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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
DEATH ON RAIL.


Monday morning about one O'Clock
white man was run over aud killed by !
freight train on the {. & o. track few
yards west of Tosno depot. When the en-
gine struck the body. the shock was felt
BY the engineer. who stopped his train
TO investigate. The body was found cut
in two.
Coroner Coleman Whitaker summon
ed Jury and an inquest was held. On
the body were found letters addressed
to Harry Z. Johnson. written by the
dead mans wife ~ho lives in Richmond.
| Johnson worked in the shipy ard at New
| pctt News and boarded on 25th street
in that eitv. A telephone message elicit
| ed the information that Johnson drew
about SIS As salary. out of which hs
paid his weeks board. Over So Wal
found on his body.
Il was 6rst thought that the man hsS
been murdered and his body placed OF
the track. There was very little blVo'
found at the scene of the accident. Or
Stephenson thought the man was kille
by the train johnson was seen >atui
day night in a store u Toano in comps
ny With smother white man. who Wa
described as short in stature. he he
never been seen since The body We
found.
; Iohnsou was a man of several aiiase
Registry receipts dated Washinztc
> in another name were found in his Pocl
! cts. In Newport News he was know
as L. NJ. Johnson. His real name vi
Henry Z. Johnson. He had n brother
Alice. Va. TO which place the renal
70 were shipped for burial.
q The letters 10 Johnson from bis "
showed that the former did not provi
well for bis family, which consisted o
% wife and three children. She told b
~ not TO come home unless he could
better than he did on the last visit
must have been a sad home-comi
IL however. to his wife, such a one as
hardly expected,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
B. D. PEACHY,
Special Commissioners
and Trustee.

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
Of the City Of Williamsburg. and
County Ut James City,
A. Swanson, Admir-. ets............Plainti tin
against
3. 3. Taftness, CT ais..............Defenda
1T. n, Geddy. Clerk ofthe said Court
40 certify that the bond required Of the
special Commissioner by the decree rem.
dered ia said cause on the 18th day OF
October. 1904. has been duly given.
Given under my hand ss Clerk OF the
lid Court. this 9Th DAY Noben.ber 1904
T. II. GgDDY. Clerk.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

The jury now sitting in Chsrlottes-
viIle nav ciesrJ ]. Samuel McCue. but
b. IS already convicted IN the minds OF
the people OF Virginia We have met
only one man who did not think Nc(ue
killed bis wiis. md this one believed
NcCue hired someone TO do II BY the
wav. there are many who believe the
Commonwealth did not develop ~
strong q case as II might have done
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

The citizens of Delk's and the proprie-
tors OF the two enterprises located there
are put 10 great inconvenierce aud e.-
pense on account of the bad condition
Of the public road at College Landing
We sympathize with these people aud
ioin them in saying that IL is a shame
that the Ettle they ask of rs Is not
granted. Our people arc crying out for
new enterprises. Bat what Sre ne do
ing for those VIC already haves Ever
business men get disgusted sometimes.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
COLLEGE NOTES:

One Of the most interesting loot o~i'
ynmcs of the season was PLAYED nere
F,;d.v. Nov. Ath., between Richmond
col,ese and William and Mary. The
William and Mary team has been put
ting forth strenuous efforts TO oeas
Richmond College. whom she mas never
scored on but once.
William and MARY won from N'eH
mond by the score of Is to 70 In TIE
Srratest game ever scen. here.
The William and Mary Dramatic Ciso
| gave Its first performance Tuesday NOV
let. which was very great success
The house was packed, and the sudfenc'
va. kept In an uproar of laughter dur
;ns the entire performance. The shov
CONSISTED of humorous speeches. jokes
elos-dance and negro mock trial. Th
performance was one Of the most lud
erou. ones that has ever been given b
|, the DrAmatie Club.
The show will be given at Toano
next Thursday. Nov, 10th. There VI
be two performances. one at o eioS
:, ,he afternoon and the other AZ
n. Each performance viii last aoo
to hours. Admission &c and ehiidr
.l1sc. String and vocal music will DC II
,,,h.d nv the William and Mary 81
Club.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
MURDER FIRST DEGREE-

The report from Char
lottesvilleis TO the effect that
the jury returned a verdict
against Samuel j. McCue OF
murder in the first degree.
This means that the verdict
is death.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

Ne arr not Of that class who believes
the American Republic Il going 70 The
dogs II 30 gait. On the other hand
80 beIieve il j. Z greater nation today
than yesterday and ~in be greater to
morrow then today. Bat Ne have got
sone Of tbe toughest prObirEns TO solve
ever faced by any peOpls. The root q
an evil n the love Of money. not mon.
e ftselL We are beginning 70 oe IA
ton Of raooey lovers AID EasnnOn ~of
shippers. In some eonnunitses man =
social position i measured by ms F5oD'
~ such . social order - rotten 20 the
core. The Americas people VII allow
psesident TO openly aid a state 70 seoeo'
and sppl2nd him hseaHse IT is good 10
our busioess interests" Right does 10
enter into The zziDds Of the peoPle - nei
tsa qnestiOs Of dollars and cents
This big KepubIc Is big sDoSsh. ~e .
lseye 20 ris- above sIi its moral oeieets-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
Tickete StaTn ped.

Judge D. G. Tyler met the city eiecto-
raj boa rd Thursday morning when the
tickets 10 be used ia next Tuesdays cleo
ton we're stamped and counted. Judge
TvIer returned on the lO:47 train.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

Would not interest you Il you're look
ing for gusranteed Salve for Sores,
Burns OF Pues. Otto Dodd. Of Ponder,
No. writes. i suffered with an ugly
sore ior . year, buts box Of Buekien's
Aruica salve cured ne It's the best
sslve on ezrth. sc at L Henley's Drug
Store
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

The taxpayers attention Is called to
the various settienents Of the Finance
Committee Of the Coun0l The annual
levy Ter the fiscal year viii be found II
the supplement.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

saw. ssoh, that's only newspaper
story Correspondents. editors and
all newspaper workers make
mistakes sometimes, bu, sometimes the
mistakes arc Intentional ones. IL Is
this class that is doing the hurt to Jour
nalisrn everywhere.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

Little has been heard here Of the pro
posed Farmers Institute" which was
% have been held in December. If those
interested VII allow as. We VIII assist
them sIl We can IN the hnc Of publcity.
Itis hoped the scheme has not been
abandoned
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

Are you going 70 build house. repair
and bsildings. have any slate or sia
roofng doDes Isso read ]. W. vsashsn
the xseses al eontrsetof and builders I'D.
and cali n;m % 5y 'pbone. De wants
sour busiress--b<l DO tEe the rest -
sb< best styk,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
Reduced Rates.

On account Of the Forspaush and
Sells Bros Shows in Richmond next
Monday, the (. & o. railway will run a
special excursion from points on the Pc
uinsula. Train Raves here at lie A.
NJ. The following Is the schedule and
rates:
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
Bird Season Opens.

November 1st the bird season opened.
Ouite q number Of huntsncn from this
ulace went cunning tor paTtnoges-
these fne birds are Plentiful this year
b.st wiu soon be tbinDed out.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
Special Commissioners
and Trustees Sale
OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE
In James City County. Va.

Bv virtue OF decree of the Circuit
Court Of the City OF Williamsburg and
County ofIames City. pronounced on
the day of October. 1904 in the
chancery suit therein pending under the
name and style OF A. Swanson Admin
istrator. vs.. Brentt b. Tsftuess, e. ais,
I. the undersigned Special Commisioner
/ snd Trustee. will offer for sale at Public
Auction, before the front door Of the
\ Courthouse Of said City and County on |
! MONDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF DE- |
| GENDER next, the following real e. |
tate. to-wit: All that portion Of the Xiv
or view farm situate in Stonehouse Dis
tr3et. lanes city County. Virginia con-
tanning "a $40 acres by survey. being
r mart of a farm known as Rverview,
. more particularly described as follows;
One track beginning at a stake. being
4, the Northeast corner Of = thirty nine
4 and three teuths (39 3-1O) acres tract OF
Il land owned and contracted for By the
r said party Of the second part lying
on the opposite aide Of the road and
: hereinafter described, and said stake BE-
ing forty rods North OF the Southwest
corner Of Chris L. Mollers two hundred
t2OOl acre tract OF land, thence running
North with said Chris l.. Moller's land
20 sake in q swamp marked and bound
ID ed on trees by actual survey Ia April
II 1897. thence, West along said swamp
a far enough 10 make forty t%Ol acres BY
e. tuning square South 10 above mention
A. ed thirty nine and three tenths t1s $40
ID acre tract. thence East 70 place Of begin
ming.
90 Also another tract OF land mentione'
90 abovr as containing thirty nine an
90 three tenths (3s 3-1ol acres by surve
IS and described as follows. 10 wit. BeEir
IS ming at a stake ten (lo) chains Mort
10 Of Chris l. MoIler's SouthWest cornei
IS thence running due South hfteen tlt
IS chains 20 a stake. thence West thirt
SO chains (3O) and sixty 1907 hnkI TO
stake. thence North one ~ degree NJ
forty (AU) minutes West. twelve chair
-. u2) and forty 81 (A6l links. then
-, East with the Riverview road to q
"A place Of beginning.
-. Marsh. beginning at = stake on
Northwest corner Of nine ts) nc
tract Of land lying between said ira
''oa Ind Scimeuo Creek. thence East Alo
en' the boundary of said nine acre tract
butte land TO the York River. thence tNo'
o1y. aIoos said river eight (sl chains
! BY ninety two 1927 links TO stake. the'
West seventeen (i7) chains TO sta
thence South eight (Sl chains and nj
~ two (92) links 20 the place of bes
-. ming and containing fifteen acres "
General Warrenty 10 the same.
TERxs-s7s7.5 so with interest fr
-. the 1st.day OF Nov. 1897 till paid,
costs cash. As 20 any balance tei
made known on day OF sale.
B. D. PEACHY,
..,.. Special COMMISSIONS
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

Next week. after Tuesday, the news
oapers on the defeated side viii tel
vou how II Was done. Those on the
winning side viii eaolaim Il told You
So
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

All persons indspted to the late TAo''
2 w,npe for taxes for 1908 are request
.oc.u At the Office of HBNISeHAN
HARRISON. and settle Immediately.
E. W, ALsTEAD. EKecstor'
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

A chance to win s1OO.OOis offered TO
readers Of this paper OF the Oxford Dis
thing Co. They will present this
mount TO the person guessing nearest
the number Of votes received In the COM
inr election Of Parker and Roosevelt
For particulars address the Oxford Dis
filling Co., $50 Ia n. Howard ST.. Bal
timore. Md.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

rnre-ed ~ TIE Posto1sce IN hiihA"s' ait
- second class nafl-Dsfter
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05

Capt. Spender-Clay was married rs-
Gently 10 Miss Astor. Now X VIII *
Capt. Spenoer-Cash-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
BOOKS
ROCKS

Full line OF public school books, used
IN Williamsburg. lanes City and York
counties, also fine line Of school station
erv. Any book ordered If not IN stock
JAS. h. STONE,
Druggist and Bookseller.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-11-05
ADVERTISING RATES:


LEGAL ADVERTISING
....-,.,-s Who pisce Legal Adrcrtisfne "a
S..I,.s,,-~n-. held personally responsible FOR
-. rsis A~lnr the o1ly condition 1nder
--b,-b n. sece1s such ADVERTISING. hStes
a c.rsuch each tine. less - per cent No
e,sHsfon non taese terms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24

Disappointment and dissatisfaction with the
Venezuela award are, "a we anticipated yester-
day. widely expressed. There IS no doubt some
ground for them. IL is pointed ont. with plausi-
bility. that the granting OF preferred standing
20 the blockading powers may encourage those
and other powers similarly 70 resort 20 force
for the collection OF their claims against
other South American States. OF course, the
same might be said OF almost any arbitral find
ing that was In favor OF a power that had made
any show OF force IN any contrOvcrsy-that Il
was an Indictment TO the employment OF force.
Yet we imagine that for that reason nobody IS
prepared 10 decry resort 10 arbitration even
after there has been a showing OF force or a
menace OF il. For example, II the Russo-Jap-
anese quarrel were now to be submitted to Tho
Hague. and the verdict were TO be in favor OF
Russia. nobody would denounce Il as an en-
enlargement 10 the commission Of such ne-
cressions as she has committed in Manchuria;
or II il were in favor Of Japan, It would not Dee
condemned as an Indictment to such breaking
off Of diplomatic relations and beginning Of
war as Japan recently did.
1t Is possible that this verdict Will suggest 10
various claimants a way OF securing prompt
settlement OF their claims. But there are other
circumstances TO be borne in mind In the
Venezuela case the blockading powers did not
resort 10 force until they had consulted the
United States and asceriained TO what extent
they might 20 without mourning American dis
pleasure. IL may be that hereafter such ap-
peals TO this country Will not be quite so sue
cessful, or viii not secure for the claimant quite
so free hand, IN that case. II may be, too.
that South American States against which
there are valid claims viii henCcforth be more
ready 10 come TO a settlement II anybody sup
poses that this verdict is an omnibus charter
empowering all claimants 10 go in with force
and for the collection OF all sorts of claims
he IS doubtless making a pretty big mistake
There may be some elements OF danger in the
award Just given. But we are inclined to
think it viii generally be received and inter
preted in a reasonable spirit; and even its pO-
tential dangers may be productive Of good II
they cause Il definite movement toward gen
eral adjustment Of those loose ends OF politics
and finance in South and Central America
which have for so long been neglected and
which, because OF that neglect, have been Il
constantly increasing annoyance and peril.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
THE TREATY. RATIFIED.

The Senate ratified the Panama Canal treaty
Yesterday by n vote OF 66 TO IA. The onesideo-
ness Of this division dlscloses the real weak
ness Of the attempt 10 defeat the convention
initiated nearly three months ago under MI
Germans leadership. Begun largely for parl-
san purposes, that opposition has been nam
tanned since early in January merely for the
sake Of finding a specous exit from the unten-
able position I'm which the Democratic minority
uru-iselv allowed itself 10 Zoe placed. One by
one Democratic Senators have made their peace
with the true sentiment OF their own States
and have ranged themselves with the defenders
Of the administrators canal policy.
The futility OF the long struggle 70 discredit
that policy has been clearly shown. But in one
sense the delay. though factious and uncalled
for. has worked n genuine political benefit 1t
has enabled the Senate and the country 10 SIT
10 the bottom the story Of the Panama revolu-
ton. and has completely vindicated the admin
istration from any charge Of completely in the
movement for Panaman independence. The
debate IN the Senate has ended by disprovinS
the hasty assumptions on which Mr.. Germans
campaign Of opposition was based, and appar-
ent critics OF the Presidents policy like Sena-
tor Hoar. Of Massachusetts. have been impelled
10 acknowledge the Eroundlessness OF their
doubts and 10 give the treaty their cordial and
unconditional support. The common sense OF
the American people has never been moved by
captious and malevoient attacks on the treaty, or
underhanded destinations that national honor
was stained I'm the negotiations which gave us
the title We have long waited for 10 canal
route across the isthmus. The country has not
been misled by hair splitting casuistry. 1t is
profoundly satisfied that a practical and honor
able solution Of the canal problem has been
reached and is sincerely convinced that no legal
or moral rights were stretched in our dealings
with either Panama or Colombia.
Now that the treaty has been ratified both
by Panama and the United States. there need
be no further diplomatic hinderance TO the prose
cution Of great national enterprise. The SOW
ereiguty OF Panama being duly guaranteed by
us Colombia has ceased 10 be a factor IN the
isthmian equation. A canal commission can be
appointed. and the work left by the French can
he pushed uninterruptedly 10 a conclusion. A
long deferred dream OF the American people IS
about 70 be realized. Yesterdays vote 10 ratify
the canal treaty IS a notable triumph for the ad-
ministration and the country. It signallzes an
other momentous step along the pathway OF
American progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON

IFRoM TRIBUNE BUREAU
washington. Feb. 23.-MTs- Payne, wife Of the
Postmaster General is suffering severely from
an attack Of rheumatism that she has been obliged
to cancel all engagements.
Senator and Mrs. Alger entertained at dinner to-
night when their guests the German AM
bassador and Baroness Won Sternburg, the British
Ambassador and Lady Durand. the Secretary OF
the Interior and Mrs. Hitchcock. Lieutenant Gen
eraI and Mrs Chaffee. Mr.. and Mrs Wayne Mae
Vcagh. General and Mrs. Draper. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henley Smith. Mr.. and Mrs C. G. Glover and Mr..
and Mrs Pike OF Chicago. who are guests visiting
Senator and Mrs Alger.
Mrs Philip Sheridan has taken possession OF tho
house she has had built near Sheridan Circle.
Mrs Thomas C. Platt win accompany Senator
plat 70 Neu--York this week and then go TO
Aiken. s. c. 70 remain until spring
General and Mrs. Gillespie are entertaining the
Iatter's sister. Mrs. Austin Flint. OF New-York
Mrs Fairbanks has cards out for g. tea IN honor
Of her new daughter-in-law. Mrs. Warren Fair
banks.
Senator DRYDEN has dinner invitations out IN
honor OF Secretary Taft
Mrs Henderson. wife OF ex-senator John r.
ITe,derson has added 10 her literary record new
hook Of nearly eight hundred pages. entitled The
Aristocracy Of Health" In It the author gives a
new view Of the world as discovered by the phys
teal ctItlr:st who has brought his health up 70 a
standard" and in which she gives the result OF
wears OF earnest study.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24

orders that the petition for an improvement
must be from a municipality, stating that
stream as IL exists is q menace 10 the pubHc
health and safety" hUt in practical operation
tho moving force VIII be private property own
ers. concerned not for the public health, but for
private gain. Experience shows that eKtraor-
binary commissions Of this kind are likely 10
abuse their powers. and by arbitrary assess
mentS practically oonhscate property on reck-
less aud false assumption OF the dement's 10 he
conferred upon g. Under such method the
temptation is 10 spread the expense on all who
have not power 20 fight. and be tender 10 those
who might vigorously contest the progress OF
the work Mr. Merritt has provided the usuAI
safeguards Of hearings and appeals and per
hans that IS all that can be expected. II
passed the bill would probably result IN con
siderable extravaCance and individual hardship
and Injustice but that is the result OF every
great public work. Tho points chiefly 10 be con
sidc-od arc whether or not the general behent
viii be sufficient 10 warrant tie risk, ana
whether or not the private owners OF wafer
power can he made 10 pay the cost Of improve
ments in full proportion 10 the benefits they
will receive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24
The DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
TrRou THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. Feb 23-The French Ambassador
and Nine Jusserand entertained large number
Of dinner guests tonight. Those present were the
Austrian Ambassador and Baroness Hengeimjiller.
Baron NIoncheur. the BE sian Minister Mr. Grip.
the Swedish Minister: Senator kean. Senator and
Mrs. CuTou1, Senator ard Mrs. Depew, Senator and
Mrs. Fairbanks. Representative Hit. Dir. and Mrs
Boarlman NJ. and Mrs Thomas F. Walsh. Miss
Kean. Mrs. Sheridan. Miss Sheriff.. Miss Patten
and Lieutenant Commander de Faramond. OF tho
French Embassy.
The Ambassador and Nine. Jusserand have a
number Of invitations out for the Lenten season.
Count Mutsu first secretary OF the japanese
legation is suffering from appendicitis. An oper-
alton will be necessary. though no date for IL has
yet been The diplomat has had his strength
oyertaxed by press of work in consequence Of the
war. and Is anxious to defer the operation as long
as possible. His physician, however. has ordered
him TO stop work and prepare for the ordeal
Count 1Iutsu has been IN the diplomatic service
ten years.
The Belgian Minister and Baroness Moncheur
have returned from Atlantic City, where the
baroness has been for several weeks
Commander Erwin Schaefer, naval attache Of the
German Embassy. has been assigned TO the Baltic
station and will be succeeded by Captain He'd
binghaus-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-24

TREAT THE RETIRING JUDGES JCSfLf'
The bill TO retire Judges OF the higher courts
on half pay, in old age. after long periods OF
service, is 10 come up again for passage IN the
Assembly to-day. There ought 10 be no doubt
of its passage without opposition 1t Is merl-
torious and has the cordial support of the bar
OF the press and Of popular opinion. II is
noteworthy fact that nearly every newspaper
OF prominence in all the large cities or the
state has approved OF the bill and has urged It's
enactment
The only serious opposition 20 the measure
has come from those who are dissatisfied with
the very provisions that in reality furnish tho
strongest evidence of its merft-namely, me
long period Of service on the bench necessary
10 entitle Judge 10 its benefits. BY the terms
Of this bill no Judge can be retired on half pay
who has not been twice elected by the people
for fourteen-year terms. He must therefore
have filed the office not only for a long period,
but so acceptably as TO secure an Endorsement
at the polls This necessarily reduces the num-
Der Of Judges TO he included within its benefits
10 so few that the additional expense to the
state IS slight. But 1t does save the State from
the imputation Of turning out its faithful and
able Judges in old age. exposed TO want and
other uniting vcisstudes.
But this very feature Of the bill. which has ut
tracted the support OF wise ard conservative
citizens. has been the cause Of opposition from
those interested persons who desire 10 secure
the benefits Of such legislation for judges who
have not served so long as is required by this
measure. Such an adverse influence should
have no weight in the legislature The pro
visions Of this bill have been the object Of the
scverest scrutiny, and It has been worked out
with the greatest care 10 meet public interests.
To allow il 10 fail OF passage now would reflect
discredit upon the legislature. Every member
Of the Assembly should feel that in voting for
the bin to-day he Is carrying out the will Of the
people and IS rendering public service