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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
TWENTY-FOUR ARE
KILLED IN WRECK
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arms and legs cut and probably inter
nally injured; dying.
j. 3. sTERRETT tcolored) Pullman
porter OF New York. hands, arms and
face cut.
j. w. PAYNE. OF Alexandria. Va,
baggagemaster, internally injured
Il. A. SHARPE, OF Knoxville. Tenn,
narrowly escaped death.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sharpe were returning
from their bridal trip, having spent tneir
honeymoon in Washington. Mr.. Sharpe
was in the smoker engaged in conversa-
ton with Mr.. c. c. Owens. boiler IN
spector OF Atlanta, when the crash
came Owens was killed instantly, his
body falling on Sharpe.
w. 3. Brubeck. of this city. conductor
on the local freight. Is reported IN a
trophe. After witnessing the awful sight,
he is said to have become suddenly In
sane. and when found was five miles from
the wreck.
Scene Horrifying.
An eve witness describes the scene as
horuifyins. Nearly all of those crushed to
death had their arms or legs broken, tho
limbs in many cases protrudins from
the mass OF splintered wood and ,wrsnched
iron
Only a portion OF the remains OF En-
gineer Davis could be gotten from be-
meath the wreck Of the passenger engine,
he being completely pinned down. Charles
Gay, the colored fireman on the freight,
was literally cut to pieces. The torn
flesh and bone had to be gathered up in
a blanket
Davis was one OF the oldest and most
reliable engineers on this division Of the
Southern Railway. having had his present
run for over twenty-five years. In the
past eight years he had been In two
wrecks--the first at Gilbert's Station, and
the second at Burnley's. In the latter
he suffered a broken leg.
The dead Austrians had considerable
money on their persons. one Of fhom
having 500 in an envelope. and woman
500 in gold tied around her waist.
Wrecker Wrecked.
from Alexandria, Fastening to Rockfish,
met with an accident at Rio, four miles
north OF Charlottesville In turning a
curve the car containing the derrick 1,h;l
Four persons were injured. but none Sc
riously.
The special train which left. here this
aftrnoon as soon as the wreck was re-
three physicians boarded it-Drs Edward
NJ Magruder. W Douglas Macon and
Don Preston Peters.
BY the time the wounded reached the
city, however. every doctor In the city
and university had been summoned and
there was no lack of attention.
One of the most distressing scenes of
the day occurred as soon as the train
bearing the wounded pulled into Union
Station. There the wife and five children
o. Engineer Mccormick had gathered to
meet the husband and father. whom, they
had been told was uninJured The first
man that leaped from the car told OF
McCormicks death, and the anguish OF
the little woman and her children was so
saddening that hardly dry eye could
be seen In the crowd of several hundred,
One of the passengers claims the train
was running seventy miles an hour.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
DROPS DEAD FROM GRIEF
OyERDAUGHTER'S DEATH
tBy Associated Press)

oREENsBURG, PA, July 7--overrome
with grief over the death of her dangh-
ter. Mrs Kate Donnelly. of Jeannette,
In Sundays disaster at Oakford Park.
Mrs. Martha Garvin. of Greensours,
dropped dead this morning me remains
ne her daughter were brought to Green's
hure this morning for interment, and tho
mother was sitting by window where
she could see the approach of the funeral
procession. When 1t came in sight She fell
over dead.
The mother and daughter will be buried
Al the same hour tomorrow afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
md Mrs. S. f. Long has returned to Sab

and Mrs; s. E. Long has returned to Sab
Miss Agnes cowardin is visiting Mrs.
Nuckols. of Washington.
Mr.. Charles Hale, Of Fairmount. is visit
Ing Mrs. Coleman. of New York.
Mr.. j. w. Mitchell and family have re-
turned home from visit to Miss Grace
Walker OF Portsmouth.
Miss Annie Dunn, Of Meadow. Bridge
Road. is visiting Miss Thomas. OF Newport
News.
MIR. Kimball Mores has left for Old
field to visit relatives.
Mrs. George E: Carter and baby. Of
Brooklyn Park have left Mo for N,ewport
Mrs Grace Coleman, who has been visit
Ing Mrs. Luck, has returned to Wash
Miss Alma Christian and sister Eliza
beth nave returned from trip to Fir-
Miss GertIe Matthews has. left for Las
sitter, to VISIT friends and relatives.
The Junior Auxiliary Of Epiphany
Church viii meet at the home Of the
rector at o'clock this afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
FOREMAN FALLS OVER
ONE HUNDRED FEET
Especial to The Times.pispatch. J

ROANOKE, VA, July Russell Ell
wood Sims, foreman of the stock depart
ment of the West End Furnace, went up
on the cupola about o'clock this morn
Ing to make some repairs to the bell,
when he was overcome by gas and fell
to the iron hoc-. distance of over one
hundred feet, 81 was instantly killed.
He fell on his head, which was terribly
crushed. and broke his right arm and
left hand, A man was on the cupola with
him, but did not miss him until he had
fallen. He was twenty-three years OF
age and unmarried.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
Aaron Burr.

There is a kind of fascination for the
unframed mind In restoring a. historic
Of dishonor, to place of admiration.
Hence the efforts Of Horace Walpole to
regild the hunchback Image Of Richard
III: of Froude to sanctify the Wayward
of a few sentlmentalsts to find virtues
in the medley OF vices and graces that
made up the Stuart family BY IKE
undertaken at different periods to set
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
TOURNAMENT AT CONVICTION
Ball and Coronation at the Intermon
Hotel--C. P. Jones the Orator.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.)
CONVICTION, VA, July Tin tour
nament which took place on the "tourna-
ment grounds about two miles from
town Monday afternoon. knights from
Covington and several young men from
other places took part In the contest.
The charge 90 the knights was delivered
by Mr.. C. P. Jones' The honors of the
evening were won by Mr.. Julian McAllis-
ter. Mr.. Emmett McClintic, Of Williams
vile. Va: DR.. l.. A. Bragg and DR.. A. c.
Jones. respectively
At the coronation ball, held In the Inter
mont Hotel Monday night. Mr.. Julian
McAllister crowned Miss Helen Wood
ward. of Lynchburg. Va. queen.
The maids OF honor were Miss Bragg.
crowned by Mr.. McClintic: Miss Maggie
Allen, crowned BY DR.. Bragg. and Miss
Ida Anderson. crowned by DR.. Jones.
The coronation address was delivered
by Mr.. H. H. Byrd. OF Warm Springs.
/ N'1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
.POOL-ROOM QUEEN
DIES OF CANCER
(Ry Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. July 7-"Gussie'' Mckee,
we'll known in this city as the Pool Room
Queen" died tonight from cancer Of the
stomach. Mrs. Mckee was formerly the
wife Of Lieutenant Martin. of the United
States army. who was cashiered for falsi-
flying his accounts.
New York. and soon after that gained
notoriety in the raiding of pool-room.
in which, her relatives declare, she had
freauented the race tracks. During the
last few years she toured the country as
leading lady in several theatrical compa-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
Chestnut It'll and
HigAlana Park
Miss Emily Gravatt. who has been Wis
ting Miss Annie Lee Carlton. has return

q . II
Miss Emily Gravatt, who has been Wis
ting Miss Annie Lee Carlton. has return
ed to Richmond. -. .,a
Mr.. Jacob I. van Doren, who tor I me
Charles Gillespie shafer., left Saturday It
for his home in Albemarle county, near
Monticello. Mr.. van Doren VIII !spenta
IN Mr., CLAYTON bowman left Monday to
s viile. 80 49, .,vsn =
There Issd W be 81 M hwh Garland Ra Clarke
on on Third Avenue and Chestnut street;
S evening Seass "a the fG se
III, : viii io Contribute to this worthy cause
Miss Carrie cs stav At h VrEna Beach
te Miss e ie Ei aabe oulnby. Who has been
quite sick, is able to be out uti,dren Of
Third Avenue let iast Mon nc fbe a. noun
"a s delightful hay ride was given u l a5l
night by the 5uH Mbo S Went e enjoyed them
se Ths danee Which was to be given at
the Northside Hall last nishi ND 81 ;nite civ
pJ Each spnI member OF the class will be no
titled in due time. .,,,aad AFTER
. Wis vislt to relatives in Ashland. "a
Mrs. Carter and daughter OF 1His ititrru
Park, are visiting relatives IN Wasi''''e
ton. 1,a,r,, AUGUST met
with quite serious accloens ou' Fly
morning. by the explosion or ,, ire-
cracker. His face was very paalS "" r ~
ed It is hoped that his eyeslsht was "o'
injured. ,,a,,,, NJ High
land Park, is visiting his gpand 1Ia
Mrs. George Peace, of Staunton, o va. =,
The Woman's Missionary SocIetS ~
highland Park Methodist Church ,ne
Monday evening at O'CLOCK IN the W.
ture-room of the church. x,
Miss Edyth Yarbrough. of filtn Aoe-
nue. has been visiting relatives IN ran
over Mrs eo CHARLES Austin, of Highland Park,
acrompanied by her niece, MISS beSSle
Carter, left last week TO WISH re'at'VeS
~ MS " Holden, who has been quite sick
at her residence on Fourth avenue Is
greatly improved. ,,,,,, 30
Misses Clara and Alice WILKINS, OF
Highland Park, are the guests OF 'he'r
uncle of washington.
Mr.. Horace +. Baker left Monday on an
extended business trip.
Miss Mabel Horne, OF Hanover cpuil-
ty, who has been visiting her aunt. MIS-.
BENJAMIN Catlin, has returned nome.
Mr. Lawrence Pemberton. or NeWport
News who has been visiting his sister;
Mrs. Thomas l., Whiting. has returned
home,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
The Graduate,

The doors have now closed for anoth-
err season upon the halls of art and
science, literature and law. divinity and
medicine and all the other institutions
engaged in giving the finishing touches to
the higher education of the youth of our
army OF young men and young women
confronting and confronted by the prob
lens of life, upon which they are expec-
ed to bring to bear the mental moral
and spiritual training that they have re-
celved. They have had their. endow-
ments, their requirements, their OPP
portunities and their responsibilities.
most Instances, explained to them and
Impressed upon them by solemn commence
ment speakers. and under the spell Of
the occasion, they take themselves seri-
ousIy and resolve to devote themselves to
good works, through the common media
and activities of life; to be noble and
knightly and altruistic, true to them
selves and those about them.
But there are. other spells that will be
and lasting than those of their commence
ment mentors. 1t Is possible for young
men and young women to take highest
honors at the institutions with which they
are identified yet TO emerge so morally
and spiritually undeveloped and barren
that their accumulated force is but an
added peril in shaping the courses Of life,
power and makes the greatest speed is In
much more danger II she rides tie sea
Without a compass. than the slow and
easy lugger. II is OF much more import
ance that a little should have been learn
ed we'll than that q great deal should
have been learned III and misapplied af-
terward Boston transcript,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
KILLED HIS WIFE;
THEN SHOT HIMSELF
(By Associated Press.)

icy AssOcIaletI I'TtS'I
WASHINGTON. PA, July "a. 3.
Young, Pittsburg lawyer, shot his wife
and then committed suicide at the Hotel
Bteger here some time last night or early
this morning.
The couple had not risen at noon to-
day, and when their room was entered tie
dead bodies were found lying on the bed,
They had on only their night robes Two
wounds were In the woman's breast and
one near the heart of Mr.. Young, who
still clutched the revolver in his hand. No
reason for the deed Is known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
MARINE ENGINEERS
RETURN TO WORK

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA. July TAT a confer
ence which adjourned at an early hour
this morning, tho strike of the Marine
Engineers. which has been in existence
engineers agreeing to return to work. A
separate scale will be prepared for each
steamer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
STRIKE LEADER is
FOUND DEAD IN BED
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, July 7.--George A. Kolb.
for some time the business agent and
general manager of the Marine Engineers
Benevolent Association was found dead
in bed at his home early this morning
BY reas son of the strike OF the marine en-
glneers, and by the fact that on May 4th
he disappeared About two weeks after
ward he was found In San Francisco
Since his return to New York he had been
under the care of a brain specialist.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
TO HOLD REUNION ON
CRATER BATTLEFIELD
Especial to The Times Dispatch)

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
NORFOLK, VA, July 7,--At meeting
of the Crater Bivouac in Portsmouth to-
night Colonel ". H. Stewart was elected
10 have the Bivouacs of Richmond, Peters
burg and other cities, representing the
survivors Of the Crater prepare for re-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
BOBBY WALTHOUR
SMASHES RECORDS
(By Associated Press, )

BOSTON, July I'm t5-mlle motor
paced race at Charles River Park track
Leande l and BASH Be h. Gucha ard br e
all worlds records from one mile to flf-
teen inclusive. Walthour made the first
mile In l;l22;5, the first i've miles IN
miles, 1928 Us. The previous record for
this distance was IS minutes and 10 of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
NINTH VICTIM OF
RIOT is NOW DEAD
Try Associated Press

EVANSVILLE. IND, July 1.-THE death
of Charles Taylor, the ninth victim OF
night. John Barrett is dying, and his ply
sicians say he cannot live till morning,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

Amt a preacher anywhere
That can make a TELLER fret,
That kin make him stop an stare
At himself with kneen regret.
Like OIL conscience when 1t Jars
Up his sense o wrong an right
When alone beneath the stars.
Ridin' round the herd at night.
Denver Pos
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
ENGLISHMAN WON
FROM PHILADELPHIA
Try Associated Press.

(By Astoclated Fress,)
HENLEY, ENGLAND, July 7,--Juve-
nal, Of the yesper Boat Club. Phiiadel-
phia, was defeated by Beresford to-day
In his heat for the diamond SOULS. In the
annual regatta.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
ARRESTED FOR GETTING HIT
Motorman Charged With Carrying a
Concealed Weapon.

w. b White. a motorman. was hit on
the head and various other parts OF his
body with small PIECES of Iron at the ex-
Yesterday afternoon. Then warrant
was sworn out for his arrest on the
charge OF carrying, q concealed weapon.
rendered himself at the First Station and
Was hailed. I. - n.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
Free X-Ray Examina-
tons at
Richmond Panpfysion,
SI5 e. Franklin ST.

The sick and well are cordially in.
vited to inspect the new Electro
Therapeutic Sanitarium and receive
absolutely free an x Ray eyamina
ton for one week beginning .JulN
9th. 10 A. NJ. to p. NJ; 4 to G p. NJ.
Our methods of treatment by cleo
tricity and dry hot air heated to 700
degrees will be fully explained to all.
we especially invite all suffering from
Chronic Diseases, Lameness, Rheu-
matism, Gout, Cancer, Dyspepsia,
Kidney Disease. and all other Chronic
Diseases to come and see how YOU
may be relieved by special treatment
OF each individual case. Our X-RaN
outfit is the largest In the city and
capable of locating all hidden and OBJ
scure diseases.
our dry hot air body apparatus is
the only one in the South and With
1t we can cure all forms of CHRONIC
RHEUMATISM and JOINT TROu-
BLES.
Our ELECTRIC MASSAGE is the
only one OF its kind in the city. and
we can demonstrate TO all it's benc.
nts in certain diseases. notably Dye
pepsia and allied troubles.
Cali early to avoid the rush. Lady
attendant.
Richmond Panphysion,
Building,
s15 EAST FRANKLIN.
Between Eighth and Ninth.
Phone 1854.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
Ridln' at Night.

Lots O. time to think you bet,
Underneath the watchin' stars
Jest the very time to let
Down the past's discovered bars.
Gives the soul a pious tone.
See things In a solemn light,
When feller's all alone
Ridin' round the herd at night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

Hears her voice in every breeze
Sweepin' DER the moonlit plain,
An in every cloud he sees
That dear saInted face again,
AS the memories on him pile
Lots o. them have got a bite
Keener than a sarpint's while
Ridin' round the herd at night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

Mrs. Fl. Seldom Tailor, Miss Floyd Tay-
lor and Miss Louise Crump returned home
yesterday after spending ten days at
Princess Anne Hotel, Virginia Beach,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

people were present Among those in
vited we're Mr.. and Mrs. Z. G. Harrison
Mrs. Alice Bransford, Miss Sophia Wash.
II Deny, Mrs. Charles Carter Miss Bes-
sic Carter. Mrs. H. S. Saunders and 9TH
ers. Refreshments were served on the
lawn.
Mr.. Lewis Christian. son of Judge Isaac
II. Christian. is quite sick with bilious
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Saunders entertain
ed Masters William B. and Carleton Saun-
ders on Saturday afternoon. Among the
little ones invited to the frolic were.
Misses Ida Clark. Polly. Susie and Marie
Carter, Misses Harrison. Masters Clark,
Carter. Hogan and others. The after
noon was spent In playing games and
singing patriotic songs. AS the shades
of evening began to fall. the genial host,
Mr. H. S. Saunders, produced some Ro-
man candles, which were fired off much
to the delight of the assembly of small
folk. The table on which refreshments
were served was tastefully decorated with
large centerpiece Of hydrangas, trum-
pet flowers and the beautiful wild flow
er called Queen Anne Lace small
United States flags were placed among
the flowers and were later In the even
Ing presented to the children. The party
broke up about 8 P. NJ
Mr.. Percy s. La NIB. who for many years
resided in this county, but who now lives
In Petersburg. Is quite Ill with typhoid
fever Hopes Of his recovery are enter
tanned. however, by his numerous friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

Sees mother bow her head
Pleadin' with the Lord above.
An the tears she of'n shed
Jewels of a mothers love.
Sees her glad, approvin smile
When he tried to do the right
Conscience welts 1t to him while
Ridin' round tho herd at night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

GIFTS a thinkln' o. the days
When his life was in It's morn.
OF the sports an boysh plays
Round the homo where he was Dor,
Picters o. the past he sees.
Some OF shaddered, others bright
AS a summer day. when he's
Ridin round the herd at night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

Men with squeaky voices need not des
pair of talking like their fellows. If they
continue to have such piping voices, 1t is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

Corn, under the influence Of favora pc
weather. has made rapid advance, IN
some early fields and In gardens v1 IL Is
caring and silking. Cultiva,ti on was Vas ' Wv
eve grassy l aud 10 need of work. Local
injury has been done to the crop by BUD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08
Scene HorrifYing.

An eye witness describes the scene as
horrifying. Nearly all OF those crushed 70
death had their arms or legs broken, the
limbs in many cases protrudins frs,sn
the mass OF spllntered wood and wrsnchcd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-08

ToEacco made excellent progress
during the week. The stands secured
Seem to be well rooted and vigorous. and n
While good deal Of the crop Is sma l. !,
II is. as rule well worked ana Win
continued favorable weather VIII 90 llhe-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
TOOK A LARGE DOSE
Of CHL0R0FO FORM.
Suicide of a Man Registering as
William Underhill at Crown, Who
Destroyed Identifying Marks

10 the Central station and Sergt Toole
and Medical Examiner Perkins respond
cd.
The body was found lying In an easy
position on the right side with the legs
slightly drawn up. A tiny stream or
blood triclSled from the nostrils. NOT
the slightest sign OF violence was evil
dent either on body or about the room
The features OF the face, which are long
and thin, were in the normal repose OF
one who sleeps. The eyes were blue
the hair dark and abundant, the com
plexion light and the face clean shaven.
The man was of rather slight build,
Weighing IN the neighborhood OF l35
pounds feet inches In height and
some 30 years old. Spread over the sheet
and under the body was a copy OF the
latest Saturday edition OF n Boston paper.
Lying by the side OF the body In the
bed were three one-ounce bottles which
evidently had contained chloroform. but
which were entirely empty. One OF the
bottles had the name John Perrin, apo
thecary, Boston, Mass" blown in It.
Although the suicide had planned care
fully to conceal all marks OF identlfica-
tion, the police found several clues which
may lead TO the discovery OF the identity
OF the dead man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-23
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The services at tho various churches
yesterday were fairly well attended. con-
siderng the antics OF Jupiter Pluvus.
who kept up the supply OF wet weather In
a manner we'll calculated TO dampen the
ardor OF many churchgoers. The SER
vices were as followsi
At St Mary's holy communion service
was held at half past I'm the morning
and morning devouons at lo:p. The
evening service at 100 was conducted by
the rector Rev. III. G. Dana. and con-
sisted of evening prayer and discourse.
At the Second Baptist church the morn
lng service was conducted by the pastor,
whose subject was The Christian Mo-
tive" Mr. Rigier has been suffering from
an attack OF the grip and during tho
day succumhed. so that he was unable
TO conduct the evening service In the
evening q PRAYER and praise service was
COnduCtcd by Frank II Medbcry. fhrrr
will be meeting OF the WOman's Church
Aid society ht the parsonage Wednesday
"A afternoon and Thursday evening n mid
week prayer service will be held
AT the First Universalist the morning
subject was Rejoicing Yet Sorrowing.
The Y Il. e. u. was led by Miss Ethel
ormsbee The pastors subject for the
evening meeting was THE Word OF Jesus
to IIis Mother and John. Woman. Behold
Thy son: son. Rehold Thy Mother The
class viii meet at the vestry