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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-26
Sumption on the Farm.

How's the back yard9 Why not
snug up little9
Herd's-grsss is best for that piece
OF low. wet ground.
Hit that rusty nal a whack or two
on the head and il viii pull a grea,
deal easier.
The crop Of boys and girls should
oe well cultivated. send them 70
good school.
Be sure 70 open furrows through
the grain field 70 carry off the water
when there is an excess Of It.
Wire netting viii keep the rats out
of the oorn-orib and give YOU a
chance to put more money in the
bank.
Clean the fertilizer attachment 70
the grain drill thoroughly before
putting away Oil the parts with
kerosene.
Get al that leaky barn roof right
away. If you don't. there will be a
big leak in your pocketbook pretty
soon for a new roof.
Every farmer should have an Of
tioe. where his books. desk. writing
materials. seed catalogues and seed
samples viii be right at hand. IL
pays.
When the carriage gets a bit rusty.
wash IL up nice and clean. then rub
tower with a soft cloth dipped in
hnseed-oil. Just a little will make
II shine Ike a glass bottle. Don,
drive the carriage out. after wiping.
until the oil is well dried in.
AS both of the big parties prom
'se tariff reform soon after election
It vii be of interest to an farmers 10
recall just what the duties are or
their products. On hogs brouqh,
into the United States there is a duty
OF $50 per head, $50 per head and
up on horses and mules. 81 70 s14
per head on cattle; seventy-five
cents to $50 per head on sheep
fifteen cents a bushel on oats. twen-
y-tive cents bushel on wheat ten
cents a bushel on rye. fifteen cents
a bushel on corn: fifteen cents a |
oushel on buokwheat: thirty cents |
oushel on barley; two cents a pound
on rlee. six cents a pound on butter |
or cheese; forty-five cents a busher |
on Deans; three cents each on cab /
cages five cents a dozen on eggs.
- ton on hay, twenty cents a gal |
on on honey: twenty-five cents a
oushel on potatoes; four 10 eleven
cents a pound on wool: two cents q
pound on lard and three cents
'ound on poultry. Notwithstanding
ne above tariff on importations
here were the past year S4l4.OOO.
'OO farm products brought in
here are corresponding duties on
ne things he buys.-From October
farm Journal.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-26
on the Board Trade MenR Snor? he
Another WhlTIWlnd Success.

Monday September 18th. will be
a red letter day in the theatrical his
tory of the country for on that date
The Traitor. the dramatic SEQUEL
to The Clansman" will receive It's
presentation at the Academy of
Music in Norfolk Virginia. Every
one remembers how three wears ago
The Clansman" started on its
whirlwind career of success in the
same city. At that time thousands
hooked in from the nearby cities
and towns. Railroad officials evi
oenuy remember this for all of the
roads running into Norfolk will give
excursion rates this year for the op-
ening Of The Traitor" II IS
doubtful if there ever was in the his
tory Of the stage another instance
where new and unknown play was
assured such a welcome. The
Traitor" will be seen at the Acad-
emy Of Music. Richmond. Va.
Monday and Tuesday October Sth
and 9th. with a matinee Tuesday
and special excursion rates will be
given by the railroads.
The Traitor" possesses all of
the elements Of success that made
The Clansman" the talk Of the
world. There is the always delight
tul love story. tense situations that
thnil the spectator, convulsing COM
edy scenes that are irresistible
laugh makers. and last but not least
the weird and picturesque Ku Klux
hlan is again an important factor
while an even more awe-inspirine e.
ement IS introduced in the spurious
red-robed riders of the bogus Klan
that was formed after the real KlaD
was disbanded.
A remarkable array of talent viii
De found in the roster of The Trai-
tor company. Among the manv
prominent PLAYERS are Catherine
Tower. Frank Patton. Adel Baker
lydia Knott. Marion Willard. John
/. BOYLE. J. Maurice Sullivan. For.
rest Winant. Arthur J. Pickens
Frank Leo. Harrison Crofford. Viz
ginia Anderson. Vira Barker. GUY
q. Oliver. Guinio Socala. and Ben
lamin Lewis. There are two car
loads of scenery and electrical ef-
tects and white horses.
Thomas Dixon. Jr.. will be pres
mt at the performances in Rich I
nond. Vn.. and will probably make |
short talk between acts.
arrangements have been made
or the sale of seats by mail. Ap- \
'hcauons should be mailed to Leo.
Wise. Manager Academy of Music.
dchmond. Va. accompanied bv
'ostal or express money orders.
he prices for this engagement will
{ SOC. 75c. sl.OO and SIS for the
vening performances and soc. 7Sc.
nd Sl.OO for the Tuesday matinee.
III mail orders will receive prompt
nd carefulsattenton.
The Traitor" Twill play also in
ie following cities of Virginia: Pc
Thursday Oct. lst: Dan
lie. Friday October 2nd; Lynch.
lrg. Saturday matinee and night
ctober 3rd; Charlottesville, Wed :
-sdav iOctober 7th. Staunton,
thursday October Sth and Roanoke.
riday October 9th.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-26
A WEEKS LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Things You and Your Nei9hbOrs
Have been Doing.

I'VE would appreciate il if you
viii call phone "a and give US any
personal or social news you may
know. Or write it out and we will
send for it. In this way you will
help make The Gazette more inter
esting.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-26
{. & 0. FLYER
WRECKED.
Engineer Chalk
ley Killed.

While pulling Chesapeake and
Ohro train No. IS at the speed OF
fifty miles an hour. Engineer John
r. Chslkley. veteran in the service.
was instantly killed Saturday. his
fireman. postal clerk and two pas
sengers being less seriously hurt.
They are:
Fireman J. 2. Walkley. back
sprained and neck scalded.
Postal Clerk c. B. Bailey. shoul-
der and leg bruised; not serious.
J. Little. Of New York. injured
not seriously; sent to Virginia Hos
pi'al.
II. w Miller. deputy United
marshal, Of Norfolk. neck and head
bruised; not seriously.
Engineer Chslkley was mangled
almost beyond recognition. Fire
man Wslkley suffered intensely with
a sprained back. with the skin peel
ed off his neck by escaping steam.
Postal Clerk Bailey's injuries were
confined TO his shoulder and neck
Little. contract agent for Lord g.
Taylor. New York. seems TO have
been badly hurt.
The accident occur}ed at 1880
O'Clock, the train. which passed here
at lO:4l. pulled into the Main Street
Station at 3:3S in the afternoon.
The body OF Engineer Chalklev
was board. along with the Injured in
charge ofphysicians.
At the scene OF the wreck. a few
hundred Yards west OF Lanexa. 2
station twenty niles from this CITY.
engine No. "a Law at the foot of the
enbankment practically a scrap hear
Two cars went on the ties. and the
track was torn up for yar6s. AS far
as could be found out. the only ap-
parent cause Of the accident. was a
heavy dent in one Of the rails. show
INC the point where the engine
jumped. Shortly before u o'clock
the news of the accident was re.
ceived here. and caused great ex-
citement as several WILLIAMSBURG
people were aboard the wrecked
train.
The train is one Of the fastest and
best equipped on the Chesapeake
and Ohio, making only one stop.
At this city. between Richmond and
Newport News.
Almost the entire distance the
train makes about sixty miles an
hour, though at the time of the ,
wreck it's said to have been run
hing at fifty miles an hour on ac- !
count of a curve which was passed
IuSt before the engine was hurled ,
over the enhankment.
According TO a man who was on ,
one OF the derailed cars. heavy lar
was felt; and instantly the cars with
huge jolt had come to standsnlI
The engine was fifty feet below,
.1rned completely over, with Engi-
leer Chalkley buried beneath II
'Valkley. the fireman. with a sprain-
ID back. and suffering agony from !
ne scald on his neck, was SLOWLY :
from the creek near the
rack. where he had been thrown
re water was deep. and in spite Of I
is condition he had to swim several '
rokes before he could reach the y
ank. His first words when reach q
! were: For Gods sake take off
y coat: I'm burning up. /
he first work. of course. was 10 IA
certain the number of persor s Sc
DIT. Then came the effort 10 pnitr,
fCOnfinued m 49,. o 70
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-26

Continued on page 81
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-26
Latest News from Local Stores.

Buy trunks az Jensen's.
Buy suit cases at Jensen's.
buy window curtains at Jensen's
BUY your groceries al Jensen's.
You can get more goods for the
same money and same goods for
less money at Jensens.
we want your name on our books as
regular subscriber. Remember
to pay carrier five cents for single
copies after this issue.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-26
Where to worship Tomorrow

"hOi6 " HUlSlllp lUlIlUIiGM
BAPTIST.
Rev. G. S. Kennard.
Services every Sunday at liam.
and 7:45 P. NJ.
EPISCOPAL.
Rev. w. A. r. Goodwin.
Services every Sunday atlIA. NJ.
and 8 P. M.
METHODIST.
Rev. Daniel T. Merritt.
Services every Sunday atIlA.M.
and 7:4S P. NJ.
LUTHERAN.
Services every second SurCa
n Bruton church. 2:3O 2. m.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-09-26
To pubHl.h

The Ceolsrstioo
undergraduates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
(. 0. p. CAMPAIGN
 MANAGERS DINED

New York, December S.-Frank H. Hitchcock, who as chairman of the na- tional committee managed the republican campaign; Treasurer George R. Sheldon, who found S1, 100000 to defray expenses, and William L. Ward, national commit teeman from New York, who had the te- merity to promise Greater New York to Mr Taft, were dined by the Republican club of this city tonight, and awarded un- stinted praise for their services in the election of Taft and Sherman.
 Vice President-elect Sherman was a guest and communications were read from President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft. To the compliments showered upon the guests of honor, MT. Roosevelt add ed the following:
 .'I wish I could be present to join with you in the dinner given tonight As l cannot, will you allow me, through you, to extend my heartiest congratulations and thanks to the three men who did so much to bring about the successful re- suit of the recent election"
 Mr Taft from Hot Springs wrote at greater length. He said:
 .'I write to extend my greetings to the Repulkan club of the city of New York, and to express my sympathy with the testimonial of respect and gratitude which it is tending tonight to Messrs Hitchcock, Sheldon and Ward for the great service which they have rendered. to the party and the nation in organizing and carrying to victory the late presiden- tiaI contest They have been Jusuhed In every respect by the event.
 Not the least of the burden the gentle men in their positions have always to bear, is the criticism of the jealous, or the nervous and of the ignorant in re- spect to the conduct of campaign upon which so much of importance hangs. The perfecting of an organization on the one hand, and the raising of funds with which to enable it to be put in effective oper- ation on the other, present at times crises that try mems souls. The greater these crises the more interesting is the recollec- tion of them.
 AS Aenes said to his followers in the storm: Hare Film Fortisan Mentimisse Juvabit.'
 T sincerely hope that the pleasure or reminiscence which your guests now have and the gratitude of all who are inter ested in the victory-and that includes q majority of their fellow citizens-will be a reward commensurate with the trials they have passed
 The letters were directed to and read by Charles H. Young, president of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
Gst Familiar 6oith Our Doll Pan7hre .cage Ones Free
SUITS AGAINST
 THE SUGAR TRUST

New York, December 3.-Testimony in the suits instituted by the government to recover customs duties aggregating SS,624- 121, the payment of which is alleged to have been evaded by the American Sugar Refining company in the course of the past six years, was taken today and to- night before United States Commissioner Shields.
 Special Treasury Agent Parr gave testi- mony to the effect that the scale used to weigh sugar unloaded in Brooklyn had been tempered with in such a manner that every lot weighed fell short of full weight by an average of IA pounds.
 The equipping of the scales with se- cret device had been made possible, the witness declared by the fact that the scales were the property of the American Sugar Refining company, in whose keep ing they remained when not in use, and were only loaned to the government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
ALLEGED KIDNAPER
 ON. WITNESS STAND

Thomasville, Ga, December 3.-Wil- liam H. Mitchell defendant in the famous Kidnapping case which has stirred South Georgia, declared on the witness stand this afternoon that he had nothing to do with the Kidnapping of Miss Linton. He limped to the witness stand on crutches and stood while giving his brief testimony.
 While denying that the defendant, disguised as a woman, kidnapped Miss Linton, following the weak effort to establish an alibi, the defense intro duced a hypothetical question of more than 1500 words which tended to show that the final disposition of the case might rest upon Mitchells sanity at the time of the commission of the crime charged. The hypothetical ques tion covered the incidents of the kid naping and on the supposition that the kidnaper was Mitchell the defense asked If the act charged in the indict- ment could have been that of a sane man, the previous character of the de- fendant being taken into consideration.
 Several witnesses testified to the pre- vious blameless life led by the defend ant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
pr. Hilliard Stone.

Dr. IIlliard Stone a quite well-Bnown old gentleman, died yesterday morciDs at the residence of his 500, W. A. Stone, at Leeds. He was S2 years old. 1'hs deceased wns a Confederate soldier and was at the time of his death member or Camp Bedford Forrest, L. (. ", of Woodlawn. He Is survived by nine ctil- dren: Mrs. $. M Dantzar of Dalton, Ga, Mrs G. l.. Strowde of Bentonviile, Ark, M l.. Stone of Durand, Okla, B. F. Stone of Birmingham, Mrs. F. P. Flynn of woodlawn, the Rev. J. M. Stone of Stevens, Ark Mrs. w. H. Flowers 0. Woodlawn, W. A. Stone of Leeds and J. W. Stone of Woodlawn. The remains were removed from Leeds 10 Woodiawn yesterday by Mewbourne Spain, under takers, and the funeral services will be conducted from the residence of Mrs. E. P. Flynn, 5342 Fourth avenue north, Woodlawn, this afternoon at 2:So o'clock the Rev. Austin Crouch, assisted by the Rev. s. II. Johnston and the Rev. G. A. Page officiating. The interment Will be made in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
ANNUAL REPORT
 ON FINANC CES

Washington, December S.-charles H. Treat, treasurer of the United States. in his annual report, calls attention to the fact that owing to the disturbed relations between tic income and outgo of the gov ernment there was a deficiency last year of s5S,07O,2o1 as against a surplus for the preceding year of $S4,236. 5s6, and points out thatSthe total revenues for 1908 ex- ceeded any preceding fiscal year except 1907 Treasurer Treat points out that thus it is apparent that the trouble iN not in decreasing receipts, but in increas- ing expenditures, which situation the treasury was able to meet with the excess of revenues which had accumulated dur ing the previous years.
 The general stock of money in the country at the close of the last fiscal year S3,37S. 764 020. an increase of S263, ,203 0lS, as compared with that of a year ago. The money in circulation for the past Il years has steadily increased; the growth per capita advanced from S22 ST in 1897 to $34 72 in 1908. There were 266. .3o6572 pieces of United States paper currency in circula- tion October 1. The paper circulation is- sued directly by the government is in bet ter condition than for many years past
 The report suggests that for sanitary reasons, the government should provide for the transportation of it's paper issues to the treasury for redemption.
 National bank notes presented for redemption" the report adds "aggre gated s34s, ,549 ,2SO, equal to 52.7s per cent of the average amount of notes outstanding during the year The net growth in the bank note circulatiop was $94545, ,227. There was $32S ,535,y5 in lawful money deposited in the treas ury on account of tra nsactions in na tional bank circulation. $260,67s,9 ,9SS for the per cent fund, and $67,S56, 369 for the retirement of such circulation. The deposits of lawful money in the treas ury to retire national bank notes un- der the act limiting such deposits to s10S,000,0 900 annually, aggregated sS7,- 112,S37. Banks have availed themselves of but little more than one-third of thu option therefore the law Is not re- strictive on retirements until the limit of ss,OOO ,000 per month has been reached"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
JOHN 4, HALL, AGED
 CITIZEN, IS DEAD Lived Near Bessemer for Over
 Fifty Years BOARD OF TRADE TODAY James Bowron Will Be One of the Speakers and Water Question Will Come Up for Discussion.
 Personal and General.
BOARD OF TRADE TODAY
By j. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer, December 3.-(Special.) )-John A. Hall, after just a few days illness, departed this life this morning at 4:40 o'clock. From the moment he was taken down until he passed away there was not the slightest hope that he would ever recover. his condition growing worse and complications setting in from the very start His death is very much lamented, he being a very old and respected citi- zen. MT Hall was a South Carolinian by birth, coming to this state when only l2 years of age and locating at Adger, when at the age of 20 he came to Bessemer, where he made his home up to the time of his death For 50 years he oper- ated a wheelwright and blacksmith shop, it being the trade he followed, and many of the older Jones valley residents remem- Der the old shop well, having work done there.
 Mir. Hall was married to Miss Julia A. smithson in 1859, she dying in 1898. He was again united in marriage in May, 190t, to Mrs. Louisa F. Oden, who with his sister, Mrs McMeans of Avondale, sur vive him. He was a trustee in the Meth odist church for 50 years, and at one time one of the councilmen of Bessemer. MT Hall was a straightforward honor able man. and was very charitable, doing many kindnesses that will long be re- membered. The Masons will conduct the services at the grave, he being affiliated with that order for more than 90 years as Master Mason. The funeral services will take place tomorrow at l:3O o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
Seamen's Strike Ended.

Manila, December 3.-Collector of Gus toms c. R. Cotton intervened today in the strike of the coastwise seamen, which was declared yesterday to enforce de- mand for 100 per cent increase of pay, and effected a truce between the striking sailors and the shipowners by which the men agreed to return to work and sub init their differences to arbitration. As a result of the demands of the seamen which also included shorter working hours which the shpowners refused to accede to, several of the larger coast wise steamers were una ble to leave their berths yesterday and the coastwise ship ping would have been tied up within Il few days. It was mainly through the efforts of Collector Cotton that the men returned to work today, pending a final settlement of their demands by arbitra- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
personal and General.

The "lsle of Jewels" under the ulrec- ton of Mrs. Grove, came off tonight ae the Imperial theatre, and a large ana highly pleased audience witnessed the per formance. Miss Margaret Lewis, as queen, was beautifully gowned and looked and acted her part well. Miss 4Berl Plnnes, as clown, made quite a hit, she being especially fine in impersonating this funny character and Miss Alice Granger in her chicken song brought down the house. They all acquitted themselves well in this musical comedy, and Mrs. Grove IS que much credit for the manner in which her pupils were drilled for this entertain ment.
 The doctors think this afternoon that Joseph Colley's condition is somewhat lm- proved. though he is far from being out of danger MT. Colley was operated on for appendicitis Saturday at St. Vim cents hospital and underwent two oper- ations. Mr Colley is a man of fine char acter and very popular among his friends, who sympathize with him very much in his serious sickness
 The juniors of the Bessemer Athleuc club and the Massey Business college will clash tomorrow evening in a game oi basketball at the Beavers hall, and the boys here have been training hard, re- alizing that the team they are going ur d
 ments have been made for more seats that the crowd may be accommodated.
 Sam Stein, l.. B. Bradley, Dan Burgiu and John Farr have returned from Mont gomery, where they have been attending the Masonic grand lodge. In police court this morning only tive cases appeared on the docket, negro was fined S9O for carrying a pistol, the | barrel not being 24 inches in length, and i a white man $50 for petty larceny. Both l are serving their sentences. George H. Stevenson has been appoint 1 ed a delegate to the national waterways convention in Washington, December & | and 10.
 Mrs. D. E. Theleen Is visiting the family | of her brother, Prof. A. A. Parsons, on l Dartmouth avenue. Lieutenant Theleen
 is with the Pacific fleet.
 1 Miss Lucille Jones will spend the week ! with Mrs Persons and will attend the 1 dance at the Grand hotel tomorrow even- 1 ing.
 Miss Ellen Dickinson of Birmingham
 will be the guest of Mrs. E. L. Edmund son for a few days and will attend the | dance tomorrow evening. ! Miss Fay Falliner has as her guest Miss
 Fife Horton of Troy, Miss. ! W. G. Chandler, who accompanied his | wife and children to Jackson, Tenn, has | returned. leaving his family behind with
 relatives.
 Miss Mamie Sloan is quite sick at the
 home of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Downing. l s. l. Briggs has been called to Selma
 by the serious illness of his mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
PLANS TO FINISH
 CANADIAN RAIL WAY

Montreal, December 3.-Two important steps were taken this week in connection with the National Transcontinental rail- way, which the Canadian government plans to complete in 1910 The govern ment paid s335,OOO to the stockholders of the Quebec Bridge company and took over it's assets preparatory to reconstructing the bridge across the St. Lawrence near Quebec which fell when partly completed in August, 1907, causing the death of 60 workmen. The bridge is an important link in the new railway.
 The National Transcontinental railway commission has signed the last contract to be let for the construction of the entire road from Winnipeg to Montclam. The last division turned over to the contractor is a stretch of 204 miles through the clay belt of New Ontario, beginning at point 100 miles west of Lake Abiti and running westward toward Lake Nepigon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04
Taft on Japanese Treaty.

Hot Springs, Va, December S.-That the American Japanese pact will have full weight and effect during the ad- ministration of President-elect Taft was indicated by him tonight in the strongest terms. Not only did Judge Taft specifically indorse the under standing in question, but added that he heartily favored every means of maintaining friendly and cordial rela- tions between this country and the Orient, and that this had always been his position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-04

at the First Methodist church. the Rev. J. F. Sturdevant. assisted by the Rev J. l.. Britain of West End and the Rev. l.. c. Branscomb of the First church in Birmingham, conducting the services. The honorary pallbearers will be Dr. ". M. Owen of Jonesboro, ". K. MeAdory and John Hickman of Birmingham, P J. Me Adory, T. Will Huffman and Capt. H. w. Crook. The active pallbearers will be members of the board of trustees of the Methodist church, and are Judge B. Clay Jones. James Trotter, s. J. Tillman, Dr. T. r. Robinson, ". A Read and F. B. Buck Mir Hall was born in October 1899, being in his SOth year. The interment will take place at Cedar Hill cemetery. Jacobs & Son having charge of the fu- neral