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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Piece OF Candy Causes Boys 3oatb

Salem.-Cecil l.. Vest, the 10-year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Vest
died suddenly, after suffering agony
fer two hours. Cecil went to bes
about 10 o'clock apparently well anS
at l o'clock he called his mother
and told her he was dying. She sum.
moned two physicians, who did every.
thing possible to save him. but with.
out effect. Drs. Wiley and Norris
made an examination and discovered
that death was due to a piece OF
candy becoming lodged in his bron.
cbial tube. causing the lungs to be.
come affected as in a case Of pneu.
mOnia.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
t. NJ. Angle Indicted Arr;n.

Danville.-The attorneys repre-
Senting T. NJ. Angle, former presi-
dent of the Dry Fork Distilling Com
pany, charged with extensive reve-
nue. frauds, succeeding in gaining a
further delay by winning a prelimi-
nary victory in the plea of abatement
10 Quash the indictment on the
grounds that it had been improperly
returned. The plea of abatement
was heard by jury which failed to
agree. The grand jury, which is still
In session, returned new indictment
and it looks as IL the trial will likely
proceed at this term. The attorneys
for Angle are fighting every inch OF
the proceedings.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18

Breakdown

Nerve energy is the
force that controls the Or
gans of respiration, cir
culation, digestion and
elimination. When you
feel weak, nervous, irri-
table, sick, it is often be-
cause you lack nerve
energy, and the process
of rebuilding and sustain
ing life is interfered with.
DR.. Miles Nervine has
cured thousands Of such
cases, and will we believe
benefit if not entirely
cure you. Try it.
MY nervous system gave away
completely, and left me on the verge
OF the. grave. 1 tried skilled physi-
clans but got no permanent relief.
l got so bad I had TO give up my
business. 1 began taking Or. Miles
Restorative Nervine. In a few days
l vas much better, and I continued
to improve until entirely cured. I
am In business again. and never miss
an opportunity to recommend this
remedy" MRS. w. L. BURKE.
Myrtle Greek. Oregon.
Your druggist sells Or. Miles NerV-
Inc, and we authorize him to return
price Of first bottle (onIy) " It fails
to benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
For Education, S1,4OO.OOO.

Richmond.-One million and fortv
thousand dollars is the amount al
propriated by the State of Virginia
10 the public schools from the assess
nent Tor the year 1909. One-half of
Ihls sum Is payable at this time and
warrants are now being drawn for It,
The second half will be PAYABLE NOT
before February l. This money is to
be used for the pay of teachers of the
primary and grammar grades.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Accuses Branch Carfnr

Richmond. - Branch Carter. a
young white man, was arrested on a
warrant sworn out by Miss Irene
Rash, a native of Henrico County.
VINO charges him with attempted
assault. Miss Rash lives with the
tamiiy of James Billiam, and she
alleSes that Carter called at the
mousse While she was alone. Carter,
she says. beat on the door. threaten.
ed TO kill her If she did not omen r.
and finally went to the windows
smashing one of them IN his effort
to enter the house. Miss Rash
screamed and Carter ran away.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
VIRGINIA BRIEFS.

Fredericksburg The teachers of
the white public schools of Lancaster
County have organized "a teachers
association, with Mr.. w. Eustance
Moncure, OF this city, who is head Of
the high school at Lancaster Court
house, as president.
Richmond. effort is be-
ing made to provide a State home
for girls. AS some OF the most promi-
nent men in the Commonwealth arc
inter ested in the matter the scheme
wYl probably be successfully carried
ora
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
"AlbiRo Eye"

hlchmond.-Medical experts are
interested In the case of 19-year-old
Anorey Wilson, of Nottoway County.
VINO is totally blind in the day but can
see like cat in the dark. The young
man can speed a bicycle when the
night is so dark that ordinary people
nave to walk with caution. but in the
DAY he gropes about, able only to
vaguely distinguish any object and
win no discrimination as to colors.
because OF his peculiar inf1rmity the
young man is noted as an opossum
hunter: He can distinguish the ami
nlalS In the trees in the dark as
readily as dog can follow the scent.
All his life Wilson has suffered from
this defect. 1t is called the "Albino
eye"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
MoOnsiiners Plead Guilty.

Danville.-Sixteen indictments for
Illicit traffic in whisky were returned
by the grand jury. The charges in
GUIDED Illicit distilling. removing and
conceaiing unstamped packages of
whisky and retailing without license,
Twelve mOonshiners and bIockaders
pleaded guilty to the charges and
were each fined 500 and sentenced
to 80 days in Jail, with the exception
of Todd Hyden, OF Lee County. who
was sentenced to two years in ths
Atlanta Penitentiary.
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In Advance, Please.

THE apartments are quite satis-
factory" said the would-be tenant.
Il suppose it isn't necessary for me
to give references, as 1 always pay as
/ 60"
That won't do in this case" re-
joined the landlord. 81 only trust
parties who pay as they come. Chi
cago News.
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Treasurer's Bond.

Richmond. - The Commonwealth
has brought a suit to recover 500
5O2.61 from Howard n. Beales. treas
urer of Mecklenburg County, and
from the Fidelity and Deposit Com
pany, of Baltimore, surety on the of
hcial bond of the treasurer. The
case was tried in the Circuit Court
or the County OF Mecklenburg and
was decided adversely to the state
and an application has been made ia
have review of the case bv the SUI
preme Court OF Appeals. which ap-
plication was granted. Beales was
treasurer of the county and had col
lected and deposited three separate
funds in the bank of Mecklenburg.
The bank went to the wall some
months ago, and the fuads deposited
In the name of the County Treasurer
were swept away with the other as
sets of the bank. The suit brought
is to determine the liability of the
surety company for the amount OF
the deposits by the treasurer.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP
COMPANY,
"CHESAPEAKE LINE.

"CHESAPEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS
COLUMBIA" AND AUGUSTA"
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NOR
FOLK, VA.
Steamers leave Ba' timOre daily (ex-
cept Sunday at 30 p NJ, and leave
Old Point Comfort at 6 90 A NJ and
Norfolk at % a NJ. where connection
Is made with the Rail Lines for all points
South.
YORK RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER
ATLANTA"
For WEST POINT and RICHMOND
VA
Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday at p NJ. and
arrive West Point att IS A. NJ and Rich
mond at 90 A. NJ
Steamers call at Gloucester Point, Gle
Bents, Clay Bank and Almonds
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE
FROM PIERS 18 AND 10 LIGHT
STREET WHARF.
Through Tickets to all points may be
secured, baggage checked and state
rooms reserved from the City Ticket Of
fees, ll9 +. Baltimore street, ARTHUR
w. ROBSON, Agent. l27 f. Baltimore
street, L. II. Dener & Co, Agents, pit
+ Baltimore street, J. II. Eager, A ent
5O6 N Charles street, or the General
Offices, Light andLee streets, Baltimore,
Md
KEY COMPTON
President
T. II. MCDANIEL,
Genl Passenger Agent.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Died In Electric Chair

Richmond.-Jack Traynham, who
on August 24 killed Edgar Turner
with knife, In Lynchburg, died in
the electric chair Friday. Both men
were colored. The two negroes
were employed in livery stable, and
got into a row at the dinner hour.
J ater in the day Traynham stabbed
Turner. who died from the wound
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Thrown From Wagon And Killed.

Fredericksbuug.-W William Weaver
OF Orange County, was killed while
driving wagon loaded with spoke
timber to New Hope. on the Potomac
fredericksburg and Piedmont Rail
road. The team was frightened by
tne report of gun and ran away
Mr.. weaver was thrown out and the
wagon wheels passed over his head
crushing his skull. He was 81 years
old.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18

Woodstock. - News was received
here of the death at hi home in Bed
ford County of DR.. George Nj. Borum.
formerly a resident of Woodstock.
but until few years ago engaged
in business at Lynchburg. DR. Borum
was Confederate veteran and was
cashier of the Shenandoah County
Bank about 80 years ago.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Judge Buchanan jill.

Richmond.-Judge John A. Buch-
anan, of the Virginia Supreme CourC
of Appeals. left for Baltimore, where
he will enter hospital for the pur-
pose of undergoing an operation.
Judge Buchanan has been in a local
hospital for some weeks, and goes
TO Baltimore on the advice of the
Richmond physicians who have his
case in hand. His condition is not
believed to be dangerous, though
prompt medical aid is thought to be
necessary.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Dies From Overdose OF onium.

Roanoke.-W. Luther Moomaw
20 years old, drug clerk, died in
Roanoke hospital from an overdose
or opium. He was found uncon-
scious in his room at his fathers
home. He was son Of B. +. Noon
aw. Sr., He never regained con-
sciousness, and it is believed that he
took the poison with suicidal intent.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Mrs. Wright Fatally Burned.

Messages from Lex
ington announce the death of Mrs.
Fanny Wright. who died as the re-
suit of her clothing catching fire
While burning leaves at her home.
Enveloped in flames, Mrs. Wright ran
screaming into the street, where by
standers deluged her with water.
She died soon afterwards. A son
and five daughters survive
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18

81 Winchester. - Mr.. BENJAMIN f.
Splitter and Miss Emma s. Armen-
trout. members of well-known fami-
lies of Singers Glen, Rockingham
County, were married in Harrison
burg by Rev. p. S. Thomas, of the
Church of the Brethren. the cere-
mony being performed at the home
OF the minister.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18

Roanoke.--Mrs.J Jennie b. Bryant
died at her home here after an Illness
OF several weeks of paralysis She
is survived by three sons by former
marriage and two sisters. one In
Roanoke and the other In Atlanta,
Mrs, Bryant was II years old
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18

Suffolk.-Miss Usrula Pruden Will
liams. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man Carter Williams. and Mrs. En-
nett ]. Riddick, secretary-treasure
OF the Cooper -Riddick Company.
were married at st. Paul's Church.
TIE ceremony was performed by
Rev. G. o. Pruden of Chatham, a
uncle of the bride, who was assisted
by Rev Joseph B. Dunn. rector OF
St. Pauls.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Strange Deaths Among Horses.

Luray.-A strange malady is kill
ing horses in this county. The ami
mails are taken suddenly i'll in every
instance and die in a short time
Nearly every death has been while
the animal was out TO pasture and
before the owner could reach it,
Many persons believe the fatalities
are due TO eating some poisonous
weed, as many deaths occurred
throughout the Shenandoah Valley
recently in the same way.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
DEATHS IN THE vIRGINIis

Roanoke.-Mrs. A. Barlow died az
a Roanoke hospital following an op-
Grafton for appendicitis about week
ago. She was 62 years old and was
the widow of a coal operator. She is
survived by six sons and two daugh-
ters.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
OVERLOOKED

Wen, summer has gone at last"
Has, eh?" responded the persnir-
ing citizen. II hadn't missed IL -
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18

went in
crude
Inc finding in
he ea
face downward
of
which
short
My point speaking of this
odS resuscltatn a
service humanity by reporting the methods complete
coVery VIII not
ing data to thousands
pareny drowned
One other point
whiskey III
None OF the successful
mile swim we have held trained whikey
il erenect
very bad Fresh water coffee beef tea matted milk
ent and sandwiches OF
TO help others
register protest against the now
Sum-.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18
Rural
Residents

Why do you continue to keep sums of rnonev at
home or about your person, thus tempting the rob
per or murderer when this strong and modern
have recently published accounts of horrible crimes
committed for the sole purpose of obtaining hoard
ed money Don't delay; act now. Write for our
booklet, How to Bank by Mail" 1t tells YOU how
easy it is to have account with this great bank
iny institution.
Per Cent Interest, mpounded semi
annually from date of depo Sit paid on saw.
1ngS accounts.
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WEDDINGS IN THE vIRGINIAs

Petersburg.-Mr. Joseph w King
and Miss Mary Ann Bracey were
married at the home of the brides
brother, Mr.. William r. Bracey by
Rev. F. w. Moore.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-11-18

Petersburg the home of Mr.
Joseph Ellington. his daughter, Miss
Sallie Ellington, was married to MIR
Dallas, Winfield, of this city. Rev.
F. w. Moore performed the cere-
mony
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eght out OF ten when there been drowning
near drowning the tell "the patient
rolled on barrel with varied effects. Whether the
uen lives dies the rolling the the
The good old barrel ceased to figure prominently as
successful resuscitaOn factor number Of
cept in sOies the repetition
induce longshoremen others
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

OF the express train about the plan failed
to reach him The engineer, running his
train at fun speed. saw what he believed
10 be man on the track He blew his
whistle. The man paid no attention The
engineer put on his emergency brakes.
The engine came to a standstih Just as i
struck the photographer. Climbing out
over his engine, the engineer snatched up
the body and found Il 20 be a dummy
In England some months ago an engine
ran down and killed a photographer who
failed 70 get out OF the way.
Not I'm the Bill.
While making the pictures for The
Great Train Robbery" there was another
incident not in the bill. One Of the ban
dts was supposed TO attack the fire
man Of the train on the locomotive ten
der, beat him on the head with piece
OF coal, and throw him overheard II was
another case Of the moving picture cam
era being stopped and dummy substi-
tuted for a living man.
To make the scene more effective the
train was stopped on a bridge crossing
the Passaic River The pictures we're
taken on a Sunday afternoon, and just as
the assault occurred a trolley car
passed crowded with passengers.
The passengers were horrihed 70 see what
seemed 70 be a bandit numbering a rail-
way fireman and casting his body from
the bridge 10 the ground beneath The
trolley car was stopped; the excited pas
sengers rushed back TO assist the wound
ed man, only 70 fnd the dummy
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
MAY DISBAND RANGERS.
Texas Famous Military Organization
Finds Enemies in Camp.

FrUzn the Kansas City Star
An attempt viii be made az the coming
session Of the State legislature OF Texas
70 abolish the military organization known
as the Texas Rangers This little body
OF daredevil peace officers and gunaght-
ers has made bitter enemies in some 10
calities Of the State where by force OF
circumstances they have had 20 conduct
their operations. In many counties where
the sheriff failed to DO his duty the
Rangers stepped in and enforced the law
without fear or favor. The opposition
70 them and the movement for their dis
charge as an organization come mostly
from disgruntled sheriffs. It is said.
The creation OF the Texas Ranger OF
g1aization. OF frontier battalion. as IL
originally was called, took place in the
early history Of the State. AT the time
when Indians and Mexican outlaws were
giving much trouble upon the Western
frontier and along the Rio Grande border.
Following the clearing out OF the IN
dams. the Rangers found plenty to 90 IN
rounding up smugglers. cattle thieves,
stage robbers. and hold-up men. They
finally cleared the State OF most OF these
outlaws. and II was generally supposed
that the time was not far distant when
the services Of the Rangers could be dis
pensed with. Instead OF their work BE-
coming lighter they have been kept
buster than ever during the last few
years. Their services are in constant de-
mand in investigating murders. lynch
ings. bank rObberieS, and various other
crimes. which were comparatively IN
known in the earlier history OF the state
Adjt- Gen J. O. Newton declares that
the Rangers are an indispensable ad-
junct to the States militia. They have
the powers OF military and peace Of
fcers combined. They can go TO any part
CT the State and make an arrest The
present force OF Rangers consists Of only
twenty-seven men and officers. Adjt.
Gen. Newton VIII submit a recOmmenda-
ton to the legislature thar the number
OF Rangers be increased 70 100 men. ex-
elusive Of the officers. The legislature
viii, therefore, have to decide as between
the two extreme propositions before it
one for disbanding the force and the
other for it's increase. II is stated by AIr.
Newton that. as a matter Of fact. II he
would grant all the requests that are
made OF him for the services Of Rangers
he could keep q force OF more than 100
men constantly employed.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
JAPANs WAR LOSSES.
Estimated to Have Exceeded the Size
of Entire Peace Force.

OF Entire Feace EOrce-
According TO the information IN the
hands OF our general stan" writes Gen
Kuropstkin. in McCIure's. the entire
peace force OF the japanese army con-
sisted OF 1890 men. OF which as many
as 1900 were on perpetual leave The
reserve OF the territorial army numbered
gl50O0 men.
Thus their entire force Of soldiers, &C
cording 10 our calculations. consisted OF
only ESooo men. But according 10 ealcu-
lations made on the basis OF data pub
Hshed by the japanese sanitary authori-
ties, it is evident that during the war
over 100000 men were summoned 10 their
cOlors. which created IN extraordinary
drain on the forces OF the population.
The losses in killed and wounded were
very great. In the cemetery Of honor at
Tokyo alone 6o,0o0 were buried who had
been slain in battle. and 10 these must
be added 50.oo0 who died Of their wounds
Thus the japanese suffered battle losses
OF uOC00 men-that IS 70 say, q number
almost equal 10 the entire army on q
peace footing
"Our losses. compared with our army
OF 100000. were several times smaller
than those Of the japanese During the
war 554.O00 men were treated IN the Japa-
nese hospitals, 220c00 Of them being
wounded. Counting in with the killed
and wounded those who died from dis
ease, the japanese lost IS5.o0o men"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
sEsisOn Doree only a Memory.

From ths Boston Herald
The celebrated AIaison Doree, the once
famous cafe and restaurant, VIII soon Be
a mere post-ofice. where postage stamps.
money orders, and tobacco viii be served
instead OF gay suppe-s- Paris Is surely
losing its grip on the past The days OF
the second empire faded forever when the
Maiscn Doree departed this life six years
ago. Since the closing Of its doors a new
generation has moved further westward
for its supper. but il nas taken six years
for the government 70 decide whether 2
post-ofice was needed on the site. This
MaisOn Doree. where British dukes fell
down stairs, and Partisan bloOds gayly
supped with their friends. Is now only z
name The broken-hearted manager
sscTibed his hard fate TO motor cars and
beer shops. They have killed good liv-
ing. according TO the unhappy man. But
other times, other manners, and gay Iiv-
ing" still marches along the boulevard.
VINO cares?
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

ment IN the. cuddy Mr. Draper, who was
an old missionary returning to Australia,
stood erect, and with tears streaming
from his eyes, but IN firm voice. said:
The captain tells Us there is no hope
that we must al perish: but tell you
there IS hope for all This statement was
meant TO be taken in a religious sense.
There were also TO be seen men by
themselves reading the Bible. A newly
married couple, sitting by themselves,
wept bitterly. He had lately returned
from Australia. had got married. and in
ducsd many relatives TO return with him.
There were nine relatives on board The
bride tried TO console her husband. and
said she was happy 20 die with him.
Some wrote forewen messages, placing
them IN bottles or giving them TO their
companions. Passing aft with the cap
tain. some sailors and firemen were seen
opening cases Of liquor and drinking
brandy. The captain called some OF the
men by name and said: Don't do that,
boys, Don't die cOwardst
BY 80 O'Clock on Thursday afternoon
the water in the engine room was within
a foot or two Of the deck. The ship was
brought around and attempts were made
20 lower the boats. One was smashed in
launching. Most OF the people gathered
on deck. and some Of them were soon
drowned and their bodies washed about
the deck. A group OF sailors had been
standing by the port cutter. They said
Il was reserved for the captain and the
women. / found an acquaintance among
the sailors. who told me I might take
my chance Of jumping into the boat after
Il was launched. A young doctor plead
ed hard to go. saying his medical ser
vices would be needed. but he was told
he was not wanted. A young woman Of
fered $500 to be saved: a sailor replied
that her money vas worthless
When the cutter was launched there
was a chance for more to get in. but il
was necessary 70 jump from the mizzen
rigging as the boat came up on the crest
Of a wave. and few passengers dared 70
take the leap. A young girl stood ready
TO jump, and then gave up the attempt
through fear. The captain refused 20
leave his ship. About O'clock the cutter
put of with thEee passengers and nine
teen members Of the crew. and a few
minutes later the London went down.
stern foremost Two hundred and thirty
persons perished. The men n the cutter
were rescued next day
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
Quick Of Comprehen.Ion.

From the Philadelphia Pubic Ledger
A celebrated Scottish lawyer had TO ad-
dress the Caledonian equivalent OF our
Supreme Court His pleading occupied
an entire day. After seven hours OF al
most continuous oratory he went home
10 supper and was asked TO conduct fam
ily worship. As he was exhausted his
devotiOns were brief.
I am ashamed OF ye,'' said the old
mother. ITO think ye could talk for
seven hoors up at the court and dismiss
your Maker IN seven minutes"
'Ay. vera true" was the reply. but
ye maun mind that the Lord isna sac dull
in the uptak as the judge-bodies"