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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
WAS WORK OF
A MISCREANT
Southern Train May Have
Been Wrecked for Purpose
of Being Robbed.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA. February 16,-The
Southern Railway authorities are maxi
Ing every possible effort to apprehend
the person who wrecked the New York
and Florida express train over that road
shortly past midnight Saturday night
at Rayensworth, ten miles southwest Of
here, which resulted In the killing of
Engineer Thomas ]. Purvis and Walter
Wigglnton, his colored fireman, Tho
authorities here have decided that an
inquest will be unnecessary.
r Besides the dead engineer and fireman
the injured arc;
John Morris, who lives at No. 17O4 King
Street. this city. who was riding on the
engine, bruised about legs.
w. p. Hammer. railway mall postal
clerk, OF Washington, cut and bruised
about the face.
w w. Borden. express messenger, OF
Washington, slightly bruised,
The engine and tender, which We're
thrown down the embankment, are still
buried In tho mud. The postal car was
completely overturned and the combina-
tlon baggage and smoker was thrown
from the track,
The three sleepers remained unmolest-
cd, and but few OF the passengers were
aware OF tho fact that O wreck had oc-
Cured
Tho presumption is that the dead en-
glheerN noticed that tho switch light was
NOT burning. He evidently applied the
emergency brake and closed his throttle.
bringing. the train to stop of almost
within Its Nown lsngth, Otherwise the
result might have been appalling. Tho
reverse bar, however, was In running
position, the engineer evidently not haY-
Ing time to reverse II. i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
/. OPERATION NECESSARY
Four.Year-O Old in Charles City Given to
Swallowing the Wrong Thing.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
CHARLES CITY COURTHOUSE, VA,
February 1e.-The son OF Rev. ]. c. Ger
nick. who swallowed penny on Sunday
last, and was relieved, found chance
to got at some shelled corn-swallowed
a grain, which lodged in his throat. caus-
ing him much pain. Not being able to
remove the obstruction, his father took
him to Norfolk for medical treatment
where surgical operation was perform
ed. The little fellows throat had to be
slit open. and the grain Of corn extracted.
This is the third time the child has
swallowed the wrong thing He is In the
neighborhood of four years of age, and
seems to have developed an unusual
proctivtty for swallowing foreign sub.
stances.
Mr.. w. B. Craig. who has been spend
ing some days with his son, Mr.. J. B.
Craig, has left for his home in Kentucky.
Young Mr.. Craig had been in bad health
for a year from the effects OF fever,
which he contracted at his home in this
county.
Mr.. Bowling Blackwell. a renowned fox
hunter In these parts. had a most exciting
chase in tho Cote House neigh borhood
on Friday 18th instant Ho hunted his
own pack and was also joined by the
pack OF the Cotmans', In all, about thirty
dogs. For nearly an hour. they made 'the
welhn sing" but for some reason, Ia
good one, no doubt. the fox got off.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
COLONEL HoGE's FUNERAL
His Brother, Daniel Hoge, tainted and
was in a Critical Condition.

His Brother, Daniel Hoge, tainted ana
was in Critical Condition.
Especial to The Tlmos.D ispatch.)
BDACKSBURG VA, Feb. 10.-At the
funeral OF Colonel j. Hampton Hoge yes
terday Daniel Hoge, brother Of the de-
ceased, tainted and for while 1t was
thought he would die. His condition
is improved to-day, and no Is out OF
danger. Tho family Of Colonel Hogo
have received kilograms of sympathy
from President Roosevelt, Senator Han
ma and other prominent people.
The remains OF Colonel John Hampton
Hoge were brought to Blacksburg, his
old home, from Roanoke to-day and In
tered. Tho funeral services were held
in tho Methodist Episcopal Church.
South, and were conducted by Rev. T.
E. McCrea, pastor Of the Blaclssburg
Baptist Church, who was assisted by Rev
w. D. Keenc, OF the NJ. e. Church., ana
Rev. Arthur Robotham, OF the Second
Presbyterian Church. OF Roanoke. At
$3.50 o'clock tho body was inferred in
tho beautiful Cemetery on the brow OF
the Allegheny Mountains.
All Blacksburg turned out to pay their
respects to oil that was mortal OF their
former neighbor and old friend. The
pal-bearers were W. A. Pedigo. r. z.
Scott, Harvey T. Hall, a. NJ. Nelson,
wv. F. Penn, J. w. Hartwell and John
r, Johnson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
IN GREENSBORO
Empire Steel and Iron Works Forced to
Bank Its Fires.

GREENsBoRo. n. G., Feb. i6.-For
the third time this winter the Empire
Steel and Iron Works here have been
compelled to bank its fires. This time
the trouble is caused by inability to mine
ore at Wilson'S Mills, on account of wa
ter and mud Most OF the work Is on
rains have flooded the fiat surface 50
that work cannot be carried on. The
ore from these beds continues to improve
in quality. Fifty tons day was the
es innate for Tho iron works. made by the
superintendent, but Its output continues
to increase. On Thursday and Friday
It had reached Go tons. and on Saturday
before closing down tho highest record
of "a tons was reached.
While the works are stopped Superin-
tendent Prosser will investigate the old
orc hill property to see II ore cannot
be obtained there.
Associated Boards of Trade Of North
Carolina, received a notice from the AS
ISOLATED Railways that committee from
that body would confer with a like COM
rnittee of the Associated Boards, with
a view to adjustment OF the complaints
OF freight discrimination against North
Carolina towns, any time they might
name after March LIST. President OF the
Association John w. Hanes has
notified Secretary Hunter to request a
conference on February 18th at the lat
est.
1t seems that the purpose of the as
ISOLATION is to know what the railways
propose to do before the Legislature ad-
journs. and delaying the conference un-
til after March 1st would defeat this
object.
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IN DURHAM
A Special Ovation rendered Fuller on
Account of Depot Bill.

oPESIdi ovdliOIi ! SHOSTcu TuIbSI vi
Account of Depot Bill.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch.)
DURHAM, NJ c., Feb 16.-Durham
rave Hon Jones Fuller, the representa-.
I'VE for this county in the Legislature.
when he came home Saturday evening
10 spend Sunday, quite an ovation at
Ihe depot. because he had gotten through
his bill to force the railroads to build
/ union depot here
He has played a strong card for Dur
BAN support and his friends will tender
him grand banquet at the Hotel Caro-
Una Friday night, for which one hundred
plates Will be laid. and at which several
prominent State officers and officials will
20 present.
Mr. Fuller is the local attorney here
for the Southern Railway. Notwith
standing this publication. those familiar
with conditions think possibly we are
following before we get out OF the
Legislature will not affect the proceed
lngs pending in the Federal Court, where
1t will probably remain for several
years.
The remains Of A. N. Dossett, OF the
United States Navy, killed in the acci-
dent on the battleship Massachusetts.
January 10th, of Porto Rico. arrived
soldiers plot in the cemetery by three
members Of each Of the two military
companies as pall-bearers.
II. G.. Herndon a prominent furniture
dealer and undertaken, is dead, after a
few days illness. with pneumonia, and
his remains were buried to-day In the
family burying-grou south Of tho
city. Deceased was aged about seventy
and had the reputation Of being the
hardest worker in the county.
Inc light is on hero about amending
the charter of tho city so as to let each
ward elect its own councilman. which
some think would result in negro on
the board. Tho city fathers who re-
aucsted this change, were In session to-
Mght 70 reconsider. 1t Is evident any
such action will be strenuously fought
by the citizens Of the city generally,
The question has been mooted, but vet
undecided that the negro can vote In
the May municipal election, being only
d!sfranchsed in State and county cleo
tons under the new Constitution. This
Is being looked after, and the I.egsla-
ture will be asked to pass a special not
to put city voters upon tho same plane
as State and county. p'''0
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necessary that tho Navy Department
should lhve Its own station Off this
coast. the experiments that havo been
made. with the departments private sys-
tenn having proven It's Utility. 1t Is de-
signed TO erect on tho sand mountain at
Capo Henry Mt once a transmitting and
receiving station capable Of communicate
Ing with scout ships far out ut sea in
tine of war or Of tho fleets OF naval
vessels during drills at sen.
TIN, Marconi system will not BIO used
but It Is believed BY Commander Clin-
ton Curtis, chief equipment officer Of
tho Norfolk navyynrd, that messages
may be cent across tho ocean. Tho prin-
cipal uso of tho station will be to COM
nlinicate with Tampa Key West and
Dry Tortugns and with Northern navy.
yards. 1t will also give Cape Hatterns
communication with this port when
storms drive vessels ashore thero and
prostrhtcd wires now mako 1t impossible
to summon assistance.
Tho equipment Is being constructed at
tho hayward here. The polo will be
some 200 feet high. AS tho sand noun
tain Is nearly as high the current Will be
released from the highest elevation of
any wireless station.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
DEATH OF COL.
JOHN R. WADDY
Postmaster Of Norfolk, Re-.
Gently Reappointed After
a Long Hard Fight.
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Al
NORFOLK, VA. February 1G,-Colonel
John r. waddy. postmaster Of Norfolk,
died at his homo at Q O'clock this eye-
ming after being unconscious for six
hours.
The report wns current all morning
that Colonel John r. Wnddy could not
live. Colonel Wnddy had been a resident
OF Norfolk for nearly twenty years. He
came hcre from Enstvillo. where he was
born sixty-nine years ago. and reared,
to accept position In the government
service as marine clork In tho Custom
House. From there. no wen. into tho ser
vce OF the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road as superintendent of the elevator.
While occupying that place no was up.
pointed to the postofilco the pc Ihon to
which he was recently rcappointed after
a hard contest against four or FIVE other
applicants. Ho had been sworn In, and
there will now be another contest.
Colonel Waddy was educated at tho
Virginia Military Institute. He was in
the United States army before the war,
but resigned and served throughout the
war In the Confederate army.
Colonel Waddy leaves n largo family.
six daughters and % a1.s. He was
member Of the Royal 4Arcanum. from
which his family will obtain $1,000. Be-
sides this he has small property in real
estate, not to exceed $1,000 in value.
In case of the death OF a postmaster.
the sureties on his bond are expected to
administer the office TIL the government
shall appoint q new officer for the proper
conduct OF tho Office and for tho safety
OF the money and the property Of the
government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
DANyILLE BOY MISSING
Twelve Year-Old Son of G. W. Walters
Has Disappeared.
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Especial to The -Dispatch)
DANVILLE, VA, February 16.-The
citizens Of North Danvillo are very much
exercised tonight over the mysterious
disappearance Of Johnnie. the twelve
year-old son Of MT g. w. Walters.
prominent tobacconist of this city. He
left home with his sister for school this
morning before 0 o'clock, and at the en-
trance to the school asked his sister to
Take his umbrella and books in, but she
would not do SO. and he went to take his
position in line at another entrance. He
has not been seen since. AID no tran
can be found His mother is almost
Frustrated with grief, and the most dill
gent search has failed to reveal the
slightest clue. Parties have been or
ganzed, and are securing the surround
ing country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
In
DANVILLE SOCIETY
Miss Clyde Cobb the Bride Of
Capt. Howard Davidson.
Both Well Known.
Especial to The Times.plspatch.

N5peClal " 1He 1lIueS-DlsputCu.J
DANVILLE. VA, February 16.-News
has just been received here Of the elope-
ment Saturday from Greensboro Of Miss
Clyde Cobb and Captain Howard David
son, both Of this city. The affair Is very
romantic and both Of the young people
belong to >the best society. Miss Cobb
left Danvillo about week ago to pay
a visit to q friend in Greensboro. On
Saturday she left Greensboro to spend
the day with Mrs. w. Q. Spencer In
Winston. At tho latter place she was
Joined by Captain Davidson and Mr.. Ro-
land Hill, where application was made
for marriage license. This was refused
them in Winston, so the two left for
Rock Eiill, S. c., where they We're mar
ried Sunday morning, returning to this
city last night.
Miss Cobb Is the daughter Of Mr. II.
A. Cobb, manager Of tho American To-
bocca Company's plant here, and was
90 Of the favorites in the younger So
clety set, being only seventeen years old.
oaptan paydsoM IS musea Instructor
from Cattletsburg, Ky. The match was
dsapproved by the youg ladys parents
on account Of the extreme youth OF tho
couple. tho groom being only twenty
two years old. Tho affair has been the
sole topic Of conversation among society
people. as 1t was quite unexpected. They
Will mako their homo at the brides pa
rents for the present
The recently enacted sidewalk ord-
nance which prohibits the merchants.
from displaying their goods on the side
walk and which several Intellectual eff
repealed, has aroused their indignation
and they Insist upon its enforcement to
tho letter, and as q consequence all steps
loading to doors and platforms on tho
side streets of the tobacco warehouses
have been ordered removed. 1t is un-
Of the City Council have favorably con-
sldered repeating the ordinance, 80 as
to allow tho merchants two feet. but
since they have become SO aggressive
will not favor tho repeal,
There will be a meeting Of the Anti
slider what action they shall take In
reference to q local option election, A
recent ruling by some Judge Is that MS
soon as the election carries dry the sa-
looms must close immediately ana some
OF the Anti-Saloon people favor not hold
Ing the election until May, when tho IL
cense of the saloon people expire.
Rev. Charles N. Crittenton, tho mil
lionaire evangelist. who IL known all over
the country OIL account OF tho Crlttenton
homes no has established. has just closed
ono of the most successful reytvals at
tho Main-Street Methodist Church hold
here for long time. Mr., Crlttenton
Is avery forcible speaker and Intense
ly earnest.
The german that was to have boon
given by the Danyillo German Club last
Friday will be given next Friday oyon.
Ing This Will be tho last ono OF the
season, and Is looked forward to with 9.
great deal of pleasure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
AMENDMENTS TO
THE WATTS BILL
Its Author Offers Several
Changes Which Will Be
Discussed To-Day.
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u.J
RALEIGH, N. c.. February 16.-In the
House this morning Representative
Watts offered an amendment to his
wMskey bill. providing that elections
shall be held in the towns to determine:
!. Whether intoxlcants shall be manu-
featured in the corporate limits.
q Whether bar.rooms or saloons shall
be established.
g. Whether a dlspensary shall be es-
tabl;shed.
Elections to be held on petition OF one
third Of the qualified voters, either two
Q. the questions to be submitted.
h1r. Dougthon also offered an amendl
ment to strike out the restriction as to
the manufacture Of brandy, and provide
that 1t may be manufactured and sold In
original packages Of five gallons or more.
Both amendments will be considered
when the bill comes up for further DIS
cussion tomorrow.
The conlmitte to which were referred
the bills by Mr.. stubbs. of Martin, and
MT. King. OF Pitt, providing for a divf-
sion OF school funds between the white
and colored races, according to the tax
paid by each race were reported BAIL %
the House without prejudice, and will be
made special orders later,
Among the bills passed by the House
We're: To authorize the Norfolk and West
ern Railway Company to extend and OBJ
crate its line in North Carolina-renewal
OF old charter rights.
great number Of local bills passed
their readings In both branches. Among
the bills introduced We're:
BY Mr.. Smith: To amend the Code as
to the crime of arson.
BY Mr.. Self: Substitute for all bills in
Iouuced as to divorce In this session OF
the Legislature. =
IN THE SENATE.
Ia the Senate Mr.. Hicks introduced q
bill for the better government OF State
Institutions. providing that the Governor
shall In the future appoint all directors
OF hospitals for insane, schools for deaf,
dumb and blind, ETC., and that no SUI
perlntendent shall be ex-offlcio a mem
Der or secretary.
Mr.. Norris introduced q bill for the
Equipment and maintenance OF the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College. appro-
priating sl2.500 annually for two years
to complete the buildings, and $4,000 more
annually for current expenses. Mr.. Nor
rls also introduced a joint resolution re-
gerding enlargement of the Capitol.
The Senate passed a bill Incorporating
the Raleigh and Eastern Railroad Com
tany and the Winston-salem and South
bound Railroad Company. to establish
graded schools ut Weldon and to repeal
an act Of 1901 creating a Board of Ex-
alntners for State institutions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
THREEYEA FOR MURDER.
Four Men Sentenced at the Same Time
in Dickinson County.
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Especial to Tho Times. Disnatch.)
BRISTOL, VA. Feb. 16.-In the case Of
the Commonwealth VS.. Thomas Hawkins,
Floyd Stanton. Patrick Crabtree and
Grover Crabtree. tried in the County
Court of Dickenson County, Virginia, at
Clntwood, recently. the defendants were
found. guilty of attempted murder and
We're Sentenced to three years each In the
Virginia Penltentiary.
On the 18th day Of October last, Haw-
kns and his associates hid by the road
side and shot at William BARLEY. but
missed him and hit his wife, who was
mounted on the horse behind him. Bart
ley was then on tho way home from O.
shooting ARRAY in which he had shot
John Crabtree. a kinsman OF Patrick and
Grover Crabtree. This affair followed
closely after the shooting of Sheriff STAN
ley, Of Dickinson County. by brother Of
William Barley. For O time 1t looked
as though prolonged feud might result,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
SOLAR RADIATION
Prof. kimball Has Concluded His Ex-
marin, ants NTH purhalinrnafer
perln7ents With PYrhelIometer.

Especial to The TImesD lupatch,)
ASHEVlLLE, N. C., February lG,--The
astronomical observations ordered several
months ago by the United States Govern
Ntcnt to be made here have been conclud.
cd, Some further observation. however,
Will be made by Professor Ifimball In the
Black Mountains. Professor K!mball has
been measuring the Intensity on solar
radiation and the polarization OF the blue
sky light. al
These experiments were the first to be
undertaken by the government since the
purchase of the instruments which are
kechnicallX known as pyrhel iometerss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
Captain Johns Critically III.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

q Especial to The Times DIspntch.)
LYNCHBURG, VA, February 16.-Cap-
tain Thomas w. Johns, formerly q resi-
dent of Richmond. is critically Ill at his
home at Appomattox. He Is elghty-four
years Of age.
DR., and Mrs. Daniel A. Langhorne cell
ebratcd to-day the fftieth Anniversary OF
theil wedding. Mrs. Langhorne was Miss
Virginia Kent, daughter OF the late ia
cob Kent, Of Montgomery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
GIVEN FIFTEEN YEARS
Junior Order American Mechanics in
Session at High Point.
(spccinl to Inc Timps.ni,not,,

-, tpVCCIHI To INB IlmeS-UISp0tch,)
WINsfON-SALEhf, N, G., February 1e.
Hubbard Terrell colored, was today
convicted in the Superior Court of maxi
Ing several attempts to crIminally assault
Miss Ella Greer, young white woman
here. Judge Shaw gave him fifteen
years In the penitentiary
The State Council Junior Order United
American Mechanics will meet in an
nual session at High Point tomorrow,
State Secretary Vance's report Will show
there are 50 councils In North Carolina,
a gain OF seven last year, the total men,
bershlp being 6,2l1; receipts for the year
Were sS9,46o'34; being s7.SSs,0a over former
Year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
Storm at Wilson.
Especial TO The Times. Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times. D!spatch)
WILSON. N. c.. Feb. 16.-Wilson Is In
the midst Of one Of the most severe
storms Of years. For tho past hour the
gale has been terrific. The roof of the
ells-Whitehead Tobacco Company has
been blown off, and their stock dam
aged to the extent Of several thousand
dollars. At this time 1t Is impossible
to learn OF other damage
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
sc RQEI uL.A

Is an hereditary disease, and one for
which tainted ancestry or blood poison
ed parentage is responsible. 1t is trans
mitted through the blood and shows
itself in swelling and liberation of the
glands Of the neck, catarrh OF the head.
weak eyes, sores assesses and skin erup-
tons, with gradual wasting away of
strength aud vitality. It also attacks the
bones and joints, resulting In white swell
ling, hip disease and deformities Of every
kind. We see the effects OF this awful
blood faint every day, but it exists in SO
many forms that often 1t passes for some
thing else and is treated as anotherdisease.
Scrofula robs the blood Of its nutritive
qualities. and It becomes too poor to pro-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
DIR. BLACKWELL LEAVES
He Declines to Reconsider His Resigna.
ton at Wilmington.
Especial to Tho Times Dlspptc,,

WILMINGTON, N, c.. February TO-
Rev, Calvin s. Blackwell. y, D., pastor
Of the First Baptist Church, this city,
after most careful cosiderat!on for n,
week, yesterday informed tho Executive
Committee Of the First Baptist Church
that he had decided not to withdraw his
designation and that he would accept the
BALL to the First Church at Norfolk. Tho
committee made this report to the con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
gregauon at the morning service, and
the resignation was accented under unan.

Imous protest.
DR.. Blackwell expects to leave for his
new home at Norfolk on or before April
list. His departure will be a loss to this
community and to the Baptist ministry
of the State. Citizens OF all denomina-
lions. classes and kind regret his res
ig11auon. No pastor In Wilmington is
more universally popular.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
BIG WIRELESS STATION

Government will Erect Extensive Plant
at Cape Henry.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)
NORFOLK, VA. February 16.-The gov
crnn,ent viii shortly erect at Cape. Henry
tho greatest wireless telegraph station
in the world. 1t Is regarded as highly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
THE GIFT
OF A
TAINTED
ANCESTRY.
been transmitted
been lurking in

as been transmitted
or been lurking in
blood Of all scrofu-
rcular deposits, and
th-sustaining blood
ae veins there is a
!, of all the danger
Scrofula; strength
etc cure is effected.
strong minerals to
nd derange the sys-
j by the very old, as
yell as the middle
ged and young, with
ut any harmful
fleets, or the least
injury to the most
lelicate constitution,
lgns Of Scrofula, or
'tunted or slow OF
ly, write l,s, and our
J you free OF charge,
Co., Atlanta. Ga.