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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
DEMAND FOR LANDS
Work Accomplished by Advertising
state to Immig rants,

WORK Accomplished by AuvcrtlslnR
Stntc to Immig rants.
Indicating that in spite OF the active
demand for Virginia farming lands
during the past few years. and the
consequent increase in values. there
are still perhaps 100000 acres of
idle land in the State. the annual re-
port OF Commissioner George w.
Koiner, Of the Department OF Agricul-
ture and Immigration, was submitted
to the Governor yesterday Mr. Koin-
err believes that the appropriation
made by the Legislature for the pur-
pose Of attracting home seekers has
done more to enhance the value OF
Virginia farming property than any
other money spent by the State
A comparative table Is given show
ing the average yield per acre OF lands
as compared with those in other
States. This showing, considering the
low prices which prevail here. are
given as an argument why immigra-
ton should be encouraged.
Land in Western states. according
to the report. not as good as that
which may be bought in Virginia for
half the money. sells at high prices.
The money appropriated for this
work has been largely spent in the
West. also In Canada end in Graat
Britain. Mr. Koiner thinks the APP
preparation should be continued and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
COMING HERE FOR
OYSTER CONFERENCE
Peaceful Settlement Relieves Necessity of Calling
Out Troops-Text of Planters Appeal
to the Governor.

duly assigned and guaranteed to us
respectively. under and pursuant to the
laws of the state. g
1--WE have recently suffered, and con.
tinue at present suffer. heavy losses
as a result of the States failure to
protect our boundary stakes lawfully
placed for the purpose OF marking and
designating our respective assign
ments It is matter OF common knowl-
edge that, within the past few weeks
many OF our stakes have been unlaW-
fully injured, removed and. displaced
by persons known to the agents OF the
Commonwealth; but such known tres
passers and violators Of the law have
not been prosecuted, nor has any step
been taken to have this done by tho
representatives Of the State. whose
duty and power 1t Is so to do; that
the resultant lack OF confidence, and
doubt as to what action. II any. Will
be taken by the State to observe and
perform It's part OF the contracts With
rs, renders it impracticable and I'M
possible for us to utilize our planting
grounds for the purposes for which
they have been assigned to and ac-
cepted by US: that under existing cir
cumstances, which, are or should be
known to the Commonwealth and Its
5agents-while numerous persons have (.
been and are openly and notorlouslS.
threatening to remove by force all OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
norfolk Troop. in Readiness.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Norfolk. Va, September 2o.-From A
until 8 o'clock this evening three COM
ipanies OF the State militia, forming
the Norfolk Battalion Of the Second
Regiment, were under orders and arms
at the local armory awaiting orders to
be rushed to the scene of the expected
trouble on the oyster grounds of the
James River. A fast tug. under order
by the State. was ready to rush the
soldiers to the scene. The calling OF
the troops was by order of the Adju-
.tant- General OF the State. Colonel
nottingham was designated to COM
mand.
The men assembled promptly. as
follows. Companies A, b and e, and
all was hustle until everything was
gotten in readiness for the trip. Am .
munition was distributed. Following
conference over the long distance
telephone with Governor Mann and the
Adjutant-General, the men were, dis.
missed. with orders to reassemble at
the armory at 10 o'clock tomorrow
No explanation was given as to this
order, but It is understood that there
are fears that the troops will yet be
needed.
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Statement by Armstrong.
Coec{o1 4 r, vVb a r,i m 90 )ianotch


Newport News. Va. September 90
M. C. Armstrong, OF the packing firm
of Armstrong Bros, emphatically de-
MED tonight that his firm had moved
Its stakes. I'VE bought the Parker
rights he said. They We're surveyed
twenty three years ago, before the
Baylor Survey and we had rad the lines ~ s 5
ago We have 500 acres. We have
declined TO recognize the agreement
inside by Mr.. Lee with the tongers at
a barbecue last week, because we knew
that we were within our rights. that
we had violated no law, and should
not be asked to suspend our business.
Mr.. Lee ae-ved another notice on us
this afternoon through Inspector Law
son, OF Hampton. ITO quit dredging I'M
til the new survey Is made
1--WE will ignore 1t, as we can't at
ford to shut up shop at this season.
He has promised the tongers more than
he can deliver We have an iniuMc-
ton prepared in the event any of our
stakes are moved. We Will not stop
work within our own grounds without
court order, and Mr.. Lee will have
TO make out his case there"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
LAST OF BALLOONS
LANDS In SAFETY

Indianapolis Ind, September 90
The last OF the balloons which started
In the American championship and
free -for-a1l races at the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway last Saturday after
nooi! has landed. and one Of the most
interesting balloon meets In history ID
ended
The Miss Sophia" William T. ASS
mann. Of st. Louis pilot, came down at
6:10 P. M. Sunday In the mountains In
Calhoun equity. West Virginia, milos
from any railroad or telegraph ONCE,
and the landing wasNn reported until
to-day. The other two balloons which
were not reported until to-day are:
buckeye" j. III. ..ade, OF Cleveland,
pilot which descended at showalter.
Va, at 1890 A. NJ. Mon2ay, and s,Ncw
YORK" CLIFFORD B. Harmon, OF New
York. pilot, which landed at Ports
mouth @. at P. NJ. Sunday.
As both endurance and distance arc
taken into consideration in deciding
the three winners OF the champion shin
5event-tne three to represent America
IN the international meet to be held
IN ST. Louis October IT next-the VIC
tors will not be known until the Aero
Club OF America, passes on The re-
ports OF the pilots. 1t Is probable.
however. that america II" leads viii,
a. hours and ~ minutes. or ALMOST
three hours behind the American en-
durance record Of IS hours and 20
minutes. Buckeyes" time is estimated
at 81 hours and SO minutes.
The third balloon to represent Amor
lea probably will be Miss sopflin,"
rs lts distance Is estimated ar more
than that OF any other entrance. and
It's time Of flight is Approximately
rs hours and 8 minutes. The nearest
competitor for the honor lis Indiana
H." Carl G. Fisher. indianapolis, pilcs
which landed near Indiana Pa, AFTER a
Tight lasting approximately "a hour.
and 5 minutes.
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removed IN Wednesdays raid should
ba Il sufficient assurance to the plant
ers that the. state Will maintain order.
He says IL Is entirely ,in the province
against those who engaged In the stake
moving raid Many of the names arc
known. ne does not hold it TO be part
Of his duty in policing the oyster
says II they are brought, ne will aid
in the prosecution. One factor that
has. gone far to reduce the probability
Of Immediate trouble is the enormous
rocks, far exceeding that Of previous
years and seeming TO confirm the pol
icy of the present commission OF main
taining strictly closed season dur
ing the SUMMER months. More than
1000 boats were on the various shoals
In James River on Monday, and tho
yield OF oysters suitable for planting
exceeded 10000 bushels. Darling y
been perfect and 1t is believed that
when all the boats have brought in
their loads. the yield will exceed that
81 Fra XII, and estabsh ns ree o
seedlings, wholesale, is cents a gallon,
Is the lowest on this market for many
years, but the crop Is SO plentiful that
the tongers make little or no oom-
plant. Those on board the Maury this
morning said there were between 1000
and 5000 men and boys on the James
River rocks, and that they were maxi
Ng. from 81 to 81 per day. and could
Commissioner Lee says that while he
Is very much opposed to breaking the
Baylor. Survey or giving up the policy
OF maintaining public rocks for the
state without creating monopoly. yet
he would favor new survey or a
Strengthening of the line on give and
take basis, which would give straight
to accomplish that end, might take In
some bottoms now leased and leave
out some rocks now open to the public.
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toll. Va. for shooting with intent to
Kill He sauntered across the state
line and was picked UP by the Tonnes
see officers and landed in Jail. Dixon
refused to return to Virginia without a
requisition, and accordingly tho mat
ter was taken UP between the respec-
tive Governors in Richmond and Nash
willie.
City Sergeant j. d. Rodefer, OF Bris-
toll va. is named as the officer to go
into the wilds of Tennessee for the
missioner. When the papers are re-
ceived 1t will be the duty OF Mr.. Rode-
fer to go to the Tennessee ,ail and es-
cort Dixon to the yirginia line. about
200 yards away.
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PRESSED HARD
Coffee's Weight on Old Age.

When prominent men realize the in.
furious effects Of coffee and the change
in health that Postum can bring, they are
glad to lend their testimony for the bcne-
fit of others.
A superintendent of public schools in
a Southern State says: My mother, since
her early childhood, was an inveterate
coffee drinker had been troubled with her
heart for. a number Of years and COM
planned Of that weak all over feeling
and sick stomach.
Some time ago, was making an offici-
al visit to a distant part Of the country and
took dinner with one Of the merchants
OF the place. noticed somewhat pc
culiar flavor Of the coffee, and asked
him concerning it. He replied that it
was Postum. was 50 pleased with it
that, after the meal was over. i bought
a package to carry home with me, and
meal; the whole family liked 1t 50 well that
entirely.
Il had been reallyat. dnes very. anxious
concerning my mothers condition, put
we noticed that after using Postum Tor a
short time, she felt SO much better than
she did prior to its use. and had little
trouble with her heart and no sick stom-
ach; that the headaches We're not SO fire.
quent, and her general condition much
improved, This continued until she was
as well and hearty as the rest Of us.
II know Postum has benefited myself
and the other members Of the family, but
hin a, more marked degree in the case of
my mother, as she was a victim Of long
standing,
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
Interest,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
the Baylor Survey or not. The survey
will fnkn tt.nn ltc
Old Lenses Binmcd.

VIII luke SeNeTal. weeks,
Old Ienses blamed.
Commissioner Lee says that the,
present Commission of Fisheries should
not be blamed for much of the trouble
which has been Occasioned by twenty
year leases made before the commits
sion was organized. For the past five
years the commission has declined to
lease to packers grounds in James
River adjoining the public beds; fear
Ing that 1t would lead to Just such a
clash. The old contracts. some Of
which yet have years to run. will be
lived up to, except in cases where 1t Is
shown that either by mistake on, the
part of the commissions survey or
because OF removal of stakes some
planters are. occupying ground declared
tom. In such case the courts will
be resorted to to compel the offender to
move from public land, contract or
no contract, the Supreme Court having
already held the Baylor Survey valid,
and declared that the commission had
private parties. Mr.. Lee occupies the
embarrassing position of having to
steer between the packers and the
tongers: he has received an extended
firms operating about Hampton. The
packers assert that they have COM
piled with the requirements of the
law, and that they have a right to
hold and occupy their assignments OF
oyster planting ground, and they de-
mand OF the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia and the Commission of Fisheries,
In somewhat peremptorS terms. that
they be protected in undisturbed use
of the Srounds assigned to them, and
for which they are paying rental.
They complain of the States failure to
protect their boundary stakes, and
demand to know why such trespassers
and violators of the law have not been
prosecuted. They intimate that unless
the state acts they will take steps
men and prevent the removal of stakes
or the trespassing of tongers. They
warn the commissioner, however. that
such a course can only result In blood
shed and loss of life.
VIII Maintain Order.
Comm1ssIoner Lee takes the ground
that his prompt action in ordering a
Iesuryey and replacing OF the stakes
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[31|:3;Y1;ll|!I' MUSICAL

the stakes lawfully placed Tor mark
Ing and designating our planting
grounds In James River--for us 70 un-
dertake to exercise our lawful rights.
guaranteed to US by the State under
signed, viii only result in provoking
numerous breaches of the peace, and
probable bloodshed and loss OF lives.
We are, therefore so situated and
the conditions In and around James
to protect our oyster properties prop
erly, to make further Investments for
the development thereof. or to secure
the profits therefrom to which we are
with the Commonwealth. 81
This IS. therefore to notify the
Commonwealth and its agents of the
foregoing facts, to the end that 1t
maintain the obligations incumbent
upon 1t under its contracts OF lease
lively, and to notify the state and its
agents that We shall look to 1t and
them for indemnity for all loss and
damage heretofore and hereafter sus-
tanned by us. or by any of US, result
Ing from its or their failure to observe,
perform, maintain and make good that
portion of said contracts assumed by
1t to be done, kept, observed and per-
formed for our benefit and protection.
Very respectfully,
= g; i i p g0SE;WES+I
John G. WILSON,
"a. L. TULL.
"W. D. FOLK
ARMSTRONG BROS.
JAMES RIVER OYSTER CORP.
(By Z. r. vaughn, president, r. A.
Sinclair, manager; d. G. Smith, L. P.
E. w Miistead, T. A. Sinclair and b.
r. vaughn),"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
TAX
HEARING is HELD
Old Dominion Files Papers.
No Decision Yet as to !.
Assessment.

Ending the tax hearings before the
state Corporation Commission, repre-
sentatives of the Old Dominion Steam
ship Company yesterday morning ap-
pearcd and laid some facts and some
arguments before the commission re,
gardlng the value OF Its property.
This includes the steamer Luray and
other visible and taxable holdings Of
the company,
During the regular hearings, Judge
i. u Montague. OF Hampton, repre-
sentlng Elizabeth City county es COM
monwealth's Attorney, appeared and
objected TO the returns made by the
Old Dominion Company. as not repre-
senting n sufficient valuation. Further
time was glventin which to- make rep.
aresentattions as to the assessment
Tha county WAS not represss:sedt
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AdditionnI pelernten.

Tho Governor yesterday appointed
additional delegates from Virginia to
attend the international Prison Con-
sress, which will meet in Washington
from October . TO g. They are Major
James B. Wood, of Richmond; Captain
T. j. Davis. State Farm; George b.
Davis. Laurel Reformatory: Charles
Hutzler. Richmond: Rev J. T. Mastin,
Richmond, e. B. Addison, Richmond;
John l. satterfield. Richmond and c.
H. Gootee, Richmond
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MUST CROSS STREET
Reputation Issued for Negro Wanted
on virginia Side OF Bristol,

AS told in The Times-Dispatch sew
eral days ago. application has been
made to the Governor for rcquisition
on the Governor of Tennessee for Fred
Dixon, who is in jail at Bristol. Tenn.
Dixon. a colored Individual, who has
apparently studied the laws appertain-
ign to requisition. is wanted in Bris-
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Ore: Q. j. Irby. Of Marshhcid. Orc.
Mrs. Ed. Walton, OF Danville; Mrs.
sam Dunn and Ratcliffe Irby, OF this
and Mrs. Charles Bass, OF Nathalie.
Mrs. Harriet G. Osborne.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Louisville, Ky. September 2o.--Mrs
Harriet Harriet g. Osborne, widow, Of John
died at her residence, in Beigravia
Square, this morning. after a long and
severe Illness. The funeral will take
place on Wednesday afternoon. She
is survived by one son--William
Mrs. Chester Worthngton. Mrs. John
Bland and Miss Sally Osborne.
MIRA. Louisa G.. schnnf.
Mrs. Louisa G. schaaf widow OF
christian schaaf, died yesterday at
the Virginia Hospital. IN the htty-
fourth year OF her age. She leaves
four sons and two dauEhters-F b.
Schaaf, e. ~. schaaf, c. l.. Schaaf. 3.
w. Schaaf. Mrs. annie c. Poehler and
Miss Fl, p. schaaf. besides her mother
Mrs. b. Brauer: two brothers-O. /.
and +. w Brauer. and one sister-Mrs
Charles Gasser.
The funeral will be held from s..
JOINS a1a,a, German Evangelical Church at
mont VIII be in Hollywood.
Mai-nus Hes.bcrg.
" Magnus Hessberg. one of the Oldest
and most successful merchants of Rich
mond. died at the residence or his SON
in-lAw; Samuel Fink, in New York
City. yesterday. He went 10 New York
about month ago.
Tho funeral Will be held in New
york morrow morning, and Will be
conducted by DR.. f.. n. Calisch, OF
Beth Ahabah Temple.
News of Mr.. Hessberg's death came
as great shock to his relatives and
friends,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
Caught stu and Distiller.

Il. Report has been made to Revenue
Agent w II. Chapman by Deputy COL
!ector II Larkin. of Norfolk, that
10 ca ptured two Illicit distilleries near
South Quay. Nansemond county Turn
serEHllnter was arrested on a charge or
operating without license
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w. MI. Hogshend.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Harrisonburg. Va. September 20
w. NJ. Hogshead, forty-seven years old.
is dead at striblings Syringe; Augusta
M Miss Mary e. Saunders.
[specialto The Tlmes-Dispatch
Harrisonburg, Va, September 2o-
years old, is dead at the home Of her
brother, John c. Saunders, at Thorn.
W. va. She was sick but three days.
She was a Methodist.
Funeral of Thomas Beach.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.]
;, ,Harrisonburg, Va, September 90
six years old. was held this morning.
He was Confederate veteran. He
was taken prisoner the last year of the
and afterwards In Fort Warren. Bos-
ton. getting his release shortly after
the surrender. He was native Of
Fairfax county, and leaves his widow.
county, four daughters two sons. a
sister, Mrs. Mary Ferguson, OF Wood.
bridge. and two brothers. Cornelius
ana John Beach, Of Colchester. Prince
Camp OF Confederate Veterans. attend
ed the funeral. ssJ-s
d, A. Goodman.
Especial to The Enthusiastically
!, Salisbury, n c.. septeniber 2o-Fol Fol,
lowing q stroke OF paralysis, sustained
several days ago, D. A. Goodman. g
Well known citizen of Salisbury, died
az his home here yesterday afternoon,
having been unconscious for the past
two days. He was seventy years old,
was an expert tanner by trade. and ia
survived by wife and three daugh-
ters. The funeral and interment were
held to-day. = ssi2
Frederick kicherer.
4 SnectAli In 'Hha S,, 1f,t1 :
Frederick Kicherer, about forty years
home. rs Gibbon Street, Following a
wife and several Children survive.
Two Denths In One Family.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Alexandra, Va, September 90 Death
father and son, within two days 81
each other, when William II. Mullin
and his father. William Il Mullin, died
Within forty..eight hours. This morn
ing the coffins With both bodies lay
side by side in the home Of. the elder
BMullin This afternoon tho younger
BMullinS was buried. The ARRANGEMENTS,
for the funeral of the elder Mullin
Y ave not been completed
Ernest Hull. Il
Special % he yTimes-D spatch.l Il @
Blue Ridge, Va, September 20.-Er-
nest Hull who for many summers has
cen SECRETARY Of the Orole Club here.
died this morning from stroke Of
Sapoplexy. =
Especial to- The Times Di spatch.l
RnyEins VA September 2O-NIrs
ID, N. stephenson died IN Pendleton, NJ.
o. Monday at O'clock, She leaves
ber husband and nine grown children,
s grSs Mrs. NIcads a. Irby,
rSpecialsto The Times Dispateh,l
south Boston, Va, September ~
Mrs, Meads A. Irby, aged siXty-nine,
. 4 yernon Hin, Halifax. county, this
gafternoon, after q lingering Illness
she il survived by Mrs. Prescott Hall,
t of Boston, Mass. j; ] ohm lrbS Of Dem
Yer. Col; Mrs. r. y Cooner, OF Co.
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Our Fall crop is in and it's In
prime condition.
1t escaped the frost and rust;
there was no drought or mill
dow and In every potnt-style,
quality, tit and price, you will
find 1t the best ever.
From your Intelligent head
to your delicate feet here are
the correct wearables.
Suits for business, $15 to $sB.
Dress regalia, $50 to $40.
Hats, $t.sO to. SO.
Shirts, Ne kgwe ar, Hose,
Handkerchiefs, Special Vests,
Shoes.
Extra Trousers, Underwear
and Pajanas.
All ready--all right.
For Men or Boys.
zM5@s 41.<<11
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pension chcck. Mn,Icd

FcHsIUH OhccKs N1uIIcd, - l,f77la]
The work OF sending out the pension
checks is going on rapidly ,.sthc Of
fee OF Clerk E. L. c. Scotr 1t viii
probably be completed by the end OF
the month. The Nelson county checks
will be mailed to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
The Weather

Forecast. Virginia and Northa Caro-
linn-Fair "Wednesday and 'rhursdayj
slight changes In temperatures light,
variable winds.
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OBITUARY
.Jncob Shockcy.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Harrisonburg. Va. September Co..
Jacob Shockey, eightysix years old, Is
dead at Woodstock, Shenandoah coun-
and dislocated shoulder suffered by a
fall recently. He was in the hotel
business for years. He was Confed-
crate soldier He leaves four sons and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-21
CoNDIrloNs yEsrEnDAY.

A, NJ. temperature sc
Humidity ......,....,..,..... az
Wind. direction Southeast
Wind, velocity ........,..,..
Accum. deficiency in temperature
since January ....,..s.,...... ia
Excess In rainfall since March L.. 55l
Accum excess In rainfall since
January ,...,..........,... 2,6s
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--"-1I- ~ ''atpteUIDer-. I3IV.--
.sTo the Commonwealth of Virginia.
His EXcellency, William Hodges
Mann. Governor. Richmond, and
Hon W. Mcdonald Lee. Commits
sioner of Fisheries, 1ryington:
"rhe undersigned oyster. planters.
ments Of Law. authorizing them to
hold hold ana occupy their respective as,
signments OF oyster planting ground
in James River. hereby respectfully
but urgently. represent to the Com.
ainonwealth OF Virginia. and its agents.
the necessity for Immediate action to
protect us in the undlsturbed use and
occupancy Of the planting grounds
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DEATHS
urs. harriet u. Osborne.

In New York City,
at the residence OF his son-in- law,
Samuel Fink. on Tuesday Septem-
Der 90, MAGNUS HESSBERG, OF
Richmond.
Funeral IN New York on THURS
DAY, September %, at A. NJ.