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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
fR0MHANNA
ON EX-SLAvE BILL
Read Before a Meeting Of
Negroes Held in Peters
burg Last Night.
(specinl to The Times Dispatch.


PETERSBURG. VA. March GA per-
sonal letter from Senator Hanna on the
cx-slayo bill was read before a meeting
OF the colored men at the Colored Young
Mems Christian Association in this city
tonight. There was considerable gath
ering Of the colored people to hear the
reading Of the letter and to discuss the
matter.
Those who have not been to the locks
for several months would hardly recog-
nize the place at this time. The Virginia
Passenger and Powers Company have
done considerable work along the canal,
and their power house at the locks is
we'll under way. The cost Of the work
In this city will be several thousand dol
lars.
S Frank Myers q deserter from the
United States battleship Maine, who was
arrested In Petersburg several days ago,
was taken back to the Maine this morn-
ing. The battleship is now in dry dock
at Newport News. About twenty-five
Of the crew deserted several days ago.
and the officers have had considerable
trouble in putting down what threatened
fo be g. wholesale INSTRUMENTATION. n po-
lice officer, who attempted to arrest the
deserter in this city. was assaulted and
badly beaten. Is 3
Judge Hancock in the Circuit Court Of
Petersburg. this morning, set for trial
on the 18th instant four cases Of appeal
from the decision Of the Mayor. Three
chancery DEGREES were entered
The West End Baptist Cuhrch last eve
ming adopted resolutions IN evidence OF
the esteem In which Or. Battle 's held
by tho people Of that church. In token
OF their regard and esteem their house
OF worship will be closed next Sunday
evening and the members of that church
will attend the First Baptist Church.
The Retail Grocens' Association Will give
a smoker at the rooms Of the Yong Mems
Business Association tomorrow evening.
The Petersburg Banking and Trust
Company have elected the following off,
GERS: President. N. T. Patteson; Vice
President, A. Wright; Second Vlce-Presi-
dent and Counsel W. B. McIlwaine; Cash
Ter, r. j, =, spratley; Teller. r. G. sprat-
ley: ook-keeper, J. l.. Watson; Runner,
Rowland Gill. @
Several Elks were elected at q meeting
of the Petersburg Lodge last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
JUDGE E. w. SAUNDERS
Franklin Pleased at His Being Mention
ed for GoYernorshlp.
(spccinl to Tho Times. DIspa Itch

.a4 3}h stSpccial TO me Ilmes'lJlspatcno <
ROCKY MOUNT, VA, March 5.--The
people OF Franklin are greatly elhted over
the fact that their distinguished son, Hon.
q. W.. Saunders. Is prominently mention.
cd for the governorshp of Virginia.
5 Judge NJ II Hairston, Of Henry said
last night in referring to this matter,
that Judge Saunders was. n without ex-
5ceptlon. tho best equipped man for t1,e
governorshlp Of Virginia Many promi-
nent gentlemen are OF the -aame opinion.
and the people Of the Fifth District
would hail his nomination In the light
Of new era Of progress for the Old
Dominion. 5s
In the County Cort of Franklin. in the
case OF Marcus Peters, charged with the
murder OF Isaac Turner,a young white
man, twenty-five years OF age, son Of q
Baptist minister, at a d1ereputable house
In this county the Jury has Just re-
turned a verdict Of not guilty, Hairston
and Hairston defendened the prisoner.
Thomas Stump, charged with the same
murder, will next be tried. He will be
prosecuted by Hairston and Iairston,
and defended by II. D. billiard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
SOUND AS a DOLLAR

That is the result. Of a course
Of treatmentwith Scots stimuli
sion. We have special refer
cnce to persons with weak
lungs and sensitive Threats.
SCOTS Emulsion does some
things better than others. This
is one Of them, It has a pc,
culiar action on the throat and
lungs which gives them
strengthand makes themtough,
That's how SCOTS Emulsion
drives out coughs colds and
bronchitis. IL keeps them out
8ton
n ws'll sepl you : l.,lste ~ i you sks Il n
.GGoTg y Downs, ~ Pssss s.'sss Ass Yet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
#Lynchburg's Water Supply.
Especial to The Tlmes-D Dispatch.

ITf -IlEll (SpecldI 70 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 1I70
Il 5LYNCHBURG. VA, March Sc. G.
Hammer, member Of City Council, re-
turned to-day from New York, where he
employed an. expert engineer to take
charge Of Lynchburg's plans to secure
a supply Of water by gravity, an under
taking that will involve the expenditure
OF $500, 900. Mr.. Hammer also arranged
for the purchase OF q steam roller. to
cost about $500 IA
Calvin Dunbar was convicted of robbery
in the Corporation Court to-day, and
was given one year in the penltentlary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
VIC. BLACKMER DEAD
Sudden Death Of a Prominent Citizen
of Salisbury,

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch. 5
x SALISBURY N. c., March 6.-R1r w.
C. Blackmer died suddenly at his home
here at o'clock this morning. He was
one Of the leading citizens OF the town,
Bank. He attended TO his work yester-
day and was apparently in his usual
health, In the afternoon he went to his
farm several miles from the city, lie
spent the evening with his mother In
this city, returning to his home at 1890.
About o'clock his wife was awakened
by his heavy breathing, and he died be-
fore physician could be summoned.
Heart failure is the cause assigned for
his death. The town Is much affected by
the sad occurrence,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Popular Election Of Senators,

The joint resolution offered In the Sen.
Constitution 80 that United States ssna.
tors shall be elected by the direct vote
Of the people Is attracting much atten
tlon. The resolution Is now before the
Senate, and rs receiving the torilal sup
port Of those members OF tho body who
favor this privilege. long claimed by the
Virginia people. Senator Cogbill, Of
Chesterfield, ID the parton of the resolu-
ton, and as he is one of the MOST modest
and yet one OF the ablest members of the
senior body. his support counts for much.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Angle-GaFord.
Especial to The Tlmoa.Dispatch.

Especial to The Tlmoa-Disputch.)
b BOYDNON, VA, March 6.-Dr. s. B.
Angle and Mss Bessie Bell Gafford were
married in the Episcopal Church at Bas-
kerville yesterday afternoon at clock.
The Rev. Frank stringfellow oftlclated.
Miss Gafrord Is daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II. Gafford. All the parties RS
side In Mecklenburg. A handsome en-
tertainment was given at the residence
Of Mr.. Gafrord last evening. A very large
number Of the friends and acquaintance
Of the contracting party attended the
marriage at the church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
-kegroh Hunter Killed .

Especial 10 rhc. rltnes r,lspatch,) 49,
IN Lewis, d young white mani and NE.
vim Joyher, n colored man, were out bir ira
hunting together yesterday about eight
miles from here. Joyner pointed out I,
Bird In the bushes to Lewis. Lewis tod
Joyner to get out Of the way. lie turned
Just as Lewis fred the wrong way, anu
received the lond In his lower bowels.
tfo was brought hero for medical treat
tnds,t, but died thA morning. The roro.
ncr's jury exonerated Lewis and brought
HI verdict Of accidental killing. Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Scarcity Of Oysters.
Especial to The Times .Dlspatcl

Especial to The Times.Dispatch.)
NORFOLK, VA, March ga well
known oyster packer of this olty In dis
cussing the scarcity Of oysters in Nor
folk said tonight:
1.-THE receipts Of oysters here from the
rocks by the big dealers have decreased
Is per cent, though oysters have been
scarce for some time past The price,
however, remains stationary Orders
from the west have almost ceased and
very few eastern shipments are being
made The scarcity of oysters in Baltt-
moro Is not causing any orders from that
city to be received here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
KNAPP'S FIFTH VICTIM
BURIED FROM MORGUE
(By Associated press.)

& HAMILTON, o., March 5.-'rhe funeral
Of Hannah Goddard, the Acth OF Alfred
fKnapp's victims. took place to-day from
the morgue. The request Of Mary Knapp
King and her husband for the remains
to be hurled at Cincinnati, was refused.
Neither Knapp. nor the public was all
lowed to soc the remains.
4, Mrs. Sadie Wenzel, sister Of Knapp,
has retained four attorneys IN Cincinnati,
and they Will soon agree with prosecutor
Hard on The day for tho pre- lmlnagy
hearing, " II " Il \ H NJ II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Bishop II prison.

Especial to Tho Times. Disputch.)
Y f,ALBIGII, N. O., February 5.-shcrlfi
WALLACE arrived to-day with Arthur L.
L.shop, Of Petersburg. Va. and com
mitted him TO the pcnitcntiary to serve
his fyve-ycars' sentence for killing
5Thtmas T.. Wilson. in Charlotte. on the
night Of December 9th. lie will be kept
In the main prison, and has been assign
ed to do various kinds OF work about
the prison. including cutting wood and
making bricks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
.Rrown-HumphreYs.

Especial to INC T1lncs'DlSpAtch,)
fsTAUNTON, VA, March ga pretty
wedding was solemnized at the home of
the bride yesterday evening. when Miss
Elizabeth s. Humphreys. daughter OF
Professor B. y. Humphreys, was married
to Mr.. George A. Brown, Of Avis. this
county. Tho ceremony was performed
by Rev. w. N, Scott pastor, Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian chruch After the cere'
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Brown left for tho
homo OF the groom's parents, near Avis,
where they will make their future home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
GYMNASIUM WORK
AT THE UNIVERSITY.
Tenth Annual Tournament In
the FayerWeather Oymna-
Stun on Saturday Next.

nrysEE fRs1ssl + I'll 81 rT!T fRs1EEfa VA
MARCH 5.-The tenth annual gymnasium
tournament Will be held at tho Tayer-
weather gymnasium on Saturday eve
ming at O'clock. Last years tourna-
mont, 1t may be remembered, excelled 4
these Of former years. and from the ma
terlal on hand 1t Is expected this years
exhibition will handicap that Of last ses-s
| sion. 4,s}i p
4 The events will consist Of horizontal
bar. parallel bars and slde-ho-sa exhl.s
billions, tuinbllng and ring trapeze acting
A particular feature Of the evenn B, how
ever. Will be a heavy welght-wres tling
match between w. w. Holland and a. r.
Irskine, both Of whom have shown
marked ability III that sport. ana there
Will yalso DO lightweight wrestling
mach between ". F. 1yree and ~ 81. w !.
anticipated. S #
Tho third preliminary debate between
| the Jefferson and washington Literary
Societies for representation on the Viz
glnia team. which meets Pennsylvania N
Philadelphia next month, was held sat
urhdy night There are four members
| to DO chosen. u
| Tho following debaters will contest next
| Saturday, and the members of the team
viii BIO selected from them: J. s. Barron
| Of warsaw; O.. w. Ayers, OF OAKLAND
CAL; n. b, Wood. OF Frederick, Md; j.
| c. Campbell OF st., Louis, Mo-; W. Par
rlsh, Of Norfolk, and r. Lee Bradford
Of Norfolk. az Il
College Is very gratiiled with tho ac-s
ton Of Manager White In entering the
Virginia, relay team in the Pennsylvania
! Intercollegiate meet at Philadelphia
which Is to be held on April 18th. Vir-#
ginia has not yet been assigned her class,
| but will not, Of course. be put with teams
I representing the large northern colleges
1 because OF her inexperience In track
athletics. # is
This move Of Manager W111te's in enter
Ing the team at Philadelphia and in en-
deavoring to secure a meet with North
Carolina In May will give Virginia great
! experience, and be the best possible
means Of developing q fne team for the
future. ri 3
Captain j. B. Pollard has the baseball
team on the d diamond for practice every
| day that the Weather permits The men
are showing up we'll and are expected
to develop greatly under the coaching Of
| Cunningham, who Is to arrive here on
4. Monday, March 10th.
| A move is on foot in the medical class
| to present, the University with an oil
painting OF DR.. Paul 3, Barringer. as
the last chairman Of the University
i It Is hoped by all here that SUCCESS will
be the outcome of so worths an object
DR.. Barrlnger has been an able executive
and he Is exceedingly Popular with the
student body. NJ Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Dunford-Tatem.
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Especial to The T!mes-Dlspatch)
SUFFOLK, VA, March 6.-Fear!ng to
marry at home because Of parental oppo-
sltion, Mr., Ben p. Dunford and Miss Ada
Tatem both of Portsmouth, Va this
afternoon came to Suffolk and We're mar
ried at $50 o'clock by Rev, II. II. But
ler at his parsonage on Chestnut Street.
The couple were accompanied by Mr..
David Dunford, the bridegrooms brother,
and Mr.. Daniel Brinkley. The couple
will return to Portsmouth tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
In PittsyIvania.

Especial to Tho Tlmes.D isDatch.)
CHATHAM, VA. March 5.-Thrty-seven
negro men left this place Wednesday
morning for tho railroads In West Vlr-
ginia. Negro labor continues to grow
moro and more scarce as spring comes on.
The Board Of Supervisors has recon-
mended to the judge Of the County Court
the appointment Of L. J.. Cannon as
superintendent Of the almshouse for four
and half years from July l. 1903
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Hines-Pond.

I3 Especial to The Tlmcs'DlspatchJ I'm
DORY, VA, March GA very pretty
and impressive marriage ceremony was
performed at the home OF the bride last
night, when Miss Pearl fond became the
bride Of Mr., r. u. Hines, Of this place.
There were quite number Of relatives
and friends to witness the nuptlal knot.
The bride was becomlngly attired In q
pearl gray travelling suit,
There were no attendants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Senator opIe improved,

Z Senator John N. Ope. OF Augusta, who
Is under treatment by DIR, George ben
Johnston at the Retreat for the Sick, was
somewhat improved yesterday. MANY Of
hlaj legislative and other friends called
10 inquire as to his condl tloNS Il VI Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Judge Justice Selected.

a Especial to Tho Times ispatch.)
ELIZABETH CITY, N. c.. Marcel, g..
Judge Michael II. Justice will try the eel.
ohrated Haywood case III Raleigh this
month";. He received a letter from Judge
Bryan this morning requesting the ex-
change, and Judge Justice notified him
tonight that no would make the exchange.
Judge 4 Justice Is holding the Camden
County Court this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
FELL FROM ENGINE
Norfolk and Western Freight Engineer
Critically Injured.

ROANOKH, VA, March 6,-Flreman w.
A, Wright, Of the Norfolk and Western
fast-tine freight. fell from his engine
near Bonsacls this morning and was fear 'l.a y
fully injured, his skull being fractur re,l !,
one thigh broken and other injuries, me
engine was on bridge at the time ana !. :
he fell about thlrtyLhye tg pnon 'e ana ,r's
taken TO the hospital here lie ls IN 9
critical condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Whipp:,Ie,s Speed Test.

Special to Tho Times. Dispatch
+ NORFOLK, VA. March 5-The tor
pedo boat destroyer Whipple had her Of
fetal speed and stability trial in Chess
apeake Bay to-day, Under the COM
paratively moderate speed OF twenty five
knots, she showed fine stability. Her
speed record has heretofore been es-
tablished.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Governor Kept at Home,

The Governor IS still kept indoors at
the Mansion by sickness. He has not
been to the Executive office this week
on account OF sickness. and Monday he
spent a part Of the day IN bed, He Is
gradually improving and WILL soon be out,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
]. HAYDEN, !.
T MANUFACTURER OF n
PURE herb M EDIClht

Is ono Of the Creates Headers OF the Sick
on Earth; Cures oil Diseases Or. nc, Charge 9:
human race or. no charge, no matter. :
your disease. sickness Of afflftion l, may be-
Consumption. Blood. * ldney. Liver, Blad-.
Ger isa r. faX ferT
i i9Itlss tipatlon, Kheuma il
any form. Pains and Aches Of any k fIl1{:
Diseases s ali itching sensa tons AN Female
Complaints. La Grippe. I, or E,neumo o. ik !:
Instruments: Eezepa Psnples on fa 8 a Rpd
Disease Of the Kidneys. I cure any dis
case, no maj tier Of what nature, AZ yen yen
to any address BY express, For. full parts
culniY send q two-eent stamp for ansWetr.
No. 40i West Broad Street. Richmond va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
HAYWooD,s TRIAL
Judge Justice, of Fourteenth District,
will Preside,

Especial to The Times. Dispatch. 5
RALEIGH, N. G., March 6.-Judge
Michael II. Justice, Of the Fourteenth
judicial District, has agreed to an ex-
change of courts With Judge Bryan,
March term Of Wake Criminal Court
when It Is supposed the trial OF Ernest
Haywood for the killing Of ludlow Skins
ner, will be held Judge Bryan could
not hear the "a SO for the reason that he
Ia an uncle Of Mrs. Skinner, The court
soouyepes March 22sd, M One sot Hay cod q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Negro Painfully Injured,

-s,y, those The Times, Dispatch.) N
end Interestingly ILLiD. 1yA., March k--
Aiays came up AA,eolored. had both Of
hWere passed wlthoL.r5 yesterday While
said. IA reply to ~ sssy ii.tsd ].
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06

broke and one piece fell upon him, frac-
turing the bones SO badly that amputa-
ton Of the right limb was necessary.
Johnson's condition to-day Is critical
owing to the probability Of gangrene set
other limb.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Virginians Here.

New Ford's: ]. M. TInydie. brakes
Branch; w. 9. Scott. brakes Branch;
Miss Viola johnson. Chrlstiansburg;
pheo. II. Munhard, Charlottesville; Lee
James and WIFE, Virginiai John Guge,
Newport News
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06

Murphy's; Eddie Leonard. Richmond;
q, B. Latham, Culpeper; II. c. L.enz,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06

caunsel said to-day lie did not know Y
whether tho case would come - .I' "a
thnn or not. liz Expressed doubt about ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06

Mr. J.. NJ. SWlnK, q prU9HIHuHt I'd Vyur
Of winston, was struck on the head
by a rock thrown ut a train at Kerr
nsrsvi,le last night, and seriously in.
f;'red Mr.. swink was returning from
buckingham court, and was sitting by.
the window of the car, when q heavy
crash was heard and he fell In his
scat, Arriving at Winston. he was
taken to the hospital. and the severe
cuts on his head were seWed up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
Elevator Etiquette.

'It is amusing to me to watch men in the elevators when ladies get on,' said a man who has an office in the Woodward building. Some of them take their hats off the moment they see a member of the fair sex coming. Others walt to see if the other man is going to take off his hat If he does they follow suit. But there are some few who believe 1t is quite metropolitan to pay no more atten- tion to the ladies than if they were on a street ear, and they stolldly ignore those who cling to the so-called fogyish notion that the hat should be removed.
 For my part I can't help but admire the man who takes off his hat. To me it is courtesy that seems typical of the south While 1t may be bad form in New York and Chicago to remove the hat, believe that the southern woman take it as a mark of respect and an act of gallantry and as such duly appreciate 1t.
 'It may be that when winter comes and 1t gets cold in these elevator shafts I shall change my mind on the subject and shall feel constrained to join the ever increasing numbers of those who keep their hats on in elevators and street cars alilSe.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
THE WOUNDED AND THE WOMEN.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Besides the Americans, when coming upon any wounded in battle, took good care of them, while the rifles are made useless; therefore, I repeat, we must en- deavor to save the arms rather than the men,"
 This is an excerpt from a letter writ ten on March ?, 1900 by a Filipino insur- gent, acting under instructions of Aguin- aldo to Ambrosio Monica, insurgent com mander in the Island of Leyte. It is quoted because it would be difficult to secure any more authoritative account of the con- duct of our soldiers on the field of battle
 Here is another excerpt from the same letter: N
 You must select for mail carriers trust worthy women charging them to put or hide the mail under their skirts, bearing in mind that the Americans do not search them"
 Toward the wounded, therefore and to- ward women the American soldiers were credited by Filipino insurgents with for bearance and a courtesy which they evil dently intended to exploit to the utmost
 Single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints" but they sometimes do things which will justify the saints in in- terceding for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31
THE SACRED COLLEGE.

From the New York Sun.
 Of 153 Cardinals appointed by Pope Leo XIII. during hisi life. sixty-three are left to select his successor; sixty-one of these are ready for the conclave in Rome, and with them is the sole survivor of Plus KS cardinals, oreglia di Santo Stefano. At the death of Plus TX, in spite of his unprecedentedly long reign, four appoin- tees of his predecessor, Gregory XVI, were alive to share in the election of Cardinal Pecci.
 In nationality the Italians predominate at this moment to a greater extent than they have for years. There ares only twenty-five foreign cardinals at present seven Frenchmen five Spaniards as many Austro- -Hungarians. three Germ ans, a Belgian, Portuguese, and three speaking the English tongue, Moran, Archbishop of Sydney; Gibbons, Arch bishop of Baltimore, and Logue. Arch bishop of Armagh. The rest ate all Ital- ians.
 The absurdity of expecting the election of any but an Italian is evident. Even if the foreigners were united, the Ital- aims, with not far from a two-thirds ma iority, and tradition to back 1t, could out vote them easily. It will take only 42 votes to elect the next Pope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-31

were aceumulating funds against pos sible lean years, the danger would not be so great. Some of them have made no provision for such a contingency, and the most prudent of them have not in the boom years gathered and reserved sufficient funds with which to meet years of the opposite sort. And it is these over-eapitalized trusts and their securities that are disturb ing Wall street, and that may bring upon the rest of the country hard times. A riotous past must be faced. and the hope is that good crops will enable the better part of the country to rise above the trusts and their wretched and indefensible records.