- CTS President O'Brien of the Ameri- can association offered the resolu- tion that his league and the Eastern league be permitted to withdraw from the National association and to open negotiations with the major leagues for a working agreement re- garding players, but this resolution also was voted down by the other members of the organization, and then came the walkout.
 Pat Powers, the president Of the National association, who Is also the president of the Eastern league, withdrew with his friends and Presi- dent D. M. Shively of the Western association was called to the chair. Immediately after withdrawing from the big meeting the secession ists met in a conference and appoint ed committed, composed of 0'Brien, Powers, Charles Havenor of the Mil- waukee club, w.. H, Watkins of the Indianapolis club, Ned Hanlon of the Baltimore club and Walter OMara of the Jersey City club to confer with the national commission to ascertain what standing they would have in baseball if they withdrew from the national association.
 A similar committee also was ap. pointed from the big organization af- ter the withdrawal of the two leagues to confer with the national commis- sion. Cal Ewing, president of the Pacific Coast league, J. H. Farrell, secretary of the National association {;
 Judge Kavanaugh, president of the Southern leogue and M H. Sexton, president of the Three I league, were the members of the National associa- tion committee. The National asso- citation also appointed committee to wait on the seceders and ask for. a statement as to what they propose to do. An answer is expected to-day The national commission did not have a session yesterday, but 1t .is likely that it will get together for meeting to-day. The members will remain in the city until the Nation- al Association of Minor Leagues meeting comes to an end so that their counsel and advice may be had if needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12

the blame from the postoffice. He said the boy was perfectly honest and didn't even know that the mail had been robbed. Anyway, I had the man write me commonplace letter, which I carefully put in the envelope with the folded edge up in- stead of down and sealed. Then I told him to send it to me at the postoffice by the boy at a certain hour. When the messenger handed me the envelope I found the letter with the folded edge down. This was not legal proof that he was the thief, but it convinced me, for an innocent person, who didn't even know of the robberies, would not have opened the letter.
 You have been robbing Mr Is mail l said at once. Of course he denied 1t. Why did you open and read this letter?' asked. He de nied this, too, at first. but half an hour of straight talk made him con- fess the whole thing. His employer merely discharged him, however, and wouldn't prosecute him."
 There are many other methods by which dishonesty in connection with the mails is practiced. The above is fair sample of an average case, and according to the officials 1t sell dom escapes detection. = Boston Herald Fl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
Examlnina Wedding Gifts.

"Women viewing another woman's wedding presents say things which are likely to be misinterpreted," said the bachelor who declares he hates weddings, but always goes when in- vited. according to the Washington Post. and other things which no fa. vorable Interpretation would make complimentary to the bride or to the givers. It's the way of the sex, I sup pose. Now, why Is 1t that the most common remark of the women who are inspecting the layout of silver and cut glass and other gifts more or less nseful Is, What To. of presents she got" They don't mean anything un- kind. but the inference an uninitiated eavesdropper would draw is that they wonder why she got so many. as if by rights she shouldn't have had half so many. Of course they vary the re- mark, What a lucky girlr says one, .s if she would like to add. Some per fons have too much tuck And an other says. T wonder where they all came from implying almost as if the bride couldn't have enough friends to make 70 many gifts and must have sent some of them to herself just to making showing"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
MASSIVE WRESTLERS.
They've Got Hack" as a Back Mum.
 ber and May Shock Gotch.

oSE anu 4vAat Ibhoth ootths
 An American athlete who has just returned from Europe tells some in- teresting things about the wrestling situation there.
 Europe is so full of wrestling giants just now he says, that even the great Hackenschmidt is becom- ing a forgotten back number. Hack has nearly dropped out of sight. He is afraid of his life when anybody mentions Padoubny Ivan Padoubny stands six feet six inches in his socks and weighs 390 pounds. He is per- fectly built--not fat, and with the greatest pair of shoulders I ever saw. His arms are as thick as an ordinary wrestler's body I saw him wrestle, and nobody has chance with him. Gotch will get a shock when he bumps into that bunch. He'd last about a minute with Padoubny.
 About 2S0 pounds if the fashion able weight for wrestlers over there. No wonder Mahmout, the Turk, skipped over to America to look for work He was like a kid in that crowd. The Swiss wrestlers all over France and Germany are the class of the lot. There's one big Turk in London now who is about Padoub- ny's weight Oh Frank will feel like lightweight in Europe. y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
HEPUCILETS
Two Well Kpown Barn St0rmers With the Same Name Are
 Shown Up.

The following tart criticism of two alleged boxers will be interesting to Waterbury as one of them was be- hind Patsy Corr when he fought Jack Pickett. The story was written by Bat" Masterson and is as fol- lows:
 "One of the boxing promoters at New Haven is reported to have booked the two Lewises, Willie and Harry, for ten round bout for the near future. It hardly seems possi' be that boxing promoter who was desirous of giving the public run for its money would think of booking two such notorious fakers as Willie and Harry Lewis have shown them selves to be. Willie Lewis has done little else but fake since he has been a boxer. He has engaged in so many frame-ups around New York that none of the clubs will have anything further to do with him.
 And as for Harry Lewis, it is ex- tremely doubtful if he has taken part in glove contest for the last two years that was on it's merits. Tho last time he appeared in the ring in this city Referee Charlie White or dered him and his opponent to leave the ring because they were both en- gagged in what was obviously fake.
 New Haven is said to be friendly to boxing, and that is very good reason why the Lewis match should I@ n1t IA nNf hn Lewises should be given the high sign and told to move on as soon as ther show up in New Haven"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
PAT DONOVAN OUT.

As foreshadowed Pat Donovan has been relieved of the management of the Brooklyn club. President C. H. Ebbetts has sent this letter to Dono- van at Lawrence. Mass:
 ''It' is with keen and deep sense of regret that circumstances compel me to inform you that we have decid- ed to make a change in the manage ment of the Brooklyn baseball team. Being fully aware of the great diffi- culties encountered in handling a team, l., however, can truthfully say that you have always, during the last three years, given your best efforts to surmount, those difficulties. Re- gretting exceedingly the conditions which oblige me to sever our pleasant relations, assuring you that l hope our cordial friendly relations will all ways continue, and wishing you a most successful future, 1 mincerely yours,
 "c IT ERRETTS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
Tn. oriain of . Mi..r.hI. Joke.

Confucius had just met William Penn at one of Cleopatra's o'clock teas.
 "william Penn:' he said. William Penn? Seems to me I have heard of you, sir"
 Yes" said Penn. with pleased smile. "I am the man who was might. fer than the sword"
 "Ah. yes" said Confucius. You are also the man who invented sleep are you net:'
 No" said. penn:"I founded Phila- delphia." s .a a0h, yes,n said -Ccnfucius. T knew it was something of that kind."-suc. ceu Masesine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
KELLY-MILLER FIGHT DRAW.

Philadelphia. Nov 12.-Patrons of the Wayne Athletic club were af- forded a rattling good wind-up last night when Charley (Twin) Miller of Boston and Freddy Kelly of this city clashed. Two more willing boys would be hard to find. They went six fast rounds with the honors about even at the finish. There was not second of tagging on the part of either contestant. Kelly, on the defensive at the start, soon opened on his Boston opponent and for al least four of the six rounds it was give and take.
 At this game both boys were pro- ticient and game. They slugged and jabbed with equal cleverness and the bout made big hit with the crowd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12

Many of the football enthusiasts of this city continue to watch with in terest the. Dartmouth team because of the local boys playing on It. Schildmiller continues ta play a erackerjack game at end, whiie Ryan is putting up clever exhibition at half. It looks as though Ryan may start in at right half on Saturday against Harvard, as Ingerso.l In prac- tice yesterday badly wrenched his ankle Ryan is considered the equal of Ingersoll in everything except bunting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
GRIFFITH IS MISSING.

Cincinnati is up in arms because Garry Hermann cannot locate Clark Griffith. to whom the management of the Reds vii be offered. Griffith has disappeared as usual some where up In Montana, where he owns a ranch, and is not giving much thought to baseball matters. Mean while Cincinnati fans are reading all sorts of nice things about Grifieth. who is heralded as the leader of 8 championship team in Porkville next year. It's the same old song.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
POST OFFICE DETECTIVES

Detective work" said a retired postofiice inspector, lis plain, straightforward business, like min ing coal or selling a breakfast food. Crime generally runs along regular channels, and it's detection is more or less conventional. Of course. as ih every other. calling. there is chance for individual ability. In the postoffice our main reliance is the fact that when man begins to steal he seldom quits except for an interval. So it's merely question of the patient sending of test letters until We eliminate all the innocent people and nab the crook.
 How can you induce a man to steal your decoy letters?" They are not decoy letters. They don't subject him to any more temptation than any other letters do. Of course they are addressed to the firm or firms which the clerk or carrier has been in the habit of robbing. He knows that certain houses receive a good deal of mail containing cash Come men acquire wonderful skill in detecting money In letter from its mere feel. Sometimes they pass a needle and knotted thread through an envelope that looks promising. Enough of the blll will cling to the knot to show its presence.
 People invariably put the folded edge of letter into an envelope first because it goes in easier that way. This trifiingr fact has. helped me greatly at times Once a, merchant complained that postal employees were stealing his mail. Now. it doesn't pay to begin with the theory that guilt lies in certain quarter and try to make the facts accord with your idea. First. you must sus- pect every one possible, and, then eliminate the innocent people So I a4ked the man which of his clerks handled the mail. and found that one boy had ample chance to take any letters.
 .srhs merchant vas very Indignant 6t vhAt he called my e6ort to ahift
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-12
They Sat Down,

One night at a theater some scenery tooa fire, and very perceptible odor of burning alarmed the spectators. \ panic seemed to be imminent when an actor appeared on the stage.
 Ladies and gentlemen" he said "eompose yourselves. There Is nc danger"
 The audience did not seem reas. Sured.
 ''I.adies and gentlemen" eoktinued the comedian, rising to the necessity of the occasion-.confound 1t all-do you think if there was any danger I'd be here:'
 The panic collapsed.