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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
NORTH STATE FIREMEN
Especial to Tho Tlmcs-Dispa,cl,.l

WILMINGTON, N. C. April l1.--Ar-
,rangements are going steadily OH c
Wilmington for the State fremen's
convention and tournament to be held
in. this city In June, which will be
twice In succession Wilmington has
had the honor of entertaining the fire
ladies. This week attractive invita-
tons, signed by all the city officials,
were sent out to different fire com
panies, including several in other
states, and to-day the list of commit
tees that will have charge .of the
double event was made known. The
list of prizes VIII soon be announced.
Tho chairmen OF the different COM
nittees are as follows: Mayor William
~. Springer. executive. w. c. Won
Claim, reception; g. w. Polvogt, decor
alton: Fire Chief Charles Schnibben.
finance: Alderman ". a. French, trans
portation; James n. Cowan, advertis-
ing; a. p. Shedding, entertainment
Alderman Martin Kathleen, music: As
sistant Fire Chief w. P. Monroe. hotels
Alderman O'Brien. track. Fire Fore
man w. A. Canady. apparatus
The visiting firemen will be lavishly
entertained. and during the event the
Red Men of the city will hold big
street carnival, and the Wilmington
baseball team. of the Eastern North
Carolina League, will play at home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
MEckLENBunG TEACHERS.
Large Attendance. and Great Interest
In Meeting Mt BOydton.
Ispeclal to The Tlmes-p lspatch. ]

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
BOiDTON. VA. April 1.-THE Meek
lenburg County Teachers Association
held their spring meeting here yester-
day and to-day. The Friday afternoon
session was spent in transacting bust
ness, and in hearing report OF Dele
gate +. C. Beninger. who was one of
the two sent to the Roanoke conven-
ton. School Examiner J. S. Thomas, of
Lynchburg. was present. and his wide
awake spirit infused itself into every
feature of the meeting.
At Z o'clock Friday evening the
teachers had a joint supper at the Ex
change Hotel. This social feature
added much of real pleasure to the
work of the association. AT $40 P. NJ
Mr.. Thomas gave an interesting adj
dress on the consolidation of schools
and benefits to be secured thereby.
He is n pleasant speaker, and drives
his arguments deep with the sledSe-
hammer of statistics, showing what has
been done.
Mecklenburs county is waking up, is
already awake, and speeches like that
Of Mr.. Thomas will give new life to
the educational work. A new school
building is being planned for Chase
City, South Hill has large brick
building already being erected, and
the other villages of the county arc
taking up the idea Of better schools
and better buildings for them
The meeting this morning was q
round table discussion of questions re-
fcrring to school work. At 1915 the
association adjourned to meet May I'd
to consider and formulate plans for a
more perfect organization of the teach
ers and educational factors of the
county.
Altogether 1t was an instructive
,,,onti,,, aninNel h1. nrnr,.- attondnnt I.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
LANCASTER VET
TO HONOR DAVIS
Lawson-Ball Camp Preparing for
Prctentious Celebration OF
Centenary Of Birth.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]

LANCASTER, VA. April 1.-THE
Lawson Bali Comp OF Confederate Vet
erans held their quarterly meeting
here Yesterday with a good Attendance
The exercises were enlivened by the
singing Of Confederate war songs and
Confederate choir Of Lancaster. 1t was
determined TO hold II meeting. here
during the May term Of the Circuit
Court to make arrangements for /,
great celebration here on the Sd Of
June, the centennial Anniversary of TIL.
birtlr' Of President Jefferson Davis
Daniel, Congressman Jones and other
distinguished persons Will deliver ad-
dresses.
An amateur dramatic troupe from
Z tied the Turning OF the Tide The
performance was highly creditable
DunaSay, the Misses Ciaybrook, Mrs
Eustace Brent, Miss Eubank, and
Messrs. Busscls, Simmons and Cox were
well sustained. aud the audience en-
Enthusiastically npplauded their fine act
Ing. The performances was given for
the rjeneht OF the Baptist Church now
building ut kimarnock.
GOrcd by Vicious Bull.
MIR. Frank Chase, prominent citi
zen Of this county. residing near XII
marn6ck, was attacked several days
hurt that II was feared for some time
that ne vas In danger of losing his
life. He is now reported to be out
OF danger. $3.50
Considerable excitement was created
hero last night by the report that
Sarah London, who several months ago
deserted her husband. Robert London
who lives near Whitestonc was hiding
near here at the house of negro
named Alfred Wigs,ns. Her husband
who has been looking for her since
she ran away, came here, and upon in
formation, swore out a warrant for
the arrest of his wife and negro man
named John Wood. who, 1t is said. aided
her to run. away, and with whom she
has been living since January. Con-
stable Pinckard summoned a posse and
went to .he house OF Wiggings. where
he succeeded In arresting the woman
but the negro Wood has thus far es-
capped. The woman was tried before
Justices Pinkard and Chiffon and fined
500. and In default of payment was
sent to jail
Officer Carter. of the Virginia Peni-
Tertiary, left here yesterday with John
Young. a negro. from Baltimore. con-
victed OF burglary and sentenced to
imprisonment for ten years.
The oyster season, now about over
Is said to have been the dullest in the
memory OF living men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12


dict of twenty years in the penitentiary In
the Circuit Court OF Spotsylvan!a county last
night for tho betrayal Of Miss Hattie NJ.
Dinard. of this city, under the promise OF
marriage. 4 demurrer was entered by Mer-
rill's COUNSEL, and viii be considered by the
court Merrill was builed In the sum of
81 900 for his appearance.
Colonel O. A. Dempsey of the United
States Army inspected the Washington
Guards Company X, Third Virginia ,lnfan-
try OF this city, at The armory here last
night Every member of the company was
present In fun dress uniform, and made u
handsome appearance. Colonel Dempsey was
much pleased With the Inspections
Workmen while digging out the founda-
tion for the Wallace Memorial Library here
on the courthouse square unearthed num-
bee of human bones, which are supposed 10
be the remains Of either Confederate or Fed
eral soldiers killed here during the battle
OF the Clvii War in 1852, and buried there.
Robert Iovett, Confederate veteran OF
Caroline county, died few days ago, aged
seventy years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Agreeable and Effective Tonic.

Corporal John Finn, Washington, D.
c.. veteran soldier of the Civil War. a
prominent Grand Army man and COM
mander of the oldest post In the
United States, John A. Rawlins Post,
No. /, Department of the Potomac,
Grand Army of the Republic, writes:
"Peruna was recommended to me by
many of my associates and 1 have
given 1t fair trial. Have found it
most agreeable and effective tonic,
pleasant. soothing, and leaves one free
from the deleterious effects produced
by the many nostrums now on the
market. | have suffered from ca
tarrhal Affections the past winter and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12


assistants have necessarily labored to
create Peruna In tablet form, and their
strenuous labors have Just been crown
ed with success. People who object
to liquid medicines can now secure
Peruna tablets. These tablets repre-
sent the medicinal ingredients OF Pc
runa, and each tablet is equivalent to
one average dose.
The Family Relies on Pe.ru.na.
A. Hewitt Nickerson. Captain U. s.
Army, Acknowledgement on General
McCook's staff, writes from the Cen
sus Building, Washington. D. c., as
follows:
ct affords me great pleasure to
commend Peruna as most excellent
tonic with many medicinal qualities
that assist nature in overcoming the
various Ills with which the human
family is often afflicted, and is all
ways in danger.
GAS a general thing. ] have been
opposed to what are known as patent
medicines, but Peruna has long since
overcome this feeling. 1t is now.
as it has been for a long time. we'll
established family medicine with us,
upon which we rely to give tired ma
ture substantial restoration"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
OVER THOUSAND PACKS
OF CARDS ARE CONFISCATED
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatchl

NORFOLK, VA. April 11-United
States revenue officers have been at
work in Norfolk for a week or more
visiting pawnshops. investigating the
report that playing cards are being
sold without the payment of the rev.
enue license of 2 cents. There were
1927 packs confiscated from some of
the places visited, and will be sold at
auction. They had been slightly used.
and are believed to have come from
gambling houses
The proprietors of the places claimed
to be in ignorance of the law that the
cards had to be restamped in order to
be Sold
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
WANTED-A WEALTHY WIFE
Canadian Writes to Mayor that He I.
In Matrimonial Market.


BALTIMORE, MD, April IL
Wealthy ladies who. are looking for a
husband can probably find ono by
communicating with Mayor Mahooi.
Yesterday the Mayor received letter
from resident of Toronto. Canada,
asking the Mayor to find him wealthy
woman.
From the condition Of the financial
market the Mayor believes that IL
there be more than one woman who
wants to marry the Canadian, he viii
have little difficulty in securing hus-
bands for all with money. Tho letter
said:
II shall esteem IT great favor to
receive genuine leap year proposals for
marriage from bona fide wealthy
ladies', Applications to be addressed
to 'Suitor.' care of his Worship the
Mayor of Baltimore, and marked Leap
Year Proposals."
In his letter the writer refers to
British Ambassador James Bryce, at
Washington. in regard to his charac-
ter 1nclosed was a photograph which
Is said to resemble that of Howard
Gould.
The Mayor said he would forward
any letters received.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
MEDAL CONTEST
Young Ladies Discuss Interesting Sub.
icctS ana Win Prizes.

Woodward "W' and Excelsior "Y."
under tile management of Mrs. c. w,
'roombs, held medal contest on Fri
day evening at College View Baptist
Mission Church, The program was
opened with prayer by Mr.. Kimball.
The contestants We're as follows:
Miss Bessie Dudley subject, "Old
Soapy"; Miss Ethel Gan2et, subject,
STRAY Sunbeam; Miss Eleanor Patti
son. subject. tom Jones'; Miss Susie
Williams, subject. sisters on Strike;
MissN>l,illian 'roombs, subject The
Surrender; Miss Kate Wilcox, subject
Result of Treating"
The judges, who were Mr.. William
Buchanan. Mr.. George IL. u, Cole, Mr.,
Schmalzried, awarded the silver medal
to Miss Kate Wilcox. The other con-
testants each received useful little
gift. Music was rendered by the Shell
ton Orchestra. and greatly added to
the attractiveness of the program.
BY request recitation was given
by Mrs. S. l.. Cole.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
PREPARING TO CELEBRATE
The Odd-Fcllows and the Eagles of
Wilmington Preparing for Big Events.

IsPecIaI 10 TIE IIfHes-Dlspatch.!
WILMINGTON, N. c.. April 1.-Two
of Wilmingtons strongest fraternal
impressive annual events One will
be a memorial service and the other
exercises communicating the founding
of the order. The former will be by
the Eagles, and the latter by the Odd
Fellows.
Carolina Aerie, Fraternal Order of
Eagles, has mapped out an elaborate
program for its memorial service.
which will be held the first Sunday
afternoon in May in the Academy of
Music. and has selected for the orator
of the occasion William J. Bellamy.
Esq. a prominent young member of the
local bar, and who is we'll known
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Army and Napy Get $4OO,OOO,OOO,
But Farmers Only $I1,OOO,OOO

throughout the state as a fPaternal
organization man holding an office in
the State Council of the Junior order
or United American Mechanics and be-
Ing a prominent Elk. Mr.. Bellamy is
an ardent Eagle.
The odd Fellows will commemorate
the founding of their order upon the
evening OF April 9Th. and the work
OF preparing the Program is now un-
der way. A large general committee
has been appointed. as there are four
lodges of Odd Fellows in Wilmington,
exclusively OF the Daughters OF Rcbckah,
and then auxiliary committees were
APPOINTED.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
THE TENNESSEE y. NJ. G. A.
Prominent Men Take Part IL Discussion
.-BsnUuet Lnst Night,

BRlSTOL, TENN. April 11.-To-day's
session of tile. Tennessee State Con-
vcntion of the Y. NJ C. A. was devoted
to a discussion of the subject: "The
Association All Agency for Service in
the Education of Men and Boys
Among the speakers We're r. NJ NJ
Richardson. OF Wilmerding, Pa: H. "A.
and l.. l.. Rice of Lebanon, Tenn.
The annual report of Dr. O. e.
Brown. chairman of the State commit
tee, was read by DR. w. S. Bovard of
the University of Chattanooga. To-
night the delegates We're banqueted by
the local association, DR.. Ira Landrith
of Nashville. being the principal speak
er. The convention sermon will be
preached by DR.. W. S. Bovard to-mor-
row
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
High Officials and prominent
Citizens
Give Unqualified Endorsement
to Pe-ru-na.
No Medicine in the World Can
Produce a More Impressive
Array Of Testimonials.
Every Testimonial Givenin the
ExactWords Of the Testifer.
Terrible Case of Indigestion.

Mr.. Donald Robb, Jr.. Is Wrights
Avenue, Nova Scotia, Cana. Deputy
Supreme Chief Ranger. Independent
Order of Forresters. writes:
While on a visit to Boston must
have eaten something that did not
agree with my stomach. as terrible
case of indigestion followed. Peruna
was recommended to me, and after
using three bottles ! was entirely
cured. / therefore recommend Peruna
to any one suffering with stomach
trouble"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
MIsTnLAI. IN CASE OF I,ACNEy,
CHARGED WITH GIRLS RUIN

Especial TO The Times pispatchl
BRISTOL, TENN, April l1,--The case
of l.. A. Lackey, prominent young
married man here, who was nrraigned
in the Corporation Court on tho charge
of batrayins Miss Birdie Pippin, an
attractive young woman, resulted IN
a mistrial.
Throughout, occupied four days in
court, With an array of prominent at.
torneys on both sides. Tho young wo-
man who mnde the accusation against
Lnckev was IN court with per infant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Home of Mr.. Boyer Burned.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

SALUDA. VA, April LITTLE resi-
dence of Mr.. E. A. Boyer, near Church
View, was destroyed by fire this af-
ternoon. A portion of the furniture
on the first floor was saved. The fire
is supposed to have started from the
roof, the wind being very high at the
time. No one observed it till the house
was fully ablaze. The loss amounts
to $1,000 no insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
MRS. DUKE IN JAIL
Divorced Wife of Tobacco MnEnntc
Charged With Passing Forged Checks.

Divorced Wife of Tobacco Mnsnntc
Charged With Passing Forged Checks
CHICAGO ILL, April 1l.--Mrs. Alice
Webb-Dukc, the divorced wife of
Brodic l., Duke, of the American To-
bacco Company. who was arrested last
night on the charge of passing forged
checks, was to-day held to await the
action of the grand jury in bonds Of
1000 She was unable to give surety
and was sent to the county jail.
Nlrs Duke did not deny that the Sig
nature to the checks was her own, but
she said that because OF sickness she
was not responsible for her actions at
tho time the checks We're passed. She
also GAINED that she was being per-
secuted by the American Tobacco Com
pany. Through her attorney she Of
fered to restore the fun amount OF
tho forged checks which totaled $7J
but the court took no coGnizance Of
Tho DroDOSttion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Richardson Dismissed.

l. T. Richardson. young white man.
arrested in this city on the charge of de-
frauding the Motor Transfer Company and
another automobile company out of about
sl15. was held here for the Washington and
the New York authorities, and dismissed
yesterday morning. The Washington and
New York authorities refused to pay the ex-
pcnse OF sending for him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Tic Heir. Are Located.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.]
NORFOLK. VA. April 1.-THE miss
ing heirs, Martin and Sermig Ingebret-
sen. who have been left fortunes in
Norway, We're located yesterday in
Newport News Thew are shipbuilders.
Both are married. The amount of their
legacies are unknown.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
LyncEburg Woman's Club.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

LYNCHBURG, VA, April ll.--The No
mans Club OF Lynehburg yesterday evening
elected the following officers for the ensu-
mg year; President, Mrs. e. G, Hammers;
Vice President. Mrs, u, w. MaNtin, Record
ing Secretary Mrs. ~, H. Menefee Core
spenllnG sessntary Miss NelIie Martin. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
PRETTY AMHERST WEDDING.
INllls a Nafn hle Event

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
AMHERST, VA. April 1.-THE we'd
ding OF Miss Enc Blew Dearborn.
daughter of Mr.. George w. Dearborn.
of this place, to Mr.. Samuel Meredith
Garland wills. of Lynchburg, which
took place in Ascension Church at this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Cruel to His Mule.
pcnse OF

James Allen (coiored) was fined $40 IN
the Police Court yesterday morning ON the
charge of cruelty to a mule. He was seen
and arrested by Police Commissioner Doug
las Gordon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12

Treasurer, Mrs. Cora l.. Cosby. This is one
OF the most aggressive women's clubs in vir
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12

Col Homer Riggs staff the National
Washington, c. follows
attention 1t Is
bic med
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Relieves Mind and Body.

Mr. G. w. Woodbury.. Rogers, Ohio.
formerly Captain and Centre of the
Hiram College Basket Ball Team,
writes:
when body and mind alike were
weary and refused to work, few
doses of Peruna restored lost strength
and invigorated quicker and more
permanently than anything I know"
Unhesitatingly Recommends
Pe-ru-na.
j. Edwin Browne. National Com
mander Army and Navy Union of U.
S. A., 40 11th ST., ~ e., Washington,
D. c.. writes:
II have no hesitation in endorsing
your Peruna as o most efficient cure
for cntnrrh. My own experience and
that of many friends who have been
benefited by its use recommend 1t to
all persons suffering from that COM
plant
Pe-ru-na Tablets.
For two years DR.. Hartman and his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12

have found Peruna most beneficial and
commend 1t for what 1t has done for
mo |
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
TWENTY YEARS FOR MERRILL,
Convicted In Spotsylvanin of Betrayal o
,1H Miss billiard.

Especial to The Tlmes-pispatchl
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NAn April l1,--W.
l., Morrill,, vi Rlehmend, was siyen ver-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12

want clothes that look youngish. /"
It's wonderful what effect the
right angle to a lapel, the right
curve to a cuff and the right flap
to pocket will have in giving a
suit snap" and dash.
Our leadership as the YOUNG
MEMS Clothes Shop Of Rich
mond is well established.
Young men flock here as natu-
rally as water flows downward.
Young Mems Spring Suits, $40
to $3.50.
Young Mems Topcoats, $l2
TO SIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Jnhesitatingly Recommends
Pe.ru-na,

For two years DR.. Hartman and his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12

Altogether it was an instructiv,
Getting, enjoyed by every attendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
THREW BABY INTO SEA.
Mother Says It Was Dead and She
Had to Save Ship.

NEW YORK, April 17.-Mrs. Bertha
Lzybik, a steerage passenger on the
steamship Statendam. which arrived
Wednesday from Rotterdam. urged by
a crowd of other immigrants. threw the
body of her baby girl overheard Sunday
night. She and the others declare that
the baby was dead. and that she got rid
o. the body in order to avert disaster to
the vessel.
Mrs. LZybik's husband. Pole, came to
this country q little more than year
ago. saved money and sent for his family.
Elsa the baby born in his absence. late
Sunday evening was taken with convul-
sions None of the steerage stewards
were about at the time. and instead of
sending for the doctor the mother and
some of the other women did what they
could. The baby died. they say. and the
mother was told that the body must be
thrown overheard. else there would be a
great storm and the ship would sink.
About midnight the officers on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17

bridge saw steerage passengers gather at
the rail and toss something overheard.
The officers on investigation found what
had taken place. but the vessel had gone
too far then for any attempt at rescue.
DR. Kelly. the ships surgeon. found the
mother in d highly nervous state and or
fear. that the baby was simply in a
comatose condition and could have been
revived.
Mrs Lzybik and her other child are in
tn, hospital at Ellis Island. The father
had not been heard from yesterday. and
unless he calls both win be deported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17
Personal to River Men.
1sss4s494tsftS1s55333593s3&ss3s:

Capt Frank Luckett of this city is
aboard the American steamship Wilhel-
nina as pilot on her trip from Alexan-
dria to Newport News.
Capt. Daniel French of this city has
been placed in charge of the tug Dallas.
recently purchased by the army authori-
ties. and will superntend tine overhauling
preparatory to taking her to Portsmouth.
n. II.
Luther ID. Burrus. assistant keeper of
the Cherrystone light station, has re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17

Representatives of the American Asso-
citation of Wooden Worsted Manufacturers
and the National CIothiers' Association
I'm New York have formed a joint COM
mttee TO cooperate In efforts to Improve
the, relations between and the condition
of the wooden and clothing industricx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-17

signed. He retires from the service to-
day.
James NJ Hill. assistant keeper at the
LaZarettO station, near Baltimore, has
been transferred to the Thimble Shoal
light in lower Chesapeake bay AS second
assistant keeper.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-25

That letter to the president ad- dressed by the Presbyterian Ministe- rial association of New York seems out of tune with these progressive times.