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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
CHARTERS ISSUED
me following charters were iss,ed
Yesterday by the State CorporatIioo,n,

SSes.eraay by the State Corporation
Prudential Oil COMPANY ,r.o
rated. Norfolk. Va. n II. Elliott. q nree-
ident; V. f. Kellam, vice.pre., Srss
Lynnhaven. Va; T. A. Williams san,
rotary, Norfolk. Capital stock: Mani.
mum, $4,000; minimum, $1,000. Objects
ana purposes: Oil business
Consumers OH Company. 1ncor,o.
rated: Norfolk. Va. e. L. Finiavson
president: Joseph j. Jordan. seeretar py'.
T. Williams-all of Norfolk, Va,
Capital stock: Maximum 500. 900 !;
mimmum; $4,000. Objects and pur-
Norfolk. Va. T. NJ. Bellamy, president.
j: e. Heath. vice-president; j. w
Hough. secretary and treasurer-all or
N n p folk Capital stock: Maximum
and purposes: Real estate business
Barbour-Wilborn Hardware Com
pany, Incorporated, South Boston, Va.
r. S. Barbour. president: j. 3. Will
born. secretary ands treasurer; Dave
Lawson Of South Boston. va,
Hardware and implement business.
Harding, Gray & Co.. Incorporated
Castlewood, Va I. K. Harding, presi-
Gray secretary and treasurer-all Of
Castlewood. Va. Capital stock: Maxi
mum, $4,000: minimum, $4,000. Objects
and purposes: Mercantile business,
Olympic Theatre Corporation. New
port News, Va. w. F. Grail. president,
Norfolk; Allan D. Jones. vice-presi-
dent, Newport News: =. T. Grail. sec
rotary and treasurer. Newport News.
Va. Capital stock: Maximum, $4,000;
minimum, $4,000. Objects and pur-
poses: Operate theatres.
A license to do business in Virginia
was issued to the Edible Products
Company. corporation organized and
existing under the laws OF the State
or New Jersey w. w. Lefew, of Rich
niond, statutory agent. Maximum cap
ital authorized by charter $4,000
Objects and purposes: Manufacturers
and dealers In cottonseed oils and all
products of same.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
BABIES TO WIN
BLUE RIBBONS
Great Show of Infants Will Be
Held at Fair Grounds
To-Day.

One. OF the big features of the las.
day OF the fair Will be the Baby Show.
which will be held in the New In
dustrtal Building. beginning at g
o'clock.
Judging from the large number of
entries. II will be great success Sow.
eral hundred fond parents will en;er
their own particular finest child on
earth. and the Judges will nave the
task of their lives to pick the win
ner.
Big babies tiny babies. laughing
smiling babies, oquallins babies. babies
with one tooth and babies with seven
hairs. babies with no teeth and no hair
at all, mothers darlings and fathers
pets. joys of the household. terrors of
the Observation-Disclosures young
sters, every one OF them--will compose
the big attraction to-day. And that
thousands will see 1t there is no doubt
Ever since fairs began, a good many
years ago. the baby show has been
star feature. and such 1t remains.
Those In charge of the show are
anxious that all entries report at the
Industrial Building promptly at 1870
o'clock. 80 that when the hour ar
rives. all will be in readiness TO he
gin. The judges will begin their task
promptly at o'clock. and prize win
ners VII be announced as soon as they
have finished.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
BROWNE IS FIRM
in HIS D { N | AL
Insists That He Was Guilty of
No Wrong in Election
of Lorirner.

Chicago. October With the hear
Ing before the senatorial committee
that is investigating the election TO
the Senate of William Lorimer draw
Ing toaa close, Lee O'Neil Browne to-
day concluded his story of the election.
told for the first time under oath. He
denied all charges OF bribery.
a subpoena was issued to-day for
Speaker Edward d. Shurtlen, who pre-
sided over the session OF the Legisla-
ture that elected Mr.. Lorimer. Mr..
shurtleff is expected to testify to-
morrow
Every effort was made to-day 10
discover the whereabouts of State Rem
resentative Robert E. Wilson. alleged
distributor OF the St. Louis Jackpot
out without success.
In his testimony to-day Minority
Leader Browne said that he saw VIII
son last month and that the latter
seemed to be nervous wreck. Sena
.or Frazier led In the cross-examina-
eion OF Browne this afternoon.
senator Frazier asked: "Did Won ro-
SelVe any money or anything az y.i,,a
,or yoar vote for Senator Lorimer or
your efforts to induce other Democr,
10 vote for himT' ats
NO Sir. Browne replied
D!d you receive any mon.y 10.
v vo.s AZ purposes. because of yo ,ur
mo, not q nennys
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
MOTHER POIsONs CHILD
AND ENDS HER OWN LIFE
Deplorable Trngedy in George w.
Smiths FamiIy-No Cause Given
for Rash Deed.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Lynchburg. Va. October 7-Whie the
family of the bereaved husband has heard
nothing directly from him as to the cause
of the death of Mrs George w. Smith and
four-year-old daughter, Margo Smith, In
Cleveland o.. some time Wednesday, 1t Is
known now that the deaths due to
cyanide of potassium. deadly poison, and
that there is no doubt but the. mother gave
the drug to the daughter and then COM
mitted suicide.
"Wednesday morning when Mr.. Smith left
his home in the suburbs OF Cleveland the
little girl asked him to bring her some
candy, and he went home "Wednesday az
ternoon with this. Entering the house he
missed his wife and child. Going throug h
the house to the rear he came upon boy
who lived In the family and asked as TO
their whereabouts. He had not seen them.
he said, though he had not long been In
the house.
Startled and aroused by this condition Mr..
smith began a search. and in few minutes
he found his wifes bedroom door locked.
Failing to arouse her he broke the door
open, and In the bed were the. dead bodies
OF his wife and baby girl. On stand in
the room stood bottle of the drug. and the
lips OF both indicated plainly how they
came to their des tbs.
Mr.. Smith Is completely at loss to eN~
plain his wife's deplorable act. for there Is
not the slightest doubt but she took the
little girls life and then her own.
Caleb Smith. father of the young man.
was located last night in bedford CITY, ana
ne is al his homo on Early Street to-day.
The dead woma mis- twenty seven years old
and native of Cincinnati, but had ire
qunetly visited her husbands family here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08


and shows that there is little in the
way OF provender for man or beast
that cannot be successfully raised on
Virginia soil.
Councilman julius Hobson, who has
been especially interested in tobacco
and apple exhibits at the fair, is lead
Ing In plan to have the city and
State Fair Association crest before
another year duplicate of the new
steel and concrete Industrial Build
ing, to be used for exhibits Of farm
products. thus putting the farmers ex-
hibits on a plane with those of the
merchant. Mr.. Hobson thinks that the
city should deal literally in the mat
ter. build on large and permanent lines.
with definite plan for an ultimate
group of fre-proof exhibition struc-
lures surrounded by grounds which
between fair times could be utilized as
a great public horticultural garden
and public park.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08

through to the grounds all day, but
many came back empty. The police
had little to do
Financial Standing.
AT midnight Manager Lloyd said
that the financial success of the fair
depended largely on the weather to-
day. He figured on the basis of gate
receipts up to the time OF closing
Thursday night that the fair of this
year had already taken in as much as
the fair of last year up to the close
OF Friday night To come out even,
therefore, on the basis of rough call
culation, the fair has Whatever may
have been realized yesterday to add to
what may be taken in to-day, to com
pare, with Saturday of last year-a
small day. on which tho closing up
was the most notable Feature. Save
for the aeroplane fligins. this years
fair has not been much more expen-
ssivee than former exhibitions, though
1t has been better. Unnecessary ex-
penses have been eimin ated and money
spent where it would give more real
results than in former years. If to-
day is bright, the fair will make
money. If 1t is rainy, 1t may yet come
out even. because of the crowds on
the first four days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
BIG DOUBLE BILL
ON CLOSING DAY
At STATE FAIR
(Continued From First Page.)


viii remain until tomorrow or Monday
before returning to their homes.
few of the show tents were opened
yesterday afternoon. and prices of ad-
mission were reduced one-half. which
attractive proposition was accepted in
good part by the people, SO in they
went. But most of the show folks
closed their performances during the
day, but opened them at night, when
the rain had ceased, and Midway was
as attractive as ever.
All of the judging was completed yes
terday. the rain not interfering with
the judges, and the awards were made,
But there was q noticeable lack of en-
thusiasnl, a lack of ardor. Spirits, as
we'll as clothes, We're dampened. and 1t
was more or less of a dismal scene for
all. A few of the lunch booths re-
NAMED open for business. but thera
was nothing doing in the dinner line,
everybody going home for the midday
meal and staying there.
First Rnin-Souked Fair.
This is the first time in the history
of the new State Fair Association that
rain has ever interfered with show.
1t had not been unexpected. for tho
forecast for the week had said there
sN0uii We diiA, Will tledllIb weather
following. II is not believed however.
that the bad weather Will materially
affect the gate receipts. as 1t Is expected
that the attendance to-day will make
up for the lack OF yesterday. Though
they We're doieful at the outlook yes
terday. the directors frightened per-
ceptibly when they received the en-
couraging news from Washington. and
they desired II to be announced with
out fear or stint that the last day OF
the fair will 70 as good, as far as the
program goes as any day OF the week
The weather will not affect the aero
plane flights tombstone said yester-
day that. provided there was no heavy
Storm, he would go up rain or shine
for the two flights. and for the race,
which Will be the most Spectacular
event of the week.
course" he said. "if it comes
pitchforks downward or rains cats
and dogs. | will not make an attempt,
but If it is just an ordinary rain, I'll
so up
Many Thrills Here.
Il Muddy roads do not affect Johnstone.
The lanes of the air are never muddy,
though sometimes they are exceeding
Sly damp. But even at that he can
pass above the clouds and ride upon
the silver lining on which the poets
of optimism pirate.
tombstone has afforded the crowds
Immense pleasure, and he appreciates
their delight, So the flights to-day
will surpass any Of those made this
week. and the race with road ma
chine will be of the most spectacular
nature 1t will be the first time that
such race has ever been witnessed in
Virginia---a man-driven thing of the
mist flying against a man-dryen thing
of the ground.
TELL the people that the fair will
still be here" said Mr.. Fairfax. "and
that we are ready for them In what
ever numbers they come"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
DOUBLE BILL TODAY
AT THE RACE TRACK
Followers of the Ponies Who Were Cheated by
the Rain May Get Their Fill To-Day Great
Race Between Essex and Dung Bitten.

Weather conditions prevented the
racing program from being carried out
at the state Fair Grounds yesterday.
much to the disappointment OF 5000
despite the steady downpour OF rain in
the hope of seeing some sport. 1t
proved to be forlorn hope. for tho
track was so heavy as to make racing
an absolute impossibility.
However, fanciers of the horse will
be given an opportunity to-day to see
q double bill for one admission, as
the management of thu. fair has de-
In addition TO the races originally
scheduled for to-day. The rain of yes
terday should help the track, as the
continued dry weather had made 1t
a tri1e too hard for the bsst results
to be obtained.
Young Blitzen and Essex.
What Will probably prove to be the
most interesting event of the present
meet will be the match race between
Young Bitten and Essex the two
champion hurdlers of Virginia These
horses have never met though they
have been entered at various tracks
at the same time. The race will be
over the two-mile course. each horse
bet and the championship Of the State
Each horse has a strong following,
which will watch the result with in
terest.
Another feature to-day will be the
motorcycle races, in which the best
riders of these machines will compete.
IT IS believed that some fast time will
he made. In addition there will be
and an automobile. Following Is the
program for to-day. together with the
entries in the various events:
PROGRAM To-day.
First race--2:1S trot--purse, $500.
Second race-2:27 trot-purse. $500.
Third race-For three-year- oltls and
upwards, that have run and not won
at this meeting-By subscription of S.
each with s225 added, of which $50 to
second and SIS to third; at ten pounds
below the scale. Six furlongs.
Fourth race--For all ages. that have
run and not won at this meeting. sell
ing-By subscription of SIS each with
$225 added: of which $50 to second and
s25 to third; weight for age; the win
ner to be sold by auction for $500. Five
furlongs.
Fifth race-the Consolation steeple-
chase-For three-year-olds and up
ing-By subscription of $40 each
with $3.50 added, OF which SIS to second
and $50 to third; three-year-olds to
carry 1875 pounds; four-year olds to
upwards to carry 155 pounds: maidens
allowed five pounds: gentlemen riders
allowed five pounds About two miles.
Sixth race-For three-yearolds and
upwards. winners. at this meeting.
selling-By subscription of Sc each
with S225 added. of which $50 to second
and s25 to third: the winner to be
sold by auction for $500: il entered to
be sold for less, two pounds allowed
for each 500 down to $500: winners
of $3.50. or of four races this year.
not to be entered to be sold for less
than $500. One mile.
For hacks and hunters-At one mile
and half on the fiat: each horse to
carry j 60. pounds; Gentlemen riders
In pink: entries-Westover. Iron
Prince, Fernwo%s, r. Forbes.
To-Dny's Entries.
Harness-2:1S trot. $500
l. Gladys G., bl M, San Mater, by
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
LOnE-GOdsey.

Especial 10 The Times Dispa tohl
Pungoteague, Va, October 7.-Earl
e., Long and Miss Mamie Godsey, both
of Nandra. We're married "Wednesday,
the service being performed by Rev
w. l., Murphy. After the marriage,
Mr.. and Mrs. Long were driven to
Keller Depot, where they took north
bound train t9r a Northern tour.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
Injured In Runaway.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
81 Williamsburg, Va, October IA
horse attached to Jumper, In which
was the owner. Leroy Hogge, an aged
York county citizen. took fright at
IAN sautomobile at Yorktown Tuesday
and ran away. Mr.. Hogge was thrown
from the vehicle and badly hurt while
the horse fell and broke it's neck.
Tho putomobiie belonged to negro
,lAwYsr OF Newport News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
MANS SKULL CRUSHED.
Head Hits Switch Target ns He Lean.
From Car Platform.

lspecdal to The Times-Dlspatch.1
Bristol Va, October 7.-Charles Cen
try, a well-known citizen Of Wyndaie.
nine miles east OF Bristol, had his
skull crushed to-day when his head
and Western excursion train, on which
he was riding to attend the Roosevelt
meeting, was nearing Bristol. He was
leaning out from the platform of the
car, when his head came in contact
with the target. He was carried I'M
conscious to a physicians office, and
tonight there appears to be little
chance for his recovery. He is a man
of family
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
Stole Awning Mt Fair Grounds.

L. D. Lynn, charged with stealing
an awning valued at $40 from the
stand Of Fl. W. Pollard at the Fair
Grounds, was fined $50 and costs in
the County Magistrates Court yester-
day morning, and In addition was given
FIVE days in jail. Up to last night he
had not paid his fine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08

h the Horticul-
entitled TO more
b. one ofthcm being
his country. That
{rginia grown orris
rles a. Gitchell, OF
! Mr., Gltchell ap-
pr a tariff on orris
industry, 1t
Was the only raiser
ca. and that, there
kild he to aid IA
lrted his bulbs from
lagp. and has re-
.5 year, and now
for $780, ton,
to the acre an
SITS have shown
root superior to
,rope In perfume.
I Is largely used
|of soaps and toilet
to present an OPP.
ksire farming OF q
on almost any
which stains
t less sal4 bic.
L Front.
.ibit is that of
estertield coun-
to the fair from
m, not far from
Kettles Of grasses
y, including many
timothy, as well
imported grasses
Bellwood exhibit
Ilples of almost
product known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08

Qualification In Chnncer..
In the Chancery Court yesterday, A.
F. Neuman qualified as executor for
Karolin Neuman. The estate was VAL
ued at S2,S00.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-08
||PyDY IA|lB ].
Est qH1R SEEN IN
srts AgrA@ Malll1,,a.'t 2'irgiR q
\ MatchcdA tiywlieres b 4
oRRls Root PLANTS, roo
bins and Wiiiesaps and Red
Ind Golden Queens From
Orchards.

| lie to thousands who have viewed
ShIhit of Virginia raised apples
ie Virginia state Fair IL has
kd that no more perfect fruit
be grown anywhere. yet experts
& that even this Is not the best
Hirginla could do. These critical
liners Jay that the fair should be
a weel5 later. That the hot
er OF last week and OF the early
BIZ this has mEllowed the fruit is
HI. and the experts believe that
better results would have been
hitter yesterdays rain, and ex-
h next week, when 1t will he IN
Election. To the casual observer
secms 10 be no defect. The fruit
fleet in sizel aroma, and taste,
without spe k or flaw. But the
says 1. Lack the perfection OF
e that woul i come with al few
nights on he trees-that the
Ips should have Just a little
reddish colo ing. and the pippins
be a trifie lore golden.
Aktnd of the World.
as It is. ho] sever, the fruit ex-
.fll-s.and wi IN that Of any fruit
snt .untry i the world. Great
- hich sel}their crops for ex-
,lionnce and England, and little
~ tn have but few trees, are
!. r. the exhibits. Among the
nd ners are a great orchard
enn,half q mountain side at
~ o. which has Just sold its
nlbemarle pippins and Bald
he vercd at the railway station.
PRIV, and the trees in the private
lof Fred w. Scott, in his
II Royal Orchard, his country
fAfton.
de largest and most Imposing,
/ apples is that of the vir-
N.tisultural Society, which not
>ignt to Richmond its exhibit
Inchburg fair of last week, but
Nd fresh stock until the ex-
is more than doubled Man
81. Wysor Is In charge and has
9Th of the time explaining to
re character of soil and eli
lClitions in which the several
,,ples seem best to prosper.
',r has charge OF number
in the apple building, repre-
lumber of large orchards.
,,.h, Could Not Exhibit.
IL he enormous demand for
~ and the prevailing High
~ 'ect goods. suitable for
SEPT. many Virginia or
eei had time to exhibit.
snalnone of the Frederick
nd exhibition. Presiden,
boymself having failed
" w the product tof his
blaming, to Manager
Exhibit, that the de-
,ded the supply. and
ore busy; picking AND
failed to ex-
Iost of their
a orthern mar
- letters eS-
fruit exhibit
exhibit here
d more be-
lie sbelt of
ia. Nelson.
aurronndins
admittedly
- world. bar
chest price OF
london market.
growers having
barrel in the
", with John
wins and other
III some cross
ch have pro-
|Sful results.
IN they Horticul-
entitled TO more
q. ene them being
his country. That
rginia- grown orris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-20

Augusta motor boat owners are
much interested in the new motor
boat law which is now before Congress
ana which it is understood stands d
very good show OF being passed with
a few changes from the original draft
From what has been learned about
the new law it promises to revolution :
iZe the statutes regarding power boats
as they now exist. The present FeSu-
lationS impose rules on the owners ol
this type of craft not far from the
same that would apply to an ocean
liner that is. they compel the use OF
regular running lights. fog signals
bells. whistles and life preservers
tJndr the new law it is understood
motor boats will be divided into diff
ferent classes according to theil
length. and under this arrangement
the very small motor boats would moi
have to comply with as many regula,
lions as the larger ones. There arr
almost countless craft under % fee'
in length. the most popular model
and it has been a hardship for many
owners to comply with the require
ments which have been in fierce during
| the past few years. 1t is information
regarding the equipment that this class
of craft will have to carry as Well a:
the equipment of other styles oe boat.
that power boat owners at August;
and all along the kennebec river ar,
anxiously waiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
Phil OTIS Comedians.

y Phil OFT opened a return date at the
Opera house last evening and to. a big
audience, and with his comedians fur
nished an evenings program that was
bubbling over with fun throughout. On
his appearance in Augusta several
months ago with his merrymakers nc
earned reputation and in his produc-
ton of Tho Man and the Mummy
last evening he fully sustained it. lie
is host in himself as an entertainer
and has surrounded himself by clcV-
er con- pany that cannot fail to please
The greeting accorded him last even
ing was most cordial For matinee
this afternoon The Man and the Num-
N.Y. will be repeated and this evening
the attraction will be The Boston
Belle"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-20

It.was learned from the manager of
the State House baseball team yester-
day that whereas the earth had safely
passed through the tail of Hallcy's
comet "Wednesday night with no more
serious consequence than a general
wctting down in the section about Au-
Susta, the team would resume prac-
tiee and also that he would like TO ar
range some games with local clubs
where the age limit of the players is
not over g. wears The only game that
the team has scheduled thus far is for
Labor dav, when it will play the Diri-
Cos. formerly the Savagcs. sol that ii
any good lively team wants game
here is fine opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-20
WINTHROP.

Mrs. Pell of New York is building
cottage at krystai Kove, Lake Maran-
acook. ...
Charles Towlc ana Roy Gilbert have
each purchased a 25-horsepower auto
mobile
y. A. Colby. State cattle commission
er. was in town recently making ex-
aminations for tuberculosis.
George Waugh and family have re-
turned from California.
The meeting of the Browning So
ciety to have been held at Mrs. Pink
hams home this evening has been
postponed on account of Illness.
p. G. Emerson of Bangor was WIS.,
ltor in town yesterday.
Mr. Josephs and family have return
ed from Florida and are at their sum
mer home here
Mrs. H. A. Clifford lett yesterday for
trip abroad, going as a delegate from
the W. c. T. U. to the worlds conven-
ton.
An epidemic of measles prevails
among the children in town In the
lower grades of the schools the at
tendance is considerably lessened.