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The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
MERRY WIDOW IN
 LINGERIE GOWN
CContlnued from First PageD

NtontlnuNu lloHi r isl dbt'' the afternoon, Field events followed In which the results were as follows.
 30 yard dash First. Charley Lea; second, Bert Oyatt.
 High jump First. pr. E, B Smiley; second. A C. T Beers.
 Broad Jump--First Steve Crabb; sec ond. Ben Baker.
 Shoe Race--Flrst. pr. H. A. Hessler; second, A. c. T Beers,
 Ball Throwing Contest Ralph Arm strong; second, F. NJ. Booth.
 Three Legged Race-First, Ben Bak- CT and Farnham Fox; second, Walter Pickett and pr Fl A Hessler | All the contestants reported for the several events clothed and in their right frame of mind" as the program required they should
 The prizes were cigar cutters for | frsts and cravat holders for seconds,
 One of the pleasantest events of the day was the presentation to the com. | pany of aotlves of a handsome large blue company silk flag by the veterans | I 11 UEEsefllHllNIl NdN iidNE IN 'rIT eral F F Bradley.
 | The biz event, for which every man was quite prepared when 1t came, was i the dinner, served in the big dining room of the hotel at horse shoe shap- ! cd table. Tho dinner was not all solid ! in character either The speakers were l introduced hy Captain Fox as toast mas'or The first was General Bradley, aho spoke in glowing terms of the past !. history of the Grays and expressed the l Nigh hope that the old veterans organ lzatlon would be revived and that at once and that the resuscitated body would accomplish much One of the greatest things he hoped for was that some provision should be made for such Grays as are unfortunate and for one reason or another need material aid.
 General Bradley was followed by Captain Hendricks. 2 member of the First sergeants association of tho Grays. The captain related some anec- dotes that amused hls auditors and then gave them serious talk straight from the shoulder as the meaning and results of being q New Haven Gray.
 Major John Q Tilson was the third and last speaker. He referred to his recent selection for candidate for con gressman-at-large at the republican state convention in New Haven ana said he accepted tho honor not SO much for himself as with the, hope that as congressman he might bring nothing but honor to the Grays' organization that he hai so learned to love dearly
 The special train started back for New Haven at o'clock and the city was reached shortly before safely and happily With cheer by the vet. erans for the actlves and one by tho actives for tho veterans the Grays field day of 1908 was a thing Of the past
 The Grays will attend divine service at Calvary Baptist church tomorrow morning and will decorate their graves tomorrow afternoon:
 One feature of the outing was the large number of veteran members pres ent. The oldest of these was E,ssle Siannard of New Haven, who is in hl' 90th year Others present were Henry W. Blakesee v years old. who has attended every annual outing for the past 4S years Nathan s. Bronson, 7C years old; oseph Rice. Y years old, and Major X. C. Hendricks, former chief of the fire department in New Haven who Is 15 years old.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
Fewer Look for Work.

Hartford, Sept 1.-The number If applicants who applied for employ ment at the five free public employ ment bureaus of the state were sup piled with situations during August, was somewhat smaller than for the month of July. the percentage being 65.2 as against 66.S.
 The operation of the New flavor bureau was as follows: Applications for employment, s7 males and 1888 females; for help, 40 males and 13s females; situations, secured. S6 males and 112 females.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
Criminal Court.

Hartford, Sept 1.-The superior criminal court term will open here Tuesday, with Judge ". l.. Bennett on the bench, There are Il new cases on the docket. Among the old ones Is a charge of embezzlement and forgery against William F, Walker of New Britain These 1t Is understood will be continued from time to time until Walker serves out his term in state prison
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
Aufos Burned,

Essex, Sept. 11.--A large bri building. in which the Plrley ( Pra., company manufactured automobiles, was completely destroyed by fire here this afternoon. It is not known hoy tho fire started, but it Is thought O have been accidental The loss is es- timated at ss,o0o. Several machines were consumed in the fire.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
THAW'S ABSENCE CONTEMPT, HE SAYS Lawyer for a Creditor Fails in Attempt to Bring It to
 Attention of United States Judge, MAY TAKE ACTION TO-DAY shcrin at PoughkecpsIc Tries Again to Secure Transfer of the
 Prisoner Back to the
 Asylum.
MAY TAKE ACTION TO-DAY

Pittsburs, Pa, Sept. 1.-The sec ond hearing In the bankruptcy case of Harry K, Thaw was filed this morn ing before W. R. Blair, referee in bankruptcy. Two attorneys, W, c, Boyd of Poughkeepsie, N, r., and A. r. Meyer, of stone & Stone, were pres ent. Mir Boyd asked what had been bankrupt to attend the meeting of his creditors to-day. MT. Blair informed him that Mir. Meyer had personally served notice on Thaw at the Jail in Poughkeepsic
 Mir Boyd, who represents H, N. Blain, proprietor of restaurant In Poughkeepsie, then called Mir, Blair s attention to section No, fl of the bankruptcy act. and alleged that the absence of Thaw from the meeting to- day practically amounted 10 con- tempt He asked the referee to issue certificate of the proceedings. so that it might be brought to the attention of a judge in he United States district cour who nigh take proper action on learning that the bankrupt had failed ed to put In an appearance
 Mir. Blair stated that he did not think it was altogether right and fair for petitioner in bankruptcy to be cited for contempt of court Ave min utes after the calling of a meeting of the creditors, at which he had been asked to be present, He said that he would refuse the certificate, and re- quested Mir Boyd to he sure Of each step he took in the proceedings. Mir promise to return later
 A second attempt by Mir. Boyd to secure a certificate to Judge Young of the United States court was made soon after noon and failed The referee held that the bankrupt. who was oi dered to appear to-day. is not a, fault until the day is over and suggested to Boyd that tomorrow will he time enough to secure the certificate
 Poushkeepsle. x. Y. Sept. IL Sheriff Chanler Of Duchess county will make another attempt tomorrow to have Harry K. Thaw transferred from the Duchess county iall to some other institution, Thaw was committed to the jail in May by Justice Mills of the state supreme court The sheriff ap- piled to Justice Mersehauser week ago for an order removing Thaw, on the ground that the jail is not prop. or place in which to confine men legally declared to be insane Justce Morschanser referred tho sheriff te Justic Mills, and the application will he renewed before him tomorrow
 Az the hearing on Thav's appllco. ton for 2 jury trial to determine hi, sanity is to Do held before Judge Milli i at White Plains on September 2f i Thaw's counsel Is confident that Judg, l Mills will permit him to remain In th, Pouehkeepsie jail for the nine day, , that will Intervene
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
LFT us SUGGEST
\ Delicious De~sc~t for Sundays Din.
 ner. md Economical.

IL will probably be hot Sunday. in- dications point that way as we make this suggestion. Save Your cook, or yourself f you happen to be the cook, order for sundays dessert, ] quart of fresh fruit peach fec cream from tho Harris Hart Co. Ours Is frozen smooth and fine. exactly hard enough, and there are pieces of lucious fruit frozen into this refreshing healthful sweet, as the English say. It is only 40 cen.s a quart.
 Here Is another suggestion. and the cost Is the same: Order a quart Of the Harris-Hart Co.'S Ice, There's a choice of three havors, orange. lemon and raspberry. The very sound of thls is appetizins and refreshing. Order up 10 o'clock Sunday a. m. Call 174.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
FIRST FLEET LEAVES SuEZ.
  Maine and Alabama Leave Port Said for Naples.

Port Said, Sept. 1.-The American are returning to the United States In advance of the main battleship fleet on it's voyage around the world, left here today for Naples They arrived yester- day from Suez While steaming from Colombo and Alden they ran into a monsoon, which delayed their arrival at the latter port by twenty-four hours. Otherwise their voyage has been with out incident.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
Copeland Murder Case.

New London, Sept. 1i,-Coroner Brown today handed his report of the Copeland, on Monday to Prosecuting Attorney Whittelsey. The report is to the effect that Copeland met his death from injuries caused by crowbar in the hands of John C Rogardus. the soldier, and that William Riley of this city Is an accessory to the crime. Both are in jail and both have confessed Copeland was buried at Mystic today
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
YACHT TURNS NxEy,

southampton, sept, ll,The Ameri- can built schooner yacht Ceylon has been burned tn the waters edge off st. Catherine's Point The owner capt. R. N' Webster of Colombo. and the crew left In boats and were later picked ID by tug. The hulk has been towed in to Nentnor. Isle of Wight. The Cey- lon was built al Shooters Island. New York, and was cruising In the Channel when she caught fire
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
ALBANY SHERIFF UNDER FIRE.

Albany, Sept. ll.-George F Beattys. who was appointed commissioner by Governor Hughes to take testimcny and report his findings on the charges preferred by the Civic league of AL bany against Joseph Bosch, sheriff of Albany county, hold his first hearing today at the capitol The sheriff is charged with failure to suppress sev- eral forms of alleged gambling in AL bany county.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
Big State Contract Let.

Hartford, Sept. 1.-The state capitol commission today awarded the contract for erecting the state library and su- preme court building 10 Marc Eidlitz & Sons of New York, the lowest bidders. The contract price Is s924,00o.
 The commissioners decided that the material of the building will be white granite.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
OBITUARY NOTES.
Mrs, Hattie IIeu,lryx

The death occurred last night of Mrs. Hattie Porter Bell, wife of Frank R. Hehdryx of Hamden. She was 4 years Of age and had been sick for some time Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
ProhibitionIsts Nominate.

Bristol, Sept. 1.-The prohibitionists of the Second Congressional district in convention here today nominated Rev A, Judson Bolster of Waterbury for congressman. II Is expected that MT Bolster will accept.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
Mrs, Esther X. TomJ,pson.

The funeral of Mrs. Esther Ann, wI- dow of Henry Tomlinson, took place from her late residence in Hillside avenue yesterday morning Services were conducted at the house at 80 o'clock. The body was taken to Meri- den for interment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12
Held for Blga my.

Winsted, sept. 11.-Warner Simpson aged 3S. of Falls Village, was arrested today and held without bail on the charge of bigamy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-12

The expense incident ta funeral ser- vice h many times a heavy burden, oc- curing as it often does unexpectedly and nft~r long periods of illness, II is cur desire tc be known ns cousIderntc c in cur charges. and especially thouE ht . full of the many cRreS md responsihiii- ties which wc must necessarily assume on such occHsiops.
 GRAHAM < HAYES, 1000 Chapel st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
TYNCHBURG TOBACCO.

LYNcHBuRG. VA. May so.--with the
sales OF tobacco during the past week
aggregating only 34.100 pounds, the
local trade was the quietest since the
crop OF 1907 began to move. and the
tobacco men are not expecting any ma.
terial increase during the present sea-
son. because the old crop is practically
all disposed Of
The offerings during the week were
largely OF the medium and poor grades.
and the sales were full yup to the quo
tations.
Reports from different portions OF
the Lynchburg district are to the ef-
feet that fully two-thirds OF the new
crop has been set out. and that the
plants are generally alive and looking
we'll. The land for the remainder Of
the crop has been prepared, and the
farmers are now waiting for wet sea :
son in which to finish the transplanting.
The quotations are. FOR Jugs. S7.25 to
50, leaf. medium. $3.50 to $40; good.
$40 to $3.50 fine. $3.50 to SIG; wrap
pers. SIS TO $40.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31

In the matter OF H. G.. Woolworth 81
Co, bankrupt. The undersigned re-
ceivers of the above company. pur-
saant to the q Honqranle Ss9rEs
|of New York, hereby offer for sale
al the goods. property ana I, assets sse ,o q
lowing 5 and loc. stores at 81 North
Sycamore Street Petersburg, Va. 2sl
West Lexington Street. Baltimore. Nd:
1851 South salina Street. Syracuse. n.
y; A fremont Street. Boston. Mass;
I474 Main Street, Worcester. Mass, fix
lures and about $50 folding chairs i, a at
Office furniture at $50 Broadway and
$40 West sisty.tifth Street. New , xors
said property as whole or any. part
thereof and must be submitted prior 70
June 5, 1905. All bids to be submitted
to the court for approval or rejection.
Bids should be sent to Fitch, Wood
ford. Bovee & Butcher attorneys for.
receivers, Is Wall Street. New York
City, from whom further information
may be had II desired,
WILLIAM y. aGRATTAN,
GEORGE j. SHERIFF,
Receivers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
CREDITORS DO NOT AGREE
Affairs of Mecklenburg bank still
Puzzle Creditors and Depositors.

Affairs of MecklenburE Rank still
Puzzle Creditors and Depositors.
BoYDTON, VA, May so,-The COM
mittee appointed by the creditors Of
the Bank of Mecklenburg to try and
devise plans to save as much expense
as possible in the administration of the
banks affairs, will! meet here to-day.
From those IN a position to know 1t is
learned that3the committee is SO far
unable to suggest, any plan likely to
he adopted by the creditors. Indeed,
the matters of the bank have been SO
advanced by the receivers appointed
by the Circuit Court that 1t seems a
sdihlcult task-to recommend any feas-
iible plan at this late date.
Special Commissioner Marvin Sh1ithey
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
PROOF OF CLAIMS
AGAINST THE BANK

tspecial 70 The Times. pl.pa.eh.l

special 10 Inc lines. DlspdtCh.l il
CHASE CITY. VA, May 30.-com-
missioner Marvin Smithey IS here get.
ting proof of all claims against the
Chase City branch OF the wrecked Bank
of Mecklenburg. James w. Edn,undoon
and Charles T. Reekes, receivers. are
also present. All OF these gentlemen
are courteous, Industrious and we'll
suited for their arduous task. Judge
Earksdale made wise selection in ap-
pointing them. Many country credi-
tors Of the bank have been here. and
they take the situation with a COM
placency that is as commendable as
II. is remarkable.
1t seems to be conceded that by good
and economical management the assets
may eventually pay so cents on the
dollar to depositors. No one claims
more. but it Is all conjecture. The loss
here will be small in comparison with
the mother bank at Boydton. In fact,
1T is scarcely noticeable In the town.
There are few debtors of consequence
here to the bank. Business progresses
as usual. buildings going up. grano-
lithic walks put down. and new en-
terprises contemplated. Many say the
Mecklenhurg bank did not have all OF
the money in the county by a long
shot"
Some expect small dividend will be
paid at the June term OF court, but
one who should know told The Times.
Dispatch correspondent that this was
very doubtful Report says that some
depositors drew out their balances be
fore the suspension. experimenting dan
ger, and had an inkling Of impending
disaster from the Cogbill entangle-
ments; SO it did not come as "a flash
Of lightning in a clear sky" as once
reported. There are many mysteries
connected with the financial catas-
trophe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
5ealao Dropnsals.
->-1--><>1,1- :
SEALED PROPOSALS.

& n r 8 Ii Z F. Is O.
Sealed proposals for the construction
OF about SIS miles Of nlacadam roads
viii be received at the clerks office,
at Jonesville, Va, until l2 o'clock noon.
June 5, 1905, Plans and specifications
NAV be seen at the above office or a
the office of the State Highway Com
mission, Richmond, Va.
Certified checks for $3.50. shall accom-.
pany each bid.
Y The Board OF Supervisors, by its
committee, reserve the right 70 reject
any and all bids. and 70 let the work;
as whole or any portions thereof, 4s
Convict laborto be furnished Con-
tractor In accordance with the statute.
and to be allowed for as provided BY
law.
An engineer will be at Ben Hur a.
0 O'clock a. NJ on May 31th 70 90 over
the work with prospective bldde
Proposals should be addressed 60
ROBT. l. PENNINGTON,
S Secretary. Jonesyille, VA
Jonesyille. Va. May -, 1908.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
RUSH OF BUILDING.
Norfolk Property Being Rapidly Dc-
relepoed.

n. Special to Tho Times plspatch,l
NORFOLK, May. So,-Bulldlng per,
4nits issued during the week in Nor
folk totaled s7l641, Tho realty trans
fers totalad over 100000, and real es
tate dealers report that the marke
is active, with Insufficient good prop
erty on the market to meet tho de-
Smands OF investors. The sale OF I'M
proved property is small, and the nm
ii proved property In nearby sections
is rapidly being taken UP by house
holders and investors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
TRADES UNION ALLIANCE.
North Carolina Unions Amlinting With
------ Ea1 ers, AsancIa ions - n

North Carolina Unions Athlintins With
Farmers Associations.
SALISBURY, N. c., May 3o.-A meet
ing of representative unionists from all
lines Of organized labor was held here
to-day, with view to placing labor
on a stronger basis in North Carolina.
The meeting was similar to one held in
Raleigh April 9th. when the plan --of
the organization was outlined. A sub
sequent meeting was held in Green's
boro two weeks ago, and plans are in
making for a forward movement along
labor lines. For the first time in his
tory. the Farmers Union is afflliating
with the State organization.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
FOR PURE ICE CREAM.
Norfolk Board of Health on the War
pnth AGnInAt Filth.

Z .l Special to The Times .DIspatch.l
NORFOLK, May 3o.--The Board OF
Healthy to-day took up the matter at
the purity of ice cream and candles
streets of the city. and a thorough
Investigation will be made, and bet
ter methods. of preventing Its exposure
to dust and dirt will be required 81
these vendors, It Is claimed that these
sweetmeats are responsible for con-
siderable sickness among children dur.
ing the summer months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
Financial.
Money to ! end
ON CITY REAL ESTATE.
Charges low.
G. L. & Fl L. DENooN,
S2l Main Street.
RIDGELY'S s sosasas4s.

our Daily Letters are keeping up their
record for reliability. on May 18th ard
10th we gave subscrihera full warning OF
the break coming. and then later when
things looked their worst we stated that
Il. r. would not so to 137 Reading to los.
st. Paul 1917, ETC., and to buy on weak spots
Tor good trading turns Our letters cost SIS
ger month. and 1t should be SIS we'll invested
Tor YOU TO get our views at this time on
rhat stocks TO buy or sell. There are soma
Important movements coming and we can
lsli you. Circuars free.
a N, RIDGELY, 20 BROAD ST., N. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
CREDIT MEN ELECT.

Lynchburg Branch Select ohicers and
Delegates to Convention.
LYNCHBURG. VA, May So.-The
Lynchburg branch OF the National As
ISOLATION OF Credit Men, has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year:
President, e. F. sheney; First Vice
President, H. H. Harris, Jr.. Second
Vice. President, L. D. Horner; Secre-
tary Treasurer j. M. Funkhouser.
E. F. Shelley and J. G. Dahney. both
prominent shoe men,, were elected dele
gates to the national convention, which
will meet at Denver, Col, June 81
IS.
The association has arranged t.
make canvass for an increased mem.
bership in Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
Excursions.
THREE DAYS!
Whit-Monday Excursion
TO
WASHINGTON,

Via r.. F. q p. r. r.. MONDAY. JUNE &
1903. Train leaves Broad and Hancock
ing. leaves Union Station. Warrington Wed,
nesday, June 10th. at p. II. sharp. Round.
trip fare: Richmond to Washington. s2TsI
Richmond to Fredericksburg, s155: Ashland
to Washington. sa.25: Milford to Washing
ton. s1.75. Special coaches for colored PEG.
pie. Plenty OF cars and no crowding. WI
go, rain or shine. For tickets and intorma.
ton. inquire Of J. T. Lewis drug store. No
4 East Broad Street, and at the train. Trait
stops at eli regular stations j. ". THOMP.
Managers. Ett
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31

fairs of that branch Of the defunct
bank, as it was more convenient to
tha depositors. who had to prove their
accounts.to meet there. The condition
Of affairs is unchanged. and those on
the outside are almost as much in the
dark as to what amounts will be dis
str!buted as they were when the bank
failed atEt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
FORSYTH FOR KITCHIN.
County Primary Goes Overwhelmingly
for Kitchin ana Buxton.

SpecIaI7 90 7IIHa- I Ifnes-D Ispatch.I 80
STON-SALENI, N. c. May go
Forsyth county to-day. In her Demo-
cratic primaries, went overwhelmingly
for Kitchin. The vote In the, State con-
vention will he Kitohln IS, Craig g,
Horne l. No primary was held for
any other office, The county will be
solid for Buxton for Congress-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-31
CITIES OF SOUTH
SPEND VAST SUMS
Important Works Of Improvement
Projected in Various Towns
Of Every State.
FOR ALL LINES OF WORK
Water and Electric Plants, Paw
ing, Sewers, New Schools and
Other Improvements.
Iron ALL LINES OF WORK
Water and Electric Plants, Paw
Ilspeclal to rhe Times. plspateh.l

Especial to The Times Dlspatch]
BALTIMORE, ND. May 3o.-in this
weeks issue the Manufacturers Record
publishes four pages of letters from
officials OF about 100 Southern and
cities revealing an en-
couraging interest and activity in car
rying on work Of municipal Improve
ments or In planning definitely for 1t.
Most OF the cities reporting have al
ready provided Tho funds for work now
in hand or contemplated for the I'm
mediate future, though some OF these
with others. under the momentum OF
accomplishment. doubtless. are look
ing to further betterments.
AS noted in divers cities IN the
South from Maryland to Texas and in
Missouri and Oklahoma. the projects
embrace practically all the lines OF
municipal service, city halls. school
houses. electric lighting. street paving.
water works. fire fighting. sewers and
drainage. and they range In cost from
s750,o00 for streets in Memphis, Tenn,
or s364.O00 for a high school building
at Richmond. Va, to the normal main
tenance of city work at Demopolis,
Ala, Gainesville and Summerville.
Ca, Darlington and Gaffney, S. c.,
Cleveland, Tenn, and Lynchburg. Va.
Several cities are energetically push
ing two or more different kinds of i'm
provements at the same time. some are
combining their efforts to but one or
two, but all seem inspired with the de.
sire to add to the attractiveness OF
their limits as places OF residence or