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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
DRAGGED ON HIS FACE
S. H.Hansborough to Oppose Lupton
.a3 for the Senate.

for the Senate.
(Special to The Times Dispatchl
WINCHESTER, VA July 16-Lea
sWhitacre, this county, narrowly escaped
being crushed to death yesterday M
ternoon. He was driving bark team
down a steep hill when the rubber broke.
throwing the heavily laden wagon against
the horses. which ran off.
To escape death, Whltacre jumped. but
his foot caught In the harness and no
was dragged for some distance upon hls
face. He came loose, and a wheel ran
over him, injuring his shoulder, breaking
an arm and frightfully cutting his head
so that the scalp hung over for four In
ches. He will recover.
AT Stephens City to-day John Chap
man, a prominent land owner. was heavi-
Nv fined for breaking the nose of Road
Director j. w. Painter. The men had
trouble regarding an open ditch.
1t Is announced this evening that s. Fl,
Hansbrough, of this city, president OF
the Shenandoah Valley National Bank.
and a member of the Board of Directors
of the Western State Hospital. will en-
ter the race for the State senatorship
against Senator Lupton and Judge, F, s.
Tavenner
An epidemic of dysentery is prevailing
at Germantown, not far across the West
Virginia line. Several prominent people
are critically Ill. and Mrs, Isabelle Me-
Kown Miller died yesterday.
She is survived by her husband and
eleven children, one of whom is the
Edinburg, dRolnlMsv.i reatle.tr ssw.
Rev, Miller, of Edinburg, Scotland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
The First Interference Since
Strike In Petersburg.
STRIKERS PLACES FILLED
Four Cinnamon Indicted by the Grand
Jury for Washing Clothes Without
License-Passenger & Power
Company Buys Farm.
fsneo,al to Tho rimes-Dlspatch.)


PETERSBURG. VA. July 16.-Passen-
gers on car on the Ferndale Park limo
carly last evening were somewhat fright
cned by the derailment of the car at
Washington and Chapel Streets. Some
mischievous person had filled with a
spike the groove of the track at the
curve No one was injured, and the car
went on its way without further inter-
ruptions. This Is the first evidence Of
any attempt to Interfere with the cars
in Petersburg since the strike began.
1t is believed that the person who put
this obstruction on the way was probably
boy, prompted moro by mischief than
by malice.
The places OF all the strikers are now
about full and all cars are running with
out any hindrances, and the people are
now riding very freely
THE UNLICENSED.
-Four Cinnamon were indicted by the
grand jury to-day for conducting laun-
dries without license. With some citi-
zens tho question arises whether the
city has the right to require license OF
these men. They are Sam Ice, Lee SAM
Woo Long. Wah Quong.
Indictments were brought against VIII
liam II. Wallace. colored. for buryins
the dead without a license. and against
W. ". Stone for running hacks on the
street without license. Other cases will
be before the Jury to morrow morning.
The cases will be tried Saturday morn
Ing.
Awell known farmer in Dinwiddie county
has sold his farm to the Virginia Pas
senger and Power Company for $1,000.
He purchased this farm some time ago
for 5000. Recently he sold from 1t tim
Der for s2.nn. making the amount re-
ceived from the Virginia Passenger and
Power Company clear profit
The participants In the Crater fight
will meet in the office of Mr.. George S.
Bernard tomorrow to organize bi,ouac
BIG EXCURSION
3 High Street Church carried an excur
sion party TO Buckroe Beach to-day.
Mr.. Isham Dyer was the manager, and
the crowd filled about nineteen coaches.
For many seasons this has been the
most largely paronized of the excursions
that leave Petersburg, due largely to the
efficient work OF Mr.. Dyer.
The body OF Mrs Ella May Morriss,
Of Captain Bennett, of the SAL
walton Army in this city. has been taken
to Baltimore for burial. Mrs. Morriss
was Ill in this city for several months.
Mr.. E. J. Hudgins has returned to
Petersburg from Dinwiddie county, where
he went to attend the funeral Of his |
mother. near Wilson'S Depot. Mrs.
Hudgins died Sunday at the age of sixty
two years.
TELEPHONES.
The Petersburg Telephone Company has |
secured right OF way to Chesterfield
Courthouse. and telephone communica-
hon between Petersburg and Chesterfield
Courthouse will soon be established.
Catharine Charles, an old colored wo-
No. No., +
ared, in Chesterfield was recently dis
charged from Central State Hospital
The unfortunate woman became insane
the second time. and was brought back
TO the hospital to-day. She was quite
Siolent.
Misses Maggie and Lillian Butcher, Of
Richmond. are visiting friends in Peters
burg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
MR.. MANSON ON THE
SWEET BRIER BOARD
Especial to The Times. Dispatch)

(SpeCial to The Times DlSpatCn.) gf
AMHERST, VA, uly l6.-The Board
of Directors of Sweet Brier Institution
met yesterday afternoon at the institute
property about four miles from here.
Since the charter has been obtained,
two vacancies have occurred In the di-
rectory, the first by the death of the
Rev. Dr. T. NJ. Carson, of Lynchburg,
and the second was brought about by
the removal from the board for reasons
said to be satisfactory to all the rest Of
the directory of Mr.. S. r. Harding, who
was the executor of Mrs. I. f. Williams.
the founder of this institution.
Mr.. N. c. Manson, of Lynchburg, was
elected to FIJI one of these vacancies. Mr..
Manson will be the only member of the
Sweet Brier directory who is not an
Episcopalian, he being an elder of the
First Presbyterian Church, of Lynchburg.
The other vacancy Of the board, 1t Is
thought will be filed some time In tho
near future.
Buildings and other Improvements to
the amount of something over a hundred
thousand dollars were ordered. Among
these the, improvements was q dam which y n
n lake affording some 40, 100000 forty
million) gallons, and which, with its
branches, will be at least a mile and
half long.
olHcl Improvements were a HldCdNalH--
lied road to the new railroad siding.
which will be beautiful drive from the
building of less than a mile. approach
ing the college through a body Of woods.
dents house. five professors houses, an
lnfrmary, creamery, a power house,
with the necessary machinery. a laundry,
cold storage and station building, and
additional arcade and pavilion. thus maxi
Ing this end of the quadrangle complete
as far as the academic building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
CHARLOTTE POLITICS
Three New Negro Conyicts-The To-
bacco Prospect.

Especial to The TImes-Dispatch)
BRAKES BRANCH, VA, July 16-The
Democratic county primary viii be held
August list, to name the peoples choice
for Senator and Delegate to represent this
For the House Of Delegates there are
two candidates, Major r. v. Gaines, Of
Mossingford. and Mr. Berkeley p. Adams,
of Red Oak. These gentlemen are quite
Democrats party. The contest will be
quite a spirited and active one. but It
will be clean and pleasant.
The two aspirants for senatorial NO! non
ham; Hon. Paul Petit, OF Fluvanna,
II is impossible at this writing 70 say
which one of these popular gentlemen
will win in Charlotte.
The three negroes tried Tor the muFoeE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
TALON SLAUGHTER
GETS EIGHT YEARS
TO The Times.Dispatch. J

GREEN BAY, VA, July 16.-Tallon
Slaughter was sentenced by Lunenburg
Court to-day for eight years for the kill
ing of James B. Owen Counsel for the
prisoner moved for new trial, phe
Commonwealth was represented by Judge
w. H. Perry and Son and G. S, Wing.
The prisoner was represented by Colonel
Meade Haskins and w. e. Nesbett.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17

Waverly. president OF the Chester Lumber
Company, caused that enterprise to close
for two days and some of tho officials
attended his funeral at Wavcrly yester-
day.
Mr. Dickcrson. president Of a picking
esta blishment. and secretary, are stop
ping here to look after the gathering of
their crop of cucumbers being raised here.
The Anti-Saloon League of Chesterfield
will have picnic at the courthouse on
the 23d instant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
NO INFORMATION
OF REPORTED SEIZURE
(By AsSOcIated Press

m 10y 1NssUUIdteu FTtSS,J
LONDON, July l6.-The Foreign Office
here has no information of the reported
coast of Borneo by American warships.
Not much importance is attached to the
report, although an inquiry will he made.
Navy Department has prepared chart,
showing the American possessions In the
far east, Which was submitted to the
State Department and approved by Score:
no official notification on the subject
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
Simmons Goes Free.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
LYNCHBURG, VA, July l6.--Johp
Simmons (colored) was tried in the Camp
bell County Court this week on the charge
of criminal assault on "a colored girl At
the first trial he was given ten years in
the penitentiary.
In the second trial this week tho jury
returned a verdict of not guilty and
Simmons is now at liberty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
Rev. Bernard 2. Smith Resigns,
(Speclal to The Times. nisnntch

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, July 49,
Rev. BERNARD Smith, for seven years
Church. has resigned his charge, and his
resignation has been accepted, to take
effect September LIST.
Mr.. Smith has received calls to Blacks
burg and to Hanover county and Will
go to those paslorstes at some future
date TO look over he fields.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
Bow Fatally Shot,

Especial to The Tmes-Dlspatc
BLUEFIELD, w. VA. July 16.-Wh!e
Mrs Mary Thackett was showing her
visitor, Mrs. Anna Neal. a 2-calibre rife.
and the bullet found Judgment In WiIie
Neal. seven-year-old boys stomach,
who was with his mother.
He was operated on at the Sanltarium
here and 1t was found that tho intestines
had been perforated in ten different
places. He Will die.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
GROWING IN POPULARITY.
The More People Know NeWbro's Her
pIcIde the Better They Like u.

The more it becomes known the better
It Is liked, One hottie sells two. and
those two sell four. Newbros Herpicde
is what we are talking about. It cleans
the scalp of all dandruff. and DESTROYING
the cause little germ or parasite, pre-
vents the return Of dandrnff' AS hair
dressing IT is delightful. II ought TO be
found on every toilet table. Il stops
falling hair and prevents badness u
ventive to protect the scalp from new
invasion of the dandruff microbe. Sold
by leading druggists. Send 1oc. in stamps
for sample 10 The Herpieide co. Detroit;
Mich Owens & Minor Drug CO., special
Agents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
VIRGINIA
EDITORS.
The Office of Recording Sec
retary Was Created.
CARTER GLASS PRESIDENT
Miss Bertha Robinson, the Historian,
Reads an Entertaining Paper-Fine
Trip Over the Electric Lines.
Splendid Banquet-Notes.
Especial to The Tlmes-plspatch.)

(SpeClal 10 Inc
OCEAN VIEW, VA, July 16.-The vir-
ginla Press Association finished up its
work this morning and adjourned sine
die.
The constitution was so amended as
to create the Office Of recording secretary
and the corresponding sccretary's salary
was increased to 500 year. Miss Bertha
G. Robinson, historian, read an interest
ing paper. giving the record OF the year.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers were elected:
Carter Glass. Lynchburg News, presi-
dent; M. B. Lewis, Old Dominion Line,
Staunton, vice-president; Alexander For
ward. of Wythevile, recording secretary;
]. L. Hart, Farmvlle Herald, correspond
ing secretary; Miss Bertha G. Robinson,
Orange Observer. historian: Executive
COMMITTEES: A. P. Rowe, Fredericksburg
Free Lance; C. D. Dewitt, Salem Times
Register; =. G.. Moreley, Danville Meth
odlst: j. H. Lindsay. Charlottesville Pro-
gress G.. o. Green. Clifton Forge Review;
Delegates to National Editorial Associa-
ton: w. S. Copeland, Richmond R. II.
Beazley. South Boston; r. P. Barham.
Petersburg; NJ T. Harrison, Bedford
City.
RIDE AND BANQUET.
This afternoon tho association had
fine trip around the circuit of the lines
of the Norfolk Railway and Light Com
pany The trip was from Ocean View
to Norfolk: to Sewell's Point; to Newport
News: to Old Point and back to Ocean
View. It was a most enjoyable journey
Tonight complimentary banquet was
given by Colonel j. Hull Davidson, man
ager of the hotel, and was attended by
the members and tho ladies accompany
Ing them. There were no set toasts,
but when the cigars came Mr. Copeland.
who presided turned the affair into an
experience. meeting, and humorous In
cidents were related by several of the
editors
Colonel Davidson has done everything
in his power to give tho editors royal
time, and they are enthusiastic in their
praises of him and his staff.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
For the Senate.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispa tch)
FORK UNION. VA, July 16.-The con-
test for the Senate will be between Mr..
Paul Petit, OF Fluvanna, and Mr.. Canm
Patteson, OF Buckingham, the Charlotte
man having withdrawn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
SPEND SUNDAY At THE SEA
SHORE.
Special Weekend Rates via 9. 6 Q.
SPEND

Special Weekend Rates via 9. & O.
Railway
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will
sell tickets from Richmond for trains OF
Friday afternoon and Saturday, good until
the Monday following. to Old Point and
return. at rate Of 800; to Norfolk, 1926,
and to Virginia Beach. $50: also tickets
TO Old Point and return. including accom-
modntions at the Chamberlin Hotel, for
400 P. NJ. train OF Saturdays good until
Sunday evening, at $500, and good until
Monday morning, $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
Radford Goes Wet.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
RADFORD, VA. July 16.-In the local
option election to-day the vets carried
the city by forty majority. The election
passed off quietly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-17
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss sss & lszfzszzz1
JORDAN WHITE SUI H VI
SPRINGS RESTORED.

According to authentic information. the
newspaper reports of the damage to Jor-
dan White Sulphur Springs by the cloud
burst last week were greatly Exaggerated;
proprieto r. Of this famous hotel. with
characteristic energy. has rehabilitated
the bath houses bridges and other dam
age done to the property, so that now
Many guests have already arrived and
others are booked for later dates. and
big season Is anticipated.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1903-10-09

.~'p,,ees ror rurtner lnvestiga-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
CALLER MasTERPLEcEs

There are queens who presice over laa'--.-
-te-s .-e Queens who rule over nations. Nine
Ca-ler q Paris Is one OF these Her SUBJECTS ere
women OF fashion. actresses and beauties II al
paris % the world
Nine earlier whose hats adorn the heaas OF tie
nobility q Europe ard The touch q whose hano
70 ser q. every fashionable gathering the other
sde has served q long apprenticeship. 20 her art
joy In her hands millinery Is not a trade, but
Profession More than that. Il rises 10 the 20
Eiu0n CT q science an art As cressu1alzer ana
The f1-eV0r1sr IN one OF the most celebrated esta
lsfnevfs iu Paris her uncommon taste ana skill
MADE her Z success. ~. -,
El- ri making hats earlier found herself To the
creation ~ her masterpieces she brings moi ong
crearfva oer5rss ll1ff conscience She Is ambitious
T. have people say OF hat that is q carrier IS
they say ~ rtcrure. That Is d LofOL me
woman who buvs earlier can enjoy the rare
happiness OF knowing that she mas boEgnt a
uK.orla -~a~+e--iece which viii stamp tfs Wearer
q woman ~ taste retirement and inclttIl any
o. money. Carriers are costly iuAutles' DLl oAe
Goes nor sid masterpieces on d bargain counter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
Miss Priscilfa's Proposal
BY EVELYN CLOVER

II, therefore. you can make up your mind TO
trust your GEAR life 70 old soldier who has given
his best years to hts Queen and country. but can
offer you an unfailing and respectful devotion
Miss Priscilla Bentley dropped letter into her
lap and covered two smooth. pretti1y pink cheeks
with her thin hands. The man with whom she
had played when her soft gray hair stuck straight
out from her head in a stiff little brown plait had
been back in the old home Just a month nOw. and
they had met after d lapse Of forty years. and he
had-remembered
Thank Your she whispered-but very shyiy. and
as if even this tact admission OF a satisfied want
was a thing unmadenly and blameworthy. "Oh
God. thank YOU
And then she crossed the room to an old fash
Toned bureau and took up penholder with shak-
ing hand
You're been overtiriu yourself I can sees' said
one Betsy Briggs. as her mistress walked into her
little hail an hour so later
Not at all Betsy" said Miss Priscilla brightly
I may be triae flushed with the heat. perhaps
II had an important letter 20 post. and always
feel more satisfied f letter IS posted the Gen
eraI Office than in pillar box
''HumPhr' said the privileged old servant
There has been a boy botherin' here for letter
he said he'd left for you this afternoon. instead
Of at No. g I said I could give no answer Till
you come in I'm sure there's been more n1uddles
since that there young Miss Bentley settled ten
doors lower down than you could count in a month
OF SUNDAYS She ate your bit OF sole last Thurs
day week. ard never a-you'U go and SIT down
mum. and III take your boots off,
Miss Priscilla white suddenly to the very lips
was staring incredulously az the keen eyed Old
woman before her.
a note-delivered BY hand Betsy? But il wasn't
a mistake lit can't be-"
Betsy shifted
We'll. the boy said he'd got orders to take II on
TO No q. immediate. and scoIdin' from his mas
ter into the bargain, I told 'im-bless me- III
make you a cup Of tea IN two minutes Miss
Prisse.''
Miss Priscilla's cropping hand had gripped a hard
horny though 10 save herself from falling.
I'm all right. Betsy'-there was d strange.
piteous expression in hey blue eves-"qufte right
Yes. I'll go and SIX down But ] don't want any
tea or-or TO be disturbed for half an hour please
Betsy
She passed on into her small slnbathed sitting
room and closed its door behind her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
HOuSes0fxeS Exchange.

with a good clean hot suds never 20 soda -
that wears away the tin
It Is a good plan to buy a tin coffee pot
for 10 cents thereaSouts. every ave or SIX weeks
always selecting one with lip spout. not a long
spout Before using the new pot put clean cold
water in it and let il stand the stove and boil
well II there Is a slight rosin smell. put clean
suds in il and boil. and let the pot stand fun OF
water for several hours being It Is thorougnly
dry when not n use Do rot throw away the old
coffee pots. as they come in handy 70 heat water
a gas or oil stove and thus save TIE wear on a
good kettle.
We put cold water on the coffee and 10 settle IT,
Us the inside white skin OF an egg always taxing
II from the shell as soon we break egg and
saving II in dish in the icebOx We let the cOlfee
boil Up for Just a few minutes. but not cook and
cook, then put IN dash OF cold water and set Il
aside covered with cosey. where il viii keep hot
II is ready then for serving, -. -.. e. q.
nope the department VII flourish. % N - 81. -
paper. FLAIBISt
Your correspondent - herself % blame FOR re-
trouble with her coffee" writes housewife 10
put soda in coffee pot means dirty PACK eoiee
from the action on the metal Clean coffee POT
by putting Tiny scrap OF soap IN the pot and ooil
il half an hour Then wash clean ard wipe dry
This should be done as as the meal Is M
ished The average servant VII sep ne sP POI
an cav The housewife would do Wei 90 examine
the pot after the servant thinks u cream
VIII YOU kindly give ne some general inforna-
tio, on the care % violets tsWeeUs have two
doe, plants that want % cultivate through the
Svi-ter IN the house for the bloom K 5
New-Jersey
aubsertber-To make wax FOR a door shave a
mound OF beeswax very thin. mix Il in a gallon OF
t,.rnenrine and let the whole stand overnight The
vax will thus become thoroughly Incorporated with
the turpentiue. Apply H. when q IS a smooth
even mixture 20 the floor. and polish the floor
afrerward with a heavy rough clO-h or a WaNir$
brush which comes FOR the purpose success N
the work depends upon the thorough poAsn4lS
done altar TIE prS1aracon o. wax a asplsS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14

Miss Bentley Why OF COURSE She rad seen
Major Duff walking with her after church on sun
day Such young pretty woman. :oo-Aiss Pris-
ella put out her hands with odd. involuntary
gesture. as though she were avoiding blow. And
then she remembered the letter she had posted an
covered in her chair with the shame and the bur,
too man wanting none OF her. That sns ioN7e
That evening the somewhat unwilling Betsy SET
times over before IFS characters were firm enough
Dear Major DUFF il ran
7 have sent on your letter. which was LEFT here
By mistake. TO Mss Penelope Bentley was al
ways the rischievous one fl the old days. dear
good laugh over TIE Joke whish naughty Cd
woman could not resist playing upon you In pre-
It really bad Of her, Please forgive her.
and accept very w9rm wishes for your happiness.
PRISCILLA BENTLEY
BIND With din. Scared ewes until Betsy thicEset
figure passed out BY the garden gate And then
first lie bat somehow there was very nlGch in
neceou with It 70 explain 70 God
"But-bIess nv soul. PrisciIla,-I may say PRS
ella now. / suppose An excitable white haired
man was tramping Miss Bentiey's sitting room.
blowing his nose violently the while II m ashamed
he shot out a protecting arm which gave the lie
to his words-'-to-to marry ner after al. except
Are you're you sure faItered Mss Priscilla
She was smiling crying. apOi0gzins in one hutter-
Am I sure When she's Just told ne that she's
Look what you let me in for I went this morning
To apologize and explain Ike a man. though I've
faced less unpleasant things on a Battlefield Prts-
ella and sO-nehOw-weu. out il came about your
little joke. ma AMI Ard she held her tongue. and
stood looking OF the window for minute or
two. and then round she turned with her eyes all
wet-thOUgh I'm not catering myself. mind you.
that IL at the thought Of losing me-and Go
and tell her YOU hold her 20 her Joke says she
oh NajOr-I-I mean Alexander. She must BE a
"a very'-- Hiss Priscilla's gentle little voice
broke suddenly befO-e adjective came
Not a word against her. Priscillat the old
soldier whee led round dercely-~she's the sweetest
woman barring One'-his rugged face sOrteued into
sudden tenderness might have known that a
heart which she stole when its owner N petit
coats. and-bless me. what does the old lady want
this time2"
Betsy was knocking persistentIy on half opened
door.
IT'S that stupid boy from the printers at the
end OF the road again. mum" she said in answer
a timid inquiry He stu holds TO u tnaJ hs
left a bill here yesterday by mistake It's in
mind now. that maybe it's note took from the
letter box and slipped The back OF the clock 70
wait for ou."-tThe Woman at Home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-14
BEGIN FREE LECTURES ON SCIENCE.

i. the Baron be Hrsh Trade School. NO -
East Sixty fourth-st a special course OF lectures
10 mechanics and others interested in science VIII
be opened lnis evening by Professor J. Newton
Gray, who viii lecture The Forces and Mo-
lions Of Molecules He will follow this with three
other lectures at the school on successive Wednes-
day evenings.
Professo- K. = Van NardoG. OF Erasmus nan
High School will deliver the first Of a series OF
ten lectures on electricity at the Young Men
Lexington-ave., this evening. on Magnetism ana
DlamasEetisn-"