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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
MRS. MARTIN ASKS DIVORCE
Her Counsel Write for Record in Trial
of Husband.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
VA. pacemher 10

ISpcciai to The rfrnes-Dispatch.1
BOYDToN, VA, December 31.--Clerk
II. j.. Hutciiison, of the Circuit Court
or Mecklenburg. has just received n
letter from Messrs. SWit2er 4 Watt,
attorneys, of Huntington, w. Va, say
ing they desired a copy of the sentence
passed upon Percy Martin. the outlaw
and train robher, who, It will he re-
lnembercd. held up the passenger train
on the Atlantic Coast Line near
Lacrosse, in the eastern section OF
Mecklenburg. about a year ago, for
which crime he was tried and convict
ed in the Circuit Court of Mecklenburg
and given term of thirteen years in
tile penitentiarH
Messrs. Switzer &, Watt write that
they have already instituted suit for
divorce for Mrs Martin. and they
wish to have a copy of the court pro-
ceedinGs of the trial Of Martin to be
used az evidence in the case.
Mrs. Martin never visited the pris-
Boner at any time after his arrest and
confinement in the iail here, not even
when the trial was going on, although
his aged mother came all the way from
Atlanta, Ga, ana stayed by him dur
Ing his trying ordeal.
Mrs, Percy Martin lives in Hunting
ton, w. Va, and 1T was in that city
that this young criminal lived, and
was arrested by the Baldwin detec-
yves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
.N[GRESS LEAVES
ALL TO POLICEMAN
Officer Receiving Request i
Thcreupon Suspended by
Ills Grief.
HAD SERVED LONG ON BEAT
Woman Kept Questionable Re
Sort, and, Dying, Leaves
Property to Patrolman.

ss NORFOLK, December 3l.--Named as
beneficiary in the will of Mary 10.
Richardson, Il negress. residing in an
,nsayory location, Reds Lane. ana
qualifying as the administrator of the
estate. Patroiman $. L. Knapp. of the
norfolk Police Department, has been
suspended temporarily by Chief Bousf,
pending an Investigation of tile cir
cumstances by the board of control.
Tile estate bequeathcd to Patrolman
Knapp and his wife, consists of per-
sonal property, including furniture,
watches and jewelry, valued at about
Z $500 knapp is named as executor
and no bond Is required. To l.er son.
William Robert Lee, the woman leaves
only SIS.
The Richardson woman was about
sixty years OF age. SHE had operated
q questionable house for over twenty
years in Reid's Lame. For several
years Knapp walked the beat but late-
ls was transferred, Recently the ,go-
man died. Yesterday Chief Boush. ac-.
comnanied by Sheriff Lawler, went be-
forc the Corporation Court to receive
instructions as to the property. 1t was
then that Knapp, accompanied by his
attorney. Daniel Coleman. appeared,
presented the will and qualified as nd
Ei,nistrator.
Grief Boush Immediately referred
the matter To the board of control,
asking for an investigation, as he be-
heved that the Request would cause
considerable gossip.
Attorney Coleman. representing
Knapp, declares there is nompropriety
In the matter. He explained that, hay.-
ing walked the beat for years, Knapp.
knew the old woman well that she
took notion TO leave her property to-
Mir. and Mrs. Knapp; that Mr.. Knapp
declined at first. but agreed when the
attorney was consulted. and assured him
that lie could see no reason why the
bequest should not be accepted. The
mater has created a small sensation
in the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
DIR. TURPIN WILL LEAVE.
baptist Pastor Resigns to Accent West
Nirginin ipulnIf

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, December
5i..Ihe resignation OF the Rev. ,Iohn
y. Turpin. d. D., as pastor of the First
at the morning service Sunday, but not
acted upon at that time, has finally
baen accepted by the congregation, fol-
lowing an annonncemnt by the pastor
that he had accepted a call to the pas
toral care of the Calvary Baptist
Church, of Parkershurg, w. Va. DR..
Turpin appealed to his friends to vote
nation. but. MS il matter Of fact Very
few votes We're actually cast in favor
of accepting 1T.
DR.. Turpin's decision to go to an
other field of labor has caused much
regret throughout this section. where
he is generally beloved. A committee
from the First Baptist Church has been
appointed to draft suitable resolutions
to he presented for adoption by the
church al the service tomorrow eve
ming
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
D n
FORTSMOUTipS BAD FIRE.
Saloon, Shop ana Raw Of Dwellings
49,. llurNnl. L-LL...- -. NV

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K NORFOLK, VA, December 3l,-Fire
early this morning in First Street,
Portsmouth, destroyed Robinson's sa,
loon, Wrlghts tailor shop and a row Of
brick residences belonging to me Balm
estate, entailing a loss Of about $1,000,
covered by insurance.
A fire early yesterday morning In
Rerkley destroyed tho Duncan Club,
corner OF Ivy md Chestnut Streets, and
SEVERELY damaged small buildings about
the larger structure, entntling loss
Of about alt 50, 600, IT was the property OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
Why / Lost
My Job.
Reasons Why Thousands Like Me Cam
not Satisfy Their Employers.

Reasons Why Thousands Like Me Cam
not Satisfy Their Employers.
II believe my fate is not unlike that
Of thousands of other workers who
daily lose their places for reasons they
90 not know, and probably would not
believe. When their last pay envelope
vices no longer requircd." II the truth
were known, the reason for their un-
ceremontous removal would probably
be that their usefulness was destroyed
ailment or general indisposition. These
things, as we all know, are the most
fruitful causes of failure in all walks
Of life. The battle. Of Waterloo was
lost los, ). because Of g headache. In this
rapid. active. and free from outside
influence or worry, or else we go down
to failure with the throng. of "floaters''
W 80 from one place Of emfpl i
others or TO themselves, constantly
growing older and less useful, with no
ambition, no will power. and no hope.
!, Every man nan. Requires e, from every other
man can use or get the best that Is
all fretful Interpretations and worries
That was my trouble z was full
ways out of order, and I was worry
Ing, about It and my mind grew cloudy.
and slow. j made mistakes. and grew
grouchy. That was the end.
about with quick lunch" faces, dys-s
peptic manners, and repulsive atmos-
pheres No employer wants such mems
services
Take my advice. A healthy stomach
is half the battle. for It keeps your
mind clear, and your face rosy,I have
n healthy stomach now and hold a
good position. and my employer is sat-
listed and so am I,
s.I started. to take Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets, which I was told wero good
for the worst cases of indigestion and
dyspepsia. The frstftwo tablets made
a. Wonderful difference In my condi-
!, Ono ingredient Of stuart'a Dyspepsia
The stomach doesn't have to work at
all, The tablets do all the work, no
matter how heavy your meal,
Y StWarts DNspepsia Tablets cure
bloat irrltatons, loss H Of appe tn' naa.
sea. heartburn, lack of energy. loss of
memory. and dyspepsia and indigestion
in their very worst forms IN
No other little tablets In the world
can do go much You should carry
them around with yeu wherever you
Then you will realize what lit Is to be
freed from stomach torment, and have
q clear mind, a quick memory, a happy
disposttton, comfort and rest. Get
Stuart's tDyspepsia Tablets at any drug
store for quo n package. q SS IA M
day and we will Mt once send you by.
stassr as ss ia i sssart a Bldg,
,Ma,rshnll MlGhA n I. ~ : NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
MIR. BRAGG DROPS DEAD.
Former Resldcnt'of yVayncsboro Die.
21 "A Ibennnrle

! cHARLOTrEsyILLE, VA, December
Sl,-Mr. Charles r, Bragg, aged sixty
ternoon at his home near Rio. four
miles north of thiscity. Mr., Bragg was
at one time a resident of Waynesborc,
but had resided in Albemarle for the
past fftene years. He was twica mar
Snead survives him, with eleven chill
dren. He Is also survived by four SIS
ters--Mrs. Sue Gooch of this city; Mrs,
y. a. Taylor, of Fluvanna; Mrs. Ange-
lima Old, of Roanoke, and Miss Kate
Bragg, OF Campbell county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
shuler-snlith.

sneainl to The Times-D DISPATCHED
BRISTOL. VA, December S1,-Mr,
Ellis William Shuler. of Vanderbilt
University. Nashville, and Mise Lota
Berry, Smith OF this city, We're mar
Red here to-day. The Rev. j. a. II.
Shuler, of Radford, father ofthe groom,
the oeremony, There were
many relatives from both Virginia and
Tennessee present. Mr.Snnd Mrs. Shur
Ter left ut once for NashYille $50 !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
Vorkmcn Return HONG.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

GI.ADESBORO, VA, December ST.
Mr.. Reuben Worrell, j. A. Smith and
family. y. Cloud, ]. Worrell Il. Cloud
and family, Victor Dickerson. j. w.
Smith. G. Dlckerson, Norman and Wal
ter Weddle and many others from this
place have returned from West Vir-
sinia. where they have been at work
for some time. They say that wages
works nave Been closing i n up and d they
had to return.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
BURGLARS GET GOOD HAUL.
Store Robbed by Some One Familiar

Store Robbed by Some One Familiar
With Place.
B. CfIARLoTTEsVILLE, VA, December
3l.EWlth caution and cunning equal
70 that OF a PROFESSIONAL, a burglar en-
tered the store Of the Charlottesville
Graphophone and News Company last
night, and after stringing paper across
the windows to avoid detection from
n clean getaway with over 500 in
money and valuable papers belonging
to members of the firm
Entrance to the building was effected
at the rear of the store. The propri-
committed by some one thoroughly "a
miliar with tho building and the necu-
liarities of the safe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
Epidemic Of Mild Grip.

Especial to The Times- DIspa tch.l
NORFOLK, VA, December 31.-Al-
though Norfolk has been in the grip
OF an epidemic OF grip for the past
thirty days, Health Commissioner Du-
puy declares that 1t has been compar-
ntively mild In form, and that not one
death during December has been at
tributed solely to the disease.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
Injured nY n Fall.

Especial to The Times plspateh,l
GLAD lSBORO, VA, Deceln her s. IN
MI. Il, Weddle fell n few days since
Y e's
VIII soon recover. IA
Mr.. JAS. N. Meddle continues YslA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
Dlsn,iss Liquor Charges.

I 0DSCIf1 70 IIc
NORFOLK, VA, December Sic. p.
Swaringen and j. G. Stephenson,
charged with selling liquor to minor.
were dismissed In the police court this
morning, Richard McQuade, the six
teen-year-old boy in the case, being
unable to identify either as the man
who sold him the liquor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01
.WYTHEvILLE NATIONAL NOW
conversion of State Bank by Comp
trOllcr Is Approved.
[From Our regular correspondent.1

' 'V''f S1oTFcspoIucIt.I
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 81
Postmasters appointed: Virginia-Bag-
iiey's Mills, Lunenburg county Thomas
y. Jones, vico r. NJ. Flippin, removed.
~ Nor WI, ,Giar,oliTn1accAvoca, BERTHE coun-
Capehart, dead,
The Comptroller OF the Currency
has approved the conversion of the
Sank Of Wytheville, Wytheville. va,
into into the First National Bank Of
Wytheville, with $4,000 capital,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

George H. Bowden, clerk OF the United
States Court, the patient rallying and
showing increasing strength. Attend
ing physicians now hope for his ulti-
mate recovery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

sick. He has been confined to his
home for nearly year.
Mrs. ]. j. Ayres Is on the sick list
this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-01

Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Walker were driven to the
chesapeake and Ohio depot to begin
their tour, which will include tho
bermuda Islands. Upon their return
.cafvel Hail." Annapolis, Md, will be
their home for time.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-12-11
Catholic Fair a Success.

The Catholic Fair, which end
ed last evening, was most sue
cessful, and has swollen the
building fund of the new Acad-
emy. The two entertainments
were especially good and enjoyed
by large audiences. Bishop
O'Reilly of Baker City was
present during the celebration.
The lack of space forbids going
into details.
Following Is "a list Of some of the winners:
Silver set, Mrs. Geo. Rippey of MayvIie; wooden
bIaaketE, Father Cantwell; fur overcoat, VIM.
Nendel of Glen: doghead casion, Father Cant.
we'll; hand painted cushion, r. E. Summers:
lap robe W. H. Fehrenbacher: handpainted eush.
ion, Mike Campbell; piano cover, J. J. Couture;
doll. Ella Clark sofa pillow, Mrs. Vain: powder
bowl, Henry shannon, Bishop o. Reilly's picture
Ed Dunn; 2, ,0OO.mile book. C. A. Rhea oil Hepp.
ner; cushion, Lizzie Chaplin Of walla walla; Le-
ma Shannon won the contest for the diamond
ring; china tea set. Mrs. W. f.. Smith: Baby
Kathleen Maddox won the baby contest.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-12-11

Gillian Pioneer Passes Away.
Fred Adlard was born in Lin
colnshire, England, Jan. 20. 1886
and came to America in 1854.
He first located in Benton CO.,
Ore, and in 1875 married Miss
Katie Willbanks. In 1888 he
moved his family to Gillian Co.,
locating at Ajax where he has
since resided. Mr.. Adlard was
taken sick on Dec. Z, passing
away on December 8th. He
leaves a wife and twelve children
to mourn his loss: w. T. Adlard
of Ferry Canyon. Mrs. F. Mar
vel of Dilley. Ore, w. R. Adlard
of Awhile, Mrs. R. E. Myers and
Miss Lulu Adlard of Condor, Fred
Adlard, Mrs. J. Burden, Misses
Ethel, Alice, Edith and Helen
Adlard, and Chas. Adlard, all of
Ajax.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-12-11
Glenn News.

E. J. Clough transacted busi-
ness here this week.
J. J. Fehrenbacher of Gwendo-
len, passed through here last
Thursday on his way to Rock
Creek.
w. A.. West was a visitor here
this week.
Lou Boyd of Condor, visited
at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Ed Schott, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olen Stricler and
Jacob Larch left last week for
their old home in Indiana. We
are sorry to lose such good neigh
bors as Mr.. and Mrs. Strickler; as
for Jake, never fear he'll be
back.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-12-11

O. Engberg, the boss plasterer
on the new Academy building,
returned to Portland this MORN
ing. He paid this office a visit
yesterday to subscribe for the
Globe in order to keep up with
the news of Gillian county and
of the city in which he worked.
He completed the big job of
plastering the academy yester-
day afternoon and all the men
left this morning. The con-
tractors We're very fortunate in
securing Messrs. Engberg q
0berg to do the contract of
plastering as the work they have
done is of the best quality and
shows much skill in that line of
work. Both of these gentlemen
are good fellows and made many
friends while in this city.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-12-11
|fAtMs Or the WEEK.

The ladies' of the Woodmen
Circle enjoyed a social evening at
their lodge rooms on Wednesday
evening. A sumptous chicken
supper was served after which
all present repaired to their
homes.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-12-11

Council Votes Ten-MilI Tax.
Continued from Page l
water rate of $25 which he said
was too. low and had been
overlooked when other rates
were raised a few months ago.
No definite action was taken at
this meeting.
To defray the heavy expenses
of the city, to pay the $1,000. 90
interest now due on the bonded
water system, and to help defray
the big item of new water mains,
the council voted a ten-mill tax.
Since the meeting, tits said that
several councilmen are trying to
raise the ten-mill levy as more
money must be raised.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-12-11

Why buy other flour when our
Olympic has no equal and is a
money saver. Get our prices,
try our flour and be convinced.
Gillian Co. Milling Co.,, Condor.
Oregon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-02
FOUR DEAD, 40 HURT.
Panic IN Pienna CrOzCds at Festiral
IN Honor of EN- per0r.

Vienna, Dec. IA panic In the enormous
crowds which turned out tonight to see the il
luminations OF the city in honor of the diamond
jubilee of Emperor Francis Joseph caused the
death of three persons and the serious injury
OF forty One hundred were slightly hurr
The stampede occurred directly in front of the
Hofburg, where the crowds converged from
three directions Hundreds were tramDled to
the ground, among them being a parliamentary
deputy named Holzl and woman, both of
whom were crushed to death.
The Emperor vas deeply affected by the acci-
dents. The authorities took all possible pre-
cautionary measures, such entirely stopping
vehicuIar traffic after sunset, but were una BILE
to cope with the enormous crowds. It is esti-
mated that there were fully 100000 people in
the streets.
list of killed and injured many others were hurt
but were able TO reach their homes
The cathedral city hall and all the public
buildings were outlined in electric lights. the
effect being enhanced by powerful searchghts
and Bengal lights playing from the high towers.
The outer gate of the Hofburg, the residence of
the Austrian princes since the thirteenth cen
tury. bore a huge illuminated device of the inn
perial crown, fronted by columns seventy feet
high. which were covered with thousands OF
electric bulbs and surmounted by gas fambeaus
In the windows of all private residences were
lighted candles.
The Emperor has announced a partial am
nesty and has conferred high decorations on
Baron Won AehrenthaI, the Foreign Minister
and the Austro- Hungarian ambassadors abroad
Iluminations and festivities were general
throughout the provincial towns. To-morrow's
Gazette" will name 3,400 persons in all classes
who will receive titles, decorations and promo
tions in honor of the jubilee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-02
iO-YEAR FEUD REVIVED.
Man and WOman Slain IN Mountains
of Kentucky.

Lexington, KY, Dec. IA sherihs posse Is
searching the mountains in Laurel County to-
day for William Tyree and Robert Barnes, who
are charged with the murder last Sunday of
William Barnes and Mrs. Emma Taylor. The
shooting was the result of outbreak of a feud
of forty years standing between the Whitaker,
Mize and Barnes families in which many per-
sons have been slain on both sides
William Tyree and Robert Barnes appeared at
the home Of William Barnes on Sunday and
without giving him a chance for his life shot and
killed him. Mrs. Taylor appeared on the scene
with shotgun, but before she could fire she re
ceived the contents of a gun fired by Robert
Barnes. The men thenmade their escape to the
mountains
At least a dozen persons have been killed in
the last five years in the feud Among the incl
dents in the Whitaker. Mize and Barnes families
and their relatives the killing of Will
lam Whitaker by Tom Bolton. Elisha Whit
aker bv James Mize willie" Whitaker and
John Farmer. who killed each other "Harve"
Nize killed his wife and dangerously stabbed her
brother Ray Whitaker; Lum Whitaker was
killed bv j. w Woodall. Roy Whitaker by two
Of the Barnes boys: Julius Warren who married
a Whitaker. killed James Arnold and his son,
Harland Arnold.
The wife of William Barnes. one of the vic
tins of Sundays tragedy. was a Whitaker
Most of the victims of the feud have been OF
the Whitaker family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-02
TROOPS RIDE DOWN MOBS.
Hard Fighting in Prague-Czechs
Beat British Consul.

Prague. Dec. 1.-The race riots between the
Czechs and Germans are assuming the gravest
character and probably will compel a declara-
ton of martial law. The disturbances yester-
day were more serious than any OF those which
have taken place In the last few weeks, showing
bitter. open resistance to armed authority. Or
der was not restored until long after midnight
Twenty gendarmes and several police were IN
jured by stones and great number OF the not
cut down.
The riots resumed to-day with even
greater violence, and Dragons were called out
to clear the streets. The CZechs offered de-
termned resistance. They tore up paving stones
to use as missiles, and welded clubs and SUCKS
with serious results TO the police and soldiers
Imperial flags were torn and burned, and finally
the troops drew their sabres and rode down the
crowds pursuing the rioters into the houses
The British Consul. Captain a Wv FORBES,
was dragged from tram car and badly mauled
by the Czechs. who mistook him for a German
Rioting continued up 10 late hour In the
suburbs German shops were robbed and the
rioters erected barricades of wire and other OBJ
stacIes The troops now occupy the streets OF
CITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-02
WARM ATLANTA CONTEST.
Near Beer Barred in Election for
Mayor TO-DAY.
IBy Telegraph to the Tribune J

Atlanta, Dec Atlanta will make siren
attempt to do double somersault in
mayoralty politics tomorrow. James G. Wood
ward, regular nominee for Mayor. says she can't
do 1t. Robert Maddox. banker and independent
candidate, believes Atlanta is able to turn the
trick The campaign came to a close to-day
with big daylight parade of some three thou
sand Maddox followers who marched through
driving rain, jeered at by red badged Wood
wardifes and cheered by blue badged Maddox
men Tonight about four thousand of the red
badges bearing torchlights paraded through
banks of the blue.
Woodward was nominated for Mayor in Sep
tember, beating two opponents Two weeks
later, after alleged celebration in which IT IS
said order and the serenity of the peaceful were
Jared he was made the object of police in
vestigaton. The citizens howled and held mass
meetings, from all of which Maddox emerged as
a candidate for Mayor.
Woodward men say that the Maddox forces
trying TO disrupt the white primary. They
point out that Mr. Woodward is worse now
than he before he elected. To this the
Maddox forces assent with suspicious alacrity
All the near-beer saloons in Atlanta will be
closed to- morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-02
YALE STUDENT 4 SUICIDE.
Ends Life by Jumping 100 Feet
from Hest ROtk.

New Haven. Dee. John Alan WHite. Of
Walton y Y a student in the Yale gradu-
ate school committed suicide yesterday by jump
ing from the top of West Rock 10 the ground
below. 100 feet. The body was found by Harry
L. Agard. Whites roommate The Coroner, in
giving permission for the removal Of the body.
said II was undoubtedly a case Of suicide.
The belief that White contemplated taking his
life is said to be borne out BY letter found
in his ROOM addressed to his father 1t is
thought that his mind temporarily de-
ra nged from too hard work and worry over the
illness of his brother and sister with typhoid
fever.
Before entering the graduate school White
was a member of the Academic Department OF
Yale. graduating at the head of the class OF
90. He was the youngest member Of the class
and during his course won many SCHOLARSHIPS
and prizes.