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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
Speaker Henderson Is Not
Favorable to Mr.. Hays Bill.
THE BATTLEFIELD PARK
Fredericksburg Will Have to Walt Until
Another Congress Convenes, When
tits Hoped the Speaker Will
Be More Favorable.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. H.
The people OF this city and the surround
Ing sections are bitterly disappointed In
the action OF Speaker Henderson In re-
fusins to recognize Congressman Hay
for tho purpose Of getting the bill to es-
tablish national battlefield park hero
and In Spotsylvana county before Con-
gross, so that an appropriation OF 5000
may DO made for beginning tho work.
This dlsposes OF all possible chance OF
tho bin passing Congress this session.
but It will be pushed with all energy by
both ex-Unlon and ex-Confederates be-
fore the next Congress. And IL the
Speaker OF that Congress shows mora
friendly attitude towards the bill than
the present one, tho park will certainly
be established, as several times It has
passed through all the preliminary
stages. been recognized by committees.
passed the Senate, and only lacked the
favor Of the Speaker to mako the bill
become a law.
THE HAMILTON CLAIM.
According to reports, number Of resi-
dents In King George county will soon
come into u large sum OF money. The
money now Is said to be in the United
States Treasury at Washington, await
ing IN agreement as to It's distribution
among the proper heirs. The fortune Is
tho result OF the claims OF the heirs
AGAINST the French Government. known
as the Hamilton Spoiliation Claim. The
claim grew out Of the seizure of 5000
barrls Of flour. valued at S23 per barrel,
by the French Government during the
French-Spanlsh trouble in 1S00-1S03 The
flour was the property Of John Hamilton
and was seized by a. French man Of war.
The claim was some time ago passed
by the Court OF Claims, after France
had made a settlement. Among the Fau-
quier heirs are James w. Kerns and two
sisters, Mrs. A. c.. Glynn. Miss Kate C..
Kerns and Mrs. Reed.
STAFFORD ELECTRIC LINE.
Parties Interested In the building OF
the proposed electric railroad through
Stafford county are securing the names
Of the freeholders to petition to be
presented to Judge r. Fl. l.. Chichester,
of the County Court, calling on him to
order an election on the question OF sub
Mr.. Henry G. Scott, formerly OF this
city now a resident OF the West. has
sent donation of s25 to the Mary Wash
ington Hospital. In this city.
Mrs M. E. Tompklns has purchased a
handsome building lot on Washington
Avenue and will in tho carly spring erect
a fine modern residence, which she will
occupy as her home.
The three negroes. Nelson Smith, Ed
ward News and Lewis Garnett. who as
saulted and dangerously cut Mr.. Charles
Searles at saw-mill In. Sur,y county
and then made their escape. but were
subsequently arrested In Caroline .coun-
to and lodged in Jail at Bowling Green
by Sheriff 3. I. Gill, have been taken to
<LA1, 1~n ~ 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
Government. 1t Is Believed,
Will Lend Valuable Aid.
WORK IN THE HARBoR
The City viii Be EXP to Look After
This Portion Of the Work-The !.
Steamer Mccall Again Regularly
at Its Run Next Week.
Especial to Tho Time, .pl.patch !,


PETERSBURG, VA, February lin
the event the city Of Petersburg takes
care Of its harbor, j. w. Phillips, of the
Petersburg. Norfolk and Weldon Steam
boat Company, does not believe he will
have any trouble with the government In
providing q sufficient depth in the channel
to float the vessels that wish to come
to this port, and In a communication re-
ceivcd In Petersburg says he will tako up
the matter with the United States authors
ties. The steamer Mccall, viii CHI has been
Oft tho line for a few days undergoing
repairs, will make her regular trips. be-
ginning next week. The steamer Lake.
wood, which made the trips during the
time the Mccall was laid off, will be run
between Petersburg and Caremont every
Monday, "Wednesday and Friday, the Nc
Call leaving this city every Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Saturday.
Susan Dagner, colored, was run over and
killed on the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way. near Jones sumac MILL late last
night. The mangled body Of the woman
WIS discovered by Police officer Eanes.
She had been three times committed as
an inmate Of the Central State Hospital.
The verdict Of the coroner.s jury to-day
was simply to the effect that her death
was caused by the Norfolk and Western
train.
BLACKSTONE FIRE.
Blackstone appealed to Petersburg last
night to aid in fighting the fire In that
town last evening. A Norfolk and West
ern special train was soon in readiness,
and the fire engine and n thousand feet
Of hose were being loaded when tho mes
sage came from the Mayor OF Blackstone
that the fire was sufficiently subdued not
to require the services OF the Petersburg
company.
Miss Katie Allen will give tho last sol
rec before Easter to her dancing class at
Pythian Hall next Thursday evening.
Mrs. w. w. Warren and her sisters, the
Misses Alley, Of Petersburg, are in St.
Augustine, Fla, where they will spend
month.
GERMAN THURSDAY.
The Virginia German Club will give It's
February german next Thursday evening.
The water in Appomattox River Is ex-
ceedingly high. No damage is anticlpat-
Ell ut this time except possibly some
damage to lumber on the wharves.
Thomas Watson, colored, was found in
an unconscious condition in the cellar at
the store Of Stratton and Bragg Company
to-day. It Is not known how the negro
happened to be in tho cellar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
FRozE 70 DEATH
Negro Mans Body Found Beside the
Public Road.


Especial to The Times. Dispntch)
SHIRLEY, VA. February 1.-THE
heavy rain storm OF Monday and Monday
night flooded this section and washed
UP many bridges.
Henry Major, colored man. who lived,
IN this nelghborhood. was found dead
thls morning about mile, from his
house. It Is reported that he, in COM
pany with several darkes, his son in
Guided. went to store in the vicinity on
Monday evening. where they got to drink
ing AS they were returning home In the
storm that night, Major sat down on
the roadside and refused to go further.
His son and the other darltes endeuvored
to got him to come on, but without avail,
so they left him, thinking that he would
follow later. This morning his som
started out to look for him. and after
proceeding about mile found him ~
ang on the road side dead. and stiff
frozen, John Wallace a magistrate Of
the district, who also acts as coroner. was
SUNNI oned to hold an inquest over the
remains.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
A LARGE AssEMBLAdE
The Many Friends Of Mr.. Cook. of Oak
Have Delightful Evening".
! (speclal to me Times .pispatch.l

Especial to The Times. Dispatch.)
OAK. VA. February lion last Friday
night Mr.. Cook gave to his many
friends a night Of pleasure. The large
crowd that assembled were from the ad !
joining counties OF King William. Charles
City and James City, The host led In
the JOY OF 1t all
Mr.. E. A. Wentworth, q dealer IN
ship timber. has bought a largo tract
OF timber from F. II. Richards and moved
his camp about two miles from this place,
Mr.. I. S. Conch. OF this place, mas
been quite sick for several days.
The farmers around will BIO delayed Ia
their work on account OF much rain.
The fehermcn are fast making prepa-
rations for spring fishing. shad have
already made their appearance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
Assignment at Fincastle.

HI ESPECIAL to The T!H;as- Dspateh)
s 4F1NCASTLE, VA, February I'm. W.
crush. proprietor Of q largo general store
~ FYncastle Va. assigned this morning,
With liabilities estimated at $1,000. assets
unknown. Unable to make collections
ment. The principal creditors are mer-
chants In Baltimore. Richmond. Lynch
burg. New York. Roanoke and Philadel-
ptta, c. NJ. Lunsford, OF FincastIe, Is
named as trustee. and now has charge OF
the stock 1t Is supposed the assets will
only pay a small per cent, Of the indebt-
edness,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18

place on the 18th Of March. Tho Rcpubli-
cans are talking no Interest In the matter,
and VIII have no candidate In the Fold,
and 80 far no other Democrat has Offer
cd. Mr.. Read was here yesterday court
DAY, but tho day was 80 rainy TINT no
did not speak,
Tho Rev. Mr.. West, temperance Ice
turer. has lectured here three times with
In the past two weeks and has stirred
UP the citizens very much on the liuuor
question. War Is being made upon tho
town dispensary.
Colonel j. Thomas Goodc, a member OF
the state Board OF Agriculture. has been
q great sufferer for six or eight months
with erysipelas. He is now slowly recov-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
No Carnival for Lynchbure.

n Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch,.
! f1YNCHBURG, VA, February 1.-THE
City Council, at a meeting held yester.
day. decided by decisive vote not ia
allow the streets of the city to DO used
for a carnival. A proposition had been
made by the Cincinnati Carnival Com.
pany to give a weeks entertainment
here, and to let the Garland- Rodes Camp,
Confederate Veterans. share In tho re.
ccipts to the extent of fifteen per cent,
There was only one vote in favor of the
carnival
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
ILLICIT LIQUOR
Several indictments Found in Rocking
ham County.
Special to Tho Times .plspatch,>

Especial to Tho Times. Dlspatch.)
ELARRISONBURG, VA, February II
The grand jury in the County Court to-
day returned three indictments for the
Illicit sale of lquor-J. L. Fuqua and II.
H. Miller for selling at Elkton and j. II.
Flanncry in Brooks Gap. The sales have
been in progress some time. but not until
recently wero tho men caught. Judge
Chaulkley, of staunton, presided, owing
TO the continued illness OF Judge Grattan,
who Is suffering from carbuncles.
John I. Wood. formerly OF tho Roam
oke World. but more recently city editor
of the staunton News. has purchased
n third interest in the News Publishing
Company. of this place. and will become
editor Of the Daily News Of this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
WANTS TO SUCCEED M'LEAN
Mr.. S. P. Read Announces Candidacy
for The House Of Delegates.

BOYDTON. VA, February 17.--The
Legislature having declared the seat of
Dr. Mclean, member OF tho House of
Delegates from Mecklenburg, vacant, Mr.,
$. p. Read. from the southwest end OF
the county. has announced himself n
Democratic candidate to All the unex.
PRED term, Mr., Read has once been a
member OF the virginia Senate, having
served from 1881 to 1850, lie has also
served as chairman OF the Board Of s,,.
pervisors of Mecklenburg
The election has been ordered to take
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
To be Married TO-DAY.

(Sspecial to The Times -pispatch.)
CHATHAM, Va, Feb. l7.-Mr. Edward
Ernest Head, of Lynchburg, and Miss
Louise Shackeford Dabney, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chiswell Dabney of Chat.
ham, VIII DO married at O'Clock this
evening, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church,
at Chathamn Mr.. r. Coston Black ford
Of Lynchburg, will be best man. Misses
Lucy Fontaine Dabney and Helen Dun.
can Head will be maids OF honor.
Among the bridesmaids Will be Miss
Anne White, Of Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
INDIANS SKELETONS
Farmer Plows Them Up in the Valley of
the Cowpasture,
Especial to The Times .plspatchl

Especial to The Times Dispatch
IRON GATE, VA. February 17.-G. A.
Vines, who lives on Fork Farm, sit
uated at the mouth Of Cowpasture River,
in blowing unearthed skeletons, supposed
to be bones of Indians. He has since
found tomahawks very near. These skele-
tons were not above high water mark
The washing OF the river for many years
has carried off the sand, consequently
bringing them nearer the surface. There
is no evidence of this section having
been battle ground. but 1t Is evident
that 1t was a hunting ground
Mrs McCue, of Stanton, widow Of
the late Judge John Howard McCue, has
been strickened with paralysis. Her case
is a very critical one. doctors giving lit
tie hope of recovery. She has many
friends and relatives in Lynchburg and
Nelson county
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
Took the Wrong Tablets.

lSpecnl TO Tho -Tlmes. DIspatch.)
Z MANSION. VA, February lI-R II
Trent, a well known farmer, was taken
with violent sick headache While IN
Lynchburg last week, and sent his son
70 the drug store for two antlkan aI,l
tablets. The son made mistake, ask.
ing for nntlseptc tablets. Mr.. Trent, not
noticing the tablets whatever. but seek-
!ng speedy relief, swallowed them both.
IIe soon found the mistake, and by the
immediate use OF strong remedies his
life was saved, $50 tals
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
IN LOUISA
Trial for Violation Of Local Option Law
POSTPONED.

Postponed.
Especial to The Times.D lspatch.)
LOUISA, VA, February 1.-THE trial
of B. M. Hogg for an alleged violation Of
the local option law was postponed until
Saturday. the Nst. He was unable to APP
pear for trial to-day on account of swol--,
len streams.
Porter & Gates have just sold the ola
John P. Smith farm, situated some eight
miles from town, containing SIG acres
for John p S. Brown, Of Augusta county,
to J.. d. Williams, of Colorado.
Tho Chesapeake and ONO carpenter
force, under foreman John Saunders
are here putting tho finishing touches on
the extensive improvements around the
depot.
Contractor John Dreener, of Richmond
win soon have the Bank of Louisa's hand
some now building ready for occupancy.
The second roor Will be fitted up for the
atrical and assembly purposes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
At verina Grove.
tspecIal to Tho Times,Dispatch.)

(special to Tho Tlmes'Dlspatch.) =
yARlNA GROVE, VA, Feb. 17-Tho
yarina Club held Its regular meeting at
the home OF Mr.. Charles Fleming last
Thursday evening. In the plant contest
Miss Mabel Frayser won first prize;
Mr., Eddie Guy the "booby."
The oyster supper was postponed on
account of the death of one OF Mr.. VIII
sons near relatives
The funeral Of Mrs. Whltlock will take
place from Tho home of Mr.. Sam Patter-
son to-day at ! o'clock,
Miss Lula Pierce is visiting friends In
Washington, D. G,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
Store Destroyed by Fire.

(specinl 10 Tho Times Dspntch.l
ADAMS GROVE. VA. Feb 1.-THE
store of Drewry Brothers., near Drowry-
vile, was totally destroyed by fire early
last night, There was about $4,000 worth
81 goods In tho store at the time. In
surance, amounting Ito $1,000, was all
there was. which amount barely covese
the loss Of the house,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
IN MOTHER HUBBARD
Unique Experience of WeIl-known
Hanover County Physician,
Especial to Tho Times.plspatch,)

:
ETNA MILLS. VA Februry 17,-Dr,
Dcitric who lives In Hanover county, at
Pole Green, recently crossed tho Pamun-
key River to tho King William side to
the Peter Paul plantation, having been
invited there to hunt. He drove to Mr..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
Distinct Earthquake Shock.
Especial to Tho Times. pispatc

IoVtVW1 W lHu IlIlIUs'I1BNHttH.J
Fl pulaski, VA, Feb, 17.-There was a
distinct earthquake felt hero last night
at 1880 O'Clock Tho thermometer> fell
40 degrees between 10 O'clock last night
and 4 o'clock this morning,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-18
In Prince Edward.
Especial to rhe rlme..n,,notc

Especial to The Times .Dspatch.)
OVERLY, VA, February ia genuine
northeastern struck this section yester-
day afternoon. The wind blow n per-
feet gale, and rain came down in tor
rents. It turned very cold during tho
night. This morning the ground is COW
cred with snow, and everything frozen
up.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-02
He WAS A MODERN
Di0GENES IN UNIFORM,

He had on the uniform of the great
Postal Telegraph Company, and the
way it fitted showed forethought on
the part of his guardians, for the long
trousers will answer for a years
growth, and the coat sleeves COM
pletely hid his hands. He knew his
trick, however, and as he butted in
of the Morning News there was an odor
of coal oil smoke following him. 1t
was only about 2 a. m, and he was
wide awake all right, and made his de-
livery of specials to the telegraph edi-
tor without any breaks, and was about
to return to earth again when some
one spied the cause of the smoke. In
his left hand the little boy in gray
carried a lantern dimly burning
What's up, kid?" said the sporting
editor. Cant find the steps. and have
to carry light?'
Hes been looking for seven in the
alleys and his eyes went dopy," vol
unteered the police reporter.
Let the boy alone" interposed the
society editor, perhaps he is looking,
like Diogenes, for an honest man. You
remember he carried a lantern, even in
the day time"
"Diogeneez did dat?" remarked the
boy, who had been silent before. well,
all l got to say is dat he knowed his
biz. Dere amt no yuse botherin to
look fer de homes man. it's de rat wot
swipes de lamps we is leery on. Old
man Di was wise to dat and lugged
his lantern TO keep it from being
swiped-dats about it, and I'm on me-
self" And the boy and the misfit uni
form and the lantern and the trail OF
smoke disappeared down the stairway
and out into the night.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-02
JOURNAL OF COMMERCE SA-
VANNAH INDUSTRIAL NUMBER.

The Savannah edition of the Amer
lean journal of Commerce. with an
excellently compiled history of the
municipality and descriptive of Savan-
nah of to-day. is out.
The work is fully and handsomely
illustrated, explicitly and convincing
~ sets forth the advantages possessed
by Savannah as a seaport, distribut-
ing center. industrial, commercial and
financial metropolis. Money expended
in distributing such publications can
not prove otherwise than a profitable
investment and a benefit both to the
community as a whole and the bust
ness concerns represented upon the
pages.
The publishers are to be congratu-
lated on their work. So far as Savan-
nah is concerned the expectations OF
the subscribers have been more than
realized. The publication is from the
Morning News printing establishment,
and is an excellent specimen OF
typography.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-02
LARGE SAVANNAH CAPITAL
Represented Ina the Jacksonville
Bank Just Organized.

Arrangements for the new Jackson
vile bank, in which number of Sa-
vannahians are interested as stock
holders. were completed at a recent
meeting held in Jacksonville. When
first planned it was proposed to call
the new institution the Duval National
Bank, but at the last meeting it was
decided to name it the Atlantic Ma
tional Bank
Another important matter that was
decided at this meeting was to in
crease the capital stock of the institu-
ton from 100000, as at first planned,
to $S50,000, such an increase being
necessary to accommo date the heavy
demand for stock.
The officers of the bank will be:
MISUNDERSTANDING w. Lane, at pres
ent vice president of the Merchants
Bank of Valdosta.
Vice PreSident-Fred w. Hoyt, pres
ident of the First National Bank of
Fernandina.
The directors are, besides the above
named gentlemen: F. c. Brent, presi-
dent of the First National Bank of
Pensacola; j. T. Dismukes, president
of the First National Bank of St Au-
gustine James M. Graham, president
OF the FIRST NaIlonal Bank or Gaines
Vile; NJ. B. Lane, president of the Citi-
zens' Bank of Savannah; B. f. Dillon,
division superintendent of the Western
Union Telegraph Company; c. Z. Gar
ner, president c. the Jacksonville
Board of Trade; ]. d. Baker of Baker
& Holmes, wholesale grocers of jack
sonville; J. A. Crawford, vice presi-
dent of the Consolidated Naval Stores
Company B. f. Bullard, vice presi-
dent of the Consolidated Naval Stores
Company, with headquarters at Tam
pa w. c. Powell of Savannah, presi-
dent OF the Consolida ted Naval Stores
Company; Lawrence Mcneil capital
list, of Savannah; A. v. Covington.
president of the Covington Company OF
Jacksonville; II. l.. Covington of PEN
sacola, vice president OF the Console
dated Naval Stores Company, and
Frank Adams, president of the Florida
Senate.
Mr. Edward w Lane is a brother OF
Mr.. Mills 3. Lane. The new hank will
be ready for business as soon as quar-.
ters can be secured and the force So
lected. presumably about July l. The
appointment OF the cashier has not yer
been announce
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-02
THE CECILIAN CONCERT.

The programme for the Cecilian
concert at the Casino. at Thunderbolt
tomorrow afternoon is as follows:
/. William Tell" overture (RossinD.
2. Valse, Op. 81, No. l (Mazskow-
SIKH.
Bartlett).
L. "Narcissus" (Nevin).
o. "Badinage" OderberD.
6. 1.-The Last Hope" (Gottschalk).
z. "Mon-Reve Waltzes" (Waldtru-
fen.
s. Two Larks" Oeschetizky).
8. "Stradella Overture" (Flotow).
10. "Mazeppa-Grand Galop de Con-
cert" (Wollephaupt).
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-02

given by the choir of that church, as
sisted by the choir of Wesley Monu-
mental Church. The concert Will take
place in the lecture room of the First
Church.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-02
THE DISAPPEARING CRABS.
Or Why an Enthusiastic Fisherman
Had Something Else For supper.


Had Something Else For supper.
The Enthusiastic Fisherman stood at
the corner of Barnard and Congress
streets, waiting for an A. and b. car.
On the pavement at his feet reposed
serenely a crocus sack containing his
days catch. 1t was good catch and
the sack was heavy. The Enthusiastic
Fisherman had lighted a fresh cigar.
Satisfied with himself and the whole
world, he was gazing over the top of
the market. blowing blue rings of
smoke and day-dreaming of his capture
of crabs and other denizens of the
briny deep. With arms crossed and
legs forming a big capital A, the En-
thusiastic Fisherman took no thought
of the things of solid earth.
Presently the car came careening
around the Barnard street corner, the
mortorman dancing a cakewalk on the
gong. The noise brought the Enthu-
siastic Fisherman back from his rev.
cries. 1t was his car. and he wanted
deviled crabs for supper! Watching
the handrail and step of the car TO
make graceful swing aboard. the En-
thusastic Fisherman swiped with his
left hand to grab the bag of crabs. But.
10. the S6SkAUS manu- lOuuU Only empty
ART Bag and booty were gone! There
had been robbery, highway robbery, In
the very heart of the city. The En-
thusiastic Fisherman was at first non
plussed, then astonished, then
indignant. His jaw dropped for
an instant, then snapped together
in a clutch of determination. He<real-
lied that he had been ruthlessly plum
dered, right under his very coat-tails,
but he was determined the robber
shouldn't escape scot free. stop
thief" he called, as he started to
sprint around the block. looking four
ways as he ran. Several persons who
saw the chase aver that he made the
circuit of the block four times, each
time faster than the last. At length,
realizing the futility of the chase after
a suspicion. he stopped, mopped his
dripping brow and murmured, We'll
I'll be jiggered'' He felt in an OF his
pockets, peeped into the sewer open
ing, looked at the roof of the market,
| examined the pavement abaft his left
| leg closely, but there was no sign to
be seen of the bag of fish and crabs.
did l ever have 'em, or have l now
| got 'em?" was the next query No
satisfa Glory answer suggesting itself.
he philosophically required to the