The Washington herald., 1908-08-03
NEWS OF THE VIRGINIAS
POLITICAL AND OTHERWISE.

tion has advanced the price OF tobacco
very materially. and that ali tobacco
growers have been benefited by this ad-
vance; but IL IS impossible for a few of
US 10 keep the association alive and bear
the burden and expense necessary to
maintain IL We never have had brighter
prospects than We have now. with the
thorough organization Of the Western
Tobacco Growers. and IN the advance OF
their products. vye should be IN a good
position 10 get q good price for ours
therefore urge you 10 stand by the sssO-
ciaton."
One would think that the Republican
party could have selected some one as
their candidate on the national ticket who
was not known as -Shortweight jim
Yet Mr.. Sherman earned that sobriquet
by defending short weight in his jam pots
in speech IN the last Congress.-West
Virginia Argus.
TIE splendid way in which Senator
Daniel acted when he went 10 Denver.
and his conduct afterward when he went
to Fairview 20 visit Mr.. Bryan on his
way home. have ELECTED commendatiOu
everywhere. Nothing has more pleased
Mr.. Bryan. and when Senator Daniel
takes the stump for the nominees. nothing
VIII. we believe. create more enthusiasm
than 10 hear the Senator tell Of the hsr-
nnony which Inspired the Denver conven-
ton for Mr. Bryan. and the wild en-
thusiasm through the West over his nonli-
nation--StaUnton Spectator.
The charter granted to the Roanoke
Traction Company for developing the
James River power property shows that
the Roanokers are alive 10 the situation
IN this territory That plant, when fully
developed. VIII furnish power and light
ing for all the surrounding territory as
far as Lynchburg. Roanoke. and Clifton
Forge. Its Importance can be CLEANED
only in a very meaEer way by consider
ing the possibilities Of DEVELOPMENT Of
the section Included There are a score
OF towns 10 be given power and light.
while interurban railways viii be develop
ing soon in various acknowledgements
Evening World
The historic stone called the "Pocahon-
tas Basin in which the Indian princess.
Pocahontas. according to the legend, is
said 70 have at one time performed her
ablutions. is TO be given a prominent and
permanent site IN Central Park, Peters
burg. The basin is a massive, Irregular
stone. about four and one-half by three
and one-half feet at the top. and three
feet high. In which Is scooped a smooth.
deep basin. capable Of holding many gal
Ions Of water The venerable basin is
the property Of the city. and the legends
attached 10. It are held sacred by the
people, who will be glad that II is to be
preserved and kept under proper care.
The city declined to allow it TO be ex-
hi5ited for gain at the jamestown Ex-
position, or to go out Of its custody for
any other purpose.
In reviewing the general situation Of
the local shoe trade. Lynchburg dealers
say the outlook is indeed encouraging.
and that a decided improvement in sales
Is apparent over the recent depression
The owner of one factory stated that the
output is larger than at this time last
year. Another manufacturer spoke en-
Enthusiastically Of the prospects It was
further stated that all over the South the
output Of homemade shoes is being sent.
and that merchants generally over this
entire section Of the country are in a
position to handle large quantities Of the
goods The cheerful prospects Of this
large and representative Lynchburg in
dusty Is necessarily a matter that will
excite general interest