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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
WASHINGTON AND LEE.
Program OF Exercises for the Next
Commencement. a
Special g The Tlmes,Dtspatch:l

Especial to The Times-D spatch.l
LEXINGTON. VA. February 6.-The
Following speakers for the commence
nlent exercises Of Washington and Lee
next June have accepted
Invitations on the program:
Baccalaurcate sermon. the Rt. Rev.
"A. NJ Randolph, Bishop of the Diocese
of Southern Virginia.; address before
the Young Mems Christian Association
the Rev. Ernest Thompson d. D.. Of
Charleston Viva, OF the Presbyte-
rian Church; address before the Alrmni
Association, Hon. Wade Hampton Ellis.
Attorney General of Ohio. a graduate
of the law school of tha university:
address before the Literary Societies.
Hon. William a. Maccorkle. ex-Gov-
ernor of West Virginia. graduate in
the law school of washington and Lee
IL the class of 1SI7-'1S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
COURT II GnEENEsv1LLE.
OF Crop-Pc.t statute
Called Into Question.
Especial 10 The Times Dispatct.l

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
EMPoRIA, VA, February 6.-Cir-
cult Court convened in Emporia on
yesterday. and one OF the heaviest
dockets in the history OF the county
Judge Jesse Il. West. as.5
The case OF Turner Chambliss against
Sergeant Thomas Bruntlcy for fell
nious assault was dismissed, as it wits
proved that the sergeant was In the
discharge Of his duties when the al
legged assault was made. ~
The case Of the State Crop.Pest Com
mission and the Assistant State Ento-
smoloEist, Mr.. Price, against II. G. Tray
Tor for refusing to antiseptically treat
diseased fruit trees. resulted in the
upon Nj. Traylor The case in all
probability will be appealed. as Mr.
1'raylor's attorneys. Messrs. S. valcn-
tine Southall and Z. Ennis Eanes
claimed the authority of the statute
isssvague from the fact that the act
meaning. It is very likely the .consti-
tutionality of the statute Will be Bit
terly attacked as both of these young
attorneys believe their premises are
well taken.
row. As Jackson has confessed the
crime it Is very likely the negro will
receive the extreme penalty for his
deed.
This Is the first session of the court
which has been held in the newly rem
has been practically changed into a
new court of justice, and much credit
is given the Board of Supervisors OF
Greenesville county for the prompt
steps 1t took in making provision
for the remodeiing OF the building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
WiIiialns-McCormicls. 4

rSpa~al 50 Tho mes.loispatch.]
THE Pinea.''st the beautiful home of
Mrs. j. r. AIcCormick. at Raphine,
Rockbridge county, was the scene yes
terday noon Of an interesting nuptial
event, the contracting parties being
her daughter. Miss Alice Mccormick
and Mr.. Charles Grasg Williams, cash
Ter Of the Banls Of Raphine. The rooms
were tastefully decorated In palms
Terms and Running CEDAR,
The bride woreGa goinE-away gown
q brown cloth. with hat and gloves to
match and carried a shower bouquet
of4 yiolets. She was given way by her
Ipso.her. air. Herbert McCosnlick. and
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lspeclnl 10 phd Times. Dispatch ]

MONTERREY VA. February G.--Tha
most extensive snow drifts since 1857
two yirginlans. .gNFlIileNthe ground Is
bare In many places the fierce gales
of the enrlyt February days have, piled
the snow in places{tto depth of.elght
to ten feet and some drifts on Alle-
ghany arc reported to be forty feet
deep. The worst, however, arc not
In the pubic highway. but in deep
sorges of tho mountain. &
Mr. Preston Eekard. who hns been
wcrnins on Cheat Mountain in West
las just reached his home
near Hero and reports some ndven-
lures. In getting from the Greenbrier
Valley to top Of Ailcghanyfh e "hit the
ties on lumber tram road which
has surf grades and many curves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
ROMANCE LEADS no ALrAn.
Miss Cottrcll's Marriage In yyas,,i,. cto
CuImtnNtiOu of Scnsllnrn Ilnn1n1 %

MISS Cottrcll's Marriage In yyashiA. Gton
elimination Of scasllore ItomnLcc.
From Our Regular corresrondent.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., February c.
Miss Marie Cottrell, of Richmond. was
married yesterday to Bradford G. Hath
away, of this city and New York The
couple met at Ocean View last summer,
ana MI Hathaway has been pressing
MS suit since soon after the first meet
Ing. Miss Cattrell, who is the daugh-
ter or the late j. II. Cottrell, came to
this city from Norfolk, with her
mother. now Mrs. G. L. Anderson. Miss
Gottreli and the groom met soon after,
and going to the residence OF Rev. DR..
Macleod, We're made man and wife.
The mother was surprised when she
learned of the marriage, but parental
blessing was quickly Forthcoming.
There appears to have been no objec-
ton to the marriage, the couple act
ing clandestinely only because of a
desire to lend romance to the affair.
They will go to New York to spend
their honeymoon, and will reside in
this city.
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Wedding Announcement.

FORK UNION. VA. February Co.
Miss Carrie Ninder Snead, the young
est jonghter of the Rev. DIR. G. III
ington, H. c.. VIII be married Saturday
afternoon. The ceremony will be SOL
emnized at the home OF the bride In
the presence OF tho relatives OF the
contracting parties. Miss Snead re-
5caiped her education at the Womans
College. Richmond, Mr. Snyder Is d
prosperous young business man OF
Washington. and was educated ut the
Georgetown University, of that city.
Miss Snead will entertain a few OF
her friends on Friday night at Il re-
sception.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
school teachers and students who viii

school teachers and students who will
20 teachers in a short while.
Miss Hill is a gentle, unassuming South
Eern Woman. and her charming manner
of speaking completely captured her
audience. SHE brought out many
psychological. problems to be studied
by teachers, and showed that play was
an essential phase in the child's life.
q Or. S. G. Mitchell. of Richmond Col
lege, was present, and made a few
remarks after Miss HITS lecture. 1t
had been planned to have superintend-
3ent lcggleston present but, owing to
business in Richmond. he could not
conc. l5 ii s5j b All
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
-ls sis & e ells III fF3
THE JEFFERSON IN PORT.

Old Dominion Liner Not Much tlln
Morse for Her AIlshnp. HI
Special to The Times Dispatch. .
Bfsss ;NORFOL " A. February 6, ---Thh
Old Dominion liner y efferson, which
lramned and sank the schooner Emily
III. Birdsall. OFT Winter Quarter Light.
reached Norfolk yesterday minus
ana agsta Il, the only "a mr.
age sustained. Captain n ~ pliers d e.
lclares Il hat the Hclo onerA had 81 On stern
tights or IL torch ri burn ms, AM was
40 + ssee un n Is.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
MONTGOMERY P1,EsBYTE,Y.4
Meeting to BE Held the 18th to COnsid-
cr Several Pastoral Changes. II

ESprclalto The Imes- DIsbatcil.l 70
LYNCHBURG,5 VA. February GA
Special meeting 1of the Montgomery
Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church
has been called to be held at West
minister Church here February 18th, to
dissolve the pastora relations between
Rev. A. S. Venable and Glasgow ana
Failing Springs Churches, and that
between Rev. Boiling Hobson, and a
group of churches In Giles county; to
dismiss Rev. A. S. yenable5 to the I'res-
81 sye
Its call of Dr. wallace q. Palmer be-
fore the PresbyterYat New Orleans,
and to give Rev. Boiling Hobson to
become superintendent#o OF the Orphan's
Home OF the Synod of Virginia, which
Is located here.Es u - s5si@s s37 I5 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
nAppAnANNooK OYSTERS.
The Season THUS Far Has Becn Poorest
Flyer known.

Especial 10 The Times Dl5patchl
LANCASTER VA, February 6.-Re-
ports from all parts OF the Rappahan-
mock River SO to show that the season
thus far has been the poorest one for
the oystermen ever known here. The
oysters are scarcer and prices lower
than they have been since the Civil
War. Many of the largest shocking
and packing houses along the Kappa
hammock have closed down. and some
have not opened duringathe entire sea.
son. 1t is hoped that the cold weather
we are now having will Increase the
demand and send prices up to the
paying mark.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
ENGINE CUTS Ror,s LEG OFF.
playing on Track During Lunch Hour
james Green Seriously Injured.

fspecinl to The Times Disput~..
DANVIIlLE, Va, February 6.--James
Green, fourfeen-year-old boy, who is
employed at the cigarette factory here
OF the American Tobacco Company.
was run over day by4a shifting train
in the Southern Railway yards, where
he was playing during lunch hour.
Nils right leg was severed ut the hip.
,and his INJURIES will likely prove fatal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07

A number of pathetic cases have been
brought to light. The liberality Of the
people has been marked.
Ed. Creekmore, a young white man
to-day pleaded guilty in the Corpora
ton Court to the charge Of grand lar
cenY and housebreaking-two counts
and was given one year In each case
in estate penitentiary. He only re-
Gently returned from the pen, where
he served a term ON the charge OF
grand larceny %n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
Petition in Bnnkruptcy.

tSpecial to The Times Dispatch.l
SUFFOLK, VA, February Se.--James
NJ. Pearce, a merchant of Whaley Sta
ton, Va, to-day filed in the United
states court voluntary bankruptcy
petition. The liabilities are placed at
$500 With estimated assets Sl,l00.
Judge Il. IL. RaWles is counsel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
REV. AIR. Wood Declines Call.

tspec!a1to rhc Times Dispatchsl
G BLAGNsBURG, VA. February e.
Rev. u. !. Wood announced To day that
he had declined the call recently ten
dered him to the Preabyterian Church
al Davidson College, n. G.. and would
remain in I3lacksburg, &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
MISS HILLS LECTURE.
.Entertnlning Discourse at William ana
Fl, Mary on the Kindergarten. s5s
[speciaItoT Tho Times Dispatch.1

A'usSA SN'AAAnEs iSiSCouEhe SSflil0m anu
Mary on the Kindergarten.
[speeia ] to The Times Disnatch.1 B
WILLIAMSBURG A., Il February O.
Miss Patty s.. Itll,who conducts gradu-
ate classes at Columbia University, ana
who has devoted her life to the adj
svanoement of education II. the South,
delivered one Of the most interesting
and instructive$le lectures In The college
chanel last evening that has ever fallen
to the lot Of most Of her listeners.
The subject of the lecture was Tho
Problem OF Work and PLAY in the
Kindergarten ana In Elementary u
cation The suggestions made by the
lecturer We're sound and practical and
sSN'ere doubtless Of great benefit to the
audience, which was COMPOSED for the,
most part OF those directly concerned
an tho education OF the child--pubIlc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
sporsYnvANIA TELEPHONE co.
Annual, Meeting null Election of oni-
ccrs--Compnny Is Prosperous.

cers--Conpnny Is Prosperous.
rspecialto Times Dispatch.
SP0TSiLNANIA, VA, February c.,
The Spotsylvania Telephone Company
met at the courthouse of the county
yesterday for the annual settlement of
their affairs and for reorganization
of the company. The following officers
We're unanimously elected: President,
George W Perry; VicePresident, Nor
man L. Mills; Secretary and Treasurer
William B. Warren; Ssnsiness Manager
Manlins L. Waite. The former board
OF directors was. reelected. The af-
fairs of the company are in good shape,
and dividend Of per cent. on the
stock of the company was declared.
This company has 100 miles OF line
and about seventy-tve phones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
BUSINESS MEMS BANQUET
Several Prominent Guests to Attend
Alcxunl rInis2 IScnnt. N.Y. m
Tspaelal % rhe mines, plspatch.l

rSpacial to The Times Dlspat -.
ALEXANDRIA,sE " Az ne bruary 9. -
The Chamber OF Commerce will I've
It's first annual banduet next tuesday
night, at which vii be pres re- emit Z 9
number Of prominen men IN ne bnsl-sS
ness and mercantile sWorld Covers
VIII be laid for over % nsB
President ~. W. Flnle lev Is the South
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
The Wrong Way.
Many Physicians Try to Cure Dyspepsia
by Having Their Patients Starye
Out the Disease.
Til. Method May Ruin the stomach


medical literature for a long time
END attend several years at medical
college. dissect at least one human.
body, pass many quiZzes and eSamina-
which entities him TO the M ID. degree
Yet all this does not necessarily
rake a doctor.
# We have known many graduates.
with their shcepslSins who could not
apply the knowledge they had acquired
TO relieving and curing patient OF
dyspepsia.
They were noorcd by their first at
81 tempt to cure such q patient.
They were not TO blame for this, for
ell the knowledge they acquired from,
medical works was wholly experiment
tai. They were told TO try the follow.
Il sspg:
Aromattc' ANN
BtcaEbor<ltc Of Soda.
Eicarbonate of Potash.
.4H Blue Mass.
samphor Water.
go "a techu.
charcoal.
Sreosote.
a. Hot Water.
s Lime Water
Magnesia
# Mineral Waters.
4 Nitric Acid.
Nitro Muriatic Acid.
s kux Vomica.
Oh Of Amber.
OH of Cajuput.
y. ~ -
IA SIENNA.
Spirits of Lavender.
Starvation.
Etrychnia.
Sulphur.
Sulphite Of Lime.
q Tin cture of Cardamon.
= TaraXccunl.
ssH Tincture Ginger.
Tipcture of Iron.
Vegetable Bttters. z
In the list hot water is tho only
rc4nsdy that will, not do more harm
than good. and It's use Is still an ln-
Is polved problem.
IF the professor who coaches the
graduate would hand him packing sc
Of Stnart's Dyspepsia Tablets and tell
pepsia, Indigestion, all stomach all
ments, and should be his manstay in
such cases, that ons grain OF their
sctiye principle would digest 5000
sGGided by@this remedy the stomach
would soon regain its normal condi-
tioa, he would do the student more
\ good than sending him forth with a
n lot OF uncertain knowledge about the
cure Of thrSe diseased conditions
The Young doctor would gain repu-
4 tatidn by curing his first case OF dys-
The patient cured would sound his
Y Npnn thousands who praise Stnart's
81 5 t.
Instead OF experimenting with the
ness of medicine IN the above list.
Srd dotns his patients more harm tfran
good, he would always be gaining
population By always curing his pa
8H tient.
When he met any indication Of a
diseased organ, he should discover
what hundreds Of other doctors have,
4 that The whole trouble started WITH,
siH imperfect digestion and rehabilitation.
Re then take out Of his pocket Weatcif1a
ease a fewer Stuprt'a Dyspepsia tra,b-
lets. and tell the patient low 10 use
M them.
3s4 The result would be considered b.,
N The patient almost miraculous and sue.
4# cess after success would be achieved
III ky him.
Many blood diseases skin eruptions
ri and; heart troubles Weld readily II
6tmnrt's Dyspepsia Tablets, because
they cure the incuhating cause--dyg,
pepsia. II the stomach is wrong yor
sa are wrong all over.
stnari,s Dyspepsia Tablets are soil
everywhere at drug gists'--so cents pel
RI package,
Send uss your name and address 10
day and We Will at once SEND yol
by mail a sample package free Ad
4rees r., IA, STUART Co, l50 Etuar
is 6ldE. MaEshall.: Mic d.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
BRAKEMAN INJURED.
Struck by Flnngc of Wheel. Ills Jaw Is
Broken and Shoulder DislOcnted.

[snecial to The Times Dispatch.]
NORFOLK, v A., l'ebruary &c.
Church, brakeman on the Norfolk. and
Portsmouth, Belt Line Railroad, to-day
fell, and, being struck by the flange
OF Il wheel While the train was III,
motion, his jaw was broken in five
places, a shoulder dis located, and near
~ all of his teeth Knocked out. Hc
had narrow escape from instant
death. His tongue was lacerated in
several places, and, swelling rapidly,
he is unable to speak or take nourlsh-
ment, The attending surgeons are
hopeful OF his RECOVERY. VI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
Timer OF Lynchburr
Found Dead In His Room.

Especial to The Times Dispnt ch.l
LA'NCTIBuIsfi, A., February S.
James r, sncad. aged lei bout 1orty-tive
4 well-known timer. was found dead
late to-day inthis bedro ON imam otilce
building On Main Stree He had eYi-
GENTLY been dead n seyeral days when.
the body was discovered, Persons 4it,
the building had not seen him since
last Saturday. MI VI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
NORFOLK To HAVE
A GREAT REVIVAL
Three Thousand Dollars to BE
Raised BY Evangelical
Committee.
UNION LABOR in POLITICS
Police Confident That They Have
Captured Two Men WHO Are
Robbers.
UNION LABOR IN POLITICS

tsrac,,I "a ,rbe t-lmes-I1lspotcll

Special to The Times ispatch.]
NORFOLK, VA. February 6.t--The
4 evangelical committee In charge OF tnt'
great Chapman meeting to be held in
Norfolk, beginning April Goth an
II nounces that onehnlf of the $1,000
FUND needed to guarantee expenses has
been raised Next Sunday an effort
win be made in all of the Protestant
churches OF tho city associated in the
meeting to raise the balance OF the
amount needed.
4 Evangelist Chapman, with about!
thirty helpers, will have charge Of the,
meeting Five of these meetings Will
4 be run daily. in the various sections OF
& the city. Local pastors will be In
charge OF each OF the services, and
large ciloiss are being organized for
TIE work.
Union Labor Political Club.
The union labor leaders of the city
have called a meeting for Monday night
at Labor Hail. for the purpose Of or
Eanizing n political club. the object of
which is declared to be the uniication
of the labor forces OF the city and to
secure their solid vote ut the polls at
the approaching municipal primary.
Another object of the club will BIO to
secure pledges ffom the union mems
hers that they will be prompt In the.
payment Of their poll taxes, in order
to qualify to vote for the men of their
choice: The leaders are confident of
securing unified ranh, although In the
past the union laborers have been d.
vided between the two factions that
contend for the supremacy in Norfolk.
The police are confident that in VIII
Thomas and his alleged pal, Will White,
known as Slim arrested this morn
Ing that they have the two burglars
who have been committing so many
robberies lately about the city.
slim was arrested following con-
sfession of Thomas to the detectives
That they have been operating Jointly
md continuously for weeks is evident
from what the gum shoe" men have
learned from Thomas. The further fact
IS pointed out that since Che arrest
OF Thomas the robberles occurring
nightly in the past have entirely
ceased.
Suffering Amcns the Poor.
The recent cold weather. which has
cleared up .to-day. has caused great
deal of suffering among the poor OF
Norfolk, the number being larger than
ever before, owing to the fact that 50
many industrial plants are either closed
down or working short forces. The
charitable organizations of the city
and the churches have been kept busy
for the past week preventing actual
suffering for the necessities of life.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
ROAD IMPROVEMENT.
Supervisory OF ltOnnolSc County to- Cos
Il operate With Roanoke City. II.

lSpecIal TO The rimes- Dlspatch.l 5
u ROANO IKE. ~ A., 81 sebruary G.-rThe5
Supervisors OF r Roanoke county have
half "a mile of each OF the five roads.
entering into Roanoke. with the g,,ii-!
derstanding that the city Will pave Or
lnacadamize the streets leading to the
roads, ag 81 M, V TN $ 81, sI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-07
The Religious Herald.
rour-nfths ., q Century of unbroken Publ

A medium OF power Will. the largest ra-
llglous denomination in Virginia.
The organ of tho Baptists OF the State.
AN y advertising medium of peculiar
stIengthf5and established value, going into
the choicest homes In the Commonwealth. II
Richmond advertisers ought to look into
this medium.
For rates and copies for inspection, adj
dress
TIE RELIGIOUS HERALD Co. !,
Richmond. Va.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-03-04

Conneross, March Especial: We
are glad to see March come with such
beautiful weather, and hope every
day in this month will be as beauti-
ful as the first.
Miss Elizabeth Alexander Is slowly
but stIa lily improving. We look for
ward to seeing her we'll soon.
Mrs. Selma Barker, Of Central, is
visiting friends and relatives this
week. Mrs. Barker has many friends
here who are always glad to well
come her.
Mrs. Arie Alexander and her
beautiful little daughter, Fannie.
from Toccoa, Ga, visited relatives
around here last week
a. Nj. Alexander, of Westminster,
visited home people SatL rday and
Sunday last.
Mrs. Fl. j. Hesse was the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Cornelius Davis.
OF Westminster, one day last week.
Miss Agnes Hunsinger will return
to Greenville the latter part Of this
week.
Haskell Abbott, who Is attending
Furman University, will be ordained
next Saturday morning at l 1 o'clock.
Don't forget that 1t Is Saturday
morning instead Of evening, as 1t
usually Is. We hope to have a large
attendance. Puella.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-03-04
Notes from Reedcr's Ford.

Reeder's Ford, March Especial:
Rev. Spearman will preach at Reed
er's Ford on the fourth Sunday in
March at IL o'clock. Public cordi-
ally invited.
There has been lot Of sickness in
this community, but we are glad to
note that the health Is improving.
Three out of one family died near
here inside of three weeks-two with
pneumonia and one with heart-fail-
ure. Phillips was their name. They
moved from Georgia last December
to this side.
Mrs. Stone has been very Ill, but is
better az this writing.
Erwin Moore is at home now from
Clemson.
James Bryant is in Seneca to-day
on business, and Preston Allen is in
Westminster. V.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1908-03-04
Death Of infant at stamp Creel.

Stamp Creek, March Especial:
On February 15 the death angel Wis
tied the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Smith and took away their infant
babe, aged three months. The re-
mains were laid to rest at Salem
church on the following day at 1.30
o'clock. The family have the heart
felt sympathy of many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Herd and chill
dren, of Old Pickens, visited at the
home of Joshua Barker last week.
Mrs. Rebecca Smith visited her
son, John l.. Smith, recently.
MIR. and Mrs. Vollie Lanning, of
Pickens county, visited George James
and family last Sunday.
Miss Bessie Smith, OF the Little
River section, visited Misses Laura
and Maggie Smith last week,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Vaughan, OF
Cateechee, We're the guests of w. NJ.
Barker and family recently.
The many friends of John Smith,
Jr., are glad to see him out again
after seven weeks wrestle with
pneumonia.
Misses Jamie Barker and Mamie
Smith visited Miss Mamie Robert
son, Of Salem; recently.
Frank Smith and John Barker
were the guests of Alfred Alexander
and family, OF Pickens county, last
Sunday.
Wedding bells will ring in the near
future. '.N4 A. ".