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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-07-17
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

In fVect april fsi, iNr.
n. y Following schedule figures an 49,.
only as information and are not gaarantesl
sOurHBOUND- Leave Burle,n,
los A. ". No. N. With pullman. Pw.n.
SOUTH 'N-'
500 A. H. no. g For Danville CO..
Charlotte and intermediate .,,,...
connecting az Danyille with ~. Il.
trains Tor Lynchbury anA V,.,t-
ton. and at Grensbmo url -.
for east and west thereof.
1851 J.. ". No. l3. For al poinn soutl a,
southwest. Through pullman 4 1.
lania and birmingham nss~,
coach 10 CHASE City. Durisn ~
Raleigh via keysgille. Va.
.-l, 7. VI. No.ll Daily except SUNDAY. Il,
To keysyillc.
NORTHBOuND Leave Burkc,nk
No ID i.ii A. N. daily. No. Is GAN
cepf Sunday. 30. s. 2.i7. p n. daily. Mi
l.s5 r. ". daily an Tor Richmond. =
Mo-. m. D.. i3 and "a carry pullmsss ss5
coaches Noa. 2. s. % and Is. day coaehs,
POPULAR YORK RIVER LINE
Leave Richmond $50 3. NJ. Mondays wn..
dass and lfsiays for Baltimore. phissEl,
New York and points North and East
G. W. WfsIBrf
go p. Main S.. Rchmcnl. \,
C. u Aeri. W. A. Tayloe. SH. fsnird
V. T.. Gen MGR g.. 7 A. Pass. Tr,f "
Wash.ngi0a. d. c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-07-17

saturday July n.

Clarence Yoagcr. a Camden, n j.
youth lost his lie while bathing In
Ocean CRY.
a hot c0ol from n North Penn train
fen on a loaky valve Of the United
Pipe Line company's line. near Allen.
town. Pa causing an explosion and
letting 2SS barrels of oil how away.
Governor Stuart, rcsp.ted Mike
Holka. OF Vonango county. Pa. under
sentence 10 be hanged next Tuesday,
until Aug. IS. in order 10 allow the
case to be taken before the supreme
court
Rather than face her landlord when
she had no money TO pay the rent Of
a boarding house in which she lost the
savings OF a lifetime. Mrs. Henrietta
scadder killed herself in New York by
inhaling Illuminating gas.
Monday, July 10.
By a court decree the name Of the
Western University OF Pennsylvania
was changed 10 University OF Pitts
burg
Chicago city council has yotel SlO.-
600 10 employ 100 physicians 10 look
after children of the slums during the
hot weather
Proceedings have been begun I'm San
Francisco by Mr. and Mrs. James
Stead. OF Philadelphia. 10 break an al
legged false will by which the late ia
cob T. Davis disposed of S2000.00O
ID S. Serer employed p the Stand
ard Steel works. LewlstdSn, Pa, was
struck in the right eye boy a piece OF
flying metal and his sight SO badly IN
jured that De viii lose the eye.
Tuerday July "A.
Rear Admiral Charles NJ Thomas
u. S. r.. who died IN California, was
buried at Newport r. l.. with full
naval honOrs.
The Carpenter Steel works and the
pudding departments Of the Reading
Iron company at Reading Pa. resum-
ed after an idleness OF some weeks.
Thomas NJ. Allen. postmaster at Cass-
Vile. near Joplin. Mo. was arrested
by a postomce inspector. charged with
opening mail addressed to S. r. Rey
nods.
A nervous wreck. Thomas r. Martin.
once n prominent real estate dealer OF
Washington pleaded guilty TO charges
OF embezzlement and forgery and was
sentenced 10 two years I'm the peniten-
tiary at Moundsyille. w. Va.
Wednesday. July IS.
Five-year-old Clara Hoffman, while
playing with matches. was fatally
burned AZ the home OF her parents in
Philadelphia.
Peleg Barker. for several years the
owner Of the Washington Post. died az
his home at Portland Me, at the age
of eightyiour years.
Rosario Serge. eighteen years old.
was hanged at New Castle, Pa. for
the murder of Antonio Bonu, which oc-
CURED az Hillsville. June S 1907.
Despondent from III health, Mrs. T..
Mandar Chadwick. of Lakemont. n.
Y. committed suicide by drowning her
self I'm five feet OF water in a cistern
in the cellar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
LABoR's MEMORIAL DAY.
Plans Completed for Exercises Sun
dat Afternoon, May 10.

Arrangements are being perfected for
the celebration Of labor q memorial day.
L. A. Sterne chairman of the committee
in charge Of the event, has issued a
statement in which he says:
1.-The memorial exercises will be held
Sunday afternoon. May 10. at o'clock,
in Typographical Temple. and give prom
ise Of being "a great success. Samuei
Gompers. president of the American
Federation Of Labor. is to deliver the
principal address. Ministerial Delegates
Allison and Miller, who represent their
respective organizations In the Central
Labor Union, will also give short talks.
A florist has the contract for decorating
the hall Band Master Caldwell mas
charge Of the music.
at is the purpose of the committee hav-
ing the matter in charge to decorate the
graves in this locality of all the ex-presi-
dents OF the Central Labor Union.
while the exercises are to commemo-
rate and extol the men of labor who have
recently died in this city. any of the gem
eral public who may be interested are IN
vited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
ANNOUNCED IN ORDERS.
Formal Action Regarding Death OF
Harold C. Merrew.

Commander-in-Chief Walter 8. Hale of
the United Spanish War Veterans has
sent to the District of Columbia camps
of the organization general orders an
nouncing the recent death of Past Com
mander-in Chief Harold G.. Megrew. in
Indianapolis. Ind, April 26. 1t is ex-
planned that Mr.. Megrew served as major
IN the 161st Regiment, l. V. l., from July
IL, 1893, to April 81, 1893. He was elected
commander-in-cniet OF the Spanish War
Veterans at New Haven, Conn.,, in 1893,
land was an important factor in the
amalgamating of the various societies
into the United Spanish War Veterans
He, always manifested the greatest inter-
est in our organization, and was at all
times willing to render any service pos
sible for the benefit of his comrades even
at the sacrifice of his personal interests.
At the time OF his death ne was chairman
of the legislative committee. and his loss
will be deeply felt by all comrades.
LAS token of respect to Past Com
mander-in-Chief Megrew. camps are here
by ordered to drape their charters and
colors in black, and all officers when in
the uniform OF the United Spanish War
Veterans will wear the usual badge of
mourning on the arm for period of
thirty days from April 70 19US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
RAILWAYS TO BE SUED.
Alleged Violations Of the Safety
Appliance Act.

The Attorney General has transmitted
to the various United States attorneys in
formation of violations of the federal
safety appliance act against number Of
railroad companies. These violations were
reported by inspectors in the employ Of
the interstate commerce commission.
The railroad companies to be sued, dis
tricts in which suits are to be brought
and number of violations are as follows:
Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fee. Kan
sas, 2; Baltimore and Ohio. northern
Ohio. 8; Buffalo and Susauehanna, mid
die Pennsylvania, 3; Buffalo. Rochester
and Pittsburg. western Pennsylvania, B.;
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and ST.
Louis. eastern Illinois, 2: Delaware. Lack
awanna and Western, northern New York.
>, and western New York, i; Erie, west
ern New York. 1; Illinois Central. eastern
Illinois, ); New York Central and Hudson
River, northern New York, 3; st. Louis.
Iron Mountain and Southern. eastern Mis-
souri,. L: Seaboard Air Line. eastern Vir-
ginia. l.; Washington Southern, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Washington, and the
Southern. eastern Virginia. 1; Virgins
Ferry Company, eastern Illinois. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Brint Hickman, Aged 02, Admits
Having Two Wives.

would you rather return to the artil-
fery service or 30 to the penitentiaryT
Brtnt HICKMAN was asked yesterday
afternoon when he appeared In the office
Of Inspector Boardman under arrest.
The young man. against whom charge
Of bisamy had been preferred. made no
response. His first Wife had made
complaint against hin, In Pittsburg and
Detectives Cornwell and Baur had ar
rested him for the authorities Of that city,
i've got the two wives. all right" ad-
nsitted Hickman, and ant ready TO
go back and face the music
Brint Hickman 10 only twenty-five
years OF age He was born and raised In
Edinburg. small town in the Hhenau-
doah valley. and shortly before he was
twenty years OF age he moved to Pitts
burg. There he met q young woman and
was married.
I'VE were married by a MAGISTRATE" he
said. land did not live together after
ward
Thinking wife No. 1 would have moth
Ing more to do with him, Bc!nt entered
the service Of Uncle Sam. enlisting at Co
lumbus. Ohio. One week In the service
was enough Tor him and he returned to
Pittsburg. That wac about three months
ago. Then he met Helen Bertrain and
thought she would make him a good wife.
miles from PittsburR. At o'clock the
afternoon Of February 10 Brint appeared
at the Bertrain house and was married.
Two hours later. while the festivities were
being enjoyed. wife No. raped on the
door and asked to see Brint. The twice
married man put on his hat and went
out with the caller. who was stranger
to those who had gathered at the wedding
feast. Report had It that he went away
with his first wife, but he declares he
only went to the street car with her.
+ Hickman conducted a barber shop in
Charleroi. but he gave up his business
after his second marriage and came away
with wife No. 2. They were living on
Indiana avenue and he was employed in
a barber shop on Pennsylvania avenue.
The Pittsburg authorities were notified Of
his arrest and he will be returned to that
city tonight. It Is probable that the
civil authorities will procure discharge
for the prisoner from the military au-
thorities before he is tried for bigamy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Changes in Police Force.

Owing to the recent transfer OF Detect
i've Johnston. from the nrst precinct to
the ninth precinct. where he will perform
duty as precinct detective. Bicycle Police
man Ray o. Kieindinst of the first pre-
cinct has been temporarily designated by
his superiors as the detective for the first
precinct. It Is deemed to be more than
likely that the designation will be made
nermanent, owing to Kleindinsts long
term of duty in the precinct and his ia
rniliarity with the detail work Of plain
clothes duty. Reindinst has been con-
graduated by number OF his friends
over his designation and celebrated his
advent in the work by presenting two
cases for Police Court consideration yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Convicted While Serving Jail Term.
sGeorxe Richards, who figured in a
watc1-matehing case several weeks ago
on Pennsylvania avenue, and Is in Jail
awaiting the action OF the grand jury
upon the charge Of robbery, was adjudged
guilty of petit larceny yesterday by Judge
KimbaN Of the Police Court and given a
sentence of two months In Jail, the time
to be served between the present date and
the date of his probable indictment upon
the first charge.
The charge upon which Richards was
convicted yesterday was the larceny OF q
bag Of tools belonging to G.. F. Howder-
si,efi, an electrician living at 941 New
.Hampshire avenue. Richards was said to
be working ~ an assistant to Howder.
shell at the time OF the theft In March.
and IT ID stated had temporary charge OF
the tools. which ne pawned for y IN
stead OF taking them to the owner. De.
tecttve Kleindinst Of the first precinct
connected Richards with the theft of the
tools through the discovery Of a pawn
ticket In his possession at the jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Unexpected Demise Of :. st. Johns
College Student.

College 0VU&Ao0Ss
Clarence J. Lynch, the fourteen-year-old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Lynch. died
at his parents residences. 90 street
northeast, yesterday Of acute cerebro-
spinal meningitis. He attended scnoof isst
Tuesday and played with tho children IN
the neighborhood that evening. he was
attacked by the disease wednesday and
lived only few hours, dying early yester-
day morning.
Owing to health regulations private in-
torment was made in Mount OEyet ceme.
terry this afternoon. "A requiem mass Will
be sung TOR the repose OF his soul tomor-
row morning at o'clock, In st. Joseph q
Catholic Church. by Rev. 1gnatius Fealy.
the assistant pastor
Clarence Lynch matriculuted at st.
Johns College at the beginning OF the
present term. and in a snort time won
favor with his classmates. whose esteem
was evidenced by a handsome floral cross
sent by. them The faculty Of the college
also sent floral Offering. The students
Of the college had arranged to attend the
funeral In body, but were prevented
from doing 80 by the regulations referred
to.
\ Two sisters, Misses Veronica and Ger
trude Lynch, and two brothers, Everett
and Melville. survive the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Checks on subscriptions may be sent to
9. J, BELL. care Of American Security and
Trust Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers lor
Fort Monroe, Norfolk. Newport N.Y.
and all points south every evening IA @-''
year at $50 O'Clock.
Electric trains from 18th street ana
Pennsylvania avenue to Mount VernoI,
hourly, 10 am. to pm. Arnns'oA "AN
Alexandria every twenty minutes.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to AleAan-
dria every hour and a half from o DILL
to pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves It'll street wharf 1O am
and las pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Unearth Old Pistol.

A day or two ago. while excavations
were being made in the southwest Sec
ton for the foundations of a dwelling to
be erected for Capt. William L,Ickett, an
old pistol of the civil war period was
unearthed. It is in an excellent state Of
preservation, in spite of it's long stay in
the earth, and Capt. Luckett has pre-
sented 1t to Lieut.. Bob Sutton of the
harl,or precinct. who viii endeavor to
trace its history. Lieut. Sutton has
placed the pistol in his cabinet OF curios-
tiles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Inspection Of Steamer st. Johns.

The big steamer st. Johns of the fleet
Of the Washington and Potomac Steam
boat Company underwent the annual in
spection at the hands of the United
States steamboat inspectors yesterday.
Every life preserver was taken down and
examined closely and all defective ones
were thrown aside. The boats and fire.
fighting apparatus were tested. Whatever
the inspectors thought necessary to
complete the equipment of the st. Johns
was ordered. and the license Of the steam
er will be renewed by. the United States
government authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
BooKBINDERs ENTERTAIN.
Relief of the Unemployed Of til
Craft the Object.

Craft the object.
A considerable company Of men and
women assembled In the National Rifles
Armory last evening to witness bene-
fit performance under the auspices of the
Bookbinders' Local Uuion, No. 4. I. B. Of
B., and later in the evening to participate
in the may figures of dance. 1t was
announced that the proceeds OF the func-
ton would be applied to the relief Of the
unemployed bookbinders. many Of whom
had lost their. positions at the govern
ment printing Office.
A varied program was presented and
the numbers were literally applauded.
Music was furnished by the District As
sembly Orchestra. The opening number
was the singing of the chorus, II Won't
play Unless You Coax Me-" by the Grove
children. Mona. Eola. Thelma and Doug
lass Grove. Hearty applause greeted Ed
gar Hart at the conclusion of his violin
solo.
Miss Bertha Frances Wolfe; baritone
solo. Harry Burns; monologue and tmita-
TONS Frank Goodwin. late OF the Music
Master Company; dance, The Dew
Drops" by Mona. Eola. Theima and
Douslass Grove: o piano me- so e rt Roy G;
Miss Lucille E. Smith; soprano solo, For
the Sake OF the Past" Miss Inita Diet
rich The Grove children furnished sew
eral other numbers and the program was
concluded with comedy sketch. BUS
tiers Boarders," with Carolyn Griffith.
Marguerite Guindon and Harry Burns in
the cast.
The committee In charge of the affair
was composed of Martin Dreis, chairman;
w. E. Gallagher. s. A. Wakefield. VIII
liam Holt, A. J. Dreis and the officers of
the BookbindeEs' Union: j. L. Feeney,
president: Martin Dreis. vice president;
Joseph Broadbent. recording secretary:
w. A. Gallagher, financial secretary, and
J. A. B. Espey, treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Lawn Fertilizer, Sc Lb.
Makes grass grow. p. Mann e. Co, ao' 9Th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
senate's Action Commended

The action OF the Senate military COM
mittee in agreeing to report favorably the
bin for the protection Of "Old Glory
from dissertation, was highly commended
by ex-soldiers In Washington today, and
at a meeting OF former soldiers, sailors
and marines, who viii assemble tonight
at G. 4. r. Hall to commemorate the
tenth anniversary OF the victory of Ad-
miral Dewey at Manila, and the hosting
Of Old Glory over the Cavite naval sta
ton. Resolutions will be presented thank
Ing the Senate committee for its patriotic
action and urging speedy passage OF the
measure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Planning for Excursion Season.

Construction work on the new buildings
to be erected at River View Is In progress
and they will be ready for use by the
opening Of the summer excursion season.
The new attractions at the resort will
consist OF a neat moving picture theater,
a new shooting gallery and an arcade and
a number Of smaller amusements will also
be installed. The numerous amusements
already located at River View are being
placed In thorough order, and the grounds
are being beautified with flower beds and
other features of landscape gardening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Miss NJ r. Phelps. residing at the Port
ner. has reported to the police the disap-
pearance of two valuable rings taken from
the satchel IF Mrs. A. n. Anthony OF
New York. Mrs. Anthony visited this
city several days ago and was taken Ill
while on the way home. She did not eX-
anime her effects until she had recovered.
and then found her rings had been taken.
Mrs. Anthony has no idea where she was
when the theft was committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
You'll Better the Family Health

by putting Schneider's Malt" Bread on
the table for every meal. Special pro-
cesses OF mixing and high-grade materials
develop the unusual nourfshing properties
of this famous bread. Insist on your GRO
Ger sending Malt" Bread every time.
Fresh from the ovens. &c loaf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
LOCAL. NENTIoN.


Columbia-Kellar and Thurston, the
worlds rreatest magicians. 8:l6 pm
National-The Aborn Opera Company IN
Carmen S:15 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. SIS Pm
New Academy-"It's Never Too Late 10
Mend" S:15 pm.
Gayety-Ciark's Runaway Hiris Soi"-
pany. Sis pm.
New Lyceum-The Star Show Girls. s:l5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
For Benefit Of Boys Club.

Arrangements have been completed for
a benefit entertainment to raise funds for
the creation of a club for the boys of
Southeast Washington, at the Belasco
Theater. tomorrow afternoon. The pro-
gram will be varied and will include toe
dancing by Adrienne Shreve, dance by
a pony ballet of children. tumbling by
Y. NJ. c. A. boys, readings by Robert
Downing, music by the Nordica Mandolin
Club 1.-The Irish judge a sketch by the
G. ". L. Minstrels. and a number of
other features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
BEFORE ACCOUNTANTS.
Technical Questions Concerning the
Relations Of Common Carriers.

Relations OF Common Carriers.
The sessions Of the Association of Amer
lean railway accounting officers today
were devoted to discussion. and action
upon technical questions concerning the
relations Of the common carriers in
freight and passenger matters. and the de-
cisiOns. 1T is said are merely recommends
tory. The feature Of tho morning ses-
sion was the consideration of the ques-
tion Of the treatment Of stray pieces of
freight as to whether they should be
billed. to destination with or without
charges. The recommendation Of the
standing committee upon the subject was
finally adopted, which provides for facil-
Hating the forwarding OF stray matter
The convention will continue in session
today and tomorrow. 1t Is believed the
election Of officers will be reached at the
morning session, after which the time
and place OF holding the next convention
will be fixed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
New Building to Be Van Ness Soho

New Building to Be Van Ness School
In tribute to the memory of John p.
Van Ness. who was mayor Of Washington
III the thirties. the Commissioners will
name the new school building in 18th street
between L and N streets southeast the
Van Ness School. Robert T. Humphrey.
the contractor who erected the building.
notified the Commissioners yesterday that
1t Is completed. 1t was on the recommen-
datien OF Commissioner Macfarland that
the action was taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Complaints. eubseeibevs WHO
fasi 60 receive . single copy ~ Tho
star should Immediately notify the
main etsico. Readers who arc IN.
sbie to purchase Thu star at any
aessstand Or on any rsllroa6 train
whore u slsovle b sold Will con-
Ter favor BY promptly sspersins
tiso fast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Express trains leaving Union station.
Washington. via Pennsylvania Railroad.
1890 pm. Saturdays and 1890 am. Sun
days. connect in Broad Street station,
Philadelphia, with fast trains to Cape
May over the Delaware River bridge. all
rail route. Hotel Cape May and other
hotels are now open.--Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

A fire alarm was sounded last night
about 100 o'clock. and several fire COM
panies and the police reserves from the
ninth precinct responded. defective
house OF john Bell. 1912 Bladensburg
road. The property was not damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01

Wilson Mitchell caused his mother 50
much annoyance about ] O'Clock ias'
-,iSSt that she sI,rnnaoned Policeman Ra-
her TO her home, 6o6 X street southwest
20 eject him. While the policeman was
coioniyinc with the request Of the mother
the young man accidentally fell against
the side of the door and cut ms hedu.
1J;s injury was dressed at the Elmer
yency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
PsYCHoPATHIC PAVILION.
Bill Providing for Erecting and
Equipping Sent to Senate.

bill providing for the erection and
equipment of psychopathic pavilion at
cost Of 100000 upon ground already
owned by the District on Brtghtwood
avenue was forwarded by the Commits
sioners yesterday to Senator Gallinger
chairman of the Senate District commit
tee. The purpose of this institution is for
the treatment of persons suspected Of
being insane or persons suffering with eX
IRENE nervousness and from mental dis
eases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Fund for Jury Trials.

Notwithstanding the recent report that
the jury fund for the Police Court was
exhausted. 1t was announced by Judge
kimban yesterday that he had been noti-
ned that there remains a balance of 1854.
which will be sufficient for jury trials for
another week or ten days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-01
Delegates to Fishery Congress.

The Commissioners have approved the
Of Commissioner Mac
farland that the following persons be
designated as delegates to represent the
District at the international fishery con-
eress to be held in this city commencing
september %: Judge ID. T. Wright, DIR.
81. C. Yarrow, Maj. Richard Sylvester. Dr.
William p. Young and DIR. W. 8. Harlan.