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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Have You Ever Stopped to
Think About Your Health?

Are you as we'll, strong and vigor-
GUS as YOU used to be?
Are you sometimes discouraged, and
think you'll never be any better?
Can you tell the cause of your trou-
bic. or what makes you sick7
Do YOU know that about nine-tenths
OF all sickness is caused by kidney
trouble?
Have you ever stopped to think that
your kidneys may be the cause OF
Your poor health?
Most people do not realize how much
work the kidneys arc required to do
every day.
Every drop OF blood in the body
must pass through and be filtered by
the Kidneys thousands OF times a day.
How can they do their work we'll II
they are sick?
II your Kidneys need treatment, DR..
kilmers Swamp-Root Will prove to DO
Just the medicine you need.
II you Will write tod kilmer &c Co.,
Binghamton. N. Y, every reader OF this
PAPER, who has not already tried
swamp Root. the great Kidney, Liver
and Bladder Remedy, may receive "a
sample bottle by mail, absolutely free.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
DEEDS, NOT WORDS.

i
Richmond People Have Absolute Proof
of Deeds Mt Home.
It's not words, but deeds. that prove
true merit.
The deeds Of Doans Kidney Pills.
For Richmond kidney sufferers.
Have made their local reputation.
Proof lies in the testimony, Of Rich-
imond people who have been cured ia
stay cured.
]. c.. Bosher. living at 1904 East
broad sheet. Richmond. Va, says: II
suffered from dull pain in the small
of my hack and an annoyance from
the kidney secretions. Il used a great
many remedies. but did not find relief
until Doan's Kidney Pills were brought
to my attention, and procured box
at the Owens 6; Minor Drug Co. I
used them according to directions, and
was restored to good health" (From
statement given December 30,N1902.)
CURED TO STAY CURED.
On July %, 1907, Mr.. Bosher con-
firmed his previous statement, saying:
81 think Just as highly OF Doan's Kid.
ney Pills al this time as when I gave
a statement recommending them in.
1902. I know of many others who
have used Doan's Kidney Pills with
just as satisfactory results, You may
send any ono to mo for further details
o. my case"
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster Mllburn CO., Buffalo, N.
", sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name ~ Doan's - and
take no other
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

that 1t has been rumored for some time
past that they are In consultation with
New York financlers with a view to
capitalizing their flying machine. II Is
assumed that the Flint firm is taking
an interest in the matter.
The Flint firm members were to-day
busy examining developed Photographic
films. brought to them in a bundle, q
foot thick by two or three feet square.
These films seemed to be photographs
OF the airship in operation. as was evil
dent from the background OF sky.
Pursuant to their policy OF secrecy,
the Wrights covered their movements
for the past few days with mystery.
When they left the South after the ac-
Icident to the latest type of airship, with
which they are experimenting, they
stated their intention to go direct to
their home at Dayton. They did not
reach Dayton. however, anu last night
reached New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
PULASKI HORSE SHOW
snec,al to 1,ne Times-pIspatch.1

Especial to The Times DIspatch.l
PULASKI, VA, May ia catalogue
lis just out announcing the program and
premium list of the second annual ex-
hibition of the Pulaski Horse SHOW, to
be held In Pulaski on Wednesday and
Thursday, August 26th-27th, on the
grounds Of the Pulaski Park and
amusement Company.
The management is highly pleased at
the interest now manifest In this en-
terprise, which insures it to be success
full The liberal premiums offered the
|first-class accommodations and cour-
teous treatment extended to visitors
and the excellence of the horseflesh
that will be exhibited will draw large
crowds at each performance. The Of
ficers are: r. r. Moore, Jr., andN II. L..
Trolinger, managers; John S. Draper,
secretary, and T. L. Felts, chief mar
shall.
Any communication addressed to the
SECRETARY, at Pulaski, Va, will receive
prompt attention, giving any informa-
.tion desired In regard to the show.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
ANNUAL Meeting OF Virginia Association
VIII Begin To-day.


Opening at noon to day in the amphi-
theatre OF the Medical College of Vir-
GINA. the twenty-first annual meeting
OF the Virginia Funeral Directors AS
ISOLATION will continue in session
through Friday. with an attendance
fsom all parts OF the State. Through
the influence Of this association marked
Improvement has been made in the con-
duct of funerals. many reforms having
been instituted. In several Of these
changes the Virginia association has
been the leader, it's measures having
been taken up in other organizations
the country, and in some
cases by the National Funeral Direc-
tors Association. AS a result Of the
work of the State association, the first
statute to be enacted was passed by
the Legislature of Virginia. requiring
,embalmers to be examined and licensed.
Practically every State in the Union
now has some such law.
The principal feature of this years
meeting will be a course Of lectures
by Professor Reonard, of. New York,
on scientific topics relating to the con-
duct of the profession. President w. NJ.
Stevens, of Pulaski arrived last night.
as did quite number of other mem
bers. Major L. L. Christian. of Rich
mond, chairman of the committee on
organization OF the National Funeral
Directors Association. is the secretary
of the State organization.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
REPORTED BOYCOTT
Richmond Produce Men Declare sem
.ntIonnl Statement Must be Incorrect.

RlCu mona frOOuce DCCiuEc zen.
satIonnl Statement Must be Incorrect.
Richmond dealers are inclined TO
treat very lightly the report that ths
Georgia Peach Growers Association
has boycotted the commission mer-
chants here The statement was first
made In one of the fruit growers
journals. but as none of the dealers
have been notified; It is thought that
the report had Its rise from some OF
the smaller associations, few of the
members Of which. perhaps. had
grievance against one or two Rich
mond merchants. The Georgia asso-
citation was telegraphed to yesterday.
but had not been heard from last
night.
It is true that most of the COM
mission merchants of the city would
be greatly affected by the boycott but
as their relations with the association
have been most amicable heretofore.
there is little chance that there is
any truth in the story. Officers OF the
association Will probably reply to the
telegram to-day, and If there is real
~ any ground for cutting out the
Richmond trade the local branch OF
the National League of Commission
Merchants and the Richmond Fruit
and Produce Association will take the
matter up Immediately.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

Rengo is perfectly harmless, pleas
ant to take, and 1t is chewed like
candy. It attacks abnormal tissue
with unerring accuracy, and causes q
gradual, harmless but effective reduc-
ton in weight, and without leaving
wrinkles which are nearly always
present after taking drugs and other
dangerous materials commonly called
"anti-fats,"
There is nothing "tust as good" as
Rengo, For sale BY all druggists at \!
Sl00 per full sized box, or by mail
prepaid. by The Rengo Co.. s323 Rengo
Building. Detroit, Mich. The company
Will gladly send you q trial package
free by mail II You write them direct
10 Detroit; no free packages at drug
stores. Tor sale and recommended In
Richmond by owens & Minor Drug
Co., 1907 East Main; Peoples Drug Co.,
1900 Williamsburg Avenue, Tuitop c.
w Eaton, Twenty-siNth and G Streets,
Tragic Drug Co, SIT East Broad Street
Owens & Minor Drug Co.. Wholesale
a iHt rihtlt tors ,hbei
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
ASK PAYMENT TWICE
CITY OF Richmond Called Upon to Meet Bill
Already Once Settled.

Carter Scott jury in the city Circuit Court
has been hearing the suit OF the Pennsylva-
MIA Rubber Company against the city Of
count Of rubber mating placed in the Office
of Treasurer James 3. Pace. The goods
we're sold TO the city through r. Surrey VAL
entine. the local agent. and the money WIS
paid over to him by the city.
VALENTINO claims that the sum was due
to him for commissions from the company.
city to deliver no money to local agents. ana
sues for the amount, declaring that the bill
was never paid TO any person authorized to
make settlement.
The case was argued yesterday afternoon,
and the Jury Will probably render "a decision
to.dav.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

treatment cannot help you. YOU have
hydrophobla."s
There was not falter In his voice
Or change In his face as he heard
How much time do you give me7'
he asked.
Not long" said the physician; prob
ably not more than four or Ave days.
Well" he said. II have to go /
can face It, My business Is In shape
tied. I'd rn Their die some other way,
but I'm not afraid
Mr.. Marsh treated the wounds Of his
pet spaniel, which had been bitten by
hand in gratitude, and Mr. Marsh was
infected through small scratch on
one of his fingers. The spaniel died OF
hydrophobia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
WEISS WINS MEDAL
Receives Award for Being Best Drilled
Man in COmnuny r.

Receives Award for Being Best Drilled
Man in Company Il.
The Walker Light Guard. Company
B, Seventeen Regiment, Virginia Vol
u,nteers,, has held its annual competi-
tive drill for the company medal, which
Is yearly awarded to the best drilled
man In the company. This year, after
3 spirited contest, the medal went to
First Sergeant Stuart A. Weiss. First
Lieutenant w. II. Underwater, OF Com
pany f, as Judge, gave entire satlsfac-
ton, Should Sergeant Weiss or any
other man who wins the medal hold It
three years successfully, It becomes his
property, and another OF the same value
is offered.
Company C has shown great improve.
ment during the last three months,
Recruits are being enlisted rapidly, and
tn ere Is but little doubt that the COM
'pany will have It's full quota of men
by the time it leaves for Chickamausa
in July
has been thoroughly overhauled and
shows UP we'll. Preparatory to the trip
to the camping grounds the company
Is going through the various drills IN
close and extended order, and will no
doubt make an excellent, record for
itself, A great deal OF the credit Ia
due First Lieutenant w A. Stack, who
has heen in charge OF the company for
several months. 1t Is hardly probable
that captain will be elected before
the manoeuvres with the regular army.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
working to Get Through.
MICHIGAN WILL INSTRUCT
Sentiment for Bryan Said tn be Such as
to Insure This verdict.

Sentiment for Bryan Said tn he Such ms
to Insure This verdict.
LANSING, NIGH. May 1a--After a
three hours session the Democratic
State Central Committee to-nightib a
vote of lSto 5, seated in the temporary
organization of -morroW's Democratic
State Convention here the delegations
which carry prima facie evidence of
Regularity.
The general opinion tonight among
delegates that the convention will in
dorse Bryan for the presidential nomi-
nation and instruct the Michigan dele
cation in his favor.
1t was recognized however. that
there are some delegates in favor Of
an uninstructed delegation and some
favor Governor Johnson. Those in ia
vor OF indorsing Bryan, however. are
apparently in the majority and even
the opponents of Bryan Endorsement
said Tonight that the CHANGES of sue
cessfully opposing 1t We're slight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
BUILDING PERMITS

Building and repair permits Issued by In
spector Beck yesterday amounted In all 10
something over $4,000. Among them were
the following:
j. C. Levitt, to erect n two-story brick
dwelling at No. 251o West Grace Street;
900. Hogan Eubank. contractors
R. II. Norment, to erect three-story
brick dwelling on the north side of Grove
Avenue between Walnut and Park Streets;
$1,000. Q. B. Slaughter q. Co.. contractors.
dwellings on the south side Of Jacauelin
Street between Carter and Washington
Streets. $1,000.
j. H. Lynemnn and Amrhein Bros, to
erect frame tenement. two dwellings, on
the east side OF ST. Paul Street between
Duval and Baker Streets: $4,000.
Amelia Ramey, to repair frame dwelling
at No. 1923 West Moore Street; $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
PAY TRIBUTE TO DEAD
Hebrew Memorial Day to De Observed
This Afternoon.

Tributes to the Hebrew dead who
gave their lives to the cause Of the
Will be fittingly paid this
Garlands of flowers viii be. taken to
the burying ground during the day by
Miss Moses, and will be strewn over
the graves. The exercises proper VIII
begin at o'clock Governor Swanson
will be the principal speaker OF the
day He will be introduced by Mr..
Leon M. Nelson. Hymns Will be sung
by a male quartet.
The exercises will be conducted I'M
der the auspices of the Hebrew Ladies'
Memorial Association. Extra cars VIII
be put on the Northside line to accom-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
News Gathered From Southside..

Once more there is quiet and peace
in the ranks of the Democrats Of this
city, and. after the stir which was
Republicans would put up a full ticket
at the June election. all is quiet.
The fact is that time limit has OK
pired. and only one Republican has
filed his notice with the clerk of the
court. that being Mr. Mark r. Lloyd.
who will make the race from the Third
Ward against Mr.. Hart.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

cided to Give this Interest each year to some
charitable organization until tho amount
necessary to erect the monument to Morse
has bAen raised The earnings for the past
year went to the Firen1en's Relief Assoca-
ton
The association is composed of telegraph
operators and employees. and when they have
q sunlcient sun, handsome monument VIII
On May 31st, under the auspices of the
nssociation. the Rev. David N. Ramsay, y.
tho Grace Street Baptist Church At s;l5 P.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
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~HEMAgQG:g.5 IyY2Y7ERg -

structions to vote for William j. Bryan
or whether they shall go to Denver un-
fettered.
Tonight there is apparently no
material change> in the situation.
Colonel James NJ Guffey. of Pittsburg,
the national committeeman from Penn
sylvania. was positive that the con-
vention will not instruct the delegates.
The colonel has made the statement
that he and his followers will con-
troll the convention two to one. On the
other hand, the Bryanites. led by for
mer Congressman Kerr, tonight claim
that victory is assured them and that
they will have safe majority, and
that the delegates will go 70 Denver
under instructions to vote for the
Nebraskan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
REPUBLICAN, CLUB
Annual Meeting Held nnd New officer,
ChOscn.

sk5HUN5 0ECC0E1IFS IICII U1VU NV VIIICCTH
Chosen.
The Republican Club OF Richmond
met in Thompson's Hall on Monday
night, elected officers and heard
speeches by several local party men.
The club now has q membership OF
about 700, and sixty-five applications
We're considered
Following are the officers elected:
President. Melvin F'legenheimer; Sec
rotary, G. B. Cary: Treasurer, B. B.
Arnold: Sergeant at Arms, James Cum
ningham.
The executive committee was re-
elected consisting of the executive Of
f fieers and the following: Royal r.
Moore, NJ. NJ Williams and Edgar AL
Ian. Jr.
Speeches We're made by Messrs. Cab
eli. Allan, Moore. j. ". Sargent and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
TAN,lANY GOING IN STYLE.
Special Trains dc Luxe to Denver to
Garry $50 Braves.


Garry $50 Braves.
NEW YORK, May 1o.-It was esti-
mated in the Fourteenth Street Wig
wan to-day that the cost to Tammauy
OF the Democratic National Conven-
ton in Denver will be $1l5,000.
Arrangements have been completed
for the trip. Five special trains will
carry $50 braves to the great pow
WOW. Two trains will go over athe
New York Central, two over the Penn
sylvania and one over the Erie Rail
road. All will be made up of cars de
luxe.
Upon arriving in Denver the Tam
many men will parade with martial
music before going to headquarters at
the Brown Palace Hotel. They expect
to make n fine appearance, headed by
Big Chief Murphy. who will take
charge personally OF the campaign tc
prevent Bryans nomination.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Meeting Of Beni-Mor, Temple.

The last meeting prior to the trip
to Staunton will be held by BENZ Mort
tepnity Hall this evening when the
team will conduct a, final dress re-
hearsal before leaving to confer the
ranks on a class OF candidates at
tending the Grand Lodge Of Pythians.
The team will go on Thursday. May
2Sth, and will return the next morn
Ing. 1t is expected that 1t will be
accompanied by number of members.
The temple will probably hold a
meeting in this city on June 18th for
ing list.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
CALIFORNIA FOR BRYAN
Delegation Instructed for Him for Press
Idcnt md for Bell for Chairman.

FRESNO, CAL. May 19.-The Demo-
cratic state Convention to-day adopted
for William ]. Bryan for
President and Endorsing former Con-
gresham Theodore A. Bell for tempor-
airy chairman of the National Conven-
ton
convention on national questions. but
much ascension arose among party
factions for the control of the organ
ization in which contest Theodore Bell
won against Gavin McNab. who for
many wears has been the dramatic fig
lure in Democratic politics in California.
lTheHfollowing We're elected delegates at
large: Theodore A. Bell Nathan Cole.
Jr.. Robert NJ Fitzgerald and William
ConnOlly 80 -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Et.5it {ss-Tsg ~ .stss.g5 ..al
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Will Make You

MN Make You
FEEL BETTER. EAT AND SLEEP
Better, and build you up for the hot,
facilitating days Of summer.
IT is the most effective Blood
Medicine, the one that truly puriGes
md enriches the blood, removes all
pimnles, boils, eruptions, and other
troubles caused or promoted by i'm
pure blood or low state OF the system.
In usual LIQUID form or in chocolate-costsd
tablets called Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar.
Sold by druggists or mailed on receipt OF
Sriss,hg g. !. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass. =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
FIGHT I'M PENNsY TO-DAY
Guffey Claims Control, hut bryan Men
Say They VIII Instruct.

Say They VIII Instruct.
HARRIsONBURG, PA. May l9.-The
Democratic State Convention, which
meets here tomorrow to elect four
delegates at large to the Denver con-
vention. nomiEate candidate for Judge
OF the Superior Court and name presi-
Dental electors at large, promises to
be one OF, the warnest in the recent
history of that party.
The fight. which has divided the
Democracy of the State into two fac
tions, Is whether the convention shall
send the four delegates at large to the
national convention under binding In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

You and your friends are cordially
invited to attend an exhibition OF por-t
traits and paintings by Wills Pepoon
at the Craig Art CompanN's second
Thursday and Friday, May Goth, 2lst8
and 90, 1905. Hours from 10 A., NJ.
until r. M, "A few paintings will be
..oftsgsa toy sale OF stAlal9 prices,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Pax l1ns,,al Enrfeit

number OF lakewood refreshments dealers
and laborers were In the Police Court yes
terday morning. charged with laboring at
their trade on the Sabbath, and were re.
CURED to forfeit 81 each.
The donkey men were not fined at this
hearing. Justice Crutchneld continuing their
ease in order 20 look further into the mat
ter He might have TO fine all the livery
men In the city on the same ground.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
One Killed; Two Iniurcd.

PENSACOLA, FLA. May 'l9.-As the,
result OF collision between cars Of
Belt and Park lines this afternoon on.
West Government Street three year.
old negro girl was killed. Mrs. Mary
sykes was seriously injured and her
sister, Mrs, T. ], Williams. and two
children were painfully hurt,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
TO DIE OF HYDRAPH0BlA
Wealthy New York Man Faces Such
Awful Death Wlthont Fear.

NEW YORK, May le.--Willam H.
Marsh. an aged wealthy man. when
told to-d day that he Undoubtedly would
die within week OF hydrophobia,
calmly turned away With the remark
that he would be ready when the sum-
walked down the steps Of the Fasfeur
institute stepped into his carriage,
and starter for his home in Brooklyn.
',You waited too long, the surgeons
at the institute told him, after they
had made their examination, ."Our
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Confer Degr,ces,

other degrees Of the Scottish Rite Masons
were conferred by the degree team In
Masonic Temple last night There was no.
thing outside OF the usual program. Tie
work will continue Tonight. and on Thurs.
day night the thirty-second degree will be
conferred on the candidates. and the meeting
will be at an end.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Jolnt Cauc,,. in Junc.'

A Joint caucus OF both branches OF the
Council has been called for Monday night
city officers and officials OF the Council. OF
the class which Is elected by the Council.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Invite Co,,nc,l.

Both branches OF the City Council have
received an invitation from r. r. Lee Camp.
No. 1, to attend special exercises OF Leo
Camp Hall on Friday night. May 29th. the
occasion of the presentation to the camp OF
portrait OF the late Colonel Wilfred E..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
WRIGHT BROTHERS MAY
CAPITALIZE AER0PLANE

Special TO The Times Dispatch.l
NEW YORK. May 19.-The Wright
Brothers. airship experts arrived In
in consultation with members of the
firm OF Charles r. Flint & Co., bankers,
OF No. 25 Broad Street. From theSfact