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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
BUCKINGHAM DELEGATES.
List OF Those Chosen to State Conven-
tion-Divixlon of Sentiment.


BUCKINGHAM. VA. May IA
mass-meeting was held here yester-
day at which one delegate and one
alternate to the Roanoke convention
was chosen from each of the six dis
tricts in Buckingham. as follows:
Maysville District-E. W. Hubard;
. Slate River District-F. c. Moon:
alternate. NJ. L. A. Moseley.
James River District-L "A. ivy
man; alternate, A. c. Wood.
Francisco District, H. Forbes; al
ternate, j. W. Hebditch.
Marshall District-J. w. Edwards;
alternate. A. ]. Terrill.
The sentiment of the people OF BUCK
ingham is much divided as to the can
didates for Governor. Mr.: Tucker 1S.i r., is s
any other candidate. Judge Mann car
ried Buckingham by small majority
IN the last primary for Governor.
Stuart has his admirers in the county,
and 1t would be guesswork to say with
my degree of accuracy just who VIII
congressman Flood, Senator Strobe
and Mr.. S. S. P. Patteson are here al
rourt. H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
DANIEL |, RUSSELL,
GOVERNOR, DEAD
Long Republican Leader Of North
Carolina and Leading Member
Of Bar.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

WILMINGTON. N. c.. May H.
Daniel L. Russell. Governor OF North
Carolina from 1896 to 1900. and in his
day one OF the leading Republicans IN
the South, died at his home Belle
VILE" Brunswick county, at p NJ. to-
day. His death was not unexpected.
Funeral services will be held in Will
nington tomorrow afternoon. but the
interment will be made in Onslow
will act as honorary pall-bearers, and
many ministers will participate inethe
services.
Governor Russell was born August
Z. 1916. and early entered public life.
It is well-known fact that before he
had reached his majority he repre-
scented Brunswick county In the North
Carolina Legislature. He then held
other public offices. and was on the SUI
perior Court bench of his State for
years. being at that time the youngest
Judge on the bench-probably the
youngest that has ever been on the
bench IN this State. He served for sew
eral terms in Congress. and was elected
Governor OF North Carolina In 1896.
1t was during his term of office
that the great contest between the
blacks and whites took place in this
State, resulting in the Democrats get
ting in power again In 1898, and the
Wilmington riots and overthrow of
the Republican rule in this city. twas
during his term also that the Spanish
American War occurred. In 1900 Gov
ernor Charles B. Aycock was elected,
and the constitutional amendment, dis
franchising the negro, adopted, Upon
retiring from the gubernatorial chair
he went back to private practice, form
ing partnership with the late John
Fl. Gore, ESQ, of this city, who, while
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
Especial to me Tlmes.plspateh.l

Special to The Times-Dlspatch.J
RALEIGH, N. c.. May 14.-1ncoming
trains last night and this forenoon
brought prominent jewelers. from all
parts Of the State for the annual con-
vention OF the Retail jewelers. Asso-
citation, the business sessions of which
began this morning at 10 o'clock. The
session to-day was an especially busy
one. with opening ceremonies In which
Mayor James I. Johnson welcomed thu,
jewelers. to the capital city, and Presi-
dent r. C. Bernau. OF Greensboro. made
happy response; two hours devoted
to association matters, including an
address by j. T. Burke. OF Whining
ton, on THE Powers OF Organization" !;
barbecue in the afternoon at NAH
ler's Vineyard. near the city. and an
other business session and election OF
officers Tonight.
The object of organization-need for
stronger organization. advantages OF
relation with the national organization.
work accomplished and prospects for
the future-came in for free discussion
among the jewelers. in round-table
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
NonroLk,s MEMoR1AL DAY.
Stores Close, Plnnts shut Down, Big
Parade aud Interesting Exercises.

Special TO The Times-Dispatch.I
NORFOLK, VA. May 14.-Menortal
brated. nearly all OF the merchants
declaring half-holiday. scores of in
dustrial plants closing down at noon.
and the people turning out en- masse TO
witness The parade. to hear the adj
dresses at the Confederate Monument.
and to visit the graves OF the dead
Confederate soldiers. laying floral tri-
butes on every mound.
ticipated in the parade. Including the
various Confederate organizations,
Daughters. Sons. visiting camps from
Portsmouth and Berkeley. Police De-
partment, Fire Department. local bat
talon and uniformed veterans.
The address of Judge Leigh Watts
was received with the greatest OF en-
thusiasm. and was cast on high
choirs attracted Widespread favorable
comment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
A1vrAcH SIR. cRArER's FURNITURE
Sensational Turn In Receiver.hip OF
Raleigh Evening TintcS.
Special 10 The Times. Dispatch.
I A. AIr... 1 4 90 r.

Sensn ronal Turn In Rece1rerhhIp OF
Raleigh Evening TintcS.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
RALEIGH. N. c.. May ia sensa-
t!onal turn in the receivership of the
Raleigh Evening Times here to-day
was The attachment of the household
furniture OF George B. Crater, former
business manager OF the Evening
Times, now In Atlanta, by the sheriff
OF the county. on complaint of Receiver
W. II. Pace and John c. Drewry. presi-
dent Of the company that publishes the
Times. The allegation made by Receiv-
Ell Pace is that Mr.. Crater is due the
Times Company $1,000. money had and
received by George B. Crater on &C
count Of the Evening Times" during
the period of his business management.
When Mr.. Crater moved his family to
Atlanta some months ago he sold his
lease on the residence occupied to an
other party, the suitcase including the
household furniture. which he did not
care to move to Atlanta just yet. He
is now connected with the business
department Of the Journal. Atlanta. The
furniture was to-day stored. pending
the legal proceedings.
An exchange of courts Is authorized
by Governor Glenn SO that Judge G. c.
Lyon will convene Beaufort County
Court May 18th and Judge G. NJ. Cooke
will hold Vance court. beginning May
18th. and Edgecombe county, begin
ming June I'd.
The Carolina Hardwood Company,
Asheville, is charter, with $4,000 capt.
tai authorized and $4,000 subscribed. by
r. P. and NJ. S. Bear. of Baltimore, and
L. NJ. Bousne, OF Asheville.
The Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege here sustained a loss of $4,000
only partially covered by insurance. IL
the burning of the ". r. Crawford
home place. near the college agricul.
tural building. 1t was unoccupied "a
the time of the fire, but was to be USED
as residence by a member of the
faculty.
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rev. Mr., Ham in the Campaign.

q ~ SpeclnIt 10 The TTHts-D1spHtrr,1
SALISBURY, N. c.. May 14.-Rev, NJ.
r. Ham, noted temperance lecturer,
81 louisville, KY, arrived In Salisbury
to-day, and will spend ten days hcre
in whrlwind temperance campaign
closing May 2sth. Mass-meetings will
be held daily under a huge tent, and
many other prominent speakers will
be heard. Among those who will par
sttcipate viii he Evangelist George
Stewart. OF Chattanooga; Hon, Benz.
IRutlodge. Of Ohio. and others. n -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
TO HAVE MAJORITY RULE.
Thought This VIII BE Adopted for
Congregational Primary.

- .specIaI 90 = ne Iimes~D!spatch.
NORFOLK. VA, May 14-The out
look. according to well-posted politi-
jority vote rule instead OF plurality
In the coming congressional race in
the Second District. owing to the fact
that there are four aspirants for the
Maynard. George C. Cabell, ". -.
Young, and Mr.. Holland.
This rule will probably require the
holding of second primary, and po-
litical wiseacres say the final race will
announcement OF the date OF the dis
trict committee to formulate the rules
Of the primary will be made next
week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
FIGHT on RAISING DAM.
VirEfninn Railway Sues Out Injun ction
Against Roanoke Water Compnny.

Special to The Tlmes-Dispatch.l
ROANOKE. VA, May lin the Corr
poration Court to-day an injunction
Vs. the Roanoke Water Power Com-
pany, restraining them from raising
the dam of their electric plant two feet.
The plant is located on the Virginian,
and 1t is claimed that a contract be-
tween the two companies specified that
the dam should not be more than forty.
five feet in height. and II 1t is raised
1t will flood portion Of the track. The
tract to supply the company with
lights, and wanted rs much reserve
power as possible, and planned to raise
the dam.
Roanoke tonight with seventeen con-
vlcts from Grayson and Carroll coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
THEHAIT
AND I He BLIND.
Pitiful Cases Before Judge Purnell
Of Afflicted Persons Violating
the Liquor Law.
+ sneclalto RI. TIm.,.plspntch. I

Special to The Timex Dispntch.1
WILMINGTON. N. c., May 14--An
interesting feature. though a very pa
thetic one. about the spring term OF
in session here. has been the motley
array OF defendants. 1t has been the
lame. the halt and the blind. making
up persons guilty OF selling liquor
without q license. In the court yes
tcrday paralytic was sentenced to
thirty days in jail, cripple got sixty
days and blind man one year and a
day In the penitentiary.
The case OF the last named was
peculiarly sad and the court was at a
loss to know just precisely what to
do. The blind man, a mulatto, Jim
Began. OF Scotland county. was be-
fore the court Just a year ago for SELL
ing liquor without license, and 1t
was shown that he had frequently
violated the law in this respect: 80
there was nothing left for the court
to do save send him to the peniten-
tiary. Another interesting case was
against a middle-aged white man, O.
G. Stephens, who resides near Lum-
berton. N. G. He was convicted OF
opening letters addressed to one "E.
B. Stevens" and embezzling their con-
tents. He was sentenced to one year
in the penitentiary and fined $780,
In delivering his charge to the grand
Jury Judge Thomas r. Purnell, who
is presiding took occasion to rap some
OF his critics. referring to the news.
paper man who accused him OF being
against North Carolina as popinjoy
and a penny-a liner, and declared that
! his statement was ''lie out OF the
whole CLOTH"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
HAD TO FIGHT FIRE
WHILE DRESSED FOR PARADE


lSpecialto The Times Dlspatch.]
NORFOLK. VA, May IA small
fire In the garnet OF the double tene-
ment. Nos. g. and 81 Bermuda Street:
at 1880 o'clock this morning created
considerable excitement, but was quick,
lily hapdled by the fire department, and
the loss will be less than $500. The
occupants became panic stricken In
the excitement. No one was injured.
uniforms for the purpose Of participat-
inE in the memorial day parade, the
machines all decorated. and the alarm
interfered With their appearance con-
ct o,- 1,1v ~ s s B
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15

tnIelkuS SccrclAry uH0 lEedSuEChs III.
presided over by A. P. staley. OF High
Point. Steps were taken to extend
the membership and effectiveness q:
the association. both in the State and
in It's relation with the national asso.
citation.
The association declared In favor OF
uniform stamping law and the gold
stamping law advocated by the national
association.
The association tonight elected Of
f1cers for the next year. r. c. Bernau,
Greensboro. re-elected president; F. w.
Mailer, Raleigh. vice-president in the
stead Of w. T. vogler, Winstonsalem;
treasurer. Executive committeeman,
other than above officers-W. B. Fra
zier. Durham, and ]. T. Blake, VII,
mington. Delegates 20 the National
Convention, Cincinnati August 9Th to
10TH. T. Burke, Wilmington: n. B.
Wells. Southern Pines; r. c. Bernau.
Greensboro: B. r. jolly. Raleigh.
The association adjourned Tonight.
leaving with the executive committee
the selection of the place for the next
meeting. The association has forty
members,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
To Confer with Mr.. cramp.
Especial to The Times -Dispatoh.l

NORFOLK, VA, May 14.-OMcers
and directors of the Board of Trade
held a meeting this morning for the
purpose Of taking up the matter of in-
nuencing Edwin S. Cramp, who is now
in the city. in establishing a large
the property he recently bought on
the waterfront. A conference has
been arranged with Mr.. Cramp. who is
still in the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
SEND TWO DELEGATIONS.
NH. the Result of Excluding Contest
- inr Negro Delegations.

Ing Negro DELEGATIONS; 70.
cut 81 the action Of the credentials
COMMITTEES com in excluding from the Sec
ond District Republican Convention
held at Kinson to,day, co M STU gslr mt
eounties Of the district two delesa--
t tion me'v viii Il go to the chicago National
tionyention and demand recognition.
The negro delegates led ~ Lee Mb Fer,
convent ion, Organized, elected Person
and Bill Watson (colored) delegates
to Chicago. and adopted resolution
indorsing Foraker for P Pre- d1antad =,
the national convention, and adopted
a resolution indorsing Roosevelt's poll
cies and Tafts candidacy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
OBJECT TO HEARING WASHINGTON
AS A POLITICAL ADVOCATE

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May IL
When Major Moten. oommandant Of
the Hampton Normal School. extended
an invitation to the negro Baptist
the Normal School Saturday and hear
Booker T. Washington speak. several
delegates objected strenuously, declar-
ing that Booker Washington was CAM
tation was trick After much discus
sion, however, the convention decided
to accept the invitation and visit the
school.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
Electric Line to Charlotte.

Especial to The Tines Dispatch.]
SALISBURY, N. c., May 14-An
agreement has been reached between
the city of Salisbury and the Southern
Power Company whereby the latter will.
extend its electric lines from Char
lotte to Salisbury, and will furnish
power and light for all purposes here
through the Salisbury and spencel
Street Railway Company. A material
reduction Will be secured in the cost
of electricity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15

cellent development. are being market.
ed In large quantities. The growers
report that excellent prices are belng
secured In the Northern markets. Inc
only effects Of the cold weather mas
been delay In the maturing Oh 'he
crops,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
To Adopt Plan. Tor New building.

[Specialto The Times Dispatch.
q LEXINGTON, VA, May 1.-THE
board Of visitors OF the Virginia Mil
itary Institute will meet here to-nlor-
row for the purpose Of adopting plans
the special appropriation OF $4,000
made at the last session Of the Legis-
lature. Alexander Hamilton, OF Peters
burg, the chairman. and other members
have already arrived.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
Blind Horse Walks Through WINDOW.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.]

NORFOLK, VA, May IA blind
horse, drawing the delivery wagon Of
NJ. T. White, went through one Of the
show windows OF the Pure Food Store
to-day, on Washington Street, doing
considerable damage. The goods on
display we're wrecked, consisting of
lithia waters, bottled goods. etc. Tho
horse was only slightly injured. The
damage will amount to fully 5000. The
animal became frightened at pass
ing street car and bolted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
Bca.ley and Others Bale d,

IA --1I SpecIaI 20 Tue IInts-DIsPa tch. T3-l-'
s MEHERRIN, VA, May 14.-Daniel
Beazley, the negro arrested for compli-
city In the murder of John Thomas
Mood, was bailed by Judge Terry to-
day In the sum of 500 for his appear
ance for trial June 10th. The other
negro man and two women inNcustody
were bailed in $50 each as witnesses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
MAKE TEST WITH FLORIDA.
Monitor Ordered to Norfolk Navy-iard
for Experimental Firing.

for Experime ntaI FIrInR'
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE moni.
tor Florida has been ordered placed
in commission at the Norfolk navy
yard. The experimental firing at tbs
Florida, for which the Navy Depart
ment has been preparing for some time.
will soon take place. but the daee OF
the test is being kept secret. The OBJ
iect 81 the test, according to navy off,
Gals. is to secure information concern.
Ing the actual effect upon the internal
fittings and portions of the ships
structure of gun and torpedo attack
under present conditions. .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
Observation-Disclosures
PUT At E:.LL|ERSL|E
Board Of Trustees to Inspect
Property With This View.
Other Petersburg News.
fsp.cIal 10 The rlme,. plspatch. /


PETERSBURG. VA. May 1.-THE
board OF trustees Of the proposed vir-.
ginia state School for Colored Deaf
and Blind Children, for which pro-
vision has been made by the Legisla-
ture, Will Tomorrow inspect the
"lllerslie" farm at Dunlop. in Chess
terrified county. on the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad, about two miles from
this city, as prospective site for the
liams, OF Richmond, president; Gull
ford D. Ewtt, of Staunton; Fl. r.
Houston, OF Hampton; J. Stewart
Bryan. OF Richmond; A. G. Walker, OF
Walkerton. and Secretary w. G. Ritter.
Of Hampton, will be met at Dunlop
Station about midday by representa-
tives OF the Petersburg Chamber OF
Commerce and number OF other cit
liens.
Smiths Body Found.
The body Of David Smith, the colored
workman who fell from temporary
trestle ayross the Appomattox River
at the diversion channel dam about a
week ago, and was drowned. was found
In the river on the Chesterfield coun-
x side. Opposite the planins-mi OF
ming by Major Duncan. William
Howard and man named Scott all
colored The sudden death of Duncan
was a tragic incident connected with
49, ''aa'AhS u Viz DOuy. SsUOTIly d1lef
II was taken ashore Duncan became
III With q violent pulmonary
hemorrhage and died in few minutes
Inc podies were viewed by the coroner
". n. g. Leigh. who did not deem
an inquest necessary.
me annual meeting OF the stock.
holders Of the Petersburg Gas Com
pany elected the following officers;
PRESIDENT. r. D. Apperson, OF Lynch
nurg Vice. President Judge Horseley
Lynchburg; Secretary and Treasurer
F. Fl. Shelton, Philadelphia; Manager
+. G. Pond. Petersburg. The old board
OF directors was reelected. The stock.
holders authorized the construction OF
q new tank with capacity OF 10000.
feet and the laying OF several mile,
OF new gas mains in the city.
Brief Petersburg Items.
The students OF the Southern Fe.
male College. accompanied by Presl
dent Arthur Kyle Davis and other
members OF the faculty Of that insti
tuition, attended the exercises al
jamestown Island yesterday In honor
Of the dedication OF the memorial
building erected by the Colonial Dame.
on the site OF the old church.
Because OF work now in progress ir
the Confederate section Of Blandfor,
Cemetery and OF the date OF the Con
federate Reunion at birmingham. Ala.
the Ladies' Memorial Association ha.
decided to postpone the Memorial Da,
exercises. usually held on June 9Th
until date which will be selected
later. The association has decided t.
replace the present wooden speakers
stand in Blandford Cemetery with
handsome iron structure
Quite a Petersburg delegation wen
over to Richmond THIS morning to Al,
tend the Deep Run Hunt Clubs Hors
Show and Race Meet.
The Democrats OF Prince Geors.
county will hold meeting next Tues
day to elect delegates to the Stat,
convention at Roanoke.
Captain and Mrs. Parker, of TIL
ealVation Army. are making arrange
ments for an outing for two hundre.
mothers and children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
TO HEAR CASE AGAINST
THE NORFOI,K AND WESTERN

WIN SALEM, N. C., May IL
A private telegram received here TINS
afternoon from Washington states that
tha interstate Commerce, Commission
viii h earthe case OF the Board of Trade
and the city OF winston-s Salem against
the Norfolk and Western. Hallway n
regard to alleged excessive freight
rates on coal at the courthouse in Win.
ston- Salem June I'd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
CREDIrORs OF INSIDE INN
TO SUFFER HEAVY LOSSES
rsnec,al 10 mic Tlmes-Dispatch.l

Z NORFOLK, VA, May l4.-special
Master Harry Bowden. in the case OF
John Monk VS.. the jamestown Hote!
the inside Inn at the Exposition, re.
ports $s,Ss5 on hand for creditors, less
than the amount of outstanding liens.
The mortgage holders. second liens. to
the amount OF $4,000. will lose every
thing. - 49, 49, 800.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
Delegate. from stafford.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatcf.]
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, May IA
The Democrats OF Stafford county have
elected the following delegates to the
d. NJ. Lee. Hon. r. C. L. Moncure. r.
E. Duvall and Judge R. II. L. Chiches-
ter, delegate-at-large. The delegation
is uninstructed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
pcsln Trial OF divorce Case.

SALISBURY, n. G., May ls,-Proce
inGs in the noted divorce case of Engl-
neer w. "A. Kinney against Mary a..
Kinney. of Spencer. We're begun in
Rowan Superior Court here to-day On
account of the prominence of the par
ties and the racy testimony TO be
taken the case is attracting wide att
tention. and promises to be long drawn
out.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
REACHING FOR 100000 MARK.
Hone to Get Y. NJ. C. A. Fund There by
End of Week.
Especial to The Times Dispa tell

Especial to The Times Dispa tch.
fund to-day reached the $4,000 mark
thanks to the hard work Of the I, , teams
during the past twen ss,ins H RaarSbi held
~ noon. scores Of the business men or
the city. city being present as we'll as !, the !, e
working teams. and 1t was decided 70
steam up for the remaining nv Two S d dis
onn ma rlx nv noon Saturday. The funu
IS Isl growing from $4,000 to $4,000 a DAY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
ELECTRIC COMPANY IN CHARLOTTE
placed IN RECEIVERS HANDS
rsnecia1to The Times Dispatch.]
.AEnr \, e, May 14-T1

Tspecial TO The TIHles-L!spatcH:l
CHARLOTTE, n. G.. May A-Ihe
Smith Electric and "a M a. ,he hanas
~ prece,ver, Judge Freed Moore NAM
Ing 1ohn ". Todd in that capacity. The
asse tsn are eiver, as $4,000. with about
the same amount Of liablllties;t Tor ave ave
years II. G. Dotgerr is president e..
+. cresweli vice-president., and sam.
.uel j. Smith secretary and tres surer.
The application for a receivership vas
made by Messrs. Creswell and Dotse'l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
Jacobs & Levy

to an otherwise unsavory record, prov
en- in the evidence in the case.
Jordan's parents live In Washingto
Mrs. Jordan is daughter OF the late
r. w. Allen, of Mount Jackson. Va. and
is connected by marriage with proml-
nent New York families One brother.
in-law. Leonard Darbyshire. liz the
publisher of Spare Moments" in Ro-
chester, n. Y.
w. a. Hickman was convicted OF de-
sertion and non-support OF his wife.
with a sentence OF nine months In jail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
ch,ra Grove Merchant Assigns.

1N Special 10 TING IIrles. pIsPdtCN'I :,
SALISBURY. N. c., May Ill, =,
5Dayyault s. Bro. large general mer-
chants at China Grove, Rowan county
assigned yesterday. naming !; IS. LINZ LINZ
ara said to exceed the liabilities by
several thousand dollars
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-15
ro +. station Ship.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The old Bat
tleship Texas has been ordered placed
in commission at the Norfolk navy
ward. The vessel will be sent to the
Charleston hayward for duty as a sta
ton ship.