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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
DISCOVERY IN
POST-OFFICE ROBBERY CASE
Gum-Shoe Men Fall Upon Missing Link in Chain
After Many sleepess Nights---Federal
Officials Overcome by Thrilling Find

What Is regarded by secret service
people throughout the civilized world
as tho most important find" in con-
nection with tho post-oftIce robbery was
made neutrality-suspicious. morning.
1t brings to the front the las; link In
the chain.
How the thing happened to be dis
covered unsolds a. chapter as thrilling
as anything ever put into type by
Sherlock Holmes; 1t makes the local
amateur look exactly like local am
ateur. Its effect VIII clarity The at
Inosphero; it viii remove the last
doubt: it will relieve those who have
been sweating from the terrible strain.
Suppose there is q reward of $4,000
out for Eddie Fay, with nobody able TO
find him. while he Is living in his fine
mansion on the lake front in Chicago,
with his name in the city directory In
big type, and also on the sporting
pages while his runners are taking
down purse after purse on the big
tracks. The dual personality Of NJ.
Fay has hafled the sleuths, who never
Thought of looking in the Chicago city
directory 10 find where 10 locate him.
And even Eddie Foy, once a clever
actor. has been confused with Eddie
Fay. and even Office boys have proudly
stepped forth to claim the reward.
This new clue shows what clever
sum-shoe work will do, said a detec-
tive last night, in discussing the start
ling information picked up during the
day Why we never thought of 1t
before ratrles me. The men or the
trail got everything but the missing
link in the chain. And now, five days
after the robbery, they have it, The
information Will he presented to the
Federal grand jury on Monday. Court
officials stood on their hind legs and
refused TO believe it.
What is It? Huah. Shut the door:
listen! You'll! drop dead with surprise
and establishment If you don't keep
your finger on your pulse. We have the
name OF tho horse hitched to the dray
which hauled the trunks from the AL
hamhra to the, station! Jars you.
doesn't ii? Now, don't let this be
printed until we give you the release.
Keep It away from New York. you
know Eddie Fay Is a dangerous man.
He might send a pal down hepc and
hsmstrIng the animal. and We want a
confession from the horse before any
confederates can see him. When VIC
asked tho horse to-day if he could
identify Fay and Chester. he shook his
head up and down-because his collar
was uncomfortable. guess; but you
just wait till we put him through the
third degree. Then he'll squeal, or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
INSURANCE MEN DINE
Banquet Given in Honor of John w.
Wilmington, of California.

Banquet Given in Honor of John w.
Wilmington, of California.
The Life Underwriters Association
OF Virginia gave banquet last night
at tho Jefferson Hotel in honor of John
". Wilmington, OF Los Angeles, Cal,
president OF the Underwriters Asso-
citation OF the United States Covers
were laid for twenty guests. d. T..
Midyettc, president of the Virginia as
ISOLATION. presided, and the guest Of
tho evening was introduced by Neil
D. Suls.
Mr.. Wilmington made what is re-
carded as one of the best addresses
ever heard before the association. APP
pealing strongly to the members to inn
prove the conditions OF the business
and the personnel of tho agency forces
in education and general qualifications.
He emphasized the responsibilities of
tho general agent, and complimented
this city and the local association on
the good work 1t has done and the
harmonious manner in which the va
riouS agents work.
1mpromptu speeches were made by
r. Garrett Tabb, Robert Skene, w. w.
r. Jetcr Jones, a. +. Will
NOR. L. NJ. Crutchheld, c. G. Jones, OF
Columbia, S. c., George W. Bahlke, G.
Nj. Heublcin and w. H. Alien.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
Read This
All Who Suffer From Catarrh, Sore
Throat or Colds.

Millions of people throughout America
have breathcd Hyomei pronounce it
High -o-mc) and now own a Hyomci IN
haler made Of hard rubber.
II YOU own a Hyomei Inhaler, no mat
ter where YOU live. you can get bottle
Of Hyomei at druggists everywhere and at
tho Tragic Drug Go. for only SOC.
Ask for an extra bottle OF Hyomei In
halent; the price is only SOC, and with it
YOU can cure cough or a cold in a day.
You can get relief from catarrh or
stuffed up head in two minutes. and stop
hawking and snufling in a week,
Just pour few drops Of Hyomei. into
the inhaler and breathe it in--that's all
you have to do
Its so easy and 80 pleasant. and so
much more desirable than swallowing
nauseating drugs. Breathe Hyomei over
the intlamed membrane of the nose and
throat, and its soothing, healing action
will he felt immediately,
II you have not a Hyomci Inhaler. get
complete Hyomei outfit at once, This
only costs SLIGO, and with il comes a
Hyomei Inhaler that will last lifetime
and ought to be in every family,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
DlPPY ABOUT AGE
Prisoner Clnims TO Become Younger
With Zach Succeeding Year.

With Zach Succeeding Year.
Weeping as IL he had reached the
Golgotha of all trouble. and as IL in
the last, uucnding despair. Isaiah
Jones, coiorcd, was dragged into the
First Police Station last night and
locked up on charge of drunkenness.
When asked, between his fits OF
weeping, what his age was, he said
that he was twenty-ninc years old In
1903. but that as this was 1908 he
couldn't tell exactly what his age was
now. He appeared TO be man who
had reached the half-century mark.
He sobbed that he was lost, and
didn't know the way home, and from
his maudlin lips, between his tears.
poured that old familiar song, I'm
Afraid TO Go Home in the Dark"
When searched, he was found to
have a pint of corn whiskey which
he had not touched. But he had had
two drinks, he admitted, each one as
long as his arm. That explained tho
trouble and his tears. Though the
night was not cool he had on two
pairs of trousers and several shirts.
with q. worn-out vest topping all.
Still weeping, he was taken back to
his cell, where he soon sank into that
stupor which comes to all who have
looked too long upon the Wine when
1t is red, Other DRINKS slept around
him, and the iron door between tho
cell room and the policemen's quar-
ters was closed to keep out the
shores,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
FE D ERAL COURT
HAS BIG DOCKET
krousc Construction Colnpany's
Suit Against City Set for
Trial on April II.

/ Among the more important civil
cases to be called tomorrow, when che
April torn OF the United states Circul,
and District Courts convenes at noon
is that of the Krousc Construction
Company against tho city OF Rich
mond. and the countersuit OF tho city
against the, contractors. who built the
basin with the New Pump House. The
contractors are suing TO recover dam
ages of $4,000. which they claim is
due from the refusal of tho city to pay
balance on the contract. after, as it
is alleged, the work proved entirely
oughly unfit for use. This case has
been set for April L.. and ten days are
set apart for the hearing.
Tho only other case set for trial
SO far is that on an Indictment against
John c. Stafford for conducting an
illicit distilery. AT q former hearing
at tho October term OF the District
Court no verdict was rendcredasairst
Stafford, the result of a long delayed
decision, resulting in Il hung jury.
Thomas w. Mcachum Is Jointly in
ulclcN Win STAFFORD. and nc VIII also
be tried at this term.
Stafford will DO placed on trial to-
morrow. and the hearing will probably
occupy several days. The case OF the
United States vs.. John Thompson, who
Is under indictment for violation of
the internal revenue laws. is set for
the April term.
Many Pure Food yioiHtors.
There are ten cases on indictments
for violations OF the pure food laws
pending. Those to answer are Ches-
10y NJ. Jones. the Durham Grocery
Compani.. John Duffy. the Atlas
Grocery Company. the August Grocery
Company. Hudson s, pamiani, Lewis
IL ltundln and Clarence p. Monkey
The grand jury will investigate in
formations for Violations of the pure
food act against the Mecklenburg
Mineral Springs and Hotel Company.
tho stokes Grimes Grocery Company,
the O. l., Gregory Vinegar Company
aud thc Armstrong Company,
Corporation,
There arc many cases docketed
which have been pending for many
years, but one of the more important
hearings scheduled in civil matters is
tho Aetna Life Insurance Company.
II Is hardly probable that this ease
VIII he heard al the April term. In
dictments Will be drawn to- norrow
against Frederick Cunningham and
Frank Chester. as previously stated in
The Times Dispatch, for robbine. the
Richmond post-o1cej The criminals
arc not expected to be in Richmond
until later in the week
Clerk Rrady said yesterday that tho
civil and criminal dockets will be
called promptly At noon, aud no urges
all ATTORNEYS interested TO be present
IN order that GATES for tho trials NAV
he arranged without unnecessary ,
lay The names OF the grand and petit
Jurors summoned will not be given for
publication until those selected to sit
have been Tia n1ed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
GREAT CORN SHOW
BY COUNTY BOYS
Thirty Enter Contest for Prizes
Offered in Two
Glasses
HOLD FAIR OF THEIR OWN
Plan Is to Give Exhibition at
Henrico Courthouse Next
HOLD FAIR OF THEIR OWN

Thirty schoolboys of Henrico county
Yesterday presented their names 10 SUI
perintendent w. A. Maddox as contest
ants for the corn prizes recently offorl
ed. So great has the enthusiasm be-
come that a well-dctined movement. is
now on foot TO hold county fair for
the school children next fail. every
exhibit in which VIII pe furnished by
them. SO TAR as the mater mas gone.
the plan is to holu lue Ialr at the
courthouse snorlly before the aliuua.
State r ar. ana tnvn move lne pelter
part oil the eAnipits there. Arrange
mentS are NOW uSiiiS maze Tor lne
necessary space.
he corn prlzes which form the toun-
datlon or the TAR sGnenc, have pccn
diSlued into Two sets, one tor an acre
ana the other tor une-SIXleentn or an
acre. IN the acre contest besides the
cash prizes, Wnicn are liperal. the Wm-
nerS viii lie englbie tor diplomas OF
Tered by the on4tud states pepart.
Ment OF Agriculture. the Virginia state
FAR Association, tle Governor OF Nir-
Slnla. and d free trip TO WASHINGTON.
4Ine siAtccnth-acre pan is Tor boys
who are unable TO work moro land
1t Is local enterprise ana carrle;
nothing except the cash prizes.
Offcr Liberal Prizes.
On tho acre OASIS the prizes arc as
follows; First. 500 second, SIS, third,
sio' ana 1ontth hohotaple mention.
, =, Tor THIS contest arc those
lad down by the state department or
t'rpltc Instruction. BrieflH, each COM
pctitor must cultivate, unaided. 1910
square yards, or one acre Of corn. me
amount OF Yield and method OF meas
urement must pc sworn to by eacl
boy ana attested bS two disinterested
witnesses. me prizes VIII DO award
cl according to the Following scale:
Greatest Sleld per acre, 20 per cent;
best ten ears eNh'pited, 70 per cent;
pest showing o. pfoht on investment
40 per cent: pes, written history o.
the crop, 10 per cent NO boy Is eligi.
hle unless he Is Il bona iidc member OF
the club ana y regularly enrolled
Scmola1 VI ono y the county ScIioulS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
PICKED lns BGY AND THEN
TOSSED HIM ACROSS STREET

chatham Saunders. colored. was ar
rested last night in the First District
on a charge OF assault!nE Abraham
Slcgel a tWelve-year-old white boy,
who he is alleged TO have picked up
and thrown across the street.
pr. Wcmack found upon examination.
and only a few bruises and scratches
appeared on his body. 1t is said that
he leased the negro into a fit of eS-
asperaton.
Dr. Womack was also called last
night to the First Police Station to
attend Joe Brown colored who was
struck on the head with a brick by
an unknown negro. He was not Sc
riously injured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
ASKED TO BE INN ERsED
Member Of Confirmation Class at Mon
umental OBJECTS 10 SprinkltnS.

Rev. Jamos ". Norris rector OF
episcopal Church had u
soncwhat UNIQUE experience yesterday
when a mcmner OF his eontlrma tion
class, man OF about forty years OF
age. informed him that he had con-
acknowledgements against baptism by
sprinklng and asked eS,' g c be lmm rsmn
uiZes immersion, there is no provision
TOR such rite at Monumental. and
Mr., Morris has never before been
called on to perform such a ceremony.
After some inquiry. It was ascerlained
that there was baptisnal pool az
ST, Andrews Episcopal Church, and the
man was baptized there last night by
the rector rev. Thomas Semmes, He
will be member of tho class 70 be
confirmed BY Bishop Gibson at Alonu-
mental this morning, Although he
was born and reared under Baptist
influences, and held to tho view Of
that denomination MS TO the mode OF
baptism, yet he was unwilling to Join
one of the Baptist churches, and has
for some time been an attendant Mt
Monumental
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
Appendicitis
How to Avoid II and Escape Sursl-
cal Operation, Told by One
Who Knows.
A Simple Method That Is Always En-
cDcious-'rriul Pnckuge Free.

A Simple Method That ls Always En-
cncious-'rrinl Packages Free.
It has only been few wears since It
was discovered that a surgical opera
ton would cure appendicitis: In fact.
II has been but a short time since the
disease was discovered and named
whenever there is an inhamed con-
dition of the appendix. caused by i'm
pucted faces IN the small cavity open
ing into the Intestine, you then have
appendi citS.
,rhe older doctors used to call this
inflammation OF the bowels, and We're
puzzled to know the cause
Even now. With all the knowledge
we have of the disease, no medical
man can tell you why we should have
an appendix, why We find 1t where IL
Is, or what are It's functions, II 1t has
any
The disease for which the operation
is a cure Is usually caused by indigcs-
ton, and in many cases follows q large
and indigestlble meal.
PHYSICIANS have until recently re-
commended an operation, but now as
1t ist known that it is caused by indi-
an operation Is assured.
Where the patient is treated with
Stunrt's Dyspepsia Tablets, the nm
healthy conditions prevailing rapidly
are placed back in thor normal con-
dition, every organ or tho body oper-
atcs as it should. and the Inflammation
is reduced and the operat i1n is avoided.
Conscientious physicians, who arc
looking after the best interests OF
their patients, will always keep a sup
ply of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
handy in their Office, where IN cases or
sudden attacks of indigestion they car,
relieve the patient at once,
There is no record OF q case CT sp-
pendants where the stomach and how
els We're IN healthy condition and
properly disested the food from meal
to meal.
No better advice can BIO given to any
one who has attacks OF Indigestion, o.
who has been threatened with appen-
dlcltis, than to tell him to go ia tho
drug store, pay so cents, and take
homo u package OF Stuart's pyspcpGla
Iarlets,
Whenevr heartburn, gas In stomach
or bowels, heart disease or stomach
troubles, sour eructations, acidity or
fermentation are present, act at once.
Take q dose or the Tablets and get re-
lief as soon MS possible,
AT all oruggists--50¢s
send IT'S your name and address to-
day, ana we WIN at once send you BY
mail sample package free. Address
STUART Co.. 90 stuart Bldg. Mar
Esilall MICH.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
BIG LEAGUE MINES
COMING HERE THIS WEEK.

Tho brooklyn National League club
will arrive in Richmond tonight, and
tomorrow will meet the Colts In an
eXhtbition game at Broad Street Park.
On. Wednesday he locals will meet
tho New York Nationals. and on Fri
day and saturday tho New York
will play here. Jack Quinn.
who is hcralded in advance as one OF
thetmost promising of the many pitch
ers signed by the New York Ameri-
cans. will be with the team. and wifi
be III 'he box for ono OF the games.
Rochester, Altoona and Montreal arc
scheduled to be here before the vir-
GINA League season opens on April
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
GOES ON RIVER TRIP
Assistant Secretary Of Treasury and
Party Aboard Gutter

Assistant Secretary of Treasury aud
Party Aboard Gutter.
}. Assistant Secretary OF the United
states Treasury j, a. Freeman Curtis.
accompanied BY q party OF I'VE men
and eight women, arrived in Richmond
yesterday morning and boarded the
revenue cutter Apache, which was,here
awaiting them. After CAPTAIN n. G..
Cunningham had put the party aboard
and turned the cutter around, they
went on q Sightseeing trip down The
James
AS no one known TO be familiar with
the river was on board, it Is thought
that tho trip Is merely one OF sight
SEEING. and that II did not partake OF
an official nature, The cutter will so
direct 10 Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03

Grace Street Presbyterian-Rev. D. Clay
Lilly. D. D., the pas.or-elec,. will open his
ministry in Richmond by conducting SER
Vices at II y. N, and p. ~.
Ailer Avenue Chr.tian-Rey, Henry Pierce
Atkins will preach his ninth anniversary
sermon this morning. outlining tho work
Of the congregation for tho tenth year OF
his pastorate.
St. James Episcnrai--Rt. Rev. Arthur S.
LLOYD, bishop coadjutor OF Virginia. will
preach and hold confirmation service at II
Central y. NJ. c, A.--Rev j. " Latham.
pastor OF Centenary Methodist church will
speak at the mems meeting at $3.50 i. NJ
Physical Director Rcithard will speak to
boys at ESQ r II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03

he'll never get another bale of hay as
long az he lives.
Vow. listen! Don't print tho ami
mails name Until l fash you the re-
lease
1l.fa P. M-Fiash: Name of horse is
Honey Boy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
The American National Bank,
RICHMOND VA

The vaults Of this bank are built Of solid
masonry and lined with hve-ply drillproof
steel of the most modern manufacture. The
outside doors are made six inches thick Of solid
metal Of the same class, all operated by auto
matte devices Of the latest designs. In addi-
ton, there are inside doors Of very heavy
design.
On account Of the very excellent service
convenience Of location and small cost, the
demand for Safe Deposit Boxes in these vaults
has been SO large that we have just installed
three hundred and SIX additional boxes. These
Of the latest pattern.
We will be glad to show these vaults and
boxes to any prospective renters.
A box sufficiently large to carry deeds
curities, ETC., of the average man or woman can
be rented for So 90 per annum.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
PATENT

PATENT Bookic, and advice free. Ma
ahiLHi son. Fentyick & Lawrence,
New York City. and ss2 F ST. Wash.
ingtop. p. G. Established 10 Years
Clients in 80 States. references. Nc
Lachlen Bkg Corporation. Washing
ton. Ala-ga syrup Co.. Montgomery:
Chicago Portland Cement Co. and 9TH
ers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03

Mr.. Franck had d!sclaimed that sig
nature and declared that 1t had been
unauthorized. The committee VIA
tax aup later the question of the other
six names attached to the Redwood
protest, and endcavor TO ascertain
whether all OF the signatures were
authorized.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03

Unless otherwise noted in this column
the usual services Will be held by the
regular pastors and ut the usunl hours,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03
lNII-O-NA
Cures Indigestion

II relieves stomach misery, sour stom-
ach, belehing, and cures all stomach dis
ease or moacy back Large hos Of tab
let's SO cents. Druggists in all towns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-03

Suspected OF Theft,
j. w. Woodson, white, was arrested
last night on suspicion of having
stolen s9O from, Mt. stuart, ss,s s .' N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-25
AN EXPERIENCED YOUNG MAN

wants position driving double team.
Strictly temperate. State wages paid.
Address II. a. Lyon, Pittsfield. Me, r.
r. No l. jl9d6t*
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MAINE CENTRAL R. R,
In Effect Oct. 4, 1909.
rains leave Augusta as follows:

Trains leave Augusta as follows:
GOING WEST-3.n A. M, except Mon
day. Portland and Boston; 6.S6 A. NJ,
Lewiston. Pennington, Rockland. Port
land, Boston. Montreal and Quebec; $40
A. M, Brunswick, Lewiston, Farming
ton, Rockland. Portland. Boston: 306 p.
NJ, local; 1855 p. M. (express), Bruns-
wick, Rockland, Portland. Boston; 7.1S p.
NJ. Portland; 1913 P. M. Lewiston. Bath,
Portland, Boston. Sundays 949 A. NJ,
1888 and 1913 P. NJ, Portland. Boston.
GOING EAST-12.59 A. NJ, Skowhegan,
Bangor, st John, Halifax, Aroostook
Co Sunday morning does not connect for
Skowhegan or beyond Bangor: 800 A. NJ.
(express), Bangor, Calais and Bar Har-
Dor; sos A. NJ. local to Moosehead Lake
via Oakland, Belfast, FoXcroft and Ban
'gor; sos A. NJ, local to Belfast and Ban
gor; 12.0S P. NJ, Waterville, Foxcroft
Bangor 3. & A. r. r., Calais, st. John.
and Halifax; 2,a4 P. NJ, lexpressl, Water
vile, Bangor, Bar Harbor; 3.16 p. M,
Waterville, Skowhegan. Belfast Foxcroft.
Bangor and Mattawamkeag; 7.a P. M,
Waterville and Skowhegan; 9.17 A. NJ,
Sundays only Skowhegan and Bangor.
Accommodation trains leave Augusta
for Hallowell Gardiner and South Gardi-
ner at 7.40 A. NJ. LIS, $40. 615 p. M.
F. E. BOOTHBY.
General Passenger Agent
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice-President G. General Manager.
Portland Maine.
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| DON'T PROPOSE TO WORK ON
your Imagination by glowing adjectives
but simply want to tell you that l repair
shoes in a manner that leaves no room
for complaint. c. s. York. l6s Water st:
sept29dtf
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Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.

In the District Court Of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
FRED f. BLAISDELL,I In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt. }
To the creditors of Fred +. Blaisdel of
Waterville in the County of Kennebec,
and District aforesaid. 4 bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the I'D
day of January. y. u. 1910. the said Fred
+. Blaisdell was duly adjudicated bank
rupt: and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at the Office of the
Referee. 1870 Water Street, in Augusta,
Maine. and District aforesaid on the 18th
day of February, y. d. 1910, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon. at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims,
appoint n trustee. examine the bankrupt.
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT j. c. LITTLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta. Me. Jan. a, 1870 j25d1t
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PLEASANT ROOMS AT THE COR
ner Of Pleasant and Oak streets. d21dtf
HOUSE IN GOOD LOCATION-ALL
modern conveniencss. v. e. Trouant, 253
Water street. Oct19dtf
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NO AID. TOO SMALL
TO PRODUCE RESULTS.

Because immense sums of money are
spent in advertising campaigns. some
merchants think it costs a fortune to
keep them before the public. Buy your
advertising Just as you purchase other
necessaries for your business. The pro-
per space is just as essential in the small
store as in the big department emporium.
Begin with small space. Use it well and
you will soon need a big one