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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
LORD SACKVILLE
 DIES IN LONDON

London, September S-Lionel Sack vile, Sackville West second Baron Sack ville died at Knoll Park Seven Oaks, today. He had been i'll for some time and since August 15, he had been con- fined to his bed
 Lord Sackvile was born in 1927 and served his country in the diplomatic ser vice. He was British minister to the United States from 1881 to 1888. At the request of President Cleveland he was recalled in October, 1888.
 Lord Sackvilles dismissal by Cleveland practically ended his diplomatic career. for since 1888 he was never entrusted with aly important diplomatic mission. He lived quietly the life of a country gentleman and seldom appeared in Lon don society. He always retained a grudge against America and Americans and it was his custom to avoid any meetings of travellers from the other side.
 A few years ago Lord Sackville created a sensation by publishing a pamphlet for private circulation among his friends in which he vindicated his diplomatic work in the United States. The news papers obtained copy of this publica- ton. Tn it Lord Sackville explained with much picturesque detail that the trap into which he fell at Washington was a Fenian conspiracy; that the Fenian or ganization harassed him during his resi- dence in America, kept spies after him and plotted to assassinate him. Few of the diplomats friends took this story se- riously. Most of them regarded it as the imaginations of a disappointed man who was breeding upon what he consid- cred his wrongs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
CAR SHORTAGE AHEAD.
Prouty Says It Will Come When Busl.
 ness Revives.

Washington, September 3-'No freight car shortage this fall, but one as soon as business fully revives,' is the view of Interstate Commerce Commissioner Charles A. Prouty, and "a freight car shortage by October that will equal that of two years ago." is the contention of Secretary and Traffic Manager Paw<ett of the Fort Worth, Tex, freight bureau
 These differing beliefs were expressed at the interstate commerce commission to- day. MT. Prouty is the only member of the commission in Washington. "I don't believe there can be freight car short age this year." said he. While some western railroads may not be equipped to handle all the traffic offered them, there is very large amount of empty equipment in the east which will be avail able for them. But there will be car shortage as soon as business fully re- wives, all according to circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
BIG CROWD HEARS
 DEBS IN SPEECH

Omaha, Neb.. September S.-A crowd which nearly filled the big auditorium greeted Engene Y. Debs here tonight and cheered his sentiments to the echo The socialist leader and party, travel ing through the country in the red special" reach ed here this afternoon and were met at the depot by a large number of socialists headed by George c. Porter. A parade headed by band, marched through the downtown streets
 Debs declared that of the O,0OO, 900 wage earners in this country 5000, 900 are women, 4,000.000 are children and 5000,00 are at present out of employ ment.
 Turning to the democratic party, he declared that in the south, where dem ocratic rule has been absolute for many years, wages are lower, ignorance is more prevalent and child labor most in evidence. In Alabama, he said, 5000 miners were almost starved to death. In addition to receiving the smallest wages, they were compelled to buy at pluck me" stores. Finally, against a 10 per cent reduction in wages the men struck. That same hour" de- clared Mir Debs, ''the democratic gov ernor of Alabama called out the militia to enable the mine owners to put non union men into the mines"
 Gt is not true that 5000 miners in Alabama are starving. If any miners are starving the facts are not known here.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
NEGROES DRIVEN AWAY.
They Are Not Allowed to Work on the
 New Railroad.

Montgomery, September 3.-A special to the Advertiser from Russellville says
 News comes from Vina, in remote sec- ton of Franklin county, where the H. linois Central railroad is building an ex- tension, that negroes have been driven from the railroad camp and warned not to return. Sunday night over 100 shots were fired into cars occupied by negro workmen They had been brought in to take the places of Greeks. The negroes have been warned in writing to leave the work. and many have gone despite the fact that the railroad company has guar anteed them protection. Guards are on duty and more negroes have been sent to Vina to work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
WILLIAM B, LEADS
 LEAVES MILLIONS
Will of Railroad Man Is Filed
 for Probate
WIDOW WELL PROVIDED FOR
Will does Not Mention Divorced Wife of Mr. Leeds, But She Announces She Will Not Contest the
 Document.

New York, September S.-In the surro- gates court at Mineola, L. L, today the will of William B. Leeds who died in Paris last spring was filed and disposed ! of property valued at more than $SO, GOO, 000
 The United States Trust company, Nonnie Stewart Leeds and George S. Baker, of Manhattan, are named as ex- ecutors
 Nonnie Stewart Leeds, widow of MT. Leeds, inherits $150,000 outright, all her late husbands personal effects, the town house on Fifth avenue, New York, the stables on East Eighty eighth street, and the Newport house with it's furnish ings.
 This is to descend to the Leeds chil- dren, who are also amply provided for. To his son, Rudolph Gaar Leeds, of Ri hmond Ind, is left s1, ,000, 900. If on the death of MT. Leeds, any child by his wife, Nonne Stewart Leeds, had at tained the age of 8 years said child was to receive the sum of s5o0,000 out, right. In the event that Mrs. Leeds survived her husband he left the remain der of his property to his executors in trust during her life. In the event of any child dying during the life time of Nonnie Stewart Leeds, leaving a widow, husband or issue, sums not exceeding 900 as such child shall appoint in his or her will, shall be bequeathed out of the residuary estate.
 Upon the death of Nonnie Stewart Leeds the resduary estate then held in trust Is to be divided into as many shares as there shall be children living, or grand children.
 In case any heir shall attempt to break the will they are cut off entirely, and their share goes to the widow, Nonnie Stewart Leeds.
 If the son. William B. Leeds, or any issue of his, shall survive the widow, the residuary estate is to be divided into two shares and three-fourths of the estate is to be set aside for William B. Leeds, Jr, or his issue.
 The will makes no mention of MT. Leeds first wife, Mrs. Jeanette Irene Gaar Leeds, who divorced him in 1900 and is now living in Richmond, Ind.
 Word received tonight from Richmond reported Mrs. Leeds as saying that she had no intention of contesting the will and her son said he was entirely satisfied with the $ 000, 900 bequest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
MILLIONS TO COLLEGES.
Frederick Cooper Hewitts Will Di-
 vides Up Estate.

Oswego. N. Y, September 3.-More than s4ooo,oOo is left to charity institutions, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale university by the will of Frederick Cooper Hewitt. wio died at his home here last Sunday. TO relatives and friends less than s500,O00 is left. The estate is estimated to be worth from $5, GOO, 900 to $SOOo, 900, and, in addition to receiving a bequest of S,seo,o0o the Metropolitan Museum of An made the resduary legatee.
 The largest bequest mentioned in the will is the gift of $2,OOO,OOO to the New York Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital. To Yale university, of which MT. Hewitt was a graduate in the class of 58, $5.000,000 is left Among other be- quests to institutions are $2O0, GOO to the Little Missionary Day nursery, New York; s100000 to the Free School for Grip pied Children, New York; and $10OO00 to the Netherwood (N. JD Fresh Air home
 There is no gift greater than s10O0OO to any relative or friend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Convict Bill Discussed,

Atlanta, September 3.-The house of representatives of the Georgia legisla- ture devoted most of today's session to the discussion of the convict bill passed by the senate, but did not reach a vote on that measure. The house during the morning passed bill which seeks to establish the parole system in the state and resolution providing for the appointment of a committee of nine to make an inspection as to the ad- visibility of using the states convicts to extend the Western and Atlantic railroad to the sea. The road is owned by the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Entertaining the Americans.

Honolulu, September 3.--Many enter tainments have been planned for the off cers and men of the Pacific fleet during their stay in the Hawaiian Islands. Rear Admiral Swinburne and the other com manding officers were the guests at a dinner last night of Capt. Corwin P. Reese, commandant of the naval station, and they will be similarly entertained this evening by Governor Freer. The junior officers last night attended ball given in their honor. The work of coal ing the cruisers was in progress today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Alabamians Wed In Chattanoooa.

Chattanooga, September 3.-(Special.)- Miss Annie Howard Sanford and Charles Doud of Sheffield Ala, were married here tonight at the residence of Dr. J. A. Bachman. Miss Sanford formerly lived at Huntsville before her fathers death the social affairs of that city. MT. Doud is the son of Edward Doud, pioneer builder of several furnaces in this dis trict, and formerly a well known Chat tanoogan. The son now holds a respon- sible position in Sheffield, where the couple will reside in the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
News of GreenvilIe.

Greenville, September 3.-(Special. 1.-The first of September is always moving day, and the past few days have been busy ones for those who made change in residence. There is always a demand for every available house.
 H. c. Parker and family will occupy the handsome home of Mrs. w. A. Stewart after the middle of the month. Mrs. Stewart will go to Rayne, La, where she will reside with her daughter, Mrs. How ard Bruner.
 Mrs. Mary Padgett and her daughter Mrs. J. T. Steiner, Miss Edith Steiner, Joseph Steiner and little Love Parker have gone to Nashville, Tenn, where they will spend some time with relatives.
 Miss Erline Crittenden has returned to Birmingham, after a visit to Mrs. G. M. Featherston.
 o. R. Porter, Jr., has gone to Auburn, where he will attend the Alabama Poly technic Institute.
 Miss Claire Lee has returned to Gads- den. and Miss Corrie Benson and Miss Nellie Long to Opelika, where they will teach the coming session.
 The Rev. E. M. Stewart of Lafayette has been spending several days with his mother and brothers.
 Messrs. Selwyn and Frank Smith of Mobile are visiting Mir and Mrs. J. H. Steiner and their mother, Mrs Smith.
 Mrs. Pierce Rentz has returned to Ocala, Fla, after visit to Mrs. Able Lehman.
 Miss Ettie Beeland has returned from visit to Bristol. Tenn.
 Mrs. Lucy Stallings left today for Bir- mingham to visit MT. and Mrs. Jack Stallings.
 Miss Marion Black of Avondale, after a visit to relatives, has gone to Century, Fla, where she has accepted position to teach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Railroad Files Suit.

Little Rock, September 3.-The Kansas City Southern Railroad company today filed suit in the federal court against the Arkansas railroad commission, charging the commission with atempting to enforce passenger and freight rates that are too low. The suit is an injunction and iden- tical to those filed recently by the trunk lines of Arkansas which was decided to- day at St. Paul, Minn. It's outcome will depend entirely upon the final decision in the other case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Warner In the Lead,

Detroit, September 3-While not conceal ing the renomination of Governor Warner in last Tuesdays primary election, the Free Press tonight completed a new tabu- lation of the election returns which, with r precincts missing, gives Warner lead of SIS over Auditor General Bradley who opposed Governor Warner for the repub- lican nomination, and who was supported by the Free Press. The latest Free Press tabulation gives Warner S7,535, Bradley S7,217
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Americana In Pekin.

Pelxin, September 3.-The third squadron of the United States Pacific fleet, Rear Admiral Giles B. Harbor commanding, arrived at Ching Wan Tao yesterday. Admiral Harbor and the members of his staff today came up to Pekin on a three days visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
State Normal School
 Jacksonville. Ala.

school for teachers. Enrolment last session 605, of whom 405 were teachers from 54 counties of Alabama. Average age of pupils over 21. TOT were studying for first grade. Pre- pares for state examination. All ex- penses low. Tuition free. Board s10 to SIP per month. High and healthful location. Graduates in demand all ov- CT the state. Twenty sixth annual session begins Sept. 23, 1908. For cat alogue address,
 c. W. DAUGETTE, President.
 7-1-wed- fri-tf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Catholic Young Men Meet.

Philadelphia, September 3.-The 34th annual convention of the Catholic Young Mems National union was formally opened here today. One of the chief ob- jects of the meeting is the promotion of fellowship and the further establishment of clubs in the far west and south where the union has as yet not reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
PERSONAL

R. Aland, proprietor of the Ideal Mill linery store, has returned from a buying trip in New York.
 The many friends of J. A. Patterson will be glad to know that he will be out again in a few days after a weeks severe sickness.
 N. F. Thompson left at noon yesterday for a short business trip to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
An lmposslblIlty.

From the Bohemian Magazine.
 Jones Cat side of friend killed in train wreck)-What were his last words Doc?
 Doctor (attending the victms)-There were none. His wife was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

For ent-Office 1903 First Avenue, in Morris Hotel Build ing, formerly occupied by Fris- co Railway adjoining Southern Railway office.
 SCOVILLE BROS, Lessees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

Gt is not true that 5000 miners in Alabama are starving. If any miners are starving the facts are not known here.)
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17
A. BraxtOn Edmunds,
Practical Civii Engineer.

TTdCICdI OIFFI IIbU'OOT.
City. River. Railroad and } arm Work
Grading. Excavating and PiIe LAYING
q Speclaity County survey ~ War
~ ck county 222 ait st"set Nswport
Ne vs.. We. Citizens Phone 3e Suan
CO 1trac,s as well as LARGE Contrsets
re eve prompt attention.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17

vived by seven children. Ar aged
mother. three brothers and TWO SIS
ters.
Yesterday was old soldiers day
az Charles City. many attending
from this place. These reunions are
now fixtures that are looked forward
70 with much pleasure.
TODAY IS October court and the
now Famous Blanks case is beirg
tried. Judge s. W. Williams and
Capt. John Lamb are billed 70
speak.
Mr.. W. Binns spent severa
days in Norfolk on business This
week.
Mr.. William Wsddin. IT. o.
. Charles City. is critically Ia a. n,
Memorial hospital. Richmond
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17
COCIAl AND -
y personal

Mrs. N. L. Henley is visiting rel
atives in Richmond.
DR.. z. G. Booth. Of Nottoway.
is here on short visit.
Mr.. Charles Person spent Wed
nesday in Newport News.
Mrs. II. NJ. Sweeney spent sew
eral days in Richmond last week.
Mr.. +. II. Ball spent several days
in Richmond this week on business.
Mrs. Edward Lee is visiting her
brother. Mr.. John King. at Denbigh:
Mrs. Kate Langhorne. of Lynch
burg. is the guest of Mrs. I. J.
Stubs.
Mrs. Christian. Of Alabama. was
the guest Of Mrs. Virginia Christian
on Tuesday.
Miss Gillie Wnborne. of Bald-
more, is visiting at the home Of Mr.
r. L. Spencer.
Miss Virginia Morecock IS visiting
her son. Mr.. Edloe MoTecock, II
Newport News.
Mr.. Miles Hubbard IS visiting nj
mother. Mrs. Charlotte Hubbard
at the Marshall Cottage.
Mrs. Bisland returned to her hom'
at Carters Grove. Tuesday. from
visit 70 relatives in New York.
Mr.. NJ. B. Rich. Of Oriana, mar
ager of the Oriana Stave & Lumbe
Co.. was in town Wednesday.
Mr.. T. r. DAILY, of Minneapolis
a former popular citizen Of Williams
burg. is here on a business trip.
Mrs. Lizzie Harrison has returne
home from a several months VS.
TO her sons in North Carolina.
Miss Jean Christian Mercer hi
returned home from a visit TO h
sister. Mrs. Herbert Liehtfoot.
Washington
Nh K. e. Rowley. of BigIer
will open a real estate office he
about January lst He viii hold
public sale at Big.ers on Nov. Isl
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17
HoldcrOfI News.

Holdcroft. Va. October 15-For
The third time within the LAST month
the death angel has called in this
community. this time 10 take a
mother away. After many days Of
intense suffering. Mrs. Maria WI
cox. wife Of Mr.. II. r. Wilcox.
died Monday at 10 a. m. Mrs.
Wilcox. before marriage. was a Miss
Marable. daughter OF the ate NJ
w. Marable. of this place Besides
her husband. Mrs. Wilcox IS sur
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17
pvthvillc Events.

Ruthville. Va. Oct. l3-Messrs
Cabell and Billie Waddell went to
Richmond. Sunday. 70 see Mr.. VIM.
Waddell. who IS very sick al hos
pital there.
Miss Mile Walker and Mrs.
James Baker are visiting Mrs Jane
Wsddill.
The reunion Of the old soldiers
was held at the Courthouse last
Wednesday. There was a large at
tendance.
Misses Bessie and Amelia Woot-
ten visited Miss Resale NJ. Am
mons. Of the "Glebe. "
Everyone is looking forward with
great pleasure to the Tournament
which will be on October 3Oth
Knights have already begun 4
practice.
Mr.. NJ. D. Coulter. a well know
citizen and Mason. died at the hos
pital in Richmond from the effects o
a fall.
Mrs. Allen Eye is visiting he
sister. Mrs. Maud Alband.
Mr.. w. T. Pointer has returne
from a business trip to Richmond.
Mr.. Elwood Pointer. Mrs. Laski
Wade and Miss Annie Bell Pointer
have returned from Richmond aft'
visiting the fair. where they sa
many wonderful things.
= Miss Sallie Christian. Of Bus
Hill" has returned from Ricl
mond.
Il Mr. Reginal Major has been We.
81 sick. but is now able to be in I
e place again. Maybe.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17
Roxbury News.

Roxbury. Va. October lS-Miss T
es Lillian Binford and Rosa Walker.
Of Richmond. are the guests Of Miss
Mary Bailey. of Mulberry Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Wsddill. OF
Dispatch. Va. visited frieuds IN the
neighborhood Sunday.
Master Copeland Southsll. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Southan. OF
Quinton. who has been III with ~
Phoid fever. is reported better to
day.
DR.. c. L. Bailey. one OF New
Kents most popular and efficient
physicians. is kept busy locking at
ter his immese practice.
Mr.. w. P. Tunstall. with a corps
Of helpers. is doing some surveying
for Mr.. r. r. Richardson. the
owner Of thousands Of acres Of the
! finest timbered lands in Virginia.
! There viii soon be established
telephone communication al over
New Kent. A new line IS being es-
tabhshed from Barhamsville. Plum
Point. New Kent Courthouse. Tai
leysvilie and Tunstals. Local cap
italists are backing this enterprise.
, M O. w. Fisher. the popular
teacher of school number two. has
r started new rules at his school this
y year Every scholar must bring a
nav tin cup; no two shall drink from
b the same vessel. teeth must bc
l. cleaned every morning. hair comb
ed, shoes shined. when no shoe
y are worn. feet must be washed
is raise one finger 10 60 out. two fin
gers 70 ask q question. three finger
raised. all is well az home. Ope
school with the Lord s prayer. read
ing the Apostles creed. repeat ID
- ten commandments and then yh
20 golden rule is 70 follow. after whic
r. work begins Mr.. Fisher is a Chr.
~ tan young man and tres 10 insu
IS into the hearts of the young all th.
= IS good and he is beloved by all ,h
patrons and scholars For twel'
~ years he has been teaching the san
r. school with honor 20 himself ar
r. his people. His brother is count
is. superintendent. his brother-in-law
trustee. His mother. sisters ar
as brother have been teaching scho
no and holding school positions f
ia forty years. Truthful. Jeems.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17
Has Narrow Escape.

Mss Virginia Timberiake. who
has been In Norfolk tor the past
twelve months. viii be the guest of
her mother this week Miss Tim
ber,ake barely escaped death last
Saturday night by The burning Of
the residence of Mr.. Smiths al
OCEAN View. az which cottage She
stopped during the summer. Miss
4 mber,ake being awakened from
suflccaUon by smoke in her room.
She awoke Mr.. and Mrs. Smith.
then cor the children out and still
ventured back and rescued the little
babe. Mr.. Smith and Mr. Richard
son not knowing Miss Undertake
and The babe were out. crawled UP
the steps on their hands. but were
forced 10 jump from the window
Mrs. Smith and family and Mis-:
7 % berlake were supplied with
clothing from their friends. Mr.
Smiths loss was about $500
partly insured.
According 10 press reports, Mis-
Tn berlake proved herself a hero
ire. Her rescue OF the baby in IN
face Of in minent peril of her life
has gone all oveIthe country. and ha
teen commended for her Drawer
and presence Of mind.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-10-17
The Teachers League Meets.

The Teacher S League met at the
Model school Wednesday. at go
o o'clock. to appoint a delegate to the
State League. which meets at New
Port News in November Miss
Courtney was appointed 10 repre-
sent the League
The Williamsburg League was or
gained six years ago with a mem
bership of 3 and the following Of
ficers: President, Mamie C. Davis;
vice-president. Jackson Davis.
At the last meeting the name was
changed from The Williamsburg
League" TO The Peninsula
League. the object being 10 secure
the cooperation and membership
of all the teachers in the adlacen
counties who are not connected witt
some other league. The secretary
will write to these teachers askinG
them 10 attend a called meeting OF
October "A. The meeting will TAX
/ place promptly at 3 o'clock al tn
/ Model school on the date give
above
The officers arc as follows. Pres
dent. Mamie c. Davis. viCe-Pres
dent. Bessie Morris, secretary, J. \
/ Hnlman. treasurer. Laura NJ. Sul
well.