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Putnam patriot., 1910-04-08
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT April 1910
NoaTH WOODSTOCK

At the last meeting of Woodstock grange a class of four plere admitted 10 Hull membership in the order. On "Wednesday evening members of this grange furnished the literary program given in cenexei grange. It was voted to endorse the action taken oy the Ma lionai grange ia The matter of efesiablish- ing q National Bureau af Health and which has enlisted fifty thousand tn= tefe>ted persons already under the committee Of le0 which was formed In I9U7.
 The concert to be given in Grange hall this week Friday bv the Ladies Aid society will be well worth hearing. Following k the program; \ Moon Bath, BalIard My Honey, Lynes
 Mrs. J. H. Udell l Fear No Foe. Pinsuti
 R. Taylor Violin solo, Rhapsodie Hongcroise,
 NJ. Hansen
 ]. II. Jdell Patria, Mattel
 Mrs. Udell If but Knew, Smith Shippers of St. Ives, Roeckel
 Mir. Taylor Piano solo, Selected
 Miss Sewell Expectancy, n. H. Banks
 Mrs. Udell Song, Selected
 MT. Taylor Violin solo, SeFenade Radine,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
Barton Heights

Messrs. z. D. T. Crawford. William
p. and Junius A. Redd returned Tues
day afternoon from Portsmouth, where
they went TO attend the funeral OF
their sister Mrs Lucy Redd Wise. who
died Saturday at her home in Ports
mouth.
Mrs. c. c. Broaddus and little
daughter Alma, returned home Sat
urday from the home Of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Dalker. of walkerton
hftis anu queen, county. where they
nave spent several weeks visiting.
Mr. j. F. Stringer made a business
trip 10 Gordonsyille Wednesday
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Bap-
fist church will hold it's meeting
Thursday afternoon Mt 3.30 O'Clock al
the home of Mrs. W H. Rixbg, 4zaa
York street
Rev. r. II. PITT. p. D., preached
at the Baptist church Sunday morn
ing and night in the absence OF the
pastor.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas s. Preston,
after having spent the winter In New
York and other Northern cities, are
the guests of Rev. and Mrx T. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
Bowling Green

~e" Richmond Ylrginian,,
BOWLING GREEN, VA. May -
Miss Leila Lacy, OF Richmond. is the
guest Of Miss Louise Haines on ldstr
street
Mrs. Holland and Miss Jennie
Meats, OK Harrisviile, W. Va. are Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs l.. l.. Martin.
7rtsf-tr't-snttt i+errt'r'
gathered In IiullarGs Hail Last evening
to witness the presentation Of n farce
in three acts entitled Miss Fearless
and Co. given by the Helping Hand
Society of Calvary Baptist church.
All the characters were we'll lmper-
sonated. Mrs. w. w. Green, as Miss
Fearless. and Miss Bessie Reasley. as
Sarah Jane, the country cousin. were
worthy Of special mention. The sum
Of s45 was realized, which amount
VIII ,be used in the completion of the
baptistry of the Calvary Baptist
church,
Mrs. Claude Voolfolk and little
daughter. of Maryland, are visiting the
Misses Voolfolk at Mulberry Place.
Mrs. Julian Lake has returned from
Hampton, where she has been for the
past few weeks.
Mrs, Louis Garrett and little son.
Of Fredericksburg. are the guests OF
Mr. w. w, CARROTS family.
The Aid Society of the Methodist
church VIII sell ice cream on the lawn
of the hotel on next Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
TERRIBLY INJURED
BY MOVING MACHINE
Ten Year Old Emporia Girl Has
Foot Nearly Amputated.
Other News
Especial to The Richmond virginian.)

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
EMPORIA. VA, May 4.-Mary
Hurte, ten years old. who lives with
her uncle. John Fetko. just out or
North Emporia. had her left foot
nearly amputated by a moving ma
chine Tuesday. A small portion OF
skin and flesh of the ankle was all
that held 1t on.
The child was brought TO the hotel
In Emporia. where DIR. Lucien Lotion
grated the foot back. The Doctor
thinks her foot may be saved
After John r. Mann, who has gro
Gerry store in North Emporia, had on
several occasions missed some OF his
goods, he decided to watch for the
thief. A few nights ago his vigilance
was rewarded. The thief, negro,
tried TO effect an entrance through the
back window.
Mr.. Mann fired and shot off part
of the hand OF a negro boy about
fourteen years old. MIR. Mann could
have killed him, but only aimed to
cripple him.
Rev. j. II. Hearn, of Boydton. Is
assisting Rev. Fred @. Davis, the
Methodist pastor of Emporia, in re-
viyal in North Emporia-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
Colonel Cody at Wild West Open
ing Performance Tells of
Decision to Retire.
MANY NOVELTIES IN THIS
SEASON IS BIG ATTRACTION
Record Breaking Crowd Gives
Much Applause to Daring
Acts on Tanbark.

Especial Correspondence of The Rich
mond virginian.)
NEW YORK, May buffalo Bil's
Wild West and Pawnee Bins Far East
combined In one big show. is now In
Madison Square Garden for three
weeks. The premiere took place last
night before a crowded house. After
the ensemble, Buffalo Bill in private
life Colonel william f. Cody, took his
place before the collection of rough
riders and made short speech, in
which he said that after tour of the
United States he would retire to en-
joy a hard earned rest. He spoke for
about ten minutes. After he had fin
ished the applause was loud and pro-
longed, showing that the gray-haired
man Is still prime faVorite among
New Workers.
Many novelties we're Incorporated IN
the performance, such as ballet dan
GERS, equestriennes and acrobats. All
received hearty applause. The Dead
wood coach was a favorite with the
small boy In the gallery. as was also
the pony express. Devlin's Zouaves
who gave an exhibition of lightning
drills, received a great deal of atten-
tention from the audience. In fact
to say word of commentator of any
particular act would be doing nothing
but explaining how the vsrtens par.
Elephants We're received the first per-
Torrance here of the wild west show
since last year.
For the first time in New York there
appeared at the garden a horse that
went through its PAGES without being
guided til a bride, 1t was in charge
of Mrs. Ray Thompson. whose hus-
band haa-eharse of the high school
equest. iennes. Seated in the saddle
Mrs Thompson guided the animal In
such perfect fashion that not once did
1t hesitate. Although there were
twelve horses included in the act Mrs
Thompson was the cynosure of all
eyes.
OF course, the Indians figure promi-
nently through the entire perform
anoe, as did also the United States
cavalry drill and the Russian Cossacks
and cowboys
There was not an accident to mar
the first appearance of Buffalo Bill
this year From the record break.
ing crowd that packed every available
vantage point in the garden the fare
well appearance of Buffalo Bill in New
York should be red letter one.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM KING GEORG Il

| Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian.
KING GEORGE. May 4.--ftSv
Charles Millican, principal OF Bowling
Green Seminary, is making a tour II
the Northern Neck In the interest oil
his school. He is doing good work
for the institution.
Miss Isabel Washington. who has
been teaching IN Anne Arundel toun-
". Md, is visiting her father. MIR.
Lawrence Washington, near OAK
Grove.
Mrs. Charles Rogers Is visit,n; he,
daughter, Mrs Owen Peed, in Wath-
4 ington.
/ Miss Charlotte Tayloe. who has been
visiting Miss Chesley at Charlotte Hall.
Md, for some months past. has re-
tarned home.
Mr.. II. T, Garrett Jr.. was a guest
of his parents at Spy Hill" Saturday
and Sunday
Mrs, J, w. Walker has return, 4
from Fredericksburg. where her chill
dren have been at school during the
winter and spring
Mr.. Thomas Baber Garrett has sold
his handsome farm MT Morish, "
on the Potomac. to MIR. ]. r. Covert,
of Washington. who will have i'm
provements made to the old mansion.
and make II one of the most beautiful
places In that section of kiaS George
Mr. J. r. Covert. who has been here
| on business trip. has returned to
Z Washington.
The May term OF King George Court
convened yesterday. The grand jury
dismissed the cases of Charles Me
Ghee and Frederick Stepney. young
coiored men, charged with burning
the large barn. with its contents, be-
longing to Mr.. Richard Grymes. The
evidence was not sufficient to indie;
them. They have been in the county
jail for "A month or more, but were
released yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
Highland Springs

The Daughters of Liberty met Mon
day night. with a large attendance In
the odd Fellows Hall. Arrangements
were made for an entertainment t.
be given for the benefit of the lodge.
The box party given Friday night.
April 2s, by the Queen Esther Circle
was quite a success.
The Odd Fellows will meet We'd
nesday night IN the odd Fellows Hall.
The Junior Order United American
Mechanics will hold their regular
meeting Thursday night In the Odd
Fellows Hall
The Liberty Hall Social Club met
Friday night, April %, at Liberty Hall.
Seven new members were accepted in
the club. A special meeting will be
held Friday, May 6, to install new Off
GERS and make arrangements for a
picnic.
There viii be an evening social held
Thursday night, May S. at the Unfta-
rian church.
MIR. Norvell, who has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. Leftwich, for the pas,
week. has returned to his home in
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
COMET is VISIBLE
AT BRAKES BRANCH
Heavenly Wanderer Plainly Seen
by Residents of That Town.
Other News

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
BRAKES BRANCH, VA, May A.
Mr.. and Mrs. =. J. Adams. of the Cub
Creek neighborhood, this county. saw
Halley's comet Monday morning about
4 notock They are the first persons
in the county to automatically report
seeing ii with the naked eye. MIR. j.
w. III. Dycher and his wife saw IT
for the first time Tuesday morning,
the sky being clear in the east at 4
O'Clock, when the best view of 1t could
be obtained. The tail VI the comet
owing to the presence OF tile moon
In the sky at the this time and the
n@arness OF sunrise, was barely dis
cernible.
There win be Il farmers picnic at
Phnvniy to-A3y. at which time and
place will be held an institute by pro-
fessors from the Y l.. l. Phoenix Is
one OF the stations on the Nirginian
railway a large and enthusiastic
gathering Is expected
The farmers In this section of the
State are taking advantage CT the open
weather to- push the work on their
farms. The recent rains have given
sncunraging- ptoapecIs- far-graia- and
hay crops. They have also prepared
the land for the planting OF other
crops
captain and Mrs. Shaw. Of the Clls-
toa House. Viii attend the Southern
ia ptist Convention ar Baltimore next
week They viii also, visit their
daughter. Mrs. Minnie +. simmons.
Washington. p. G.. and win look IN
upon the Worlds Sunday-School Con-
rention while there.
The Circuit Court of Charlotte
county is in session at the Courthouse
this week. The chief interest of the
session seems 10 center around the
CAGES 70 come up IN connection with
the defunct Charlotte Banking and In
surance COMPANY. The trial Of +. g..
Thornton. cashier. has been postponed
til the nth instant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
MAY DAY EXERCISES
PROVE BIG SUCCESS
Open Air Celebration at Sweet
briar College Attened by
Crowds.

Especial To The Richmond yirginian-y
LfNCHBURG, VA, MAY 4.-The
May Day exercises at the Sweethriar
College. In Amherst county. on Mon
cay, were attended by "a large crowd
OF Lyhchhurg people, as well as by
many other visitors. A special train
carried over 400 from this city and
pFouSht them back In the evening.
me exercises took place in a beau
tiful dell on the grounds OF the college
the location forming a perfect amnhi-
theater Tor the large audience. The
trees not only afforded a cool shade
OUT made the whole scene a yeritah ,a
woodiana scene and heightened tina
iairy-lke effect OF the exceilentIy rem
oered performance, Music was f,r-
hisned by the college orchestra.
Inc queen Of May Miss Josephine
Murray. accompanied by the flower
Sits, misses Esther Cornwall and vtr-
gina Ethertdge, and the maids n,
honor. Misses Mary Clifton Ta.hh Narv
Tyler, Louise NJ. Hooper. Emma +.
Clyde, Margaret Thomas and Mar
saret Duvall. marched 10 the throna
Clifton Tabb.
The May Pole. danced for the en-.
tertainment of the queen, was an event
which had to be seen to be fully an
preclated. The lockwood circle formed
most attractive background, and the
nuhoreos or young ladies. dressed in
becoming spring attire. mostly in pure
white. gave the appearance Of a yeri-
table fairyland.
One OF the most pleasing parts Of
the whole program was the Masoue Of
fioWers, given In the Sweetbriar dell
In honor OF the Queen Of May and the
ladies who attended her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
NEWS FROM ALL OVER VIRGINIA

Lemly. Mr.. and Mrs. Preston will re-
turn to their home in Charlotte. N
c., in a few days.
Mrs L. A. Winn and little daughter,
Helen. of Toledo, O., who have been
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F.
Stringer for some weeks, will leave
Thursday for Victoria, Lunenburg
county, where they will visit Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Winn.
Messrs j. z. Harding and +. p.
Jones. of the Methodist church. and
w. II. Bixby and f. Il. Bowden, OF
the Baptist church, representing their
respective Sunday schools, met Tues
day night in the home of Mr.. ]. f.
Harding and planned for a joint Sun
day school picnic to take place at
West Point Friday. June "a.
Rev. NJ. J. Hoover, of Terrell, Tex,
has been the guest of friends In
Brookland Park for the past few days.
Mr.. j. g. Jeter, of Brookland, has
been quite sick for several days.
Mrs. w. II. Bixby, who has been
sick for some time, Is improving.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
Woltnr,s Picture.

When Albert w. wolter was put ON
trial Monday for the murder of Ruth
Wheeler he had wet his brown hair
and sltcked 1t back with go much
brushing that 1t shone His black sack
suit was without wrinkle save for the
crease in his trousers; his high-staud-
ing collar was drawn and held tightly
ny the Knot OF black four-in hand.
IN the little finger OF his left hand
was gold seal ring that comforted
MIN nov and then, for he could toy
with 1t in moments of nervousness.
When he did not do that to relieve
the tension OF his emotions and mind
state, he clasped and unclasped his
Dig hands on the table fn-froutv or him
or studied their size and eauntfess,
peculiar in youth SO slight in frame
and stature.
But II he saw that he was being
watched In the process he hurriedly
turned his glance away and swiftly
withdrew his hands, holding them in
his lap, hiding them under the table.
Although VOTERS countenance IL
youthful and almost effeminateiy son.
ened by the thick-lipped poutinR
mouth and softly turned, recsding
chin. this effect IL helied by his rug
ged, square forehead. his deeply SEE.
gray.green eyes that peer out OF mar.
row. almost obliaue slits; the big nosA
the wide face with high cheek bones:
the thick, outstanding ears and the
mnscularity OF the back OF his neck.
for these signs are teiitaie OF the
primitive with its attendant brutality
and recklessness In the man---thexA
thinks and the long stronR arms and
singulariy large. strong hands.--New
York World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
COUPLE MARRIED. 30 YEARS.

Census Returns Show Ages 40 and
i07 Years, Respectively.
FLORENCE, COL. May 4.-CsrsCs
returns of this place include a pair
of remarkable schedules in the casa ~
Francisco Espor and his wife. Rafael.
who claim TO be ITO and 107 vears
of age. respectively, and 10 have been
married 30 years.
According to the Information given
by their granddaughter. Mrs. Julia
Montoya, with whom they tive. Esr|r,
who is of French parentage. was born
in what is now New Mexico, in 1900,
and his wife was born In Taos, Mex
leo, in 1903. They were married at
Santa Fe in 1890. One son. the sur
yivor Of ten children, still lives IN
New Mexico. He is SIS years old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
COUNTS MEET IN DUEL.
Young tit. Ht.sSfef,s strrtf just dc taoiigny
Leave Field Unreconciled.

PARIS, May 4,---Count ismael de
Lesseps, son of Count Ferdinand de
Lesseps. an officer Of a French regi-
ment, fought a duel with Count Just
de Poligny Tuesday in the Pare de
Princes The bout followed quarrel
at the circus where blows were ex-
changed.
AS Count de Poiigny is lame, the
seconds called a Halt to the duel at
ter the first round OF sword play. sub
stituting pistols for the swords Six
sh+ts feefe then tSt-tIaugeti, but net
Their was hit. The antagonists left the
Geld without reconciliation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
1O5 HEIRS GREET RICH MAN.
Family Gathers al Aged Millionaire's
Bedside, But He Is Recovering.

!. GALVESTON. TEX, May 4.-~Fear-
ing that death was near and that he
must say goodhy to all his kin, Eva
risto Madero, the northumberland of
Monterey. Mexico. who is sojourning
In San Antonio. Tex, requested that
his family come out TO see him.
special train was engaged, and
when the reunion took place 1t was
found that the family comprised 105
children. grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He has fourteen sons
and daughters and is 73 years old.
The gathering of the small army had
a good effect, and his physicians pro-
nounce him improved from the attack
Of pneumonia, but not entirely out of
danger.
Madero is the largest cattle owner
In Mexico. His wealth is reported TO
he about s2s 100000 or $4,000, 900
He was formerly and for many years
Governor OF Coahuila.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
Il This Egg Led TO Correspondence.
s&YER KERTrRG Va Ma.

bout a year ago Supervisor Charles
+ my sold some fresh eggs to a c0un-
III store In Stafford county. While
Netting for them 10 be counted ne
a &1te Ills name aud address on See
|n3 III the eggs. On April II last ne
ESeived letter from Miss Charlotte
deAhuEh. r native If Virginia. who
seM1 nptonrning Mt Sanibei. Fia.. stating
NAt siie had been served one OF the
s&Gl@ at that place and noticed The
R5ne and address on the she'll Shs
: Her fDndness FOR virginia. her
oNnecttpsa svitt come IT the nromi-
S|ent families In this city. and asked a
|XHtnber 81 question: IN reference -
4he fauailies which Mir Henry an
@xMred
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
PIcKLED PIKE KILLS BULL.

Cornell Guernsey Eats Fish Prepared
With Formaldchyde In Laboratory.
ITHACA. N. y. May 4.-Pickled
pike proved the undoing Of a prize
Guernsey bull, valued at several hum
dred dollars, at the State Agricultural
College at Cornell University. The
bull was found dead In the stables
this morning, and an autopsy proved
that he had eaten pike picked in for
maldehyde.
A student was conducting an expert
ment In a laboratory not far from the
stables On going out he left the door
open, and on his return, few min
utes later, he saw Mr.. Bull leaving by
the back door. From the looks of
things he had made meal on the
fish.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
HAMPTON STUDENT A SUICIDE.
fs1ce Club Tenor Accidentally Shot
C0mpnnion and Feared the Result.

E1ce Club Tenor Accidentally Shot
Il. s0mFnnion and Feared the Result.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May A.
After accidentally shooting and dan
4erously wonnding fellowstudent,
EEAafles A. Scott. a negro tenor of the
3Hbiiee tlee Club of Hampton Insti-
Efnte, Tuesday blew out his brains.
s5s Hcott and Brunette y. Gholston. of
Lew York, were handling a revolver
IN the formers room. The weapon
4Ae discharged, and the bullet en-
S4&kad Gholstons abdomen. Scott un-
Il tAmsed. put on a oathrobe, donned
#Nh colored Masonic apron. got into
-, and then shot himself through
S1Ae head
n liz Supposed that fear that eGhol-
S1tpM was fatally hurt and that he
seWuN be dismissed from the insti-
Int drove the negro to desperation.
k0lstoE mas a chance to recover.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
airnnount

Mr.. Russell Chenault of 1913 North
Twenty-second street, was painfully
hurt Monday morning while at work
at the Richmond Pattern Works, when
some of the machinery broke and flew
and cut him in the right eye, cutting
1t almost half in two. He was nur-
ried to the office of a physician, who
dressed the wound and sent him to his
home. He Is suffering very much
pain.
Mr.. Claud Burk has returned home
in Philadelphia, after a visit to his
mother, on Twenty-third street. His
wife and little daughter will remain
here with their mother for several
weeks
Miss zenna Cannon, who has been
very sick at her home. is much i'm
proved and able to be out.
Master Charles Goodall is very sick
at his home with measles and whoop-
inc cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Traylor, or
Baltimore. are the guests Of Mrs. Ran
som, on Twenty-third street.
Mrs G. A. Germelman, who has
been visiting her mother In Philadel-
phia for the past five weeks expects
to return home the latter part of this
week.
The boys in the 5-A and 5-B Grade
of the Paramount School organized a
ball team last week and played their
first game Monday afternoon The
score was to 4 in favor OF the 5-A.
Mr. Brook Chenault, OF King VIII
liam county, Is visiting his son. Rus
sell Chenault. of Twenty-second street.
who was seriously hurt while at work
Monday.
Ire IN
the last of the month for Aibem arle
county. where she will visit relatives
for seevral months.
Little Leonard Bass Is very sick
at his home on Twenty-first street.
Mr.. John Stanley, of F'redericks-
burg. is visiting his sister, Mrs. Minor,
of the Avenue.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
CONTINUE CRUsADEs
ON BLIND TIGERS

Ms t'rhrnond virginian.)
RALEIGH, n. c.. May 4.--The cru
SADIE against the blind tigers continues
to be the program of the police de-
partment. and seyeral had the un-
pleasant experience of facing Judge
Stronach this morning. The raids on
the tigers and the increase In drug
spell such as Raleigh has never
known, A short time ago the drug
store license to handle whiskey was
increased to $500, effective May 1. So
far ne license has been issued. but II
Is understood that the board will
make a reduction at Friday nights
meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
DENY COURTHOUSE TO BRYAN.

Democratic Commissioners In Nelrss-
la City Oppose Referendum Speech
LINCOLN. NEB,. May mir.
Bryan was snubbed by the Democratic
board of county commissioners at NJ.
braska City Tuesday. He had an
nounced that he would speak at the
courthouse there tonight at a meet
ing in favor OF the initiative and ref
erendum amendment. Word was sent
him by the board. all of whom OPP
pose his plan as roundabout way to
aid county option. that he could not
have the courthouse. Mr.. Bryan made
this statement later:
II shall speak there next week G I
another hall or out of doors Meaa-
while the people OF Nebraska may
understand what special interest It Is
that is endeavoring to suppress free
speech and free discussion of public
questions"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
Huge RnttIeSnake.

Especial to The Richmond Vfrginian.
RALEIGH, N. c., May 4.~-What ts
said to have been the largest rattle
snake ever killed in the State was
received at the State museum this
morning. Ii measured five feet and
nine and one-half inches in length.
weighed seven pounds and ten ounces
and had twelve rattles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04
rs Cubernatoriai Candidate.

(Spenial to The Richmond Virginian. J
7 RALEIGH. N. G.. May 4.---The only
avowed candidate for the Democratic
for Governor two years
from now is Hon. w. G. NewIand, the
present Lieutenant Governor. 1t has
been thought all along that Locke
Craig would get the nomination with
out opposition. but Newland's entry
will muddy the water considerably, AZ
both are from the sane section Of the
State. which. according to precedent,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-04

HARRISONBURG. VA, May A.
John +. Lewia a stoekman touched
a lighted match to his cigar and
pitched the supposed burned-out
match into the waste basket at his
home at Lynnwood. Rockingham
county. and letsGrely left the room
Shortly afterward smoke was seen is
suing from the room. and Ii was found
that heding, books and papers were
In a blaze. The fire was extinguished
before any great damage was done