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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
TOBACCO MEN TO
COME NEXT T ALL.
National Association Decides on
Richmond as Convention
City.

After considering the claims OF sew
eral cities. the board OF directors OF
the Tobacco Association OF the United
States decided Wednesday night on
Richmond as the place for the annual
convention next fall. the dates being
October 9th and 10th. during fair week.
The headquarters OF the convention
will be in the Jefferson Hotel. 1nvi-
tations were. received from Danville.
Wilson. N. c., and Mullens, S. c., but
Richmond receiving the largest num-
Der of votes, the choice was made
unanimous.
An interesting program Is being
mapped out for the convention, and
the president has been requested to
appoint the proper committees to carry
out the plans The names OF quite a
number Of speakers are being con-
sidered for the OCCASION.
The board discussed certain mea sures
having in view the satisfactory solu-
ton Of many of the unsolved problems
existing in the tobacco trade, and plans
We're suggested which will tend to
bring about improved conditions by
harmonizing conflicting interests.
Those participating in the meeting
We're Messrs, t. NJ. Darlington, presi-
dent, of Richmond; John L. JVlngo. OF
Richmond; John G. Hagan or Ric{,-
mond; "A. B. Darlington, OF sDanville;5 ].
=. Boatwright, of Mullens, S. C.;fR p.
Watson. OF Wilson, N. c.. Letters vera
read from other members OF the board
expressing their regrets that they wers
not able TO be present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
ALL ACRE D
TO DROP GA Use
Mason Dismissed in Police Court
After Writing Letter to
Teele.

Mr. Louis T. Mason. charged with
having threatened to assault Mr.. H. T.
Teele with shotgun, was dismissed
in the Police Court yesterday morn
Ing by Squire Graves. who acted for
Justice Crutchneld. No evidence was
heard.
Mr. Teele and his attorneys were
satisfied to have the case dismissed at
ter receiving the following letter from
Mr.. Mason:
"Rtchmond, yn, July s, 1908.
"NIr. L. rcelc, Esq, Manager Underwater
Trust Company, Cltys
sDear Sir,-I wish to express my
deep regret for the unfortunate incl
dent which happened ut your Office on
July 7th, and to acknowledge that I
was In no way Justified In doing what
I did.
SIT liz also Incorrect, rs published In
the newspapers. that YOU or anyone
In your Office insulted or mistrented
my wife In any why.
t'YOu may make use OF this letter nn
yOu sec ut. Respectfully,
'LOUIS +. MASON"
Mr.. II. NJ. Smith read the letter, af-
ter which Mr.. Emmett Seaton and
Judge D. G. Richardson made the for
NAL motion that the case be dismissed.
Finding that everybody was satisfied
Squire Graves did 50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
COUNCIL APPROVES PLAN TO
COMPLETE CITY AUDITORIUM

chimes and to restrict driving in parts
of William Byrd Park were adopted.
The special committee on rules for
the Council presented its report, and on
motion 1t was tabled and orded printed.
The Council concurred with the Board
of Aldermen III designating triangle
at Park Avenue and Ivy Street as
"Cutshaw Place"
Armory Design Approved.
The question Of concurrence with the
Board in awarding the designs for the
Blues Armory provoked long fight.
in which repeated efforts were made
to have the whole matter sent to the
Finance Committee on the ground that
no provision had been made for pay
ment for the building. The resolution
under which the Committee on Grounds
and Buildings acted in securing plans
and specifications OF a combined ar
mory and market was read, and the
chair ruled that when the Council in
structed the committee to secure the
designs, mot to exceed 100000" 1t
that amount, $4,000 OF which Is pro-
vided in the budget of the current
year.
Mr.. Pollard raised the question
whether concurrence by3 a majority
vote. instead of a two-thirds vote,
would not me appropriating $4,000 in
an unconstitutional manner. The chair
ruled that the money had been appro-
priated; that the report of award OF
designs only came upsfor ratification,
and after repeated motions to adjourn,
the question was put on concurrence
and adopted. Is to Z. Messrs. Lynch.
Mills. Pollard, Pollock, Richards. z. D.
Richardson and w. F. Richardson vot-
ing in the negative.
Mr.. Mills made the point Of order
that not having received two- thirds
vote, the motion was lost. The chair
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
WANT BETTER ROADS

r.. r. "A. Convention Created Commit
II. tee to Encourage Work. SSg
Post "a, Travellers Protective Associa-
ton held an interesting meeting at
its building last night, at which events
connected with the recent national con-
.vention In Milwaukee We're discussed
The delegates to the convention ex-
plained the changes made In the con-
stitution. important among which was
the creation OF a committee on good
roads and public utilities. The mo-
ton for tho creation OF this committee
was made by Mr.. r. r. Barksdale, Of
Norfolk
President Bache reported that he
had appeared before the Finance Com
#mlttee Of the City Council and#urged,
on the nart Of Post A. the approp ria-
Stion OF 1000 for completing the City
Auditorium. M H
While the new free bridge matter
was not taken up PostA is on record
as favoring the pro position.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
TOOK GUN FROM
EN.RAGED MAN.
.Motorman Perkins Arrested for
Threatening to Shoot Dis
patcher Lugar.

"Set down, by the Passenger and
|Powcr Company on account OF some
violation OF the rules, ]. w. Perkins.
a motorman, who imagined that his
reduction was due to Dispatcher A. *.
Lugar, boasted yesterday afternoon on
a wcstbound car that he was on his
way to the office. and that when he
reached there he would shoot the man
whom he blamed for his discipline.
Some ono on the car heard Perkins's
threats, and telephone Mr.. Lugar to
look out for him. Lugar did not get
the message in time. or paid no atten-
| ton to the threats. At all events. as
soon as the car reached the sheds
Perkins got off and went to the office.
Seeing him enter. Mr.. May. also a
dispatcher, told Lugar to look out.
The latter, when he turned around,
was confronted by pistol In the
hands OF the motorman.
Grabbed Gun From Hand.
quick as flash Lugar was on him,
and after a brief struggle wrested the
weapon from his hand. Perkins was
thus held until the police were sum
lmoned and he was taken to the Sec
.ond Station. AS soon as Mr.. Lugar got
possession of the weapon Perkins
pulled number OF cartridges from
his pocket and threw them on the
floor. saying to Lugar that as he had
the pistol. lie might as well take the
ammunition.
"A warrant charging him with as
snulting and threatening to kill the
dispatcher was issued against Perkins.
TIe remained In the station all night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
NEW ENGLAND TO WELCOME
RICHlNOND,S CRACK COMMAND
Connecticut Foot Guard Preparing Many Entertainment
for Blues in SeptembeT--Ihree Companies and
Band on Peaceful Invasion.

Though the Richmond Light infantry
Blues Will not leaye on the trip to
New England until September Eth the
members are beginning to discuss with
enthusiasm tho invasion OF that hos
pltable section, The battalion, COM
posed OF three companies and band.
20 strong, Will leave Richmond Sum
day, September 9Th, by steamer for
Boston upon arrival IN the Hub the
soldiers viii be given a rousing res
eeption,' They win be met at tho
wharf by a delegation representing the
military organizations OF tho city and
city officials. Afterwards they VIII
take part IN the Labor Day parade.
On leaving Boston the battalion win
visit Hartford, arriving there about s
y O'Clock on the evening az September
sth, and that night VIII be the >guesta
tof tie Hartford companies OF the Con.
5necticut Foot Guard at n baneuet "a
be given at the Hotel Garde. The
following morning they VIII make an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
GORDON, S3,678.67;;
GLASS, TWO CENTS.
Former Paid Larger Sum to B
Defeated, Glass Winning at
Cost Of Stamps.

Money does not always talk, II the
figures filed with the Secretary of
the Commonwealth yesterday are to be
taken as fair sample. According to
the showing. it cost former Congress
man r. Lindsay Gordon $3,67S.67 to be
defeated, while Congressman Carter
Glass paid only 2 cents to secure his
seat for another term. But conditions
in the two sections were different. AS
Mr. Glass failed to swear to his state
mcnt before a notary 1t was returned
to him to be filed in proper form.
Mr.. Gordon. who was defeated by
Hon. c. G. Carlin after bitter fight,
filed the following schedule of his
expenses:
entrance lee ......s...s...5.s......$ 100 90
Travelling expenses, teams.
hotol bills and incidentals.. $40 90
Stationery printing and adj
Vertlsing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1,063 Is
office expenses, kilograms, hall
rent, etc Observation-Disclosures. 315 a5
Stamps and postage .......... ss5 IA
EXPENSES and fee for examin-
Ing records ................. $40 90
Iotal .....5., ................s 3,67S 81
His opponent. Mr.. Carlln, has not yet
filed a statement
only expense incurred by him in the
election was the cost Of one 2-cent
postage stamp used In mailing his
notice and certified check to the Sec
rotary OF the Commonwealth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
TOUCHED BY ROMANCE
Augustus Enclio. Bachelor, Aged Sixty,
Takes to Higher Life

Well advanced in his Indian Summer. but
still true to the youthful instinct. Mr.. Au-
gustus Eacho. good-natured bachelor OF
tieth year, deciding that happy culmi-
nation OF his long experience with affairs
of the heart had been long enough post
OF friend who accompanied him to Deputy
Clerk Leach. OF the Henrico Circuit Court.
for a marriage license. His application was
was mportunate and soon convinced Mr..
Leach that gray hairs did not necessarily
mean immunity from romance.
So the license was Issued and this after
noon Mr.. Eacho and Mrs. Alice Wingield.
a widow of Henrico county. forty-onc years
old. will be married. Both are we'll known
IN the county and in the East End Of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

automobile tour Of the city, and lunch
con viii be served either at the coun-
try ciub In Harrington. or a. the Elm
Tree Inn,
The management or the Charter Oak
Park haH invited both commands 10 be
slehts a. the afternoon races, and 81 Is
more tf.an lskc!y that this invitation
VIII be accepted rouslng time is
expected IN the evening. when another
dinner VII! be given at the Foot
GpnrTa aarmory. followed by "a smoker
aud vaudeville entsrtainmant.
Upor leaving Hartford tho battalion
WIN 80 70 New Haven to spand 4 day,
Whsrs another royal reception WI he
t,fndered tbs HlcEmondaFs Tho next
nhy VIZ ~ apstt ~ Providence, ana It
~ hnts - say that tiic Rhode Island
hsolhlsfb WIN not hi hehihd those az
1onheGtlcut ana hnssaetigcita In their
wfieoIne - tho southerosrs Prom
iin INC Eluea WIN leave ny
rail- for Richmond, arriving Nor. III
September 18th. n a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

ruled the point not we'll taken and
declared the concurrence by vote of
is to Z.
New measures were introduced and
referred to require the printing of all
city ordinances: to require automo-
biles to sound gongs, and to regulate
the establishment of boarding and sale
stables and OF private stables, The
City Attorneys opinion on the veto
message Of the Mayor in regard to
the removal of the street car tracks
on Cherry Street was tabled without
being read
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
REFUSED TO CLIMB HILL
Old Horse Dropped on Car Track, Blockins
Traffic for Time.

Looking backward at his load. which
I'D flea-bitten gray horse gave It up yes
terday afternoon and decided to clay down.
the long Ninth Street hill with burden
that was almost enough for two able bodied
animals. Unfortunately. he selected as his
resting place the car track. which was
blocked for quite n while. After no end OF
persuasion he was dragged over to the side
walk. where he rested until he was able
to be led down town.
When the worn-ou beast was at last
pulled up and led away. 1t was apparent
:tat he had not given up until forced. HIS
efforts were labored, and as the driver led
him In the direction OF his stable. without
wagon or harness. every muscle In the thin
old body vas QuiYer!ng. ------ ---
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
BUTLER MAY PLEAD
U.NWIRIT EN- LAW
Slayer Of Fairfield to Face Jury
in Hastings Co,trt
To-Day.
WHAT NEW ACT PROVIDES
First Case Of Kind Since Lcgisla-
ture Changed Old Form Of
Defense.

81 The trial OF Waiter c. Butler.
charged with the murder of j. j. Hair
field will begin In the Musings Court
this morning. From statements made
by Butier,yand tho trend of the prelimi-
nary hearing In. the Police Court, 1t
Is believed that he will. allege that
Hairneld forced his attentions on Mrs.
Butler, his defense therefore being
what is commonly known as the '.un-
written law"
Not only is the case attracting at
tention because OF It's serious nature
and the reported line OF defense, but
because 1t Is the first important murder
trial since the act OF the last Legis-
.lature bearing on the "unwrltten5law."
Lawyers and others IRE anxious to
see how the statute will work out In
practice and how 1t will be construed
by the court
What New Law Provides.
An net passed by the Legislature
went into effect June 25tll. It pro-
vides:
"'rhnt whenever, In n prosecution for
fcl0niOus homicide or for assault with
fclOnious intent, or In case. arising
under section 3071 Of the Code OF vir-
Einin, the nccuscd Inns been permitted
to Introduce evidence tending to show
thnt he believed n wrong to have been
committed upon some member OF his.
family, or one occupying ruci, rcln-
tion, whether the same be offered in
the support OF the defense of llnnnnity
or MS evidence of cxtcnuntlng clrcum-
stanccx, 1t shall be lawful for the Cons
m0nwenlth to Introduce evidence ns to
the truth or fnlsity of the existence of
such wrong, ~ which cnsc II, shall also
be lawful for the accused 10 intrOd,ice
evidence In rebnttnl as to such truth
or fnlxity."
Butler has engaged Harry NJ. Smith
as counsel. Commemorative Attor-
ney Folkes Will conduct the prosecu-
ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
ELECTRoLYsl.s TONIGHT

Con,mittc GO VIII Hear Reports From Coun-
sci for City tEnd Car Company. NJ
"a cal was ltssusa by Chairman Morgan r.
cial Council COMMITTEES on n Electrolysis for
Moonlight at 81 O'clock to treeelye re ports from
City AttorneY il. RI. Pc llard and Mr.. Henry
W.. Anderson of 8counsel for the street 0ar
'tcompan!es IN regard the q dana ges "a In,
1pgred by elect gpl ysls, SsS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
THREE ACQUITTED

Hastings Court Sentences Scott to Work on
Public Ronds.
Charged with malicious woundIng. James
Rllups was acquitted by a jury in the
Hastings Cour. yesterday The same result
followed In the trial OF Sadie James and
William Thompson who were also charged
with malicious wounding.
Hezekiah Scott. charged with petty lar
ceny. was found guilty and given six
months on the public roads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
HOLD WELLS RESPONSIBLE

Another Judgment Entered Against Forme,
Proprietors Of Hotel Allen.
Another Of the many debts OF the defunct
E n Allen was adjusted In the Law and
vas entered in favor of the Savage DIstillins
company llncorporated) against Jake 'Welll
case Of several former suits. Wells claimed
that the debts We're Incurred after he with.
s from the partnership, The court
held however. that he.was responsible for
his share in the debt AZ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
BUSINESS MEN SPEAK
Urged Committee to Complete Auditorium nj
Earliest Possible Time.

Representatives of number of organiza-
tons appeared before the Council Committee
on Finance yesterday afternoon to urge i'm
mediate action on the completion Of the
City Auditorium. Brief addresses were
made by the following: Mr.. W. L. Dabney,
Chamber OF Commences: Mr. L. o. Miller,
Rstail Merchants Association; Mr.. C. T.
Sims. general Chapman committees: Rev. E.
T. Dadmun. who presented a number of Pc
titions from organizations of ministers and
others; Mr.. John S. Harwood. Business
Mems Club: Mr. W. X. Bache. Travellers
Protective Association: Mr.. John 3. Minor
A. B. Williams. Of the Wednesday Club.
Each presented briefly the reasons which,
in the view OF their organizations, Justified
the city in making the expenditure, and
stated that there were Indications OF many
occasions when the use of such a hall would
be needed
After consideration and minor amend
ments the committee recommended the
adoption of the ordinance and the Immedi-
ate prosecution OF the work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

VIII Practice Law.
Mr. William l.. Foushee qualified before
Judge Ingram to practice in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
HenricO Docket Dull.

Iienrico Docket Dull.
Another short session OF the Henrico Cir
cult Court was held yesterday. Judge Grim
nan opened court at 10 o'clock. but us there
was no docket for the day adjournment i'm
mediatey followed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

Marriage License.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
by the clerk of the Hastings Court to
Thomas J. Dance. Jr.. and Alice E. Tate,
and to Peter Paumho and Dora Lowcry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

Crump Joins Company g.
81 Among the new members recently
enlisted In Company G, Richmond
Light Infantry BUGS Is Mr. Sheppard
4Crump, formerly member OF Com
spany B. N 2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

Special Committee ON CIinics-R. l.
Simpson. Richmond. chairman; A. l.
Stafford. Richmond: r. w. Sprinkel
Staunton.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30

The Bissbee Studio mas been rushed
the past week, due to the amount of
business brought in through premiums
given out by The Famous Shoe Store in
pursuance of their advertisement, giving
an order for cabinet photograph, free
with every purchase amounting to three
dollars or for each three dollars paid on
account. This offer holds good until
March %, and Mr.. Bisbee may have to
to employ an assistant to meet the de-
mauds.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30
For Sale.

Fresh COW. Inquire of A. r. Scott,
two miles south of town. Apr 16 tt
Kodol For Dyspepsia has helped
thousands of people who have had
stomach trouble. This is what one man
says of it: Re. c. Dewitt & Co.. Chica
go, Ill.-Gentlemen-In 1897 | had a
disease of the stomach and bowels.
could not digest anything | ate and in
the spring of 1902 | bought bottle of
Kodol and The benefit | received from
that bottle all the gold in Georgia
could not buy. | still use little occa-
sionally as | find it fine blood purifier
and good tonic. May you live lorg
and prosper. Yours truly G. N. Cor
nell, Roding, Ca, Aug. y, 1896" For
Sale by Spragues. Pharmacy.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30
Regular April Session,
Twin Falls Idaho, April 10, 1

| Twin rails luano, April 10, lSOo.
The Board met this day in regular
session, pursuant to adjournme 1t Z
yesterday, Present, Geo. L. Croker,
Chalrman John F. Hansen, L. E. Sala-
day, Members of the Board; H. T..
West, Clerk,
Whereupon the following proceedings
were had: The bids for the care and
maintenance of county Indigents were
opened, read and considered. The bid
of Mrs. Margaret Moon offered to main
tain all charges not bed fast for 1876. 90
per month, per person. and bed fast
patients at $50 90 per month. Mrs. l..
S. Pang burn offered to care for all
county poor ordered into her charge at
a fiat ate of $4,000 per month per per-
son, including hair cuts, shaves, dress
making and all attention except medical
attendance. On motion of Hansen sec
onded by Salladay, the contract for
caring for the county poor was awarded
to Mrs. S. E. Pangburn in accordance
With her bid, and the County Attorney
was instructed to draw contract in &C
cordance with said bid for the term O,
one year.
Whereupon the County Superinten-
dent appeared before the Board, and re-
quested an appropriation to defray her
expenses to the Teachers National Con-
vention to be held at Cleveland, Ohio In
June and July Whereupon on motion
of the chair, duly seconded and carried
the County Supe rintendent was al
| lowed a sum of money not exceeding
$4,000 to defray her expenses to such
convention.
Whereupon the bids for the County
printing were opened and considered,
and action deferred until future day of
| its session.
| Whereupon the bids for furnishing
drugs, medicines and supplies for Coun-
ty indigents, and for fumigating in IN
fictitious Diseases was awarded to A,
N. Sprague, in accordance with his bid
therefor he being the lowest and best
bidder, and the County Attorney was
instructed to draw contract for one
year in conformity with such bid.
Wherupon the bids for medical at
tendance upon the County lndigents
and prisoners was award ed to H. w.
Clouchek for one year, at $4,000 per
year, he being the lowest and best bid
der therefor; and the County Attorney
was instructed to draw a contract in
conformity Herewith.
Whereupon the bids for the burial OF
the County poor was awarded to l.. j.
Miller he being the lowest and best
bidder therefor, and the County Attor-
ney was instructed to prepare con-
tract for one year in conformity with
such bid.
Whereupon the communication from
Hon. Edward A. Walters, District
Judge, was read and considered. and in
conformity with the recommendations
therein the matter Of the ventilation of
the Court room was referred to c. j.
Hahn, County Treasurer with authority
to act. The matter of the procuring Of
Cham 5ers for the use of the Judge was
referred to H. T. West, Clerk, with au-
thority to act, and the matter OF avoid.
Continued on page 81
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30
A Twenty Year Sentence

81 have just completed twenty year
health sentence, imposed by Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, which cured me of bleed
ing piles just twenty years ago, 'writes
O. .Woolever, of LeRaysville, N. Y.
Bucklens Arnica Salve heals the worst
sores, bois, burns, wounds and cuts in
the shortest time. % cents at Spragues
Pharmacy.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30
Eggs for Sale.

Single Comb Rhode Island Reds
from first prize pens at North Yakima,
also White Wyondotts at SO. so per set
ting of 10 eggs. A few fine cockrels for
ale. Sipkiu Bros, four miles east Of
Bull, p. o address Peavey Idaho.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30
Grand Review of War Fleet San Fran
cisco.

Excursions via Oregon Short Line
May lst., and End. Very low round
trip rates with diverse routes and 30
days limit. As war vessels of all class
ses in.one of the greatest naval demon
tratons Of history. Sac O. S. L.
agents for further particulars.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30
Gas Engine For Sale.

A nearly new Fairbanks e Mors
"Jack of all Trades gas oline engine
for sale cheap for cash Develops two
and half horse power. Has pumping
attachment and would be servicable
for any rancher for either pumping or
grinding feed. Price will be found very
low. Inquire at this Office.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30

You cannot beat them in price or quail
ty. Those fine, young, pure bred Berk-
shire and Poland China males at Maple
Hill farm, 21a miles S. W. of city. T.
w. Potter. Mar. 6 If
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-04-30

For sale trees cheap 5000 elms, $500
maple, 25O0 white ash, 500 Eng lish ash
all 10 to II feet, apply j. J. Toole, Pay
cite Idahe,