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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
SOUTH CAROLINA WILL HOLD
*. FAST TO PRIMARY SYSTEM

DINA is very similar to that In use In
CURED that the two candidates receiv-
ing the highest number OF votes en-
ter another elective contest and the
winner In the second election is de-
clared the nominee.
Several Of the members interviewed
declared that the primary system is not
nearly as expensive us was the old con-
vention system. 1t was quite apparent
that SO far as the South Carolina dele
cation In Congress is concerned there
is no sentiment In that state in favor
of abrogating the primary method of
making nominations.
II would get out OF public life II we
We're to return to the old convention
systems of making nominations in
South Carolina" said Representative D.
Il. Finley, Of that State, to The Times
Dispatch correspondent to-day. we
have had the primary system in South
Carolina for twenty-eight years. It
works exceedingly we'll. It puts the
people in the saddle. 1t does away with
party bosses, Why, I do not even
know the names Of several of the coun-.
ty chairmen OF my district"
II think 1t will DO long while boz
fore the Democratic party in South
Carolina abollshes the state primary
said Representative Ellerbe of that
State to-day. Under our system :he
two candidates receiving the highest
number OF votes in the primary hayeto
make the race over questions for the
nomination, thus insuring that the
nominee is the choice of a majority of
his party.
THE primary prevents snap conyen-
tions, rings and machines. 1t stilnu-
lstes popular interest in the choice of
candidates. Tho people know they have
to maze a direct choice Of men instead
OF leaving the selection of delegates
chosen to convention. There Is no
talk of abolishing our State primary,
and 7 do not expect any"
"rhe primary method Of nominating
cand ldates is the right method, for 1t
Is the right thing for the people to
rule" said Representative Joseph y.
Johnson, of the Third south Carolina.
I'm short time twenty-oaN thousand
votes will be cast In my district for
nominees TO various offices, from United
States Senator to county coroner. Prac-
tlcally every Democratic voter will 80,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
VIRGINIA BOYS GET DEGREES
IN BIG NORTHERN SCHOOLS
Especial to .rhe r,mes-plspatc !

BOSTON. MASS, May 16.--Among the
successful candidates for the bachelor
OF science degree at the Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology are Maurice
Lucian Billiard of Radford, Va, and
Harry Cross, of Norfolk. Va. The lat
and bachelor of science degrees from
other colleges. He completes the
course in civil engineering, and Bull
lard the mechanical engineering course.
They will receive their degrees at the
commencement, June 9th. Washington
Hill Johnson. OF Dinwiddie, Va. will
receive the NJ. D. degree from Boston
University School of Medicine June Sd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
Continue Inland waterways Commits.


WASHINGTON. D. c.. May 16.-The
bill providing for the continuance OF
the Inland Waterways Commission, In
troduced Thursday by Representative
Burton, of Ohio. was passed by the
House to-day under suspension of the
rules.
A remark attributed to the Presi-
dent that he would continue the coni-
mission whether Congress authorized
it or not was the subject Of much ad-
verse eriflcism...from the Democratic
side, particularly by Messrs. Clayton.
Alabama. and Williams, Mississippi.
Mr.. Burton. Ohio, member of the
committee. came to the defense 'of the
President, and said that the members
of the commission stood ready to again
VOLUNTEER their services. I'VE hope
he said, Ito accomplish a degree of
order where now a degree Of chaos
/ exists
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
assailant in row, In which Craven
was badly beaten about the head.
Delegates Elected.

Delegates Elected.
Swansboro Precinct has elected the
following delegates to the county con-
vention, which will be held at Chester
field Courthouse on May 25th at IL
a. NJ. to select delegates to the Roam
oke Democratic convention: Judge
James NJ. Gregory. c. II. Dorset. Ben p.
Owen. Jr w. j. Morrssett, C. r. Jones.
7. C. Carroll. w. T. Walker and A. r.
Toler. The delegates are favorable to,
but not instructed for. William j.
Bryan.
In Oak Grove Precinct George Red.
ford and Gus Lambert were selected to
represent that section in the county
convention.
Auction Sales.
Auction sales conducted during the
week by Messrs. Augustine Royal G.
Company resulted in the transfer 10
Mr.. William Crozier of four accessible
building lots at the southwest corner
of ThirteeSth and Perry Streets. The
lots were sold under an order of the
court In the suit of Weisiger VS..
We!siger, Willis C. Pulliam commits
sioner. bringing $3.50. $3.50 and s14 a
foot, the niles aggregating something
over $4,000. Mr.. Crozier expects to
erect several handsome residences on
the property.
Cracissmcn Coming:
Much excitement was occasioned
yesterday by the report sent to POST
master Smith that several expert safe
crackers were In town. and for the
past two nights Sergeant Wright and
the police force generally have been
on the lookout for members of the
notorious Seay gang, whose chief.
Casey, is at present in the State peni-
tertiary. This gang has made a spe-
cialty OF post office safes. and Postmas-
ter Smith has been warned to look out
for two cracksmen of whom he has a
description.
Death of Mrs. Miller.
Information was received yesterday
of the death of Mrs. Annie Ward Mil
Ter. mother of Mrs. John Fl. Latham,
and widow of DR.. Miller of Baltimore,
at her home in Baltimore on Friday.
The body will be brought to Man
chester this morning and the funeral
will be held In the Sacred Heart
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
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zo,se6 People
RECOMMEND 1T

For the blood, for lost appetite, for
that tired feeling, rheumatism and
other troubles that number having
written us in two years telling Of
cures and remarkable benefit from
It. This great volume of testimony
should convince you Of the sterling
merits Of this great medicine. Get
81 bottle and begin to take it Today.
Z In usual liquid form or In chocolate coated
tablets called sarsatabs. 100 Dges Ole Dollar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
Lieut.. Waller TO Panama.

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
+ WASHINGTON, D. c., May 16.-Or-
ders have been issued transferring
Second Lieutenant L. w. T. Waller,
United States Marine Corps from duty
at the Norfolk Navy Yard to duty
IN the Canal Zone. He VIII sail with
in the next few weeks and assume
duty at The marine barracks in the
some Immediately after arriving there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
OBITUARY

Florence Annette Meyer.
Florence Annette Meyer. the three
year-old daughter of Mrs. Marie Meyer.
Of No. 400 East Marshall Street. died
yesterday morning at 1880 o'clock: The
funeral will be held from the residence
this afternoon at o'clock.
Funeral of Capt. Wade.
Special to The Times Dispatch.1
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, May H.
The funeral services Of Captain Hamil-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
WILL PUT FULL FORCE
TO WORK ON RYAN ROAD
Tspec,al TO The rime,.p,snotcb. i.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
ROANOKE, VA, May 16.-ohicial no.
tice was received here to-day that II
full construction force will be put on
the South and Western Road at sn
early date. This Is the Ryan road.
which runs from johnson City. Tenn,
and which has not been working more
than a third of force,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
TWO ATTEMPTS AT SUICIDE
AND BOTH ARE FAILURES
rsnoc,a,,o rhe T,,es.Di,natcb. I

Special TO Tho Faes-Dlspatch.
DANVILLE. VA May l6.--Despondent
because of his inability to secure employ
ment and because he had contracted debts
which he was unable to pay. Crisp Tread
way. negro factory hand. about sixty
years of age. made two attempts last night
TO end his life. Both attempts the first by
cutting his throat and the second by trying
to drown himself in shallow creek, proved
unsuccessful.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
DEATHS

yesterday. at 1880 a.
NJ, FLORENCE ANNETTE MEYER,
daughter of Marie Meyer and the
late Lewis w. Meyer. In the fourth
year OF her age.
Funeral Will take place from the
residence. 406 East Marshall Street.
at o'clock THIS Sunday AFTER
NOON.
WITHERSPOON.-Di Mt the residence
of his sister. Mrs. J. r. Burhette.
1i13 l-2 West Main Street Mr. JOHN
SYLVESTER WITHERSPoON. son OF
Sarah +. and the late John Willis
WlthersDoon.
Funeral from Sacred Heart cathe-
dral THIS Sunday AFTERNOON at
o'clock. Friends and acquaintance
invited to attend.
DILLARD.-Died. May 6. 1905, after a
lingering Illness. Miss IDA JANE
DILLARD. daughter of Dr. John and
Marceilus c.. billiard. OF Goochland
county. She was born January 20.
1879. She is survived by her moth
er. one sister and four brothers.
GAGE.-Died. In New York State. May
IL. 1908, JENNIE. beloved daughter
OF the late William and Elizabeth
De Maine. OF Alexandria. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
COCAINE CASES DISMISSED.
Possession of Only One Package Not
COnAidered Sufficient Evidence.

Considered Sufficient Evidence.
Four people charged with having
cocaine In their possession without le-
gal authority were dismissed in Po-
lice Court yesterday morning. Henry
Street was charged with having bought
the drug from Robert Ross. who, In
turn, was believed to have got 1t from
Carrie Jackson. Henry Street was
found to have a package In his pos
session, and the others were arrested
on his evidence, which. however. was
not corroborated. Edward Davis was
also discovered with cocaine on his
person, but as each had only one
package, evidently for his own use. it
was not considered sufficient evidence
of intent to sell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17

ton u. Wade were conducted from tbs
Methodist Church on Monday afternoon
BY Rev. Chas. Lynch. assisted by Rev.
MI ,,,, joyce e,so Of B nasi,,n.n ~.
ms, tho Masons, the Odd Fellows. tht
Sons OF yeternns and the members oil
the Hamilton. D, Wade Chapter OF u d.
q, and nunbers, OIL friends and rela.
lives. followed the body to the last
Captain Wade was born in Chris.
tiansburg In 1886, and had spent hil
Whole lilo. In the town. He WAS
gallant aoldler. and had tho title OF
Lee, but preferred to be known as Cap.
! He was devout member OF the
church, and probably the best-loved
man In tho community The grave
of the u. d. G.
They. are: Mrs. 6. a. TItzratrick, Mrs.
NJ II; sl!isser, II; 2. Wade. Jr.... Miss
Funeral Of Mr.. I,nrew.
Especial to The Times pispatch1
PULASKI. VA, May 16.--The body of
Colonel /. II. Larew. OF this county.
who died In Greensboro. N. c., Thurs
day q night. was brought to Pulaski last
vas conducted to-day. Mr.. Larew was
partmcnt Of the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company. but for the past two
ask a Te 0osn kI Sf Which, order Pho
charge of the body and conduct tho
funeral services Tho deceased leaves
q young wife and child, besides Il
host. of friends and relatives. to mourn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
THE WEI THEIR

Forecast: virginia-Fatr and warm
or Sunday; Monday fair. light TO tresh
so Sorth sceamroiina-Fair and warmer
Sunday; Monday fair. light, varlapl '
Winds
CONDITIONS YESTERDAY.
R!chmond's weather was CLOUDY any ao
cooler. Thermometer at mluH!snt' 90
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
pnt Letter in Cornerstone,

Put Letter in Cornerstone.
NORFOLK, VA, May 16.-The corner
stcne of the new 100000 Naval Young
Mems Christian Association here. given sole-
~ by John D. Rockefeller. was yesterday laid.
The feature was a letter from Mr.. Rookie
felier. addressed ITO the enlisted men OF
the navy" which went In the corner
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
Mrs. John Hnynes,

Especial to The Tlmos- Dlspatch.l
BIG STONE GAP, VA. May 16--Mrs.
susan Haynes, wife OF John Haynes,
died Mt Gate City on Tuesday. She
was born in Hawkins county, Tenn,
seventy wears ago, and for more than
forty years had been member Of
the Southern Methodist Church She
is survived by her husband and Ave
sons-Samuel. Robert. p. W.. w. T. and
Kew. j. X. Haynes After funeral SER
vices, conducted by Rev. J. r. Jones,
burial took place at Yuma to-day.
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his counsel. Perhaps they may decide
TINT II In wlse to grant the request
Confer nnd Reply.


Mr.. jerome said he would not ask
for the examination Tonight, but
would do so some morning when Thnw
had had ample time TO rest from the
strenuous three days and evenings in
court Thaw and his lawyers. Messrs.
Graham and Peabody. went into the
Judges private room to confer With
them were Drs. Pilgrim. Evans and
Jeliffe.
When they re-entered the courtroom
Mr.. Graham said:
.rhe relator will submit to personal
examination under the following con-
ditions: The court TO name six alienists.
The aIienists selected shall be those
who havo never had any previous coll
nection with the case Tho counsel
for the relator and the district attor-
ney shall agree upon three of the siS
to serve. The expenses Of the alien
lists SO selected shall be paid equally
by the county OF New York and the
relator. The examination to be re-
stricted TO n personal study OF th"
re1ator. and shall not be founded on
testimony OF previous trials"
Mr.. Jerome responded that he was
surprised at the suggestion brought
into court by opposing counsel. He
said: "The conditions are such that
II / should accept them would de-
serve to be committed to- lunatic
asylum myself If that Is all Mr..
Graham has to offer we rest"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
IN MEMORlAM
memory of Mrs. LILLE
C. BOSWELL, who died three years
ago to-day, May II, 1905.

BosWELI4-In memory OF Mrs. LILLE
C. BOSWELL, who died three years
ago to-day, May II. 1908.
Twas night, while sitting by the
fireside musing.
or days and loved ones of long
My mind OF its own sad choosing
Brought the one l was wishing
for so.
There in the red and dusky ashes
saw the face Of my own dear
child:
So plain did see it by the freight
thought sgI,. was with her for
I drew nearer the beautiful vision
And wished itcould speak to me,
But instead felt touch OF derision
That repulsed me in my reverie.
The expression was In words SO
Oh. mamma! don't think of me
thus;
The face you see tonight is the
That is now slowly crumbling to
dust.
But look away from the evening
TO your Lille so fair and so bright.
And see there is no night, but eter-
nal day.
So turned from the earthly vision
That held me so long and so fast.
And felt that my dear child's mis-
sion
Had left me forlorn and alas!
MOTHER.
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Mrs. Bette Daniel.

ISpecIaI 10 The Timcs. Dispatch.1
EUREKA MILLS. VA, May 16,-Mrs.
BEETLE Daniel. widow Of William DAN
lei, died ct her home Thursday, at
O'Clock. having reached the advanced
age of eighty years The. interment
was in the family burial grounds at
her homo, Friday afternoon The sur
vivlng children are William T. Daniel.
OF Prince Edward county. and Mics
Mamie Daniel, OF this county.
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TO Submit Briefs.

Both sides have agreed not to argue
the case. but each Will present briefs
on the question raised by Thaw's coun-
gel at the beginning of the hearing to
the effect that Thnw's commitment to
Matteawan was unconstitutional, These
briefs will be handed in early next
wsek. Thnw will remain in the
Duchess Courthouse until the decision
Is rendered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17
Miss Alice Beninnn.

specIhl 70 The Timcs-DIspatch.J
BIG STONE GAP, VA. May 16.-Miss
Alice Beaman. aged thirty years. died
1T the home Of her brother. Joshua
Beaman. on Monday. after lingering
Illness Of consumption The mother
OF the deceased is very Ill and is not
expected 10 live. and has not yet been
told OF her daughters death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-17

Everything else boys
wear.
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CONDITIONS IN IslPoRrANT CITIES

MINIATURE ALNIANA4C Go 40
| SIM r,ses .b:0l IIIGHTIDE.
SIN acts ,....7,12 Morning.....,h;sa
AEON rlses,...8.82 Hyening..,, :o '
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-05-16
ADMIRAL
SAYS FAREWELL
Brilliant Banquet at ST. Francis Hotel
--Hauls Down His Flag as Com
n,ander of the Atlantic BattleshiP
FIeet-Rear Admiral Thomas Sue
ceeds to Cmmand.

San Francisco, May 9.-Rear'Admiral
Evans babe a personal farewell to the
officers of his command at the banquet
given last night in honor of the visit
Of the Atlantic feet by the City of San
Francisco. The banquet was given IN
the white and gold dining room of the
st. Francis Hotel, where Admiral Evans
and his family have been making their
headquarters since the arrival OF the
fleet on Wednesday. 1t had been hoped
that the commander-in-c of the tiect,
who hauls down his flag today from the
truck of the Connecticut, might appear
for o few moments, but it was not
known until well along in the progress
of the dinner that he was actually well
enough to do so. The admiral was
wheeled into the crowded dining hall
amid spontaneous cheers, in which the
officers and their hosts, the citizens of
San Francisco, joined with equal en-
thusiasm. He was in civilian attire, as
was also his son, Lieutenant Frank Tay-
lor Evans, who wheeled the invalid
chair.
Rear-Admirals Thomas, Sperry, En-.
DRY, Dayton, Sebree and Swinburne, the
captains of all the ships, Governor Gil
lett, Secretary of the Navy Metcalf,
Mayor Taylor, General Funston, of the
army, and other notable guests crowded
about the chair and shook hands with
Admiral Evans, who had cordial re-
Spouse TO each in turn.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-05-16
NONE SAY GOODBYE.
vsnsxuaians Show No Courtssy ia
Minister Faussell.

Willemstaat. May w. W. RUSSELL
the American Minister to Venezuela
, sailed from here to-day on the STEAMSHIP
1aracas for the United States, whera b,
VIII spend his vacation OF two months
The American Minister arrived hers
from Puerto Cabello, sailing from that
port yesterday afternoon after visi,
q the United States gunhoat paduaes.
Ills departure from PuNrto Cabello was
slgnalized by salute of 10 guns. That
there II tension In tho diplomatic reia,
tions between the United stafea and
veEexusla was shown in the fact THAI
rome Of the local officials was on hand
TO bid Mr.. Russell good byn.
Thomas r. Moffnft, the American Con.
sui at La Guaira, II still In that city
without means OF communication be-.
cause or tina plague, and 1t liz feared
without necessities Of life.
II is thought that the United stsles
may ssad = Runboat there for the pur
pose OF transferring the consul, because
at present there are no American In
telests requiring his presence
President Castro Is decree SHUTTING an
La onaira may be prolonged indefinitely
or until . full week passes without new
cases OF plague appearing. There Ia
great distress among the unemployed. OF
which The number is large. Merchants
In La Guaira are doing listis business,
and are no longer able to support the
poor. An appeal has been made TO the
shamher Of commerce In Caracas FOR
help. A second relief train was sent to
no isioated city yesterday with pro.
visions The death iist " growing, and
he whole .own seems TO be infeeted
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-05-16

Portland. May 12.--One of the mic
turesque attractions of the Portland
Rose festival during the week June
10. VIII be the appearance here OF
Joaquin Miller. the Poet of the
Sierras" Miller is native of Ore
gon, and when the request and invi-
tation was sent 60 him by the festi.
val management to take part In the
spectacular street pageant "The
spirit of the Golden West" he read
ily accepted. agreeing to appear In
some feature of the eavalcade that
would be typical of the life. habits
and customs of the early days OF the
oregon pioneers. In the times In
which he WAS conspicuous figure.
This parade will symbolic the ad-
vancement of civilization In the
Northwest from the earliest DAYS
down TO the present time. MANY
cities OF Oregon Will be represented
by beautiful floats In the line OF
march.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-05-16
TACOMA PLANS BIG TIME.
Wants to Guido All thss Other Cities
Where Fleet Has Stopped.

Tacoma, Wash, May 1.-THE local
| fleet committee has made arrangements
for the review of the Is battlesEips In
Tacoma harbor, May ~, and the corso'
quent festivities that win make their
stay Of four days In this port the most
memorable In the history of the aeet g
cruise thus far. Preparations are being
made for the entertainment OF thou
sands of people all over the Northwest
who have made known their intention
of attending the Tacoma celebration.
This will conclude May 80 with me-
mortal day parade, having in line thou.
sands Of marines and sailors from the
ships, members of the Grand Army OF
the Republic from every post In the
state, with the uniform rank of the fra
ternnl bodies
There will be no lack Of entertain
ment for visitors, who win have a fine
opportunity to view the fleet from the
high bluffs on which the city is built
Massed bands of the feet, with numer-
our musical organizations of Tacoma
and the surrounding country, will play
airs. These, With the New
York Symphony Orchestra, led by Dam.
rosch, 10 q four-day engagement, viii
give Tacoma the greatest assemblago
OF musicians ever got together in any
city In Washington. In addition, there
viii BIO athletic contests, boat races
between the crews Of the various battle
ships, a grand illumination parade of
the harbor craft, nightly illumination
Of the warships and Japanese fireworks.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-05-16
ADMITS OTHER GRIMES.
Man Who Blew Up Burlington Train
Also in Holdup.

Also in Holdup.
Butte, Mont, May s.-Lewis Ferriss
who last night confessed to planting &c
sticks of dynamite under Burlington
train No. 8, which was wrecked here
Friday night, killing three persons, was
this morning taken to Hills by detec-
tives to dig up the rest of the powder
which was cached after the wreck. Fer.
riss also admits being concerned in the
hold-up of the North Coast Limited two
weeks ago.
The engineer was tagged on a steer
grade. The train was stopped, and
when the engineer saw the hold-up men
he ran blockade of bullets and pulled
his train safely into town.
Ferriss made his confession in the
hospital, where he was taken after be
ing slightly wounded by the officer who
arrested him.
FERRIS was arrested while trying to
pawn rifle of peculiar old-fashioned
caliber, cartridges to fit which were
found on the ground after the attempt
to rob the North Coast train. Sus
picion was directed to him when he was
found loafng about the place where the
Burlington wreck occurred.
Railroad men here are much aroused
and threaten to form party to lynch
Ferriss. He is being kept under heavy
guard.