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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
No Hesitation in Statement
Made by Mrs. Carson.
ADVANCED MENAClNGLY
She Drew Her Pistol and Fired Until
it Was Empty-PIeaded Not Guilty
to the Indictmentof
Murder.
(By Associated Press.)

MACON, GA. May 22.-Mrs. Eflie Il.
Carson, charged with the murder of Ro-
bert T. Rigsby, OF Bowling Green, Ky,
student in n business college in Macon.
was arraigned to-day in the Superior
Court and pleaded not guilty to the In
dictment. The State rested after establish
ing the fact of the killing. as told hereto
fore. The defense established that Rigsby
had made accusations against the woman s
character and had refused to withdraw
it in her presence.
Mrs. Carson testified in her own be-
half She told the story of her encounter
with Rigsby, She said that Rigsby refused
to sign any paper withdrawing his
charges; that he locked the door and
pushed her back when she tried to reach
it; that he said he was from Kentucky,
and would. not apologize. fright or
wrong" and that he would have her in
position where the acknowledgements
would not notice her: that he came for
ward in menacing manner with hand
behind him, that she then drew her pistol.
which she had purchased the same day
for the purpose of protecting herself on
a visit to her farm. and fired at him I'M
til she had exhausted the contents Her
manner on the stand was remarkable for
her courage in relating the circumstances.
The argument will begin tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Smallpox Cost Him Money.

4 BEALETON. VA. May 2e.-What was
looked upon by. all as test case on the
SMALLPOX question C game up here yester,
Burke. OF this place, was taken sick
with smallpox about ten days, ago and
the local authorities ordered the family
danger OF spreading the disease was
past,
George Burke denied that 1t was small
antine. Dr. Moncure had a warrant sworn
put against him; The case was tried
was fined five dollars and costs.
DR.. l.. T.. Elliott. the head of the Gov
ernment Hospital for Contagious Dis
eases In Washington city, and DR.. VIII
Cooper of Newport News, were sent for
by Mr.. Burke. Both pronounced the dis
ease to be smallpox.
This makes seven physicians that have
diagnosed this disease as smallpox. Mr..
Burke's expenses footed up $6S.i0.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
BRETHREN CONFERENCE
Close Their Annual Session After Sue
cessful Meeting.
fsnecial to The Times-DIsna7

Especial to The Times-D ispatch)
WINCHESTER, VA. May 22.-The last
session of the Brethren Church Confer
ence Of Virginia and Maryland Churches,
which has been in progress at Maurer
town since Wednesday. was held this
afternoon and was the most successful
of any held during the past fourteen
years.
The session on Thursday was devot ted
to the discussion on topics relating to
Of Ashland College. Ashland, Ohio. ad.
dressed the congregation In the interest
of that institution and fund Of two
thousand and twenty-five dollars was;
raised for It's benefit. During the final
session to-day. one hundred dollars was
raised to assist to defray the expenses of
three ministerial students from the dis,
trict. Reys. g. "A. Copy; %. 3; Shaver and
houser and T. J. Fahrney were appoint
ed an examining committee.
The chairmen OF the following standing
committees were appointed:
Parochial Reports, Rev. p. ". Wis
man; st. Luke: Wonans Work. Mrs. An
drew Coffman. Lydia. Maryland: Sun
day-schools. DR.. D; 1. Shaver. Maurer-
town: Ministerial Aid. Rev. e. B.. Sha-
The next meeting will be held at Day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
BLACKSTONE INSTITUTE
The Commencement Exercises to Be
Held Early in June.
Snecialto phe 1Yrnes-Disnetch

Especial to The IImeS-Dispatch.)
BLACKSTONE, VA, May 29.--The COM
mencement Of the Blackstone Female In
stitute will be held Friday. Saturday and
Sunday, June 9Th. 9Th and 7th. The an
nual concert will be held Friday morn
Ing. The annual address will be delivered
by DR.. r. D. Smart pastor of Epworth
Church, Norfolk, Friday evening.
Glass day exercises Will he held Satur-
day morning, followed by tho announce
including delivery Of distinctions. di.
plomas and medals.
The class of 1908 Will hold reception
on Saturday evening. The annual sermon
will be delivered by, Rev, Richard II. Ben
nett. presiding elder of the Richmond
District, Sunday morning, and the fare
well service of the school year. conducted
by the principal, will be held Sunday
The class of 1903 is the largest in the
history Of the institute, numbering "a.
The class honors have been awarded as
follows:
salutatory. Miss Marian n.nrord, of
FRINGE Edward county; history. Miss Liz
zle Jackson, CT NottoWay county; prophe-
sy; Miss Evelyn La Wyatt, Of NSoorthaniptoon
Lee Hand, eot klpE and Queen county;
Edwards. OF King William county.
The institute has had q very prosper
Gus year. having, enrolled 295 students, Of
Which number ~ We're boarders.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
This Charge Made Against
General Supt. MaChen.
.POSTMAST E r GENERAL
Declines to Answer Questions ofNews
paper Men. Which He Says Are I'm
pertinent, or TO Talk About
Shortage.
(By Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON, May oa-Henry A.
Castle, Auditor for the Postofilce Depart
fnent. and Comptroller Tracewell o. tile
Treasury, had an Interview with Post
master!G General Payne to-day regarding
the postofIice investigation. Mr.. Trace
we'll submitted his answer to the Post
master-Generars recent request for sup
Elemental information regarding the Tul-
loch charges. His answer Will be made
public Tomorrow.
Postmaster-General Payne to-day do
clined with some warmth. to say wheth-
err the circumstances surrounding the de-
felt in the free-deiyery service warrant
ed the removal of A. w. Mnchen, tho
general superintendent who was relieved
recently. Mr.. Payne said that In his opin-
Ion the question was impertinent. He was
questioned by the newspaper correspond
ents regarding the discrepancy between
the $4,000 reported by Mr.. Machen as the
deficit and the s227,2OO subsequently re-
ported by the inspectors. Mr. Payne re-
piled that promptly on the receipt of the
report from Mr. Machcn that there was
a deficit Of $4,000, he gave instructions
that this deficit should not be increased
and the expenditures should be curtailed
SO as to eliminate it If possible by the end
Of the fiscal year, June 30th next.
Then" added the Postmaster-G General.
II got the report that the deficit was
$4,000. A subordinate official has no
authority to create a deficit without the
authority Of his superior officer. l care
not who that subordinate Officer may be.
If he knew on May 1st that there was
a $4,000 deficit and that very day appoints
ed a large number Of carriers, which
would largely increase the deficit, the ac-5
ton was Objectionable" The Postmaster
general said that he had not yet sent any
communication to Mr.. Machen.
On May 18th, by order of the Postmas-
ter General First Assistant Postmaster
General Wynne sent a temporary order to
General Superintendent Machen, directing
that no more maps of the rural free de-
livery service, q work which is paid for
by the piece. should be received or paid
for until after July 1st, and inhibiting
the establishment OF any additional rural
routes prior to that date. It is charged
that Dir. Machen did not obey this order.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
SOUTHERN MEN ARE
ADDED TO DIRECTORATE
(By Associated Press,)

NEW YORK, May 22,-At meeting or
the directors OF the Southern Textile
company. held In this city to-day, Wal
Ter Holt. OF Fayetteville, N. G.. and p;
l.. Lewis. of Sycamore Ala. were added
ia the board. Contrary to reports. all the
mills In Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee
and Georgia are being taken into the
company, while many Of the manufactnr-
ing concerns In the CarolInas have Sig
nifed their intention OF amalgamating
with the larger concern The Holt Nils,
local offices OF the Hollis will become the
headquarters for the handling Of the wo,,
ven products. The yarn will be looked
ont for by T. Ashley Blythe Of Philadel-
mia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
CAPTAIN FEATHERsToN
He viii Be a Candidate, but for Which
House ?-Mr Sewers Gall.


rene ould. Of Campbell county. has an an
bounced himself cand n7oteed t9 Gapta h
q. Featherstop, Some OF captain
Teatherston's friends seem to sh ini snnt
he viii be candidate fof b me en 1aI 1hat
he viii Tl' run for Ills Old office -. ,,.aa
As Vet, Captain Foatharston has mage
no announcement In regard "a the maj
Ae Rev. ], It. McFaden returned yesters
DAY afternoon from Bristol Te aaat;n %hep pr
the trip was to secure the release as, OF OF
Mr., ]. r. SEWER. who has been calls,G LIZ ~
the Third Presbyterian Church III is'yef--
'''AAtbtdi Abingdon Presbytery had refused to
allow Mr.. SEWER to e come EN- t,r al t nn
Tuesday afternoon the Presbytery. after re
a long and full discussion. dismissed ME-
eevIer to Montgomery Presbytery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Visible Cotton Supply.

\ tI3y Ass0clated Iress,)
NEW ORLEANS May, 22-Secretnry
Hester's statement OF the worlds visible
supply of cotton issued to-day shows tho
last week and 8,l9S ,44o last Year. or this
the total of American cotton is l.Sl965
against 1,7S3,4l3 last week and 2l6iil0
Ing Egypt, Brazil India. etc, l1S5,010
against lBlS90lO last week and 1O.Si,09
of the worlds visible supply, there is
now ailoat and held in Great Britain and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Rev. Job Turner.
nec,al 70 The 1smes-Dispatch.,

(Specia! to The Tfmes-Dispatch)
TAUNTON. VA. May 22.-The re-
mains of the late Job Turner. the emf
nent deaf mute evangelist, reached the
city yesterday from Loudoun county. and
the funeral services were held At At, 4:s0
c { hiysA eonducted by y tie rev. ". q.
tiuliihen; The funeral was attended, BY
Dumb and Blind Institution OF this city.
lnterHent was In Thornrose-
The palI-bearers were Prof. r. S. Weav-
er, Prof Thomas Williams Prot. G.. D.
Enritt. James Crowl. Prof. II. NJ. Cham
berlayne, all OF whom are deaf but Prof.
Eurttt. Honorary-Mator T. c. Elder.
DIR. Carter Berkeley. William Bowles and
William Eskrdge.
A;r. Turner was very, popular In staun-
ton. and large number OF CT tizens at
tended the funeral. The floral designs
were numerous and beautiful. The de-
ceased Is survived by one son. Mr.. Chas.
Turner, of Loudoun.
The Rev. Mr.: Turner was born In Bq 9I
was for forty years Instructor in the
Deaf and Dumb Institution here. which
position he resigned to preach the gospel
among the deaf. t{g 4sa sh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
sEABoARD SHOPS
MAY COME HERE
Special to The Times, Dispatch,)

A message to The TImes-D Dispatch from
Norfolk at an early hour this morning
states that the Seaboard AIR Line shops
which were destroyed by fire there last
night will be rebuilt, but probably in
Richmond. It was thought probable that
more than one life was lost In the fire.
Telegraph lines We're cut down. and 1t
was impossible to get the complete de-
tails of the fire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
NEW KENT CIRCUIT COURT.
Dry Weather Good for Curing Glover.
Much Saved.
Special to Tho Times Dispatch

OAK, VA, May 22.-Circuit Court was
held In this county last Tuesday. Judge
Blackstone presiding.
Mr.. n. II. Jones secured q divorce from
his wife. Selma A, Jones,
The farmers have began to feel serious
about their crops All those who haven't
of the land. being so dry. and they can
neither plow nor plant. They have had
an excellent season for curing clover,
however, md great deal has been cut
and cured In this section.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Few Veterans Pre- sent.

There. were only twelve or fifteen mem
hight. owing to tbs absence Of SO many am;
In New Orleans and the warm weather
prevailing. The impending shower and
storm also conspired to diminish the at
tendance, Consequently there was no
formal meeting, and nothing was done,
Those who had gone to. the hall soon
be great one. however, as the COM
rades who went to New Orleans Will be
back and full of enthusiasm over the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Wilcox Appeal Postponed.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
In the case of Wilcox. charged with the
killing OF Miss Nellie Cropsey, which was
to have been heard this week. has been
postponed till Tuesday next
1t is the last case on the Supreme
Court docket. and there will be oral argu-
ma !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
w, j, Moore,
(SpeciaI to The Ttmes-IoIsna

Especial to The Ttmes-D lspatch)
q AI4ADlSONVILLD. VA, May 22,-Mr w.
near here last evening. Fle had been
consistent member Of the Presbyterian
Church for many years. He leaves seven
children. His remains Will be laid to
rest at Centenary Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Or. j. X. Rufin,
'Special to The Times-pispatc]

WILSON. N. c., May DIR. j. K.
Ruftin, one. of the oldest citizens of VIII
about o'clock. He had been sick for
the past four months. but his death was
not expected. None of his family We're
with him when he died. The funeral
will take place on Sunday, H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
William II. Haislip.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May o.
Mr.. William H. Haislip. a former resi-
dent of this city, died this week In Surry
through the war as a Confederate SOL
der. as member Of the Fifty-ffth Vir-
GINA Regiment He Is survived by a
widow and several Children. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
DEATHS,

COLLINS. --Dled, May 81, 1908 at the Retreat
for tho Sick, ar 1890 r. NJ, MARY o. Gpi.ss
Inns, aged thirty-seven years, wife OF y, WI.
Collins. Y
funeral Will take place from Christ Episco,
pal Church, Twenty-second and venabls
Streets at 8 r. NJ, SUNDAY, tho cath.
Friends and acquaintances Invited to attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Mrs. Frances Davis.
(Speciu to The Tfmes-Dispatcf

Especial to The T7mes-Dlspatch.)
4 t'ARMyILLE, VA, May 22.-Mrs. Fran
ces Davis, the oldest lady perhaps in
Prince EdwaTn county. died at her home
four years. She was widely known In this
part OF the State. and was loved and
reverenced by all who knew her.
Davis, who died in the year 1880. and the
mother OF seven children. AR. Ailea Davis
being the only surviving OnS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Barr.
lSnacial tn The Times-pIspatch.

WINCHESTER, VA, May 22.-Mrs.
elizabeth Jane Barr. wife OF Mr.. WIZ
liam Barr, OF AlonZoville. died to-day at
was paralyzed on last Sunday, and Is sur
y,ved by her husband, one son and three
daughters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23

Macon (Ga.) Telegraph: Bryan thinka
he ought to have three strikes before he
is called out, But he must remember that
he made q bunt In 1895. and then went
out on a pop ifs In 1900. Batter up! IL itS
GroYer2 .aL... ..i.ll- tsl.ls.I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
ADuLTERATED SILKS
Use Of Metallic Chemicals by Manufac-
surers- Making Poor Fabrics,

There are signs not 10 be ignored that
the excessive authorizations OF silk by
means OF metallic chemical weightlng, to
which attention has lately been directed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
FUNERAL NOTICE.

funeral OF Mrs. ]. L. ST. 0uitRY
Will take place at b;30 o'clock SUNDAY AZ.
TERNooN from the residence OF her brother.
in,law, Mr.. Thomas NJ. Rutherford. No, ia
East Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
TOO LkTg 70 CLASSIFY.

WANTED. BY lady In country, the care Of h
baby or ono or two baby children dnriR1 me
summer months; plenty Of good fresh miik
from own cows. Address ~, ~, Aofne Dairys
Chestnut HILL. Va. VA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Everett Smith.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch

GOLDsBORo. NJ c., May 22.-Hon.
Everett Smith. aged seventy-two years.
OF South Dakota. died suddenly of
iting his nephewys. Mr.. Smith was a
native OF this county. where he resided
TIL the close OF the war, moving to South
Ia X ota about 1867.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Thomas Anthony Welsh.

Thomas Anthony Welsh. youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Welsh. OF No.
ming. The funeral took place at s o'clock
yesterday afternoon from the residence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23

Continental; Europe 1,57s,oO against 1,sao,-
Qo0 last year, In. Egypt 5000 against
126 0W last year; In India. 10000 against
$4,000 last year, and in the United States,
10000 against GG9, coo last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
OBITUARY..
John Henry Schlieser.

The funeral of Mr.. John Henry schlies-
err, who died on Tuesday last. took place
from the Union Station Methodist Church
at o'clock on Thursday and was largely
attended by host OF Borrowing friends
and relatives.
The last sad rites were performed by
the pastor of the church. Rev. John Han
non, assisted by the Rev. DR.. Smith, OF
the Second Baptist Church, and the in
terment was made in River View Gene
raj offerings attested TO the loving esteem
in which he was held. and truly. may It
be said OF his LIES work, We'll done,
thou good and faithful servant,
Mrs. Lucy M. Ward.
The death of Mrs. Lucy N. Ward oc-
CURED at 10 o'clock Thursday night at
her home. No. 1929 North Seventeenth
Street. She was twenty-five years Of
age.
The remains Will be taken at 10 30 o'clock
this morning to Scottsville. where the IN
ieruent VIII be made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23

sisted by the Rev. DR.. w. II. Whitsltt, OF
Richmond College. The interment Will be
made In Hollywood.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
VARIOUS ITEMS.

Ladies' of the 6. A. r. Warren Thomas
circle will meet with Mrs. Bilson al
Short Beach this (Tuesday) afternoon.
supper will be served at $50 o'clock, to
which comrades are invited
u. S. Senator Q. II. Platt and his
secretary, Mr.. Phelps, came to town
yesterday from Mr.. Platt's summer
house at Washington, this state.
Charles T. Hitchcock, of Woodbridge,
while out driving in his carriage yester-
day drove directly in front of a trolley
car at Whalley avenue and Howe steet.
The moterman had no chance to stop
his car and the car struck one of the
carriage wheels, and Mr.. Hitchcock was
thrown out and badly cut and bruised.
Mr.. Hitchcock was taken into DIR. Wish
nos office. where the cuts in his head
was sewed up. It is not thought the
injuries will prove serious.
Fire on Sunday did damage to the
amount of about $1,000 to the residence
and furniture of c. N. Wells, manager
of the Diamond Match Company's fac
tory in Southford. Il
Lie ItCN. M. IT IAdSSeHuleCh "a LOI-
ington,, recently New Haven pastor,
received a telegram Sunday morning
announcing the sudden death Of his
father at his home in Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
Ward Church has resigned his secre-
taryship Of the City Mission Sunday
school. which he has held for years,
and Howard Bronson has been elected
in his stead. j.,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
A souTHERNER's VIEW.
The Mistakes Made and Mischief Done
by the EXTREMISTS"

The Mistakes Made and Mischief Done
by the EXTREMISTS"
Any one who thinks that he has a.
complete solution Of the negro problem
is apt to be mistaken. It is so COM
pIicated-and the issues of it are so far
in the suture-that one can only work
in the faith that all will be well, though
now he sees but short distance. But
two important duties devolve upon all
those who think or speak or write about
the problem-first, to make distinctions,
and second, to lay the emphasis 1t needs
to be laid at particular time and in a
particular place. ii
And first as to to making distinctions.
There are extreme Southerners and lib
eral Southerners. The extreme South
erner has some Of the bitter feeling Of
war and reconstruction times for the
North; he is sectional In his ideas, pas
sionate, prejudiced, unreasonable. He
believes that the negro Is of an inferior
race and will degenerate rather than
evolve; and he establishes his opinion
by a natched-up biology or by Scriptur-
al Notwithstanding at times
blasphemous in his Interpretation Of
Gods ways with men. He emphasizes
the ignorant and criminal negro, for
getting James and Peter and John who
have established barber shops and
brick factories and schools. He is the
apologist of lynching on utterly Illogical
grounds: if peonage is discovered. he
falls to abusing those who attack it.
The extreme Southerner has been much
in evidence this summer. the northern
people seem to have a way of discover
ing him and making money out of him
at Chautauquas and by publishing his
books. Editor Graves, Senator Tillman,
Major Vardman and Tom Dixon have
inflamed the popular mind with apollo
gies for lynching and pictures of race
wars. They cannot be too severely con-
demned by men Of all sections.
Not so we'll known. but up to this
time far more influential. is the liberal
Southerner, who, realizing that in the
Civil War his people-brave, loyal and
sincere-were caught in the tolls of
great tragedy, has tried to reconstruct
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-09-22
GHOSTS" 4 GREAT SUCCESS.
Enthusiastically Received in Water.
bury Last Night.

Enthusiastically Received in Water
bury Last Night.
Waterbury. Conn, September 21.-
Miss Mary Shaw opened her second
season in Ghosts" tonight before one
of the largest and most fashionable
audiences ever assembled in Polls
theatre. Hals an hour before the cur
tain went Nup Manager Jacques ordered
no more tickets sold. believing the
theatre unsafe for more people. Several
hundred disappointed persons were
turned away. The play made a great
sensation. AT the end of the second act
Miss Shaw was called before the curtain
and at the conclusion of the play the
enthusiasm of the audience knew no
bounds Many crowded toward the
footlights in desire to congratulate
Miss Shaw and her players; among the
number who went to the stage being
several prominent Waterbury clergy.
men. A special train from New York
brought a !, large party of newspaper
men. theatrical managers and society
friends of Miss Shaw. 1t was the second
appearance Of Miss Shaw in Waterbury
within a year, and the fact that her
business was more than doubled augurs
well for second season under George
III. Brennan's management.