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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
About Fruit Trees.
{ The Times -Dlspatch:.

Editor OF The TlmeS-DlSpalcn' ia }s8g on
sir,-I read in a copy OF your most val>
liable paper dated 10th ulto,. on seventh
page In fourth column, In regard ta
the BOARD OF Supervisors OF RIA ppahansf
mock county. Va. employing inspector,
10 examine fruit trees In this section o.
country, with object and purpose IN
view to eXterminate. burn up. Destroy
that dreadful scourge or pest. namely,
the San Jose scale thing good plan1s
to adopt for farmers to examine nursery
trees with microscope to find SCALE and
n found In them not to buy--huy only
those that are sound. or free from dis.
ease, In regard to planting trees, they
should not place them less than forty
feet apart. Enough OF space should %
given, so that when they are fully grown
the limbs of each or one another will not
Ian or grow too close together, Worh I
around the trees and tertiize them; huild
fences around them; then occasionally
but not too often. smoke them. a most
excellent plan >would ba to- burn the
ground we'll wherever you plant an ap-
pie or any other kind of fruit tree, iT'une
the trees we'll before planting. and when
ever necessary aftsrwaTd. keep them
we'll pruned. and graft them whenever
the occasion, demands, Dig the holes,
put into small quantities OF ashes, lime.
stove pipe SCOT. sulphur. iron-rplant and
Use Insecticides. They Will bs carried
up through body and limbs and mtS up
With the sap o. Il goei up, AMI hASf 9
good tendency to destroy the scale. II
% a noticeable fact that few fruit trees
planted In gardens not too close, but
proper distances apart. ard taken care Of,
are less liable to have diseases thaAN
large orchards. with trees planted too y
close together; will have more fruit on
them. I. g ". u. i, ,., 49,.
Washing ton. Nas March Z ssss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
TWO PERISH AT FIRE
IN NEW YORK CITY
~ A.socia ted press I !.

z NEW YORK, March 8. Ellen Vail.
Sffty-ave years old, and Elizabeth Vail.
twet, ty-two years old. met death In a
fre If, East SEVENTEEN Street early to-
day. The elder woman was 81 ffocate ted
and tho younger Jumped from the fourth
floor. The property loss by the fire
James Vail, the son OF the older wo-
man. was tho only one OF the family
who escaped. He tried to rescue his
mother and sister, but was cut on by
fire escapes to save his own life. The
ten families In the house numbering
one hundred, became panic stricken from
the fire. '44 ~ 7$f3} e, II,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
WOMAN INSPECTOR
SPRAINS HER ANKLE
lspec!nl to rhe rirnes. plsratch. )

b NEW Y DIRK. March 5.--h1iss Helen A.
Taylor. chief inspector OF the women i'm
migration boarding officers. slipped and
fell while jumping, from the rail to the
deck OF the steamship Erica yesterday.
and dislocated her left ankle. 1t is ex-
pected that her injury will keep her
from her duties for some time. Miss
Taylor had successfully mounted the lad
der leading from the revenue cutter to
the side OF the Erica. but when she
jumped from the rail she landed on the
deck on the side OF her foot. which twist
ed under her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
MORAN LOST DECISION
ON FOUL in SEVENTH
m Associated Press.

SAVANNAH, CA. March 6.--The sa-
yannah Athletic Club opened its new
quarters in the whitfield building In the
business center. tonight to 800 people.
The main event was between Eddie Len
ny, OF Chester, Pa. and Tony Moran II Of
New ork, featherweights,i The mill
was about even. until Moran fouied 3 n
the seventh, when the decision was
given to Lenny. ~ s55a
There were two prelimlnaries. Joe
Fairburn is matched to meet the win
ner In two weeks. n 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
BASEBALL SEASON TO
BEGIN on APRIL 10Th 'l.)'' H
4 fnr .As.ncinted rrass. )

tBy Associated Presso . T, :,
NEW YORK, March 5.--The American
Baseball League held Its arst annual
meeting In New York to-day. with Pres
ident johnson In the chair. The play
Ing schedule was adopted The season n
aa,res. 81 The location OF the New York
grounds was not made public, and It
wuc rAld that the announcement would
81 made 4 tomorrow. President john
son. however, IS said h that the deal for
the grounds had been COMPLETED and
that nothing can now conflict with his
plans. NJ 555 Silk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Enloyed the Lecture.

Rev. Or. John lannon's lecture on
Dynamite at Emmanuel Baptist Church
last night was thoroughly enjoyed,
There was an excellent audience and all
we're entertained and amused, Dr.,
Harmon, always bright, original and In
teresting, was at his best The lee
ture was for the benefit OF the Missions
airy Society OF the church. and q hand
some sum was realized.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
INCREASE AND MULTIPLY
Bill to Subsldlze Large Families and to
Give Mothers a Medal,
IL tBy Associated Press, "

HARRISBURG, PA. March 5.-Mr.
Blumle, OF Cameron county, the father
Of eleven children. introduced N the
House to-day bill to "subsldlze large
families and to provide for! gold medals
The bill provides prizes ranging from.
$40 and a medal to cost $40 20 $50, gold
medal to mothers of families ranging
from nine to fifteen children, The seY7l
enth son or daughter born within the
State shall be educated at an expense
to the State not to exceed S5D, The
BY the Governor, The act shall not
apply to any woman who has been le-;
gally divorced or sep rated from, her hus,,
! bad gss l!lS "a VEG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
STREET-CAR TRANSFERS
WILL COME UP TONIGHT

Through misunderstanding ms to
dates the Street Committee did not meet
last night, as was forecasted in this
paper yesterday, but tonight IT VIII get
together, when the transfer matter VIII
be permanently settled one way or inc
other.
AS has been predicted, the plans sug-
eested by the car company will receive
Favorable consideration. eight votes be-
Ing for the proposition, while only six
are opposed. eG.e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Solid Gold Invitation.
ID ~ 49, n $50 lslfll ii4l "a 81
,Eifpv Auancin rod prcss.)

~ t,N = ssoCAu tGu 1 SooJ !,
I5 WAsHINGTON,fS March 5.--A3aE} solid
gold Invitation was presented to Pres
ident Roosevelt to-day to attend q the
Black Hill Congress. which is to be held
at Deadwood and Lead, South Dakota,
next September The invitation was in
scrlbed on gold plate three inches by
six inches, and an eight OF an inch thick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Another Ares Made.

I; Charged with being interested along
with Samuel Kaufman In conducting
gambling house in Broad Street. Pat
-rolmen Wiley and schlief yesterday
morning arrested John agruder.
5ested In the house E6in question, and
will this morning be called to defend
himself against the accusation. n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
5"Kindly Kid" Arrested

Robert Walker. commonly known to
his associates as Kindly Kld,"&was ar
rested last night. charged with assault
Ing Henry Pittman with a pair Of Ice
hooks. The fight is saldSto have occurred
Wednesday night. and Pittrnan was SCI
5riously injured. The arrest was made by
Officers Gary and Wyatt Both parties
are $colored. VI y Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
/ Mr.. Newell Injured.

With his head badly gashed. Mr.. George
Newell. a we'll known oitiztn was found
at the corner OF Madison and Grace
Streets last Monday night, He had
been waylnid and attacked by some one.
The condition Of Mr.. Newell was. much
Improved yesterday, and he Will likely
be out in a few days. s6
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
FIFTEEN MILLIONS
INVOLVED in SUIT
H{Dy Associated Press

AZ iBy Associated Press.
HUNTINGTON. w. VA. March g.
The King land suit, involving 200, 900 to
800 coo acres in Virginia and West Vir-
glnia, and valued at $4,000, 900. is being
heard in the Circuit Court here. Judge
.Doolttle. presiding The case has been
to the Supreme Court several times, but
each time has been sent back to the
lower court for rehearing. 8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Colima Cutting. up Still ST
(Dr Associated Press.)

Il91 (Bv ABB0cldttu EseSs.J II7gIT. 800
COLINlA.3 MEX, March 5.-The vol
,cano continues active, a new eruption
taking place last evening. The charcoal
burners near Tuxpan left their work
and fastened to town. "A feeling Of I'M
easiness still exists. though no real terror
prevails, the people being confident that
If any violent demonstration takes place
they can easily flee to places Of safety.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Noted Musician Dead.

NEW BEDFORD, MASS, March ST.
Thomas Ryan, clarinet and violin
player OF tho Mendelssohn Qulntette
Club, Of Boston, died In this city to-
night, II Ho was on tho way from New
York To his now home In Belmont, Mass.
He was sseYenty-flye years OF age, and
during the time re Il was 4 2 member Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
Death Of Mrs. Naomi McGennis

I51aH Especial to Tho Times. Dlspa tch.l S.
l9SC Oh1ORN, VA, March 5.---Mrs. Ma mt
sMcGennis one of the most widely
known ladies Of this county. died at her
home, on the Rappahannock, last night,
after an illness Of about ten days She.
Is survived by a husband and three
children. the youngest child being only
ten days old. 3 M vi .sas
Mrs. McGennis was a daughter Of the
late Robert Fitzhugh, Of this oounty.eS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06

the Quintette Club he travelled through
out the United States and also In AUS
5tralia Ten years ago he founded the
conservatory Of music and fine arts at
Augusta. Ca He Is survived BY a.
widow and two daughters "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06

t"wolperts" about three miles from
+ Prevalence serge. on the Courthouse
house. It contains over three hundred
acres Of good land. Nfcssrs. j. 3. Elan,
& Company, real estate agents. Will
make the sale Thursday OF next week
"a n 10 AZ Pji 5s M ltia3ftf liIfs.s33 HtstN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
ABOVE DANGER LINE
AND is STILL RISING
.fRY Associated prcss.)

& d NATCHEz, MISS, March 5.-7prhe river,
gauge is 44.5 above the danger line and
rising. The Natchez and Bayou steamer
Betsy Ann arrived this afternoon twelve
hours late @l IA Ii ~ & s 5itj. 48{ NJ
Land outside OF the levees Is being rap
idly covered with water. Hutchin's land
ing and Fort Adams are the only places
between Natchez and Bayou # Sara, l04
miles, where stock can BIO taken IN safety.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
IRA D. SANKEY HAS
BEEN STRICKEN BLIND
fBy Associated Presa.)

NEW CASTLE, PA, March 5.-Charles
C.. sankey. of this city has Just received
word that his cousin, ira D. sankey, the
world famous evangelist, has been strick-
en- blind at his home in Brooklyn, N. y.
Several months ago his sight began
to fall. and treatment Of noted experts
failed to help him. The trouble came
from cold, which settled In his eyes.
It is announced that his sight may be re-
turned after prolonged trea tment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
.PERJURED HIMSELF
TO SECURE DIVORCE
tBy Associated Press.)

n CHICAGO, ILL. March 6.-Henry M.
Frey. church worker and member OF
tho Young Mems Christian Association.
was to-day found guilty of perjury and
sentenced to an indefinite term In tho
penitentary and to pay q fine OF 81 900. "a
f Frey. In order to secure a divorce from
his wife, Myra Frey. told the latter
falsely that he had in youth married and
later deserted a wife. who had got on his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
MILLION DOLLARS GIVEN
TO BARN ARD COLLEGE

BY .Assoclated Press.) RI u,
y NEW Y0RI March 6--It was am
nounced to-day by the trustees of; Bars
nard College that 9 sllt iof ~, oQo. 900 had
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06

been made to that Institution BY n per-
son known only to President Butler and
Treasurer plnpton. rhe money Is to
be used for the purchase OF land adjoln-
Ing the present college. E5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
GIRL WANTS TO SPRING
TRAP AT HANGING

Y 86laI lspecllI 70 The Tlmcy- Dispa tch. D 31
~ KANSAS CITY, MO- March 6,--Atis
4 0pssie Chatsworth of No. 1896 GARFIELD
n ls0nWe, wants TO spglnS the trap that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06
RICHMOND FIRMS
FAMOUS FAR AWAY

An unusual shipment was recently
made from Richmond In the case COM
tanning o tine rubber-tired runabout
there was a number OF articles OF furni-
ture marked 81, Tsukisl, Toxic, Japan.
The runabout was from tn Ne Factory Or
{sydnor &. IIundley, firms famous In these
parts, but II was hardly expected their
fame should have reached this dis taat
land. VA 8sSF4si S
vvplperts"in New Kent
Al valuable New ISent sarn ls adyer-
ytised tor sale for next Week WI NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-06

Denny Street. the second street Of I'M
portance to Fulton. Is in terrible condi-
ton The roadbed is exceedingly rough,
while the car tracks are equally as bad.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-29
TRIALS OF PIONEERS
Otter Tail County Founders Re
count the Days Of Hoppers
and Other Pests.
Reunion at Clitherall, Where the
First Settlement in the County
Was Made.

Fergus Falls, MINI, June 2o,The old settlers Ter,
fthis county held their annual reunion at Net
settlement in the county was made, the set
tiers being colony Of the so,eaed Latter c ps
grove and big picnic dinner was served at
noon. Two handsome Of them from the Rush
Lake settlement the SECOND olaes' Sd addresses
were delivered by George T. Cowing, Rev. ). W..
Todd. Leopold Fehr ana Ole Jorsens; ;,,o - no
county and has recently made his home In Min
neapolis, but came up to attend the reunion. HIS
address was the feature of the afternoon: He
IN the early days and surpTissd the rising
Grafton by accounts OF the havoc wrought by
blackbrds and the suffering caused by mos
Quitos. these two plaques yying with the grass.
hopp"rs In worrying the pioneers. He told OF
patrolled by the settlers wives and children to
Gs and ah Stated that he1s s psooe Of to-day
nothing about mosquitoes.
The association elected the following officers
1Sr the ensuing year; President Joseph a Me'ss;
Clitherall; secretary. Oliver Olson OF. this city;
treasurer, O. A; Albertson of Battle Lake.
IL was decided TO hold the next reunion on
The particulars have just been received of the
drowning of Miss Hilda Sneve and Miss Lizzie
Hanson at Pelican Lake last week. 1t appears
that Miss Josie Sneve, a sister of one Of the
girls, was wading in the river at the outlet OF
backwards and talking to her companions. She
o dse0 o h nd he h she
thto ucep uUle anu ulsdppedFSu LIE TWO SNls
fastened to her rescue, but there is strong
current at the outlet and both were drawn un.
der: Anton Jensen who lives near by, heard
their cries and rushing In succeeded in saving
Josie but the other two We're drowned.
Senator a. B. Cole of city, has beer
giving the school problem some thought ant
tsates that he is going to introduce bill al
the next session of the legislature to provide
for an appropriation for a two years post
graduate course in the high schools thruout the
state to take the place Of two years work al
the state university. He takes the ground tina
nj ro1p finn pro,,, fI,a tel
school is IS years, and that this Is the very
worst time for young people to leave home.
A petition has been filed in the probate court
mere asking for letters Of administration on the
estate OF the late John Kropp the Compton
farmer who was killed by train at Batavia n
X, while on his way to his old home in Swc
den two weeks ago. He leaves an estate wortl
$500. - = -, - N"'~ ''0-'i
Berge & Hodson Of this city. have been award
ed the contract for the erection of a new bust
ness block at Devils Lake, N. D., the contrac
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-29
SOUTH DAKOTA J
SET FIRE I TO A HOTEL
Minnehaha County Officers Puzzled
Over the Problem Presented
at Dell Rapids.
One Life Sacrificed and Others En-
dangered-Oil Scattered About
the Premises.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Sioux Falls, S. D., June 29.--The county au.
thorities are making every effort to discover
the identity Of the person or persons who are
supposed to have Sc: fire to the Western House
at Dell Rapids last Wednesday morning, which
resulted in the death of Albert Fulmer. the
landlord. Not thes slightest clew has yet been
found.
When an examination was made Of the building
after the fire was extinguished 1t was discovered
that there was plainly marked trail about TWO
feet wide. indicated by the charred and blackened
floor, extending from the dining room thru
the office, kitchen and into the laundry, ending
a hve-gallon kerosene ON. The can was
found to be empty and with Its stopper removed
The belief is that the can of Kerosene had been
emptied along the floors Of the dining-roonl and
was then set on lire with match.
The handsome new library building recently
completed at cost Of s25 900 In this city, money
fer the purpose, having been contributed by. An
drew Carnegie. Is ready for occupancy, ana to-day
the work Of moving the books Of the public
library into the building commenced. The new
building Is one Of the finest of Its kind IN the
northwest.
Several Sioux Falls people were at Humboldt
this county, yesterday, attending the 4dedicatlol
services held by the members of the Church OF
Christ at that place. The exercises We're con
Quoted by Rev. NJ. B. Ainsworth of this city
thru whose efforts the new structure was erected
Rev f. A. Orr, pastor Of the Christian church
in this city, preached both morning ana eve
ming in the new church. In the afternoon Rev
G.. w. Elliott preached sermon
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-29
WISCONSIN
A NEW RICHMOND In WIS.
stalwarts Will Try to Beat La Fol-
lette With Indian Commits
sioner Jones.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 29.-That W. A
Jones, commissioner Of the Indian bureau
of the interior department., under whose
regime more has been done for the wards
of the government. than by any Of his
predecessors, will be the republican cam
didate for: governor OF Wisconsin next
year seems certain.
This will result from the factionaI
fight among Wisconsin republicans,
which has resulted in the search OF the
state for a man who can defeat r. NJ.
La Toilette for reelection. That w. A.
Jones can defeat the governor is believed
by many. He has taken part In none Of
the factional fights in the state and equal
ly popular with members Of both branches
of the party. ~ Is
The nomination OF the Indian commits
sioner will be the result OF the efforts OF
Congressman Babcock, who was asked by
the ,stalWart faction of the party to lead
them in the next campaign.
The fight which has already begun will
be contested by those closest. to the gov
ernor, but La Follett's lukewarm sup
porters will support Mr.. Jones.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-29
PUT CRIME ON A DEAD NAN
Defense in the Wells Murder Trial at
EIlendaie Shewa Its Hand.

ELLENDALE, N. D.-Before the state rested
its case in the Wells murder trial the skull O.
the murdered man was presented In court.
sheri Jones' e1 sarsent ounty testified to see.
after the Disappearance of Carr at the particular
spot where the body ys found anf,rs qny a1oas
banked and that was where the body was con-
cealed. s
court and evidence was introduced to show that
it was discovered beneath an elevator and that
it belonged to and was worn BY young Wells
the defendant.
Olaf Enger Of Forman, who met the defend
ant in Minneapolis when the latter was being
brought back from Michigan, swore that In
private and in answer y to
matter, remarking. Il think I am up against II
and will have to hang foF it, Oh, you viii know
all after the trial.
The defense was outlined by Attorney W. e.
Purcell, who put the murder Of Carr entirely up
on John Wells, who was killed in jumping upor
a train at Forman. Sherman Wells, the de
PENDANT, admits bIfyins: the BODY; but says his
edeg Of the bloody shirt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-29
NORTH DAKOTA
KNIGHT HAD MONEY
Stranger Killed at Fargo Had About
$1,000 on Deposlt.

. FARGO. N. DIT has been learned that Will
liam knight who met sudden death here re-
Gently by telling under the ears left bank de-
apolis Of about 1000. Ferdinand Luger of this
city will be named as administrator for the
estate and will secure the money for the heirs
of the dead man. .fT!
ant professor in the department Of horicultur r
at the North Dakota Agrtcultural college, has
ifsted ii eass or naca
some time In September.
Some time ago Oscar Thompson, .colored, was
convicted of perjury. He made a complaint
against Nine. Massey, charging she was selling
liquor. The complaint was done In spitework
and there Was no evidence to substantiate II
Thompson was tried and convicted and his at
torneys have secured new trial.
Guilty, as charged, was the verdict brougnt
in by the Jury In the United States court
in the case against Miller, Randall and Glider,
charged with using the mails to defraud IN
connection with some insurance cases
Randall, Miller and Glider started mutual
hall insurance company at Hanktnson DIN IN THIS ms
first year they organized, but IN III dsQl It ds
asserted, they wrote over 81, 900 insurance
When Ve the men were found guilty, q, stay Of
thirty days was granted, They were allowed to
20 to hotel, in charge of a deputy sneriH, ana
will make an effort to put up ball. Et@ss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-29
CLARK CANNOT Be FOUND
Sank Rapids Editor Took 5000 OF the
Funds OF the Woodmen.

SAUK RAPIDS, M1NN.--Sauk Rapids was
shaken when It BECAME known that s. A. Clark;
deputy banker of the local Woodmen lodge, had
absconded with 5000 of the funds of the order,
T. De Long who advanced 800 with security.
Mr. Clark has enjoyed the confidence and esteem
of the entire community and his sudden dis
appearance occasioned much surprise.
Two weeks ago Clark boarded the noon train.
saying he was going to Rice to solicit Job
work. Two days elapsed and his family receiv.
ing no word. his father went to Rice and Was
there told that his son had not been seen. ms
fact served to start various rumors In circula-
ton but not until members of the Woodmen lodge
had been notified that they We're suspended t S,l
accounted for. He was short in his accounts
about 5000 and being unable to make good
he cleared out. The officer of banker OF tne
lodge Is held by Charles Sartell and the lose
will fall upon him, as he did not request bono
from his deputy. who attended to the business; &c.
The Democrat is being published by Mt
Clark's son. Frank, who is 10 years OF age Du'
who Is assisted by his uncle.