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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
Draw WA. Stopping Channel.

Special TO The Times ID lspatch,1
n NORFOLK, July Following the
complaint OF oystermen and others that
the draw was stopping the channel,
owing TO the drifting OF sand. the War
Department has ordered that the Nor
folk and Southern Railway, within
ninety days remove the draw 600 feet
east OF the east ahutment OF the pres-
3ent draw span, The change Will an
tail considerable cost, .S'S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
rlrc in B rortrn,ol,tl,.

spccla TO The Times -Dlspatch.J
NORFOLK, July 25.--Fire ats $3.50
o'clock this morning in Portsmouth
damaged the Rowe upholstering estab-
lislimcnt In Temperance Hall. at the
corner of South and Middle Streets. The
prompt work of the firemen prevented
a serious blaze, as the district is thick
.ly settled. -. 49,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
Negro ,rhief Caught.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.l
BOYDTON, VA, July 25.-Stanley
Smith, the negro boy who broke into
NJ. A. Walters store. at this place.
about month ago. and was caught in
the act by Mr.. Waller. but made his
escape in the darkness. was arrested
a few days ago at Keysville and
brought back here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
WALKED OUT WINDOW.

Man Dropped rs Feet Willie Asleep,
but Was Only Slightly Hurt.
Special to The Times Dispatch.l
,-BOYDTON, VA, July 25.-George
larry, Bryson, son of Mr. ". A. Bry-i
death or serious injury at tho home
Of Mrs. Mary G.. Tarrys, on tho south
side OF Roanoke River. He was Sleep
ing IN an upper room. and the night
being warm. the window was raised.
While asleep lie arose and walked out
The, window, dropping distance Of
eighteen feet. Ills fall awakened the
IAmilS, who went to his rescue. lie
was only slightly bruised, n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
BulldinEin Norfolk.
TSpecial1to The Times-Disp

TSoecinl to The Times DISPATCHED
NORFOLK. July o5.--Though there
has been considerable activity in real
estate this week. building permits
have been issued slowly. and the num-
5bcr shows decided decrease as COM
pared with the other weeks Of July.
The realty transfers for the week. az
recorded at the Office of the court clerk,
totaled s52.016. Building permits is
sued aggregate $10,SO0.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26

ny. and Mrs. Frank Nelson. OF Chat.
tanoogn. Tenn. are visiting their pa.
rents, Colonel and Mrs j. y. II. Ross
near Lexington.
Professor Joseph r.. Long is visiting
his old home In Denver Col, where
he expects to spend the rest of tie
summer.
of near Louisville. KY. are visiting
their daughter. Mrs. Lenolr Smith.
Mrs. Matte C.. lTawse. OF Norfolk. Is
visiting her sister. Mrs. j. T. Crigler.
Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence lsn1bree have
gone to PorterGlale. ia. To visit their
sister, Mrs. ID. %. Towers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
Virginia Military Institute,

LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA.
10Th year. State Military. Scientific and
Technical school. Thorough courses OF
general and applied Chemistry and In Elec-
trical and Ciril Engineering. Degree OF
graduate in nca demic course and degrees OF
Bachelor of Science In Technical Courses
All expenses. Including clothing and incl
sdentnls. provided at rate OF sa65 per an
num- as an average for tho four years. ex-
elusive Of outfit. For Information, address
70 49, e. w. NICHOLS. Stunt. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
Cloudburst wa.be. bridge Away.

READING, PA, July 25, "A cloud-hurst
struck the Reading and Colum blasa 70 u
road between this city and Lancaster
late last night, Several railroad bridge
were washed away and tracks were under
six feet OF water In some place Tbs
damage Is so extensive that all Inns .oe-
tween the two cities have been annulled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
supt. Hobson Promoted.

Special to The Times Dlspatch.l
4 NORFOLK, July disappointment
j. r. A. Hobson.iof the Southern Bell
Telephone Company has been pro-
noted. and will transfer his head1uart-
ers to Atlanta. I. is not known who
will succeed him here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
NEGRO KILLS MAN WHO
ss,{35 WAS BEATING HIS WIFE
1 /, Observation-Disclosures. I3i.pa,ct.l 4

2 pFc1al 10 1tHe Times DIkHHtr1 N -alT
PORT NEWS, VA, July 25.--
James sykes. a. negro. was shot and
Instantly Killed tonight by San, 2oane,
also colored.l When Roane returned
home from work he found his wife In
a fight with Sykes. He ut once opened
fire. and at the first shot put a bullet
into sSylkes's brain.
Roane escnped after the shooting.
The police chased him for six miles
with bloodhonnds, and finally lost
him In o swamp north of the city. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
p. I-I-I7-. . ~ n % lJ79ETl7 n
Drought in Mcckienburk:

3. BOYDTON, VA, July 26.-rMeck len n
5hurg has been suffering from a. con g : I
len this week, but IN many actions
the drought Is greatly damag cling corn,
and tobacco, In soma SCI tions the Hto-
5hacco crop will not be half the usual
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
No New Details.

----.- Special 10 The T1mcs-DIspdtch.1 -
NORFOLK. VA, July 25.-No new
details were developed to-day at the
coroner's inquest over the remains Of
Miss Amanda B. Morse. the jury re-
her death as the result OF pistol shot
wounds inflicted by Ben Gilbert.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26

1, Not only have they proved superior n
y ne fren tfncnt Q cancer and aropsx. but In
g co scs often when other remedies have
tailed iltindreda of Testimonials arc re-
ceived from, all parts of.ihe United States.
hs wen ns abroad .t5s gu can see them your
asl! ny .calling g on iii. Hayden at 220 West
9; Broad I Street. Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
W-YTHE MINERAL. LANDS
u, SOLD FOR GOOD PRICE
specIalto The .rimes- pIspa,ch. /

[Speolnlsto The Times -Dlspatch.l
VYTlIENlLLI. VA, July 25.-
NIessrs. Cornahan e. Wohlford have
made a sale ofithe Holston lands, on
Poet Creek. in the cast end OF the
county. to Mr.. G. w. Smith. Of Pitts
burg. the price being $4,000. The
property contains $500 acres. part
of which carries iron ore and other.
minerals. e9SiIs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
Crops r,r,l SUFFERING i.

Specialize The Times Dispatch, s8i u
AMELIA, VA, July al, 81 cal 10 1ns
haye helped the drought sltua Ion, but ~ !
q large part Of this section has had
no rain yet. and crops are suf [ ertng
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
.ForkUnion Military Academy
.McGuires University School

Opposite Monroe Park.
Torty-four1h session Opens September 18th.
Prepares for all universities. colleges and
u. Il. Academies Certificate admits pupils
10 advanced classes at University of Viz
sinia and other Virginia institutions. Full
corps OF university men as instructors. sPri-
mary department with two experienced as
filtered water. Fifty-page catalogue. with
full at book stores or by m ALL
Principal at I North Belvidere Street after
September bth. y
JOHN II. MCGUIRE. JR.. Principal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
RICHMOND ACADEMY

University and College Prepa ratory School
for Boys. seventh Session begins Septem-
Der is. 1905. Advantages: "a Faculty OF
nine experienced men CD Primary depart
ment In charge OF trained men. (3) Number
OF students limited az Modern equipment.
49, Large campus. Isl Regular gymnasium
work. III Honor system OF discipline. tSl
Students from homes OF culture. For cata-
logue and other lnfornfa tion address III
yYnI. l.. PRINCE, Dean.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
ON GnocEns,

ABREA DMISNEEs" ON GROCEtS'
EXCURSION.
Among those making donations TO
the Grocers Association We're Node
Bros, who gave away ten tickets.
each ticket being worth ten loaves OF
bread The lucky ten are those holding
coupons numbers IS, lol, 1i9, Isl, 3s2.
400 and 400.
Messrs. Noidc Bros. request the hold
ers OF the coupons TO call and have
them redeemed. The lucky ones so
far were. Miss Atkins 500 Jessanine
street: Policeman Kuhn. Ola Twenty
seventh Street; Mrs 1.afratta. 1900
Peasants
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
CARTER FOR CONGRESS-.

De mocrats OF Scott County Instruct
Delegates ffr Gate City Man.
Special to 7 ! = Times- Dispatch.]
GATE CITY, VA, July l25.-The y em-
ocrats of Scott county, at a large mass
meeting here to-day. elected delegates
to the Pulaski 3convent ton and Instruct
ed them to support r, M. Carter, OF
Gate City, for Congress. Mr.. Carter
delivered a ringing speech In which ho
slgnifted that he would make a vigor-
GUS campaign II nominated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26

,,ffl1e defendant was held for the next
ltf' TIN u io y the Federal court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26

~ e Chlef8Is PrOstrated.
Special to Tho Times ptepstc ,S3s
Chief nv. ID, Rrlnkley to al III IVA pros.
5trated By heat and 81 uults IA IF sS53l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-26
excursions.
College Of William and Mary

WILLIAMSBURG VA.
n Two hundred and fifteenth session egins
september II, 1905. Buildings renovated
and newly equipped. lighted with ele ctricity
and supplied with pure artesian wa ter Two
Courses: ID COLLEGIATE Course, leading 70
the degree OF B. a.. NJ, a. and B. s. q,
Normal Course. Tuition free and board At
reduced rates. Send for Catalogue.
4 LYON g. TYLER,
President. NJ. Al IL. p.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
Now in Dry Dock

The cable ship Burnside is now in dry dock undergoing a thorough over hauling. It is estimated that not less than six weeks time will be required to complete the work and at least four weeks more time will be necessary to get out the ship.
 The government has no other vessel available for work on the Alaska cables. It would require more time to.eauip a vessel than will be needed to get the Burnside in commission again. so cable officials will have to wait, in the event of any interruption to the service, until the Burnside is repaired.
 Federal authorities permitted the Burnside's boilers to deteriorate until the vessel was almost unsafe in ven- turing into Northern waters. When the last two breaks in the Valdez cable occurred the Burnside was compelled to take the inside passage because she could not face a storm at sea. This re- suited in a serious loss of time on the trip.
 It was after the two trips had demon strated the untitness of the boilers for serious work that the cable ship was ordered in dock. Weather conditions in the North are now favorable, but danger of interruption to the cable ser vice exists at all times.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
Morning Fire Alarm

At lO:45 a. m. Thursday smoke was seen to be emerging from the south side of the barber shop on Fourth ave- nue. The fire alarm was quickly sounded and instantly the chemical extinguishers were at work. The hose carts and the hook and ladder brigade were soon on the ground. Boards were ripped off the south side of the building, and the fire soon quenched by the action of chemicals and water. The fire is supposed to have originated from a spark lodging in some crevice where tar paper used in the construct ion of the building was slightly exposed.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
Work on Wireless

Plans for extension of the Alaska service of the United States army sig nal corps call for the installation of new wireless stations at Nome, Fort Gibbon, Fort Egbert, Wrangell and Petersburg cannery. In July the cableShip Burnside will proceed to Cordova to extend a cable to the new railway town. After this extension has been made the Burnside will work on a number of other details, involving duplexing the cable at Sitka and Val dez, repairing fault in the Sitka- Juneau cable near Cape Fanshaw, covering an exposed cable at Dry strait between Cape Fanshaw and Wrangell, and repairing fire control cable in the upper Sound. A new fire control cable will be laid also near the mouth of the Columbia river.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
Northern vs. Branch

A ball game between the two teams is called for this afternoon at 7 o'clock, sharp. The Northern team is made up of the following members; Conroy, catcher; F. Whitney, pitcher; C. Whitney. first base; Dickinson, sec ond base; Putnam, third base; Graet, short stop; Griffin, right field; Doc Daykin. center field; Blue, left field.
 The Branch team is composed of the following: Mathison, catcheG Els worth, pitcher; Lynch, first base; Mer- ion. second base; Gill, third base; Richardson, short stop; Sexton, right field: Campion, center field; Dorman, left field.
 Uncle Billy and Pop will open the game. The managers state that hand cars will leave the dock for the ball grounds every ten minutes with Joe Hoffman in charge. They also request that the ladies leave their "Merry Widow" hats at home. Everybody Is invited to witness the game.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
No Street Railway in Wyoming

"In all our State there is not one mile of street railway nor any paved streets" said Prof. Frederick c. Beel- CT, the state geologist of Wyoming, who was in Kansas City recently.
 "There is a population of l6,OOO in Cheyene, but being very compact town it has not needed street cars. As for pavement, nature provides them. There is gravel that washes down from the mountains and overspreads the thoroughfares, making an excel lent roadbed. Over this there forms a fine white dust. It is sometimes an- moving, so I am Investigating Kansas City's system of oiling boulevards. "- Kansas City Star.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
Literary Society

Wednesday evening in the Methodist church the Seward Literary and Mu- sical Society held their last regu- lar meeting for the season. The meeting was called to order by the president, and in the absence of Mr. Clmpion secretary pro tenn. was chosen. The matter of purchasing a piano for the benefit of the society and the church was reported on by the committee previously appointed for that purpose. It was learned that piano can be purchased from MT. Van Cleve for $l5O. The committee was continued and instructed to devise plans for securing a piano.
 By motion of the society the present officers were continued until the first Wednesday evening in September, at which time the next regular meeting of the society will be held.
 The program of the evening was then called for, and each one promptly responded to the part assigned. Mrs. Wheatley read an exhaustive paper on Prehistoric Alaska in which mention was made of the early low forms of life and monstrous aquatic beasts that sported in these northern waters in prehistoric days. Mrs. Sexton respond ed to the call of her name with well executed piece of instrumental music. Fred Pedersen read an interesting selection from Marshall Wilder. Mir. Griffin held the attention of the audience while delivering a we'll se- lected recitation. The program was closed by Judge Reed in the preSenta- tion of current topics.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
Steamer Portland

The Portland arrived last Saturday afternoon about 8 o'clock. After re- maining here about an hour she sailed for the westward, and will touch at this port on her return, which will probably be late Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday.
 The Portland'S wireless apparatus was reported to be in fine working or der. The operator had been in com munication with the station at Sitka for about two hours, but after that failed to make connection. The laws governing the wireless, or rather the forces that act upon the wireless appa- ratus, are little understood, but the operator on the Portland thought the mountains between the town and the vessel might have obstructed the pas sage of the message.
 The following is the list of pasSen- gers arriving at Seward on the Port land: II. <. Short, Mrs. Short, L. V. Ray, James Lathrop, Mrs. Lathrop, John Lechuer, II. ". She1ler, and five second c'as, passengers.
 The Portland returned from the westward Wednesday night and pre- ceaded on her way to Seattle.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
Santa Clara Arrives

The steamer Santa Clara made this port in fine sailing style at about SEQ Sunday evening. Seldom has a steamer made the landing as easily and quickly as did Capt. Daniels of the Santa Clara. The boat remains here the usual time of twenty-four hours and will go no farther west.
 The following is the passenger list for Seward: Max Kahn, Claude k, Rickson, H. W. Lathrop, Fred Melius, l.. E. Buell.. and five steerage.
 The Clara sailed for Seattle at S:l5 Monday evening.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30

We sell our Eastman Kodak goods at list prices. Owl Drug Co.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
PREPARING
 FOR WIRELESS
Corps of Men Sail North to ES' tabliSh the MarCOni System
 Along Alaska Coast.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Seattle, May 2S-A large corps of men sent out by the government with equipment for the purpose of establish inc wireless stations at different points along the coast of the territory of Alaska sailed from here last night on the steamer City of Seattle.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
READY FOR THE
 BIG PARADE
Many Visit Fleet and City Is Pre- pared for the Display and
 Great Reception.
nu onsla to rhs paily aateway.

Seattle, May 25-The beautiful weather of Saturday changed into a very disagreeable day yesterday. To- day is bright again. Hundreds of peo- ple are making excursion trips to visit the fleet. The city is beautifully deco rated. Elaborate preparations and a great program has been arranged for the battleship parade to take place to- morrow.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
SEWARD STEAMERS

Farallou; sailed from Seattle 24th. Bertha; in Seattle.
 Northwestern; sailed for Seattle 19. Dora; sailed for Unalaska 18th. Santa Clara; sailed for Seattle 18th. Portland; sailed for Seattle 27th.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-28
KITCHN NOMINATED
IN NORTH CAROLINA
Deadlock Broken On Sixty-firSt Ballot and Con
vention Names Member of Congress for
Governor Bryan Resolution Passes.

Raleigh. \. c.. June Representative
William W. Kitchin was nominated for
governor tonight by the Democratic state
convention on the sixty-ffth ballot after
a four-day deadlock
There had been three candidates
Kltchin, Locke Craig, of Buncombe Coun-
ty, and Ashley Horne. of Johnston. From
Friday morning until tonight, there had
been but one four-hour recess taken
that being from $50 to 1890 this mora
ing The convention was kept going by
working shifts" in the delegations OF
each county. while the Congressional vic,
presidents relieved the permanent chair
man as often as necessary.
When the convention resumed work at
II o'clock this morning a number of dele
gates had left. The departing delegates
did not affect the voting. for all the coun-
ties. except "a of the IS. have sent in
structed delegates. apportioned according
to the strength each candidate received at
the county primaries.
1t was about ] o'clock when the first
break came. and the following figures
were read out: Horne I7G; Craig, 292;
Kitchin. SSS. Everybody In the hall sat
The Washington herald., 1908-06-28
MEXICAN RAIDERS
FLEE INTO TEXAS
ReVOlutiOniStS Are Jailed by
United States Officers.
DIAz'S MEN SHOW NO MERCY
Soldiers OF Government Take No
Prisoners and Ii Is Said Are Or
Rs POssibIe-More Than Thirty Dead
Rebels Counted In One Spot.

Del Rio, Tex, June 2L-The excitement
along this part Of the Rio Grande border
over the raid made by Mexican revolu-
tionists upon the town Of Las vacas.
situated opposite Del Rio. yesterday, is
unabated.
The main body Of insurgents, after be-
ing driven from town by the local garri-
son Of Federal troops and posses Of
citizens, attacked the ranches and farms
in the neighborhood, appropriating what
money and booty they could lay their
hands on.
The arrival Of large force Of Federal
soldiers from Ciudad Porhrio Diaz late
last night caused the little army of revo-
lutiontsts to divide into number Of
small bands. These bands have been
! carrying on guerrilla warfare all day.
Several parties. when too closely pur-
sued. crossed over TO the Texas side. A
number Of them were arrested and are in
jail here charged with violating the
| United States neutrality law.
ArrestlnE All Suspects.
The force OF United States mounted Gus
toms inspectors and deputy marshals pa
trolling the river on this side are arrest
ing all suspicious Mexlcans who enter
/ from Mexico. II is reported that the
federal troops are taking no prisoners.
and that the incipient uprising is to be
! squelched without any mercy being shown
the participants.
The number Of casualties in and near
Las Vacas since the fighting began yes
terday morning is not known. According
TO one report. the bodies of more than
| thirty revolutionists were counted in one
spot where they made a stand against
the federal troops
Town May Be Captured.
The report that a force of revolutionists
| had attacked and captured the town Of
| Ojnaja. situated on the Rio Grande
about $50 miles above Del Rio. has not
been confirmed. There is no telegraph
wire on this side Of the river to that
place The federal telegraph system OF
Mexico reaches the place and the news
came from that source.
| One body Of the revolutionists who at
tackled Las Vacas are marching south
toward Nelardena, near which place the
band who captured Viesca Thursday are
said 10 be located.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-28

Dol; upright and the Horne delegates
made a demonstration, for Craig had
fallen below the SEQ mark for the first
time. and nearly all the votes he lost had
gone TO swell Horne's vote. Four hours
later, after many more fruitless ballots,
the sixtieth ballot was announced, and
the hopes of the Horne crowd were again
dashed, for his vote had fallen to lSS.
eight less than he started with on We'd
nesday.
Craigs vote had increased again to
within a dozen OF his original vote. and
Kitchin was wanting only one vote TO
reach the mark, 429 being necessary for
nomination
With the next ballot the end came, and
the delegates fled most of them ignoring
the nomination for other offices and per-
hitting the Bryan resolution to 90
through with a rush.
The convention, after nominating Kitch-
In. adjourned tonight until Monday
There is no doubt of the nomination OF
nearly all the present State officers. ale
though they have served two tennis OF
four years each. rs follows: State treas
urer, Benjamin r. Lacy: secretary Of
State, J. Bryan Grimes; State auditor
A. c. Dixon; superintendent Of public
instruction, J. Y. Joyner. and insurance
commissioner James r. Young