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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
SOUTHERN RAILROADS.
Were Centre Of Operations On
New York Market.

Especial to The Times Dspatc en-. =
NEW YORK, juno s.-Bulishness on sou'HeI .
Railway common would seem properly 10 20
Of the long distance kind. The road has made
marvellous progress. and Its common shares
commend themselves to men who can aHoro
to buy and walt for their profits and dlvldenas'
but there are no developments indicated when
appear likely to reward efforts TO move the
stock up now. although 1t Is suggested that Inc
demonstration this week might be related 10
tho steady progress OF the Georgia Central
Income bonds, For tho final week OF May
the gross receipts OF tho Southern Railway
were about sl,225.ooo. an increase OF nearly
$4,000. For the full month the estimated gross
earnings were 49, 1856 900, a gain Of $3.50, 900 over
May, 1904, For tho first eleven months OF the
present fiscal year, the company maze gross
earnings OF sH.25o O000. or 81. 900. 900 moro than
for the corresponding period Of last year. AS
tho controlling interests in tho Atlantic Coast
Line. the Louisville and Nashville. and South
ern Railway are practically Identical, 1t Is
evident that there will be no ru'nous compe-
tltlon between these roads. Heretofore the
seaboard Air Limo has acted moro or less
Independently In the matter OF rates, but the
indications are that the men who now con-
troll the three other propert les.
A few prominent operators took hold OF
louisville and Nashville. ATLANTIC Coast Line
and Southern Railway. lifting them from !
to 31-2 points. the extreme gain being IN
Coast Line on the Stock Exchange. Outside
of the group named the market was features
esss for the greater part OF the day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
FOUGHT ALLIGATOR.
Central Park Animal Keeper Has
Exciting Experience.
Especial to The Times .Dispatch.)

NppNNi'i w XIV lIiHcSfl)lsI)dlCil,)
NEW YORK, June 8.--Willam Snyder
an animal keeper at the Central Park
Menagerie, was attacked yesterday by
"Lanky Bob" one of the largest alllga-
tors in captivity. The alligator enclosure
required cleaning, and Snyder was as
signed to the job, The water was drawn
on and he entered the tank, armed with
long ronshod pike.
With his pike SNYDER ":shoocd the
smaller alligators. hut 'Ianky Bob" re-
prods of no avail. Snyder dropped into
the tank and prodded the monster from
the renr. The saurian then swung his
tail and caught the keeper unawarcs,
knocking him against tho opposite side
of the tank,
Half stunned by the blow, Snyder lifted
his legs Just in time to escape the mighty
jaws of the alligator, The Keeper Then
dealt the alligator a blow over tho head
and held It against the side OF the tank
while he worked When the alligator
would wriggle free. the keeper would
hold It again with his pike, and iinaiiy
completed his task.
Snyder then backed away 10 the edge
and vaultca 10 the ground, bur quick
as he was. "Lanky Bob" snapped and re-
tanned strip OF cloth from s,nyders
trousers as memento Of the visit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
TWO OF MS Teeth
were 5HDT away.
Man Injured in Row at Ocean
View-Bids for Jamestown
Company.
Especial to The mines. Dispatch.)

ASpeclal to The Times Dlspatcil.)
NORFOLK, VA, June S.-N. T. AUD,
captain OF q schooner. Is held without
ball until the 18th by Justice Carmine,
county magistrate, charged with snoot-
Ing Ernest Mason, of the Emmett House
saloon, at a dance which occurred at
Ocean View last night. Mason Is IN st.
Vincents Hospital, suffering from Two
wounds In the shoulder and one IN the
jaw, which carried away two teeth. lie
was formerly on the police force.
Tho Jamestown Exposition Company
will advertise tomorrow for bids for
water and sewerage construction on the
exposition site at sewells Point. The
sub-surfnce work will involve an outlay
of from $4,000 to 100000 Chairman G.
Brooks Johnston Of the board of gov
errors and Auditor Barton Myers re-
turned to-day from Washington, where
they had conference with the Presi-
dent relative to sending representa-
tive abroad in tho interest Of the ex-,
position.
D. A. Kelsey, United States deputy
clerk of the courts here. is IN Raleigh
to-day as q witness in the case Of the
United States again j. B. Powell for
7 fraudulent use Sofs the mails. The charge
Is that Powell formed n partnership, talk
ing the name Of, prominent firm OF
Jones and Powell in Raleigh, and did
a general business there under that
name. Goods were ordered and shipped
the sellers, It Is charged. under the i'm
preston that the substantial firm Of
Raleigh was to pay for them.
William Nash, colored, was acquitted Of
murder in the Corporation Court to-day.
after a short trial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
TWO NEW CHAIRS.
Willard and Goode Speak at Will
liam and Mary.

( WILLIAMSBURG, VA, June S.-Two
now chairs were established by the board
Of visitors Of William and Mary College
yesterday, one of biology, the other Of
the manual arts. The annual address
before the literary societies was delivered
by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Joseph Z. Will
lard, of Virginia.
The Hon. John Goode also made a
short address. Tho celebration Of the
Phoenix Literary Society took place last
night, when very pleasing programme
was carried out.
The medal for the best debate was
awarded to Mr.. Emmett Faison Mr..
G.. o. Ferguson received the medal for
orntory. The medal for Improvement in
debate was awarded to Mr.. Doycll, and
that Of improvement In defamation to
Mr.. Hicks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
EASTERN COLLEGE.
Rev. DR.. Mcclellan, of Philadel.
phia, Address Graduating Class.

Especial to The Times D1spatch.)
FRONT ROYAL. VA, June S.-Tho
commencement exercises of Eastern Col
lege ended Tuesday evening. Many Wis
) Maryland. West Virginia and various
parts of Virginia. The vigorous young
president, to whose energy and wisdom
the great success Of the institution Is
due, impaired something Of his own hope.
fitness and enthusiasm to students and
guests and sent oil away feeling gnd
that they came.
At 1.-THE class exercises the absence
Leutenant-Go~ernor Willard. an elo-
puent address was delivered by Rev. Or.
Mcclellan, Of PbiladelphN. The prcsl-
dent followed with brief statement re-
speeding the past week of the college
and its pleasures for the future Diplo-
mas were then awarded as follows:
maker. Bedford. Ftnh.: Mr.. T. P. Dalton,
Front Royal, Va; MIR. l.. i. Bean,
sF1a:bins. ~. Va; Miss Xenin P. Bent,
West Union, w. Va; Miss Lena DIAL
nj DeFreos. indianapolis, Ind; Miss
Saoerta B. Bowers, Grottoes Va; Miss
Edith II. Ruffner. Collierstown. Va: Miss
Carrie Graham. Butler, Pa: Miss Vcrna
M. German. Butler, Pa.
In the Bachelor Of Science course. to
Miss Fula =. Burke, Burke's Station, Va;
Miss Ellie J. Fortson. Elberton, Co; Miss
Leila A. Conn, McGaheysville Va: Miss
Laura P. Ish, Aide, Va: Miss Margaret
&c. Murzy, McGaheysvillc. Va
81 In the dcpnrtfent Of music, to Miss
'Hannah r. Down, Matthews county, Va:
miss Iorena M. SFson, Fairfax county,
Va: Miss Elizabeth l.. F'orsythe, Front
Royal. Va.
In tho department Of music, to Miss
Eenfa P. Bent, West Union. w Va; Miss
IN. GAY simpson, Norfolk county. W.:
Miss Margaret G, Munzy, McGaheysville,
Va
The A. p. degree, honoris causa, WINS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09

. i b : -.
dorff, by the hand and dragged her into
the picture, and. despite his gray hairs,
declared that he felt as young as the
child. 1t was impossible for him to be
serious regarding any subject.
II am simply delighted to see America
once MORE he said. II have been
away six years. and now am back
again. have no, Immediate plans, ex-
cept that I intend 10 take rest. Mrs.
Choate says that she wants me for
home consumption, and I am going to
devote my time to, her.
Mr.. Choate denied that he was to sue
coed Mr.. Hay as Secretary Of State, and
said the same thing Of the rumors con-
Meeting his name with the proposed re-
organization Of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
ENGLISH PRINCE TO
VISIT UNITED STATES
NV Assoclntctl 1,ress. !

Z WASHINGTON, June s.--The Navy De-
partment has been advised through the
British embassy of tho intended visit
to American waters this autumn Of
Prince Louis Of Battenberg with squad
ron of British warslips, consisting, as un-
dorstood here, Of four cruisers.
The squadron will visit New York and
then Annapolis. From tho latter place,
the Prince is expected to come to WASH
ington. While the Navy Department Is
not advised definitely OF the date OF tho
Princes visit, It Is understood that It
will take place some time In October.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
MUCH OPPOSITION,
Fight Being Made On Plan to
Open Warehouses in South.

f3y Associated Press,) IN.
h NEW YORK, June S.---A formal yotd has
been taken by tho floor members OF the New
York Cotton Exchange shows that the plan
OF certfIcating cotton In southern warehouses,
which has been in agitation for many months
on the Exchange has considerable. opposition.
change In the bylaws which would be neces-
sary before the nlan could be adopted. The
mamhers by vote OF 50 to 10. refused 70
make the required change and sent tho amend
instructions 10 permit the membership to vote
on the plan itself, Tho plan provides for ware
houses where deliveries may be made N ten
southern cities. under the, supervision OF oftl-
GERS Of the New York Cotton Exchange with
proper insurance provisions, and with an officer
IN each city representing the exchange sj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
EIGHf.HOUR DAY.
Acknowledgements Opinion j
Panama Matter.
iRv Associated Press.

5y't (BylAssociated2P ress) !, z
'WASHINGTON,i June 8..-The opinion
of Attorney General Moody regarding the
application Of the eight hour law on the
Istnmus of PananG was made public to-
day. He. holds that the q act Of August gus !
1892 which limits and restricts to- eight
hours the dailytservice of laborcrs and
mechanics employed by the government
Of the United States or by any contrac-
tor. or subcontractor upon the public
works Of the United States, applies 70
the employment OF laborers and meohan-
los in the construction of the Panama
canal. but does not apply to the office
force of the lsthmian Canal Commission
stationed on the Isthmus OF Panama or
to any of the employees Of the govern
mcnt who are not within the ordinary
mcapipg Of the words .'laborers and me-
chanics." AS to those laborers and me-
chanics in the employment OF the Fan
anna Railroad and Steamship Line, the
Attorney General holds that the law does
not apply. j's5 ,gs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
Many Children Injured.

Z INVERNESS, C. b.. June .S.-slxtccn
men and boys, employed In the coal inita
Of the Inverness Railway and Mining
an explosion Of powder about 900 feet
down the slope. The physicians who at
tended the injured say that all will re-
cover. The injuries were chiefly caused
by powder cans. pick axes and other tools
which were hurled among tho employees.
A spark from miners lamp Is thought
to have ignited the powder.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09

that Gaston's tail was disappearing, sec.
ton by section. He was quickly Isolated
and the. case closely watched. Finally
eating himself to death. TO stop Customs
peculiar diet Mr.. Bostock ordered the
animals tail cut OFF, and now only q
t1aston's Jaws. 1t would have been In
teresting to science to have known what
the leopard would haye done when he
had arrived somewhere UP around his
ears in the eating effort.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
Death Of a Little Girl.

Tho Greensboro, N. c.. Telegram of
June 7th contains the appended notice:
Died, yesterday afternoon. June 9Th,
! at half-past o'clock Katharine Walker,
infant daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. George
s. Wills. Inc burial will take place from
the parents home, on Cedar Street, this
afternoon at half-past o'clock"
Il AS Miss Georgia Chidester, Mrs. Wills
is well known in Richmond, where she
has large number of friends and rela-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
Will Investigate.

fI'y Associated Press)
NEW ORLEANS Juno 8,--The New Orleans
Cotton Exchange has appointed a special onrn-
nitee 70 Investigate the error made by q
telegraph company In transmitting the figures
from tho Bureau OF Statistics. Agricultural De-
Onenns EXchnnge mo- ~ I.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
Eating Himself Up,

NEW YORK, June s.-A peculiar case,
Conn., ol ,n' 81 1,.h to animal lovers hos 5VSt
leopard. named CASTOR, at the Bostock
snow, has been slowly eating himself to
aen'h; The leopard originally had long
OF the animals from Paris It was noticed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09

conferred on Mrs. Annie r. Gruver and
Professor II. c. Barrett. Of Front Royal,
Va, and the degree of Bachelor of Music
on Miss Bessie X. Peyton, Front Royal,
Va, and Miss Mabel Hudson, Luray, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
Shot to Death.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
1s FAYETTEVILLE, N. c., June SAN
Sthony Reagan, u negro, was instantly
Killed last night in front Of Brick Row"
by another negro, Roberts, with a re-
tvolver, during a quarrel. Roberts fled,
but about daylight surrendered to the
cl,e 49, n.s j,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
in New York.

1TI. Especial to The TImns-D Ispntch.) -
Ia NEW YORK. June S--Hoffman--T. II,
Betty. Imperlnl-W. A. Witherspoon.
York;. o. Miller. Il. B. Ullman. Hotel
Astor-C. J. Ryan. Herald Square-A.
Osterloth and wife. Park Avenue-Bishop
Gibson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
OPPOSED TO A union


II LOS ANGELES, CAL, June s.-Thc
knights OF Columbus to-day, defeated n
proposal to affiliate with the Federation
Of American Catholics, chiefly on the
ground that by doing so the order of
the knights Of Columbus would lose its
individuality.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09

THE "OLD WHITE" SULPHUR.
This historic resort is celebrated for the
peculiar virtue OF the Sulphur Spring and
curative baths, and its social life for
the brilliant assemblages OF the most
prominent people in all avocations of life.
It's patrons nterminsle in cordial fash
ion, forming a. cohesive and congeniall
society, with every amusement and COM
fort. Engagement of rooms to date sur
passes all records OF recent years, and
'The White scores one Of the best
seasons in its history.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
Good for Portland.

The Richmond Times Dispatch says: 'The
Portland, Ore, Exposition is a novelty among
big shows in that it opened on time and does
not intend to haul the cracked Liberty Bell
with a dot OF Philadelphia bummers out there
for exhibition" Put down ono big fat credit
mark for the Portland Expos Birmingham
News. t31tt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09

VETERANS RECALLING THEMsELvEs.
The veterans OF Lee Camp and the
other Confederate camps of the State are
preparing for their trip to Louisville.
They have arranged with o. II. Berry
and Company. Of this city. to supply
their uniforms.
The &c. "" hats are in stock, and
any veteran can be supplied by calling
on this Arm; we understand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
TAKE STEAMER "oLD POINT COM
FORT" SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE

10TH, 10 O'CLOCK.
nc. 4. Round trip to Norfolk 1890. .7Sc
75c. :, Round trip to Newport News. 7oo
Soc. Children under II years........5oc
Tickets good to return next night or
following Tuesday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
May Build Forty Miles of Railroad.

j. B. Thomas, secretary, treasurer,
and general manager OF the Johnson
City, Bakersville & Southern Railway,
is reported as saying that the company
proposes to build from johnson City,
Tenn, to Bakersville, N. c., forty
miles, of which twenty-five miles will
be in Tennessee. The route is via
Unicoi ard Limestone Cove, Tenn,
and Magnetic City and Big Rock
Creek, N. G. From Unicoi to Davis
vile, Tenn, eight and:one-half miles
of line were constructed about four
years ago, and surveys have been made
from johnson City to Davisville, eigh"
teen and one-half miles. The rest OF
the route is now under survey. vii,
liam E. Uptegrove, of 457 East 10th
street, New York, is president, and @.
B. Allen, of johnson City, is vice
president Manufacturers Record. 3
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Saws II VIII Build.

Dispatches from Bristol, Tenn, re-
port President George L. Carter, of the
South & Western Ry., as saying that
the decision of Judge Golf approving
the sale ofthe Clinchfeld corporations
property to Mr.. Carter and associates
means that the extension of the s. &
W. will be built.
The plant of the s. & W., as hereto
fore announced, are to build an ex-
tension northwest from johnson City,
Tenn, to 4 point at or near Toms
Greek, Va, in order to develop the
Cranes Nest coal fields, which, like
the s. & W., are controlled by the
Clinchfield corporation.
In addition to extending to the coal
fields the s. & W. proposes to build
southeast from Spruce Pine, N. c., to
a connection with some other road,
perhaps the Seaboard Air Line.
Mr.. Carriers associates in the deal
are a syndicate of New York capitalists
in which it is said that Blair & Co. and
Thomas F. Ryan, both prominent in
the Seaboard, are leaders. If this
means that the Seaboard will get the
properties, it is probable that q coal
route will be formed from the Cranes
Nest fields to Southport, N. c., aspro-
jected some time ago. About probably
the Seaboard Air Line. Manufacturers
Record.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Judge Chandler Dead.

Last Friday morning Judge G.. C.
Chandler laid down the burdens Of this
life and passed over the riYer to rest
under the shade, He was seventy five
years old and for several years has
been very feeble. He came to Johnson
City from Mississippi about fifteen
years ago, and has been one of our
most respected citizens since. He
is survived by q widow, three daugh-
ters and two sons. The funeral SER
vices were held at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. W. j. Exum Sunday after
noon by Revs. W. S. Neighbors and
M. P. Carico. The remains were laid
to rest in Oak Mill Cemetery with X.
of P, honors. The Comet joins the
many friends in sympathy for the be-
reaved in their hour of sorrow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Boone's Creek Notes.
Samuel McCulley was in Johnson
City Saturday.

Samuel McCulley was in Johnson
City Saturday.
d. j. Hickman, travelling salesman
for the Cox Hat Co., spent Sunday
with his family here.
The commencement exercises of
Boone's Greek Seminary Tuesday,
April %. promises to DO very interest
ing. The pupils are already showing
much interest in their work.
Rev. T. @. Garst, who has been
preaching in Hawkins county, has re-
turned to his home.
Miss Beura Hale is visiting in John
son City.
Rev. ]. H. Groseclou will begin re-
vival services at Marion Chapel next
week.
Rev. Cox will begin services at the
Flourville Baptist church next week.
W. F. Carter purchased the mill and
store property of E. E. Martin. Mr..
Martin will leave for the west soon.
Miss Maggie Hilbert was shopping
in johnson City Saturday.
Mrs. s. J. Bowman was in johnson
City Saturday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
johnson c,tH,s Passenger station.

The depot problem at Johnson City
will be settled at an early date. Divis-
ion Superintendent George r. Loyal
stated last night that his had received
no advices about it.
Washington officials will either de-
eide to enlarge the present depot at
that place or build new station for
passengers. The depot at johnson
City is used for both freight and pas
senger purposes, and owing to the
growth Of business in that city, it is
inadequate. The present depot is made
of brick and is a very substantial
structure.
Other depot improvements will be
started along the lines of the Southern
in the next few eeks.-Journal and
Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20

Rev. W. P. Crouch returned to Bris.
tol Wednesday evening
Walter Fl. Henderson, of New York,
is visiting home folks in this city.
VIM. Silver & Co. are still doing
watch and iewelry repair work and use
genuine material only and guarantee
workmanship.
If you fail to hear Polk Miller on
May 3rd, you will miss q rare treat and
have no one to blame but yourself.
A. j. McMacken and Miss Sallie
Hyder were united in marriage last
Sunday by Rev. M. P. Carico.
It will be pleasant news to the
friends of John l.. Summers in this
city to learn that he is improving from
an attack Of rheumatism at Virginia
Beach.
We are still at the same old stand do.
ing optical work aud testing your eyes
in the most scientific manner without
using any preparation to dilote your
pupils. Eyes tested free and satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
WIN. SILVER & Co.
The johnson City friends Of Miss
Lucy Sells have received invitations
announcing her approaching marriage
to @. W. Mcclure, of London, Ont. in
June. Miss Sells 10 quite we'll known
in Johnson City, and the announce
ment will be received with pleasure.
Local Union of Christian Endeavors
program for April 2S, 1905, at the
Christian Church beginning at p. m
Devotion, The Object of Local Union,
Music, The Needs of Local Union,
Music, The Pledge, Music, The Conse-
Grafton Meeting, Music. Social hour.
All should come.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. W. Cure left
Wednesday afternoon for Bristol,
where they will reside. They left
their two children, Rhea and Dorothy,
here until school closes. johnson City
regrets very much to lose this estima-
BILE family, but Mr.. Cure has been
treasurer Of the V. 1. @. & @. Co. for
four years and his business keeps him
in Bristol, hence the removal,
DR.. W. ]. Miller has returned from
Nashville where he attended the recent
meeting of the State Medical Associa-
ton and presented paper descriptive
of his recent illness and treatment. He
was selected as the state representative
to the National Association which
meets this year at Portland, Oregon.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Boarding House Destroyed By Fire.

Cranberry, N. c., April 17.-Firs
broke out this morning just before day
break in boarding house here and to-
tally destroyed it and two adjoining
dwelling houses. Mark Winters and
man named Burgess, who were in
one of the houses at the time sustained
very serious burns and it is doubtful
if they can recover. Insurance was
small,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Young Mems Sunday.

Next Sunday, April 93d, will be OBJ
served as Young Mems Sunday in
johnson City. s. W. McGill, State
Secretary, and j. G. Day, Student
Secretary, will speak.
A meeting for men will be held OF
tho Market street Methodist church at
$3.50 p. m. A mass meeting for every
body at the Baptist church at 1880 p.
m. Special music at both meetings.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1905-04-20
Field Seeds.

Any country merchant or farmer can
sit down in his home and write us how
much field seeds and other things of
The best quality he needs and we viii
mail him memorandum showing the
exact amount of the bill based on our
special low cash prices and await his
instructions. Shipments OF eggs and
other produce taken to account at high
est market prices on day of ar
rival at Nashville. No order or ship
lnent is too small to receive our best
attention. Nashville Produce Co.,
ll73 If J. J. ODGL, Manager.