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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
THIRD REGIMENT
 INVADES CAPITAL Four Hundred Soldiers Leave Birmingham for Encampment WENT ON SPECIAL TRAIN Many of the Fighters From the North ern Part of the State Take in the
 Sights of Birmingham
 While Waiting.
WENT ON SPECIAL TRAIN

Nearly four hundred members of the Third regiment. A. N. G., left yesterday morning for Montgomery to attend the annual eneampment which will be held in Highland park The train pulled out of the depot with the band playing Dixie" and the soldiers singing the old southern song at the top of their voices.
 The camp will last until July h, when the boys will return home. The Birmlng- ham companies, consisting of the Jefier- son Volunteers. the Bessemer Rifles and Woodlawn companies, were joined here by all the companies north of here. When the train left 1t contained the following organizations:
 Company A. Woodlawn; Company B. Florence; Company B, Decatur: Company r, Huntsville; Companies G and K, Bir- mingham; Company II, Bessemer; Com pany M, Jasper.
 Others Get on at caIera.
 At Calera the following additional or- ganlzations joined the party: Company c, Gadsden Company D. Anniston: Company l. Oxford; Company L. Talla- dega.
 The companies from Decatur, Hunts vile, Florence and Jasper arrived about Il o'clock and wandered about the city until time for the train to leave for Montgomery It was a Jolly party and practical jokes of all kinds were being perpetrated. It required seven coaches to carry the companies to the capital, and there was also a baggage coach ahead in which the equipments were placed.
 The boys travelled on a special and all down the railroad they made themselves known and heard. They reached Mont gomery safely a short while after 3 o'clock and were carried to Highland park In special cars. The camp has been ready for the past three or four days and they dropped readily Into the routine of the work.
 Camp Joseph B. Graham.
 A special from Montgomery last night said In memory of the distinguished Talladegan who met a tragic death only a couple of days ago, the camp of the Third infantry, Alabama National Guard, has been christened Camp Joseph B. Graham.
 All of the companies of the regiment arrived this afternoon, and they found the camp at Oak park in perfect order and dinner awaiting them. Capt. Waiter Gardner, quartermaster, was compliment ed on the dinner which he had arranged for the weeks stay of the soldiers.
 The programme tomorrow will only in- clude the regular calls and drills General Clark will probably review the troops Fri day, and Saturday will be designated Governor day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Makes a Denial.

"As to the statement made in an alleged interview with me, I deny that l ever made any statement to the effect that would refuse to go to another joint con- vention. What l did say, and what will adhere to, is that l will not con- sent to take part in another joint con- ference at this time the avowed purpose of which Is to discuss any proposition in excess of that already made by the op- erators."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
IMMIGRANT DIES
OF STARVATION
Thrilling Experience at Sea Of
the Storm-Tossed Bark
entine Vera Cruz III.
(By Associated Press. ,

NORFOLK, VA, May n,-The 4S3 ship.
wrecked Portuguese immigrants from the
barkentine Vera Cruz Ill., driven ashore
at Ocrakoke Inlet, N. c., Saturday night
are still being cared for on the coast
to-day. A revenue cutter will carry
them to New Bedford, Mass. whittier
the barkentne was bound, when she an
chored off the North Carolina coast Fri
day for food and water. and was later
wrecked. OF the immigrants 800 are men.
and 40 women. One man died from star
vation. The others a rewell. The barkena
tine lies high and dry and may yet be
saved. Norfolk wreckers left for the
scene to-day.
A most thrilling story of the experience
at sea of the barkentine came to Nor
folk to-day over the government seacoast
telegraph wire from Hatteras, N. c. The
Vera Cruz, with her 433 immigrant pas
sengers, bound from the Cape Verde Is
lands to New Bedford. Mass, was with
In 1856 miles Of the Massachusetts coast
two weeks ago, when n terrific storm car
ried away the vessels sails and drove her
far out to sea. 1t was thought the craft
would founder. The most Of those abroad
abandoned all nope or ever reaCnlnB
shore again. Jury sails We're finally
rigged but another storm carried them
away. The barkentine arrived off Ocra-
koke helpless Friday afternoon. The i'm
migrants aboard had been drinking sea
water for five days to prevent perishing
from thirst. Food of all kinds had also
given out The immigrants baggage and
portions of tho Ships deck load had to be
burned for fire to make as good COM
densation Of salt water as possible.
The captain. upon arriving off the
North Carolina coast declared he would
never put to sea again with his human
freight. That night bad storm drove
the ship ashore. All of the immigrants
are destitute and depending entirely on
charity until Tie government takes charge
Of them on the revenue cutter Boutwell,.
The Merritt and Chapman Wrecklng
Company first intended sending the
steamer Rescue to make an immediate
attempt to save the Vera Cruz, which lies
high and dry, but later this plan was
abandoned, and Agent w. S, rookcr left
this evening by rail to make mn inspec-
ton Of the vessel for the purpose Of as.
pertaining il she Is worth saving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
RYE VALLEY RAILROAD
Tannery Plant and Lumber Mills Soon
10 Ee Constructed.
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MARION, VA, May 1.-THE Marion
and Rye Valley Railroad lis being pushed
rapidly to completion now. A large tan
merry and extract plant has been located
at F'rontdale on the line OF the M. and
r. V. r. r., and will be built soon as the
railroad is completed, also large lumber
mills.
The Masons OF Marion have been taking
the town this week. The chapter con-
fcred the Royal Arch degrees on twelve
candidates. An excellent banquet was
served in the Masonic Temple here Fri
day and Saturday, Mr.. W. J. Hubbard,
grand lecturer OF the Grand Chapter ror
Virginia, did most of the work, and his
work Is most excellent.
Rev. Mr., Waller preached his farewell
sermon to the Presbyterian congregation
here to-day. He has accepted call to
Kentucky.
The officials Of the Norfolk and West
ern Railway Company Will meet the
Town Council Tere this week TO ar
range for building new depot. which is
greatly needed.
A charter has been applied for for a
national bank here. Tho stock has all
been subscribed for, and Che new bank
VII be ready for business very soon.
NJ. Wiley, clothier here. Is closing out
his large business. and Is going to Bal
tlmore to go into jobbing business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
IN PUNGOTEAGUE
Good Work Of the District High School
Recently Established.
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s\HopCC4thl W l. Ic
!! 55Pt'UNGOTEAGUE, VA. May 1.-THE
closing exercises of the Pungoteagule
high school were attended by a large
audience from the surrounding county. On
Thursday evening a recital was given by
the musical department in the open air
on the school grounds before over four
commencement exercises were held in
the Methodist Church. The closing ad-
dress was delivered by Prof. Edgar Sy-
denstricker, OF the Onancock high school
on tho Relation of q High School Edu-
cation to Productivity" Talks were made
by Mr.. r, II. Phelps and Superintendent
OF Schools G. G. Joynes. Mr. Joynes
awarded the first diploma of graduation
ever given to a graduate OF n public high
school on the Eastern Shore tofAiiss SUI
sic May eAnes and spoke in way COM
plimentay- to the school trustees OF the
success OF the effort in Fungoteague Dis
trict to establish high school for that
district, emphasizing the Importance OF
having a system of primary. grammar
and high schools lie presented statistics
showing the average cost OF tuition per
pupil in the schools of Pungoteaque Dis
trict for the calendar month Of March as
follows: Seven single white schools, $140
per pupil; seven graded schools, SL45 per
pupil; the district high school, $l.44 per
pupil, including funds from all sources.
the actual cost to the public funds being
less than 81, showing n decrease In cost
for the consolidated school. In his opln-
ion the establishment of rural high
schools has passed the experimental stage
so far as the school authorities were con-
ccrned, this burden thus resting on the
Judgment OF the people as to whether they
desire an education for their children be-
You'd that of the common school. Prin-
clpal A. L. burger conferred the distinction
and awarded the scholarships offered by
Washington and Lee University to Mr.
Milton B. Amcs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
IN IMPROVED HEALTH
Thomas F. Goode, Jr, Able to Return
to His Home in Boydton.

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BOYDTON. VA. May lion Friday
last Mr.. Thomas IT. Goode, Jr., who ow-
Ing TO i'll health has been absent for near
ly two years, returned homo accompanied
by his friend, Mr.. Sidney Johnston
u Mr.. Goode. who is son or Colonel
Thomas T.. Goode. is partner in the bank
ing firm OF Williams & Goode, bankers,
one Of the most prosperous and widely
known financial institutions ~ TINS section
of the state. He is q philosophical and
enterprslng man, and his many friends
viii he gratifed to know that he has
returned home, and that his health is 50
much Improved than he can, and will at
once take charge Of his business interests
again.
in accordance with resolution passed
at its May meeting, the Town Council
of Boydton, OF which body Mr.. Goodd
has tor some years been an active mem-
her turned out to meet him at the train
and gave hin, warm welcome home. lIe
tells us that Notwithstanding his suffer-
ings he has enjoyed his travels and gives
interesting accounts OF the prosperity and
Industries of the Southern and Western
states, in which his long absence, has been
spent,
Mr.. Johnston. who returned with Mr..
Goodc, Is one of the b1s..known and
most highly-est eemed young men OF this
county and his coming gives qualification
and pleasure to many hearts,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
lows OF the state, which should bring in
al annual revenue of between five and
six thousand dollars.

lows OF the state, which should bring in
an annual revenue of between five and
six thousand dollars.
OFFICERS OF THE HOME.
The officers of the Home are as fol-
lows: Governor a. j. Montague. presi-
dent; Hill Montague. vice-president; p.
NJ. Bradshaw, OF Alexandria, secretary;
Charles Pohig. of Richmond, assistant
secretary; James Mitchell, of Hampton.
trustees a. j. Montague.
Colonel William Lamb OF Norfolk; w.
d. Hill, OF South Boston; Norman Ash
by, OF Culpeper; r.. l.. Brown. OF Biz
Stone Gap; Hill Montague, OF Richmond;
j. p. Haddox. of Winchester; +. g. New.
Bill, Of 1rvington; G. G. Vaughan. OF
Franklin; p NJ. Bradshaw. OF Alexan-
dria; w. L, Baldwin, of East Radford;
M. II, Bolton, of Lynchburg August
Bening. of Roanoke; Mrs Annie Mccoy.
OF Norfolk. and James Mitchell OF
Hampton.
The Executive Committee consists of
Hill Montague, C. c. Vaughan and Jas.
Vaughan, which committee may be
changed or enlarged at Danville, where
three new members of the Board of truss
tees are to be elected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
.MANCLED BODY
NJ. NOT IDENTIFIED
Robert w. French Fighting in
the Courts Against Being
Semitic a State Hospital.
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Especial 90 Inc Hines DlBpatch-) A Z.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. May 1.-THE
body OF the unknown white man whose
mnngled remains were found Saturday
morning beside the track OF the washing
Southern Railroad. near the south end
Of the long bridge. was inferred yesterday
In Alexandria county at the public ex-
pense, according TO reports from the
county. received here this morning. The
unfortunate man was apparently about
thirty years OF age, and was dressed in
q neat suit but there was nothing on his
pcrson to reveal his Identity. Soon after
tho discovery OF the body was reported
to the coroner no ordered It removed to
the county almshouse. where efforts were
made to identify 1t, but without success.
It was evident that tho man had been
struck by a train. as his head was cut
aud one arm and leg were mashed of
The police OF this city have been re-
quested by Mr.. Charles NJ. Pidgeon, whose
homo Is In Fairfax county, near Mount
Vernon. to npprehend a man whose name
Is said to be Frank Appien, twenty-eight
years OF age. who Is wanted. 1t was stated
In the message, on the charge OF attempt
Ing to commit q criminal assault on a
niece OF Mr.. r. A. Sprouse, whose home
is in that section. The local department
knows nothing Of the Whereabouts OF the
man.
Tho hearing on the application for a
writ OF habeas corpus In the case OF Rob.
ert w. French, who has been adjudged In
capable OF managing his own affairs by a
sanity commission will take place Tues
day morning ut 10 o'clock before Judge
Louis c. Barley. in the Corporation Court.
Mr.. French was put in jail after a pre-
lminary hearing before Justice Of the
Peace Julius Pelton. at the instance Of
his wife, who alleged that he was men
tally unbalanced. Tho investigation Of
the commission followed, and since then
Mr.. French has enga ged Attorneys Machen
and Moncure to secure his release from
jail and to fight against sending him to
an asylum. A few years ago Mr. French
was at the head Of one OF tho largest
book stores In the State.
1.-The fight for Commemorative Attorney
'in74Aexandra county, which Is now being
discussed here, promises to be lively
affair." Captain Crnndal! Mackey. OF
Washington District, is the first to for
nally declare himself 1t is expected
that Mr. r. C. Il. Moncure will enter the
field, and among others prominently men,
toned nre Mr.. Walter y. Yarney. Com
nonweaths Attorney Richard johnson
and acting Commonwealth's Attorney
James II. Clements
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
IN WOODSTOCK
Sessions Of thevrginia Chassis Of the
Reformed Church.
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Especial to The Times-Dlspntch.)
WOODSTOCK, VA. May 1.-The sixty
ninth anniversary session Of the Virginia
Chassis OF tho Reformed Church, which
was held In Trinity Reformed Church at
Timberville. closed to-day after being In
session since last Wednesday. The ses-
sion began with a.. sermon by the re-
firing president, Prof. j. Sllor Garrison,
Of Woodstock, Rev. r. s. Hay, of Roa-
noke. was elected president; Elder Rich
ard Gray, Of Winchester vice president;
DR.. ]. A. Hoffiens. of Martinsburg, w.
Va. stated clerk; Rev. A. II. Smith, Of
Toms Brook. corresponding secretary:
Rev. G. G. Everhart, OF Harrlsonburg.
reading clerk.
There were thirty-two congregations re-
presented In the Chassis, with member
ship Of 2.642, who raised during the past
year for benevolent purposes $3,1S5, and
tor congregational purposes s1251S. All
OF the committees made flattering reports
as to the condition of tho churches. Tho
delegates to the Synod Of the Potomac,
which will meet In Salisbury, n c., on
the 21st Of next October. are as follows:
Rev. a. II. Smith. Toms Brook; Or. ]. A
1Ioffiens. Martinsburg, w Va; Rev. L.
4 .Lampe, Leesburg; Rev. r. r. Jones.
Middlebrook; Rev. E. S. Hay, Roanoke,
and Rev. NJ. A. Keller, Tmberville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
ACCIDENTLY
SHOT PLAYMATE
Plans for Memorial Arch at
Entrance to the Washing
ton and Lee Campus.
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LEXINGTON. VA. May Hillary Lee
Morrison, aged seven years accidental,
shot his playmate. Jack Wade aged five
years The lads In company with Harry
Wade. an elder brother OF the unfortunate
boy. were hunting for crows Friday after
noon. The rifle went off and the bullet
struck the little fellow In the mouth,
glanced from the jaw bone. ana was
found at the base Of tho skull The ac-
cident happened at the homo OF hr II.
w. Wade. OF near Collerstown RoGKE--
bridge county. 4s
Mr.. Charles Chamberlin MCNEIL. Of
Charlottesville. has been elected valedic-
t0rian by the graduating class OF Wash
lrgton and Lee University at the COM
mencemcnt In June, Mr. $. A. Wither-
spoon. Of Mississippi, had been elected.
but resigned on account OF press of work.
Messrs. William Jett Lauck, OF Keyser,
w. Va: John w. Warner. Of Rockville.
Md. and Vim. Pendleton Lamar, OF Au-.
gusta, Ga. members OF the graduating
class at Washington and Lee have been
appointed committee to secure plans
and specifications looking TO the erection
OF memorial arch at me entrance of
tie University campus. This question has
been agItatcd for some time and IL Just
now assuming definite shape.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
Academy Field Day.
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(Spccial to The Times Dispatch)
BEDFORD CITY, VA, May n.-Annual
field day was observed at Randoph-Ma
con Academy on Saturday. Inc Gay
was ideal. and the holiday was enjoyed
by students and many spectators from
Bedford City and others points. In the
evening the victor of the sports, S. y.
Duke was crowned, and the prizes pro-
sented. The queen of the evening, who
crowned the victor. was Miss M. Johnson,
and her maids OF honor Misses Eileen
O'I1ara and Maurice White. Inc spa
cious hall was handsomely decorated WIN
the coiors OF the academy and the scene
was inspiring with the brilliant lights
and the merry company. Refreshments
were served In the dining room.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
An Election VIII Be Held In
Warwick County.
YOUNG HOUSEBREAKERS
Three Small Boys, Who Had Padded
Out ntothe River, Lost Control Of
the Boat, and II Was Blown to
Other Side and Found.
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(Specihl to The T1mes-Dispatch)
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May u.-4
meeting OF tho property owners and re.
representatives. Of owners OF property III
Newport District, Warwick county. was
hold here to-day for tho purpose of dis-
cussing tho ndvishbillty OF issuing bonds
for $4,000 for the improvement OF the
ronds of tho district All OF the property
fronting on the river from hero to Nor
rison was represented. and DR.. II. w.
Taylor was present to represent the Board
Of Supervisors. 1t was decided that the elec-
ton authorized by the Legislature should
be held to decide whether or not the
bonds should be issued. and In event the
election goes for the bond issue the money
VIII be spent In building a road from tho
end OF Virginia Avenue, In this city, to
Dcnbeigh Church, about sixteen milca
above. Or. Taylor agreed to call a meet.
ing Of the Board Of Supervisors for to.
morrow morning Mt Warwick Courthouse
and the election Will then he ordered sTht
bill recently passed by .:e Legislature
provides that a majority OF the property
owners voting shall carry tho election, 50
those who favor tho building OF the road
are confident that the bonds will be Isl
sued. 1t Is necessary for tho election
to be ordered before Mny 18th. MS It must
be held before June 1Ht and fifteen days
notice must be given
@HThe grand jury In he Corporation Court,
which convened to-day for tho May term,
this morning indicted Willie Jackson. Hem
~ Bishop and Venable Whiting for house,
breaking. The trio has spent several
terms in jail, and would have been sent
to pcnitentiary long ago, except for their
youth. They are small negro boys. the
Oldest being not over sixteen. Edward
Staples was indicted for grand larceny.
Tho case OF w. NJ. Nagle. who was sent
up from the Police Court on the charge
ofEfeloniously shooting D. l.. Basket was
not taken up, and will probably go over
until tho Juno term. Dasket's condition
Ia still serious. and until there is de-
cided change Nagles case will not be
touched. Magic is IN jail, no effort having
been made to secure bail for him. Tho
Jury was adjourned over until tomorrow
morning. when an important case will be
examined into.
Three small boys padded out into tho
river yesterday afternoon in q row boat,
and, being caught by tho wind and tide.
drifted across to tho other side. They
were missed from home, and when their
parents discovered that they had gone
in the boat they were almost frantic.
Several sail-boats started out to hunt for
the drifting boat. and late last night ono
OF them picked 1t up near the other
side OF tho river
The carpenters tonight, voted not to
return to work. and II the contractors
cnrry out their threat non-union men will
be brought here to fill the places OF tho
strikers.
fifteen days furlough from the training
ship Monongahela, and after being paid
Off they left for their homes In different
parL OF the country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
ANOTHER
PEHOIQ ER.
Erieht's Disease and Dluboteo
Are Positively Curable.

When tho Sun Francisco business men vera
Investigating a-Fulton Compounds they
heard that Dr. Q, D.. Zelle had both Brlght's
Disease pnd Diabetes. and was given up as 10.
durable, and they waited on him and got him to
take IT, Now for the sequel. This lottor was
written months later:
SEE Pacific ST., San Francisco. Sept, 1901.
Dear ss,r3: have conducted my own phar
macy on my own property on Pacific st, for for.
" eight years hence my associates number
some OF the best old school physicians, had
chronic BrlGhts DIseas and Diabetes OF long
standing, which got 80 serious that In OctoNnl
lsst the Judgment Of my medical friends WAS
that three months would SEQ the end We all
looked upon tho mere suggestion OF q onre As
empirical and visionary, but yielded 10 the
earnestness OF the parties, and the instst ency
OF one OF my family, and went on the Fulton
Compound for Bright's Disease as q test. The
irst wees improved, but THOUGHT 1T o cotnct
denee. l1ut every week thereafter the improve
mont continued. Tho time for VI. fatal end
passed and / wns Still growing stronger, This
CONTINUED VI July, when tho last trace OF both
albumen and sugar disappeared. suppcs
have given tho Compounds TO o dozen, and thoy
I'll tortcd fayorably, However unreasonable
y may appear. The cure has been foul |,
~ those Interested care 10 call NJ my drug
store WI bsglad To toll all ! know concera,
Ing this important matter, The discovery IS
second only IN Importance to the discovery
OF cure for consumption,
UCAnI d. ZEILE"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
IN WILLIAMSBURG
James City Court Docket Continued
e Until Next Term.
Special to The imes-Dispa tch.)

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. May IL
James City County Court was In session
here to-day. Judge Sydney Smith pre-
siding. All the cases on the docket wers
continued. The attendance was unusu-
ally small.
Tho will OF Charles r. Rogers was adj
mtted to probate. his widow, Mrs. Clara
II. Rogers. qualifying as executrix in a
bond OF $4,000. Mr.. William r. Gofgan
qualified as executor OF the estate Of
Misses Julia and Mary Warburton in n
bond OF $500. Mr.. NJ. r. Harrell qualified
as executor OF tho estate OF r. r. Cole.
giving n bond OF $4,000, with Captain
i. w. Lane, Sr,, as security.
The Court, on the recommendation "
the Board OF Supervisors, appointed Mr..
]. M Jennings Superintendent Of tho
Poor for James City county. He gave
a bond OF $4,000. with Mr.. NJ. r. Harrell
as security.
Miss Carrie Ratcliffe, OF Ashland. Il
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs, I. II. Gcddy.
Rev. Thomas Potts is visiting ha
uncle, Sheriff M. n. Harrell.
Judge j. T. Hubbard and Messrs Eddie
Bryan and w. T., Gaftigan, OF York
county were here to-day.
Mr., Charles b. Bowry n representative
OF Silver, Burdctte & Co., is at homo
here for a few days on his way to tho
West to occupy new field.