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Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26
lance became what is known as q
bank sneak"

Dank sneak.
Robbing Chemical National Bank.
Perhaps the most exciting episode
in Lillis' adventurous career occurred
in New York city in 1859. Greatly en-
couraged by his success in Cincir-
natl. he was urged by Joe Butts to go
to New York to receive the finishing
touches of his education from the
noted crooks in that city.
Butts gave him letter Of introduc-
ton to "Old Chauncey" Johnson, one
Of the most noted crooks Of that day.
1t did not take johnson long to ap-
preciate Lillis' remarkable criminal
ability, and he introduced the youth to
all Of his associates. Long John"
Walsh made him his protege. and to-
gether they planned and executed sew
eral daring "sneaks."
"Old Chauncey" johnson and Long
John" Walsh conceived the idea of
robbing the Chemical National banks
messenger on the steps of the bank
as he was returning with his collec-
tions. They took Lillis to Wall street
to get the lay of the land and size up
the job. 1t was their plan to have
him snatch the satchel with the money
from the messenger and make break
for safety while they prevented the
messenger or any one else from inter
fering. Lillis looked over the ground
and said he could do It. He found
that he would be obliged to sprint
nearly 300 yards before he could make
the getaway" SO he spent several
days in Central park training to sprint
He was able to make 100 yards in
about eleven seconds fiat, but his
speed for 300 yards did not satisfy
''Lop2 John" Walsh, so they decided
to get some one else to make the
sneak" They found promising
youth in the person Of kid" Meany
one of the fastest sprinters in the
country, and on July IA, 1869, the four
went to the steps of the Chemical Ma.
tional bank.
Lillis, Iron Nerve.
Lillis was to bend over and tie his
shoe the instant the satchel was
stolen and thus block the messenger
from going In pursuit. Johnson and
Walsh were to block any others who
attempted to catch the thief. There
was a policeman on the corner few
hundred feet away and the narrow
street was SO crowded that 1t seemed
almost impossible for the 'sneak" tt
be successful, still they took their sta
tions to await the messenger. In due
time he arrived and started up the
small fight of steps to the bank. The
critical moment had arrived. bu
"Kid" Meany, who was to make thu
SNATCH" did not move. He stood ol
the steps white as a sheet and shak
ing like leaf. His courage ha,
failed him at the critical moment.
/ Lille saw instantly that Meany ha,
"funked." Although his pals had ad
vised him nst to attempt the sneak
as he could not hope to make the dasl
;. to safety quickly enough, Lilli
snatched the satchel from the hand Q
the messenger. cleared the flight Q
steps with one jump and ran at to
speed down Wall street to William
street. where he disappeared in tn
! crowd. The bank messenger was to
astonished to go in pursuit, ano a
though he cried for help, Lillis wa
out Of sight before any one was afte
him. The "sneak" could not hav
, been more successfully carried OF
! had it been planned for Lillis I
a snatch the satchel.
, 1 49,
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26
wnx? just Isecauss.

"Papa." said the little boy. why -
they say woman 10 setting her CAP
for a man when she wants to marry
him."
Because, my son." explains the
father. softly, "if she sets her bonnet
for him she knows blamed well the
price of 1t will scare him to death
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26
simple Seed Testing Device

that the sand and cloth are moist. In
the course of week or ten days about
all of ths corn that IS sound will have
germinated.
Another simple method of testing
seed is to take so or 100 seeds Of
the kind to be tested and place them
between two folds of moistened cot
ton flannel or biotting paper. Place
on a plate and cover with another
plate or pane of glass and set in q
warm room. Examine the seeds every
day for six or eight days.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Simple remedies are best! Garfield Tea
is simple, pure. gentle in action, and al
ways potent Composed of Herbs not drugs!
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Sore Throat is no trifipg ailment. It
may carry disease germs to any part of
the body through the food you eat. When
you feel sore throat coming on, use Ham
Inns Wizard Oil
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums reduces innamma-
ton. anays pam. cures wind collie, 25c bottle
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Praise not woman for what she
hath, but for what she hath not and
thy reward shall be exceeding great.
-Gelett Burgess.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Man without patience is the lamp
without oil; pride in rage is bad
counselor.-A. de Musset.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

SKINNED MIX to Chickens.
Skinned milk. buttermilk or sour
milk is an excellent ration for poultry
and should he provided, II possible.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Words are wise mems counters:
they do but reckon by them, but they
are the money OF FOOLS Thomas
Hobbies.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26
M|IiR!|MA21>3gNZz| & ! &
BTIaH
VALUE OF SEED CORN TESTS
BY Proper Selection and Testing Crop
Can Be Greatly lnereased-Llttle
Time Required.

tBy P. H. RoLFs.>
BY proper seed selection and test
ing the corn crop can be greatly In
creased. Testing the seed requires
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Not by years but by disposition is
wisdom acquired.-Plautus.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Garfield Tea, Herb remedy. overcomes
constipation, indigestion and sickheadache.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

To do two things at once is to do
neither.-Publius Syrus.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

ASK FOR ALIENS FOOT-EAsE
tho Annseptic powder to shake into your shoes Re-
iieves Corns Bunons, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen and
Sweating feet, Blsters and Callous spots. Sold
everywhere, 25c Don Z accept any substitute. Sam
pie FREE. Address Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, NY.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Whatever you lose, you should reck-
on Of no account.-Publius Syrus.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Mans best possession is sympa-
thetic wife.S-Euripides.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Health is the greatest of all posses.
sions. and 'tis maxim with me that
a hale cobbler is better man than a
sick king.-Bickerstaff.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26
CROOK?'YES!
NOT THIEF!
SAYS LILLIS

Ew YoRK.-Jim Lillis.
as he is known through
out the length and
breadth of the land, is a
crook-at one time he
was one OF the most sue
cessful crooks in the
world. He studied rob-
berry, worked hard at 1t
for many years. made
himself an expert at 1t.
but came to grief over
over again, He Is now, at
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

Sowing Beans.
Sow beans in pots. and SOW early
peas in the hot bed
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

A MONG THE BEST investmenta arc bank
stocks. We have excellent Offering small iok
stock country bank this section, 81 Cash. Wr1S
for Information. II. r. Dew, BlacksuaSa. 81
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

frame, and raise many other common
vegetables which make the table at
tractive.
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

CHADS, CALGARY, CANADA, % Asekie
BLOCK We have for sale, good buys In tarnq
witnin rev miles of Calgary. Alberta. Also = yorY
sSsdh AZ. Esis so emo RIs buy close
Calgary has recently doubled rs population
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

r ,ADYsMITH. VANCOUVER IsIANp-
Agricultural and fruit lands second TO nons .
tho world Poultry, dairying and fruit raising veSY
profitable; Climate Ideal. Write to Hanaes Bnooh.
Iadysmith, u. C., Can. -
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26

nIflE HINES Frnits, flowers year around; beae
HlAlI y, = mvMIS port. health. climate: proofs -
references Write US Tor particulars.
WELLS,LAND COMPANY, Tampa, Florfxn
Manchester Democrat., 1911-04-26
REAL ESTATE.

TDAHOI have for sale several good ranches
1 sptl, ample n water right for IRRIGATION. sslsa
schools, rural mall and telephone service. Fu1
particulars on request. q. 3. BOWBRAAl.
St. Anthony, Idaho. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
vIR C |NIA CROPS
BADLY SCORCHED
Bradstreet Shows How Terrible
Drought Has Caused
Great Damage.

Gloomy reports, due to the lack OF
RAIN will be printed by Bradstreets
on Saturday for Richmond and nearby
points. as follows:
The prominent feature in present
trade conditions is the effect of the
continued drought which prevails over
large area of the Southern States.
All crops In Virginia and North Caro-
lima have suffered severely. and re-
ports indicate that without further
damage the average of any crop with
the exception of cotton will be not
more than so per cent. With copious
rains and late fall season the cotton
crop In the Carolinas yet has a chance
for fair yield. The potato crop Is
practically total failure. In Viz
Einia apples are scarce and high. Pas
ture and grazing lands are parched
for the lack of rain. and many towns
and cities face a water famine.
Manufacturers and large wholesal-
crs whose trade extends to the far
South and West report good sales.
though all dealers are placing smaller
orders for future delivery, apparently
waiting the final outcome OF the grow
ing crops. and In some quarters the
uncertainty of the effect of tariff and
other measures under consideration IS
being shown to q more or less degree.
-H9 q NHole tHe suinHleT season nus
been disappointing in the retail trade
Mark down" sales appeared earlier
than is usually the case. and the
WHOLESALERS have had little fll!ng-in
trade. Locally, building operations are
unprecedented for volume, and labor Is
we'll employed. Builders are using
brick faster than the local plants can
supply. Drugs and chemicals are ac-
tive. Iron and scrap iron are in little
demand. Collections are generally
slow. Failures in this territory show
decrease from the earlier months of
the year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
News of South Richmond

for North Carolina. where they will spend
several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs w. T Morrsset,e and chill
dren returned last night from Ocean View.
and fishing
The Decatur street side o. the Courthouse
square mas now been Enclosed By the con-
crete wall. and the workmen have start
ed upon the Eleventh Street side. which
Will probably be finished to-day.
Wednesday night at $3.50 o'clock Miss Bot
toms became the bride OF W. NJ Mill!ngton
The ceremony was performed at the home
OF w. NJ. 4. Knowles on the Midlothian
Turnpike. by Rev. " I. Lorin pastor OF,
the Clopton Street Baptist Church. Mr. and
Mrs Mi!i!ngton are now nj home 10 ,he!,
mond.
Tonight the home OF Mrs. Frank w.
banner there will be held a lawn party for
the benefit OF the Chester Agricultural
School The home o, Mrs. Danner liz known
as the "cedaTs." and Is situated Al Stop q.
on the Petersburg electric line. Many resi-.
party.
The Mems Bible Class of the Ashury NJ
L. Church went on moonlight excursion
10 Dutch Gap last night = large de,ega-
ton OF the young men attended
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
GERRYMANDER|NG
TO Be PREVENTED
Amendment to Reapportionmen,
Bill Would Make 1t
Impossible.

Washington. August 3-Bearlng an
initiative and referendum feature to
safeguard against gcrrymandering in
number OF States, the congressional
reapportonment bill passed the Senvtc
to-day II FIXES thp future House mem
hership at 4S3-with two more when
Arizona and New Mexico attain State
hodd-instead of the present S9l. There
was not even the formality of roll
cali on the final vote Two
amendments. both offered by Senator
Burton. of Ohio, We're attached to the
House measure, and on these a con.
ference with the House will be held
all that stands in the way OF President
Tafts approval OF the bill. which is
10 take effect March /. 1913.
The increase In the membership of
the House will mean an added expense
10 the country of approximately S40O.-
GOO a year The salaries OF the forty
TWO new members will aggregate S3l5.-
90" Each will have at least one clerk
al $500. which will add SOS. 900 10 the
total Mileage and other incidental eX-
penses will still further increase the
sum. bringing ii TO the amount FIRST
named
No stntc Reduced.
Under this decennlal reappointment
there is TO be no reduction In the
membership from any State The aver
age congressional district will contain
over 1900 greater population than at
present. the average district compris-
ing 2ll,s77 under the new plan.
The initiative and referendum provi-
sion was tackled on 10 the bill Just be-
fore its passage to-day. 1t was one of
the Burton amendments
1t provided that in the increase in
the representation of any State. the
redistricting. instead OF being done By
the State Legislature. as provided by
the House bill, should be 'in the. man
ner provided by the laws" OF the
State, thus leaving the redistricting
subject TO the initiative and referendum
laws wherever they have been placed
on the States statute books
These States have adopted the initi-
alive and referendum in rhe form OF
constitutional amendments: Oregon.
oslahoma, Nevada. Missouri. Montana,
South Dakota, Colorado. Arkansas anu
Maine Utah has adopted similar
amendment, but the provision is in
operative because of failure of this
Legislature to enact the necessary ac-
companying legislation. Besides these.
in the following States such an
amendment has been submitted by the
Legislatures. but has not vet been
voted upon: California Washington on,
Wyoming. North Dakota, Nebraska.
Florida and Idaho.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04

i have heard a story about Admiral
Dewey which is much too good to be
true. but please don't throw doubt on
1t. because it is a gem. This is the
story: Some years ago Admiral Dewey,
then Captain Dewey. met Admiral, then
Captain. Togo at dinner. They were
very chummy, and over the cigars Togo
said: You seem to have forgotten me
entirely, but l remember you quite
Well Captain Dewey made some po-
lite evasion. when Togo grinned and
replied oh. I know you all right. L
was your boy" for two years."
Everybody laughed at the story. and
the Virginia novelist preferred to be-
lieve 1t. On her return to Washington
some months later she was walking
one day on the street with distin-
guished retired admiral when they met
Admiral Dewey. The woman, by way
OF joke. told the admiral the story
on him che had heard at the London
dinner Instead of an immediate denial
or q laughing disclaimer. Admiral
Dewey suddenly turned the CONVERSE
ton, and in moment or two turned
and walked OFF. AS he turned away
the older admiral said significantly:
Did you notice how diplomatic
Dewey was? 1t Is very likely true"
There is a report on flo at the Navy
Department. soon after tho time that
might have occurred, calling attention
10 the fact that some of the Japanese
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04

pany were submitted by It's counsel
and discussed by lawyers in the court
The three Judges expressed no opinion
regarding them, however
After reciting tho decree OF the su-
preme Court. the court serves notice
thai 1t VIII tie up the companys ship
meats or appoint a receiver as ordered
Dy the higher tribunal, should counsel
IAN to submit an acceptable plan of
dissolution by December 80 next. or
SIXTY days thereafter. II the Circuit
Court should grant such an extension.
Leave is given counsel 10 apply for
more specific directions in this re-
gard, and also to any party to apply
from time to time for relief which
may seem In conformity with the
judgment OF the Supreme Court"
Pending the dissolution of the
combination tie decree reads. "and
the recreation of new condition
honestly in harmony with the law, all
the DEFENDANTS. their agents and SER
wants. are hereby restrained and en-
joined from doing any act which might
Mrther extend or enlarge the power
oil the combination by any means or
device whatsoever"
Counsel In the case regard the de-
cree as enjo!ning the Nn!ted Cigar
stores Company and the other Gefen-
dants from extending their business
by the opening OF new stores or by
contracting for unusually large cylan-
titles OF supplies duri/g the life OF the
American Tobacco Cornpany
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
is WARNED
AGAINST EXTENSION
Tobacco Trust Must Do Nothing to Increase
Power OF Combination Prior to It's Disin-
tegratlon-Court Issues Mandate

New York, August 3.-The United
States Circuit Court, under whose de-
cision the American Tobacco Company
Will work out It's dissolution. handed
down this afternoon, on the mandate
Of the Federal Supreme Court, an or
der outlining conditions under which
the company may perfect plans for
dissolvinE.
clause IN the order cnjoins the
defendants from doing any act which
may further enlarge and extend the
power of the combination prior to III
dis!ntegration
The order was handed down by
Judges Lacombe, Wara and Noycs. fol-
lowing conference held with Attor-
ney General Wickersham, United
States District Attorney Wise. counsel
for the American Tobacco Company
the British American Tobacco Com
pany and the United Cigar Stores Com
pany.
Preliminary plans OF the disintegra-
ton OF the American Tobacco Com
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
COURT MARTIAL IN FIRST

Request for Trial OF Largo Number OF
Soldiers to Be Made To-day.
Having In hand the reports Of his com
nany commanders. with the names o. the
men who failed to report for military duty
at the Culpeper encampment. Major Law
renee T Price. OF the First battalion First
Infantry VIII to-day forward his re1ues,
Tor a court-mart!al I, will go arst to Col.
W. J. Perry and then 20 Genera! c. c.
vaughan. Jr., before being sent to the Ad-
Major Price would be pleaued 1. the
papers so through in time 10 have the
same court already called TO try the de-
inquent members OF the Richmond Blue.
ST. the following day or days for the hear
Ing OF these cases. However. II may be
FOUND impract.cable 10 do this FOR the
papers must go the military rounds. and
certain number OF days notice must BE-
given.
Between af,y and sixty members o, the
First Battalion, II is now expected Will
he or the list OF those TO be brought 10
t-iai for in!racton o. military comuand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
CONTRA CT FOR SCHOOL
BUILDINGS AWARDED
1Snecialtnrhari

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
Fayetteville. \. c.. August 3.-The
contract for the erection of three new
city school buildings was awarded to-
day BY the trustees to w. +. Rose. of
Goldsboro. at s3S.2s0 Other bidders
We're Halliday & Grouse. Greensboro:
Central Carolina Construction Com
pany. Greensboro; York & Cobb, Ra-
leigh; w. &. Barrow. Raleigh: Har-
wood & Morse. Newport News, Va.
Seven alleged blind tigers" were
hailed before Mayor McNeill this morn
ing as the result OF the activities of
a. 4. Lindsay. recently employed by
the city as a plain clothes officer to
work on the liquor traffic. while an
eighth, who failed 10 appear was
bound over to Superior Court with the
other seven.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
South Richmond Bureau.
Tho Tires-Dispatch.
1920 Hull Street,

Phone Madison LIS.
Passengers upon the cars which run to
and from the southside have called atten-
tion 10 the increased amount o. traffic
upon the Free Bridge during the past
time there are more foot passengers and
vehicles using this bridge that never before.
Several residents have called attention TO
the fact that the speed limit through the
South Richmond section has been frequent
~ violated. and that there is danger OF
loss OF life II this condition is not remed!ed.
south end OF the Free Bridge and the cor
ner OF Seventh and Hull Street. should.
one man said, be taken BY automobiles at
slow speed. especially during the rush hours
when pedestTians are most numerous.
Band Concert In Southside
The inrges, crowd which has yet attended
any pubic concert in South Richmond last
night listened to the program rendered by
the Blues Band in wash!nston Park. The
program follows: March. THE Old Salt
tHi!d!eih); overture. Northern Lights
twiedD; characteristics. "Cuddle Up a Lit
tie Closer tHeschna); waltz. La carmela'
tHesehnal Spanish. "A Bunch OF Roses
tchapD; Hungarian Fantasia (TohanD
vocal solo valley Forge" tMorrs), BY H
Dee zarro~ Japanese Lantern Dance
tBratton>: Dixie: star spangler Ban.
ner"
Stricken With Paralysis
Mrs Newman vile OF Policeman Newman
OF the South Richmond station on SUNDAY
night last was suddenly stricken With pa ra.
| lysie and has since that time been uncon
sc!ous He- condition was yesterday re-
ported to be very serious.
Davidson May Presia e.,
There Is much interest IN South Richmond
over the possibility that Joseph E. David
son may be the next moderator o. the Mid.
die District Baptist Association. The asso.
citation meets in the WeatherIord Memoria
Church, IN Swonsboro. next week, and viii
NJ once elect q moderator TO succeed r. A
Jus;is. who died some time ago Mr.. Dav
tdson Is of the founders OF the Cloptor
Street Baptist Church.
The association meets on Tuesday. and
gill be in session for three days transact.
Ing much importance business. The mem.
bers Of the Weatherfo.d Church are lookinf
! forward to the session with pleasure. anc
are making extensive preparations .or tn,
! entertainment.
Interests In Politics.
| TIE contest for the election TO the office
| OF City Collector seems to be SIN about
! evenly divided between the candidates.
| The senatorial contest seems to have beer
| OF more interest during the past two o,
! three days and the desire Is often ex.
! pressed on the street that the candidate.
make arran gements to speak In South Rich.
| moad
Arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
| william Patterson was in a pugnaciou!
with the assistance o. Officer Watson lr
the Police Court. Patterson threw stone.
and otherwise created dlsturbanc:
on Hull Street. He was bailed to appea
this morning.
Personal and General.
| Miss Iris D. Snead and Miss Flossi,
Snead, OF 313 Porter Street, left yesterda,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
Spend the Weekend
at the SeashOre

The Norfolk and Western Railway
Is Offering you It's attra Give weekend
summer excursion fare at $500 round
trip from Richmond TO Norfolk and
and Cape Henry. From Norfolk you
can reach Ocean View by the electric
car line in few minutes Tickets viii
be sold a. this rate each Friday and
saturday. limited to reach Richmond
returning not later than the following
Monday evening. Complete informa-
ton may De secured from c. A. Over
ton. Jr. City Passenger Agent or
c. II. Bosley, District Passenger Agent,
at the office OF the company at SIS
East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-04
PEACE TREATIES
NOW Up TO SENATE
(Continued From First Page.1

(Contlnued From First Pagel
ohice points out that the treaty as
sures means OF regulating pacincally
all differences which would be impos-
siolo OF settlement through the chan
nels OF diplomacy. and adds:
The character OF the treaty Is clearly
defined In the preamble thus: The
French republic and the United States
OF America, being equally DESTROYS OF
perpetuating Arm and inv!olable the
constant peace which happily has ex-
listed between the two nations since
the FIRST days of American indepen-
dence. and which was rendered more
sure by close relations OF friendship,
and affirming that no important ques-
lions remain in lsnitation between
them. and resolved TO prevent any flu
ture difference from being an occa-
sion for hostil!ties or an>.nterrupt!on
of these good relations" and so forth.