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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
FIRE AND THE sT0RK
Both Visit Residence of o. r. Johnson
Mother and Child Saved.
ISnecial to The Tines -pispatch.l

RALEIGH, N. c., April IA fire
that started about noon to-day render
aged one other residence severely, hav-
ing started from. a defective 1ue in
ed-tnat Of Mr.. o. r. Johnson.
The stork had visited the Johnson
excitemcnt caused BY the fire and the
necessity OF removing the mother and
child from the building to a place Of
safety affected them very seriously,
The fire spread from the Johnson
home to a large double house, one
sor John Michael, Of the Agricultural
by Mr.. and Mrs BENJAMIN Pelot. The
Pelots had their furniture mostly pack
ed for shipment. Practically all the
furniture was saved from both build
tngs.
An adjacent dwelling owned and oc-
cupied by ". t, Dellan, OF the Internal
revenue office here, was damaged to
the extent of several hundred dollars.
The fire damage was probably $4,000.
One thousand feet of hose was required
to reach the fire from nearest hydrant,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
COUNT PoToCKI MURDERED
Governor of GaIicin Shot Down by STU.
dent Whose Brother Killed Himself.

LEM BORG. AUsTRIA-HUNGARY
April 12.-Count Andreas Potocki. the
governor of the Austrian Polish pro-
vince of Galicia. was assassinated this
afternoon by a Ruthenian student,
Mieroslap Sjczynski by name. while
giving an audience to delegation Of
students. The assassin tired three
shots from revolver, all of which
took effect. The governor died soon
afterwards
The assassin did not resist arrest.
When led through the governors ante
chamber he said to the Ruthenian
peasants who were waiting for an
audience: II have done this for YOU"
The assassin's brother, who had been
informed of the plan to kill the gov
ernor committed suicide shortly be-
fore the murder. The affair has caus-
ed great sensation throughout the
monarchy. The Potocki family is
among the most promine arlstocrats
OF Polish blood
The assassin declares that he
thought 1t his duty to revenge the
Poles for the oppression of Potocki's
goYernmcnt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
sEABoARD COMMITTEE
List of Those Who VIII RcorEnnize
the ROad.

inc HOHO.
rSpecialto The Times DiSpatch.l
BALTIMORE. MD, April 1.-THE
reorganization committee for the Sea-
board Air Line Railway has been
formed. 1t is composed of the follow
ing: Messrs. c. Sidney Shepard, chair
man: James "A. Blair. Hugo Blumenthal,
Russell c. Fessenden. Thomas ]. Hay
yard, Hennen Jennings. Henry c. Per-
kins, John B. Ramsay. Norman B.
Ream, William A. Read. Thomas r.
Ryan Ernstt Thalmann. George w.
Watts. John Shelton Williams.
Tho secretary to the committee is
d. c. Portous
In its personnel the organization
committee is representative of all
classes of securities concerned. 1t is
regarded in financial circles that the
Seaboard first 4 per cent. bonds, the
general mortgage bonds and the stocks
are the securities with which the re-
organization committee will have to
deal.
1t is understood that it will be some
time before steps are taken or any
plan is announced dealing with the re-
organization of the property 1T was
thought advisable, however, by those
interested to organize a committee
for this important work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
GRAY LEAGUE
Address Sent broadcast setting Out
Claims Of Delaware Man.

WASHINGTON. d. &, April 12.;-The
George Gr1y League. which was or
evening IN the Hotel Walton. Phila-
delpha, has sent to Senator's. Con.
gressmen, delegates to the Democratic
National Convention, newspapers. and
to the Democratic voters of the coun
try and address urging the nomination
and election OF George Gray to the
presidency. The appeal declares that
the special privileges which have been
distributed by the Republican party
are at the roots of the existing fnan
cial troubles. 1t characterizes the ten
dency toward Capitalization of power
by the present national administra-
tion Goan as little tie, snort OF Czarism. a..
tittest for the presidency of those who
have been mentioned In connection
with the nomination. His public rec
ord and private character are review
ed, and the fact that he is not seek
Ing the nomination is urged as an
additional reason why he should be
named.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
JOHN MORLEY A HERO
VIII Enter Housc of Lords so ms to Fay
Stepson's Debt.


LONDON, April 12.--John Morley's
decision 10 finish his career with his
IDENTITY disguised under some new and
taWdry title. as a member of that un-
representative, antidemocratic assem-
bly,. which he declared ten years ago
should be either "mended or ended" is
grieyous disillusIonment to his
friends. but his determination is part
of an act of self-sacriace which re-
dounds to Morley's honor and integrity.
Morley has stepson named AyJing.
who became speculator on the Stock
exchange and, losing heavily. signed
Morley's name to bills to the extent
of nearly 100000 He is now serving
seyen-ycar term in prison.
Morley has undertaken to repay the
whole amount and has bound himself
TO pay annually certain sum. 1t is
only because he believes his health
cannot stand the strain of the work
of the Commons long enough to en-
able him TO pay this debt that he is
going to The House of Lords In order
that he may remain In the Cabinet and
draw a minister's salary Of $4,000 a
year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
DELAWARE FOR GRAY
Delegation VIII Practically he uunpi-
nous For Judge Grny MS Nominee.

DOVER. DEL. April i2.J-The result.
of the primaries yesterday Indicate that
nous delegation in favor OF Judge
Gray for the presidential nomination.
a few districts in Kent county seem
to have pcen carried by Bryan adher-
the State convention on Tuesday will
be strongly In favor Of sending to the
national convention delegation In
str,lcted to do all It can for the nonii-
nation of Judge Gray. although 1t may
be necessary to give some OF the Bryan
adherents representation on the dele
cation. They say they may vote for
Judge Gray on the first ballot at Den
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
sCHERR LEADS
Hcnruc Withdraws From Race for Cow
cruOr OF West virginia.

WHEELING, w. VA. April 12.-Fol-
lowing his unexpected defeat by Audi
tor Scherr in the Marshall county pri-
mary, William Fl. Hearne Tonight gave
out a letter withdrawing from the con-
test for the Republican gubernatorial
nomination. This leaves the field clear
to State Auditor A. c. Scherr and Sec
retary of State Charles w. Swisher.
Swisher led until yesterday. when ten
counties held primaries or conventions,
and OF the 1874 State convention DELE
gates selected. Scherr secured 10G,
Hearne s and Swisher 40. Scherr now
has slight lead and will probably win
the nomination.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
BOTH SIDES ARE
CLAIMING OFFICE
Friends Of Mccarthy and Of
Richardson Stoutly Predict
Defeat of Each Other.
RULES OF VOTING
EXPLAINED AGAIN
Instructions to Voters

To make plain the primary plan
for the Enidnncc OF the voters. the
City Committee submits, In short
terms, the following instructions;
Pledge.
Should n voter scratch. muItilatc
or nltcr any portion of the pledge.
his ballot VIII be thrown out en-
tlrely.
Officers and Delegates.
Should an error occur In the sec-
tion of the ticket, in which the cam
dfdntcs for Mayor, Aldermen, COun-
cilmen or Delegates to the conven-
ton appear, the part of the ballot
relating to the particular office,
MnyOr, Aldermen, Councilmcn or
DeleEntcD Will be thrown out and
the parts properly marked Will be
regularly counted.
Scratching Portions Of Ticket.
Voter may vote any particular
portion of ticket and scratch rest,
leaving pledge undisturbcd, and 1t
will be counted, that is, he mny
vote for Mayor and scratch all rest
OF ticket, leaving pledge, and ticket
will be counted for Mayor. He may,
on the other hand. vote for proper
number of candidates for either
branch of Council and scratch rest
of ticket, except pledge, with the
same result. UNDER NO CIRCUM-
STANCES MUST THE PLEDGE BE
SCRATCHED, OR THE BALLOT
WOULD THEN DE VOID.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
MAY BE FIREBUG
Two Big Fires In the Same NeiEhbor-
hood Within "a Hours.

Especial to The Times-Dispatcn.I
URBANA, VA, April 12-On yester-
day afternoon the large frame man
sion, formerly the home OF the lat,
Erastus Montague, but now the prop
erty Of Mr.. u. A. Boyer, near Churcn
View, was destroyed by fire.
The origin OF the fire is not known.
To-day about IL o'clock steam saw.
mill near here, belonging to w It,
Davis, OF kilmonock, Va, was also de.
stroyed by fire, together with large
quantity OF sawed lumber. No m
surance was carried on either build
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
CARDS WARD OFF DEATH
Pastfme Divcrts Old Man's AIind-So
Summoned From Austria.

I, ALTON. ILL. April 12.-Propped up
In bed, Joseph Hufker has played cards
with relays Of friends almost con-
tnuously for two weeks to ward OFT
the last sleep so that he may see his
son Louis once again before he dies.
Louis vas summoned from Austria
BY news Of his fathers illness, and
Is thought to be on his way from New
The old mans physician fears that
verts his mind and keeps him awake
he would sink into a stupor from
which it would be difficult to arouse
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
BULL BEATS HORSE
FARMER Roy Rides Animal sixteen
Miles Over Rough Mountain Road.

Miles Over Rough Mountain Road.
BERWICK. PA. April r. Elmer
county. has bull that he has trained
to do the work OF a. horse. This week
the animal made a record. Rantz rode
rough, hilly road between Benton aud
North Mountain in less than two hours
beating his father, who was driving a
horse, by more than half an hour.
wagon, the horse hitched on behind
and tho hull pulled the wagon back
to Benton In less time that he took to
ascend the grade in North Mountain
with young Rantz on his back.
Rants uses the bull nearly all TIE
time in place OF n horse. not only
in his. farm work, but In trips to other
tow1S n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
Dcnth Chrl.tcns Crul,er.,
Special 70 The Times Dlspatch.

t'7THNFHf y OIoFHtCTT
VIEWPOINT NEWS, VA, April 1e,-
Robert &. Cannon, an engineer, EN-
ploycd at the plant OF the Newport
News slipbuilding and Dry Dock Com
noon, by plunging headlong into the
bottom Of the engine room OF the new
United states armored cruiser Mon
tana at the shipyard. He was removed
for his recovery are entertained, he
lived In Phoebus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
BURGLARS BEAT MAN
AND ROB HIS WIFE

ELKTON, MD. April 12.-Postmas-
ter Norris, of Sassafras, Cecil county,
was last night shot in the leg and
beaten with a club by three masked
burglars, who afterward compelled his
wife, at the point of a revolver, to
give them 500 In cash.
his wife, the burglars broke into the
post-office and stole f. lot Of stamps,
They escaped and are thought to have
come in this direction, but have not
yet been caught
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13


The fire started at 4 Nnear Backing Com
ennso e[od the he city E Of one mile and Marginal
four fatalities and half persons were injured
Among the buildings burned thirteen churches Frost
Hospital chlden Hospital City Hall Fz Public Library five
school houses dozen 900 enenents
and dwellings. The residential city, where the
through which the fire passed was BUSINESS es bes w
were destroyed The United States Marine buildings
damaged
+ -Four Women Dead.
The Chelsea fire practically o'clock
night -Four known be the fire
None Of the bodies have been identified The originated
rear OF the Boston Backing Companys works West Third
and in close proximity to the Everett City line gale from
the northwest which at times had velocity Of miles hour
wooden buildings OF them of cheap
fire started almost in the extreme southwest section Of the city and
end of the city, which borders Chelsea point
began The flames swept through retail business
section which about midway between the limits
Buildings Burned
Among the s1Fueres DESTROYED were thirteen churches two
blocks nearly score Of factories and upwards Of 500 tene
nents and dwelling houses The flames reached Broadway pn
and destroyed Masonic Fellows Hall and Bennett
Block The flying eb and the showers Of sparks carried
engines obliged Chelsea TO protect property
in their district militia call BY Mayor Beck OF Chelsea brought
ing in order guard property moved into the
gs in the pa path Of the lanes Colonel Wood commanding the
the Fifteenth Company stationed the yard and request
Of Mayor Beck the the fire under
Of Captain HILL Rear Admiral Swift of the yard
out all the from the receiving ship Wabash who
already off These under command
Of officer but instructed their
needed
Marines Kept Order
Marines with fixed bayones held back the crowds while
militia and soldiers helped families their goods
squads of the military police ahead warning
living the path OF the fire whcheaped from block block
astonishing rapdty
The crowds generally easily handled Occasionally some
excited house would burst through the of militia
and marines dash into house forgotten vauabe
the presence Of many uniformed guards
element.
The fire bordering the eastern division
tracks Of the Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Backng
Companys works where employees work dyng
II conpanys works situated the end OF West Third Street
wooden buildings comprised the works stored for the
part with old and paper The the fire
but it supposed that combustion among the
responsible high wind blowing orthye miles
from the northwest the flames from the rag heaps
directly wooden buildings OF the Boston Backing Company
The buildings of flames and as surrounding
property consisted largely Of wooden buildings for storing the
department realized that fire threatened and
general alarm sounded.
In the gale shingles burning paper and soaked rags
lung high into the and the city Within
half hour the Rosnfed Brothers reestre wooden factory
Maple Street in flames the Chaplin and Sodcn Cai
Company Works.
Tons Of tarrcd paper latter factory created
smoke which made the work OF the remcn extremely difficult
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
searIet Feyer nd Harynrd.

ROSTUN, MASS. April 12,--A light
form of scarlet fever has appeared
among the students at Harvard univcr-,
sitN, and there are eighteen afflicted
students confined in Stllman Inlrm-
AIRY. with number Of other cases
scattered throughout the dormltories,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
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30l Men C.n Tn Mark

GADsDEN, Ala. April 1o.-After
having been closed for three months
the plant Of the Consolidated Coal ana
to day. Three hundred men have been
put back to work, and the force Will
be increased early this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
Cnrfew Law.
Pensacola Quiet.

PENSACOLA. FLA, April 12.-At 10
o'clock tonight the streets are prac-
tically deserted. and the city is quieter
than on any night since the street
railway strike was inaugurated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
CONVERSION OF MISS ELkINs
Cardinal Gibbons Cables the Pope Tint
Difficulties Have Been Removed.

Cardinal Gibbons Cables the Pope Tllnt
Difficulties Have Been Removed.
RQME, April la.--The Pope has re-
ceived cablesram from Cardinal Glib
bons announcing that all difficulties
~ regard to the conversion of Miss
Katherine Elkins, who It is said is
TO marry the Duke OF the Abruzal
have been overcome.
1t Is learned from an official source
that the delay in the official announce
ment OF the Abruzzi- Elkins marriage
does not mean obstacles to the mar
rlage which Is certain
The Duke OF the Abruzzi will re-
main at Turin until April l5. when he
is ltkelv to reioin his shin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
rrlc. Dynamite over . Lamp.

MAHANOY CITY, Pa. April Ia
John BrehnnA of Frackville, held a
at Eocust Spring Mine day. IT en-
ploded, blew out his eyes and shat
tered his left arm. This was his
first day in the mines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
Adjutant.General of Florida
Orders All State Military
to Scene Of Trouble.
.RUMORS AFLOAT THAT
JAIL WAS DESTROYED
Mayor Goodman Proclailns Cur.
few Law to Prevent Gathering
OF Crowds-Laboring Men
Hold Monster Mass
Meeting-Cars to Be
Run To-Day.

r JACKSONVILLE. FLA. April "a
The following order was re-
ceived late this afternoon from
Acknowledgement j. Clifford r..
" Foster from Tallahassee: Assem-
BILE companies A, and + i'm
mediately and proceed by afternoon
train for Pensacola there reporting to
Colonel Lefiles on arrival. Take every
available man; heavy marching order;
twenty rounds multiple ball cartridges
per man. Communication of rations AL
lowed for trip, and If possible take
field ranges. Afternoon train will he
held three-quarters of an hour. Sound
general alarm so as to get men out
quickly, and take as many as possible. :"
Immediately upon receipt of this
message the fire whistle sounded the
riot call. Almost instantly military
men, policemen, deputy sheriffs and
special officers rushed to their head
quarters, and at 6 o'clock 40 men
were marching double quick time 10
the depot.
Following them was the Gatlinr gun
detachment. and at $40 o'clock the
train pulled out, amid cheers from tho
excited crowd that had gathered at the
depot.
All Available Troops.
In addition to the Jacksonville com.
panies, every available man in the
State militia service was ordered to
Pensacola at once. A special from Live
Oak stated that the Suwanee Guards,
the Tallahassee. Apalachicola and other
companies had proceeded to Pensacola
on the morning rain. Wild rumors
were af1oat on the streets this after
noon that the mob had DESTROYED the
city jail to get at the strike breakers,
and another rumor was to the effect
that the Federal troops had mutinied.
These reports, however, were not given
credence.
knowing that the Pensacola Electric
Company intends to make an attempt
to operate cars tomorrow. 1t is be-
lieved that the military companies were
ordered to that city to be on hand in
case of further trouble.
Cnrfew Law.
PENSACOLA. FLA. April l2-with
the exception of monster mass meet
ing of all organized laboring men of
Pensacola, there We're no developments
In the strike situation here to-day.
Mayor c. C. Goodman early this morn
ing issued proclamation placing the
curfew law in effect, and tonight all
residents. excepting officers actually on
duty, must be off the streets by 10
o'clock. or else be arrested and detained
for the night. This order is to prevent
crowds from gathering on the streets.
Two additional military companies
arrived during the day, making tota'
Of four with two more to come during
the night. 1t is expected cars will be
started Tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
FOUR WOMEN KILLED AND
FIFTY PEOPLE INJURED
Among the Buildings Burned Were Thirteen Churches
Two Hospitals, City Hall, Public Library, Five
Schoolhouses, Twelve Factories and Three
Hundred DwellngsFre Departments
from Ten Cities After Eleven Hours
Of Fighting, Check Flames.

OSION MASS, April 12-Fic devastated more than one
square mile of the manufacturing business and tenement
- district OF Chelsea to-day entailng loss estimated at
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13
Pledge.

Should voter scratch. muItilate
or nitcr any portion of the pledge.
his ballot VIII be thrown out en-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-13

y the eve of the municipal pri-
mary. with chief interest
centred in the election OF
Mayor, there are conflicting
claims as 10 the relative
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-02
Compensations Of Till
ing the Soil.

AT the bottom of many daz-
zling fortune lie dishonor, inf
deity, falsehood, robbery, be-
trayal of a friend and the wreck
of the possessions of the unwary.
What the farmer gains is laden
with sweet sunshine, the zephyrs
of spring and the fostering love
Of all natures ministry. So
that when one takes account of
the compensations. mental and
spiritual, that come to him whose
daily bread comes from honest
toll, over him who lives by his
wits or is the Robin Hood of So
ciety, the balance throws high
into the air the one who lives by
speculation and adventure.
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-02
Always Staullch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
ways avoided the fallacies and
knaveries of yellow journalism,
and its steadily increasing Circula-
ton proves conclusively that its
policy of telling the plain Truth
without exaggeration or misrepre-
sentation, standing fast for the
Right, is heartily approved with
growing force by the intelligent
Public to which it appeals.
To read it is a liberal Education,
and the citizen who goes without
It does positive harm to himself,
to his family, and to the commu-
nifty.
In no other way can the invest
mcnt of ~ c@Eat8 per day
for that is all The Republican
costs any subscriber-bring such
rich results in that knowledge
which is both Power and Pleasure.
Information, instruction and en-
tertainment fill its columns and it
leaves a good taste in the mouth
Of the reader.
1t stands for Law and Order in
the State-for Peace, Prosperity
and Happiness in the Home.
II you are not already enrolled
among its splendid list of Patrons
send on your subscription and give
# a fair trial at rs cents per month
'-- Daily and Sunday.
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-02
Additional Locals.

L. w. Collins is quite busy
cutting feed.
Oliver Poer is helping with the
survey work.
E. Emerson is spending a few
days this week at Carrizo.
The wind of Friday blew the
Carrizo mail carrier, Prof. Britts,
in ahead of time.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Gore re-
turned Thursday evening, from
a two weeks sojourn in Kansas
and Oklahoma.
VIM. Young of Blaine was here
the fore part of the week re-
ceiving the Patterson cattle,
which he purchased some time
ago.
We note from the preaching
date that Villas is on the list. We
have wondered many times why
this place was left out, but be-
lieve they will give Rev. Nc
Lean large turn-outs.
w. S. Mckee of Cedarvale,
Kansas, came in on the stage,
Thursday evening. Mr.. Mckee
proved up a homestead near At
lanta, the western part of this
county, some years ago and
wanted to see if it was still out
there. E. P. Mcfarland took
him out this morning.
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-02
Industrial Centers in
the Grasp of Drouth

With losses aggregating sever
al million dollars from forest
fires and heavy damage to crops
and live stock; the enforced idle
ness of thousands of workmen
owing to suspensions because of
lack of water; the health officers
anticipating serious epidemics of
contagious diseases and many
small streams dried up and prac-
tically obliterated, the drouth of
1908 which has held western
Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and
West Virginia in its grasp for
more than two months, remains
unbroken, each day gradually in-
creasing the seriousness of the
unprecedented situation. 1t is
greatly feared there will be a
coal famine, especially in the
Northwest.
In West Virginia lumber plants
glass factories and iron and steel
mills located along the rivers are
closed on account of insufficient
water.
In Eastern Ohio the same con-
ditions prevail and it is feared
the great iron and steel mills at
Youngstown, Ohio, employing
over 10000 men, will have to
suspend operations unless the
drouth is speedily broken
The Springfield herald., 1908-10-02
Villas Items,

c. F. Wheeler is gone to buy
goods.
The JJ round up wagon camp
ed in Villas, Wednesday.
Quite a number of our people
are attending campmeeting.
Mrs. E. M. Whitaker is spend
a few days with Mrs. Christy
and both are attending camp
meeting.
The Breslins will send several
loads of their household goods to
Lamar, this week where they
are to make their future home.