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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
THE COKER TRAGEDIES.
The Murderer Did Not Use
Drugs, But Was Hard Drinker. IL

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
COURTHOUSE, VA,
October 31.-So far there are no new de-
velopments in. the King and Queen trag-
9edy. Il Cocker the quadruple murderer. did
not useg any drug. but was soaked In
Whiskeyg all the time and got that alta
between the time Of killing his wife and
children and Gressitt and killing himself
are now In the hands, of relatives to whom
they We're given by the constable. They
cannot be gotten for publication
Coker's brother and nephew from South
Carolina. who appearing In King and
speak to no one except Mrs. Coker's rela-
tiyes. After walking over the Green
wood farm. the scene OF the murder, they
went to West Point, where they spent
the night Here, as in King and Queen,
they kept profound silence after the
murderer was buried. and left on this
mornings train for Richmond. Both are
fine looking men with good faces. Much
sympathy was felt for them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Central State Hospital.

Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sr,--To settle dispute, Will you please
tell a Fairmount subscriber Of your paper
when the colored lunntic hospital which
was located on the grounds Of what is
now Fairmounti was removed to Peters
burg, Va? a 81 SUBSCRIBERS y - isl x.
The inmates Of tho Central Lunatic
Asylum were removed to Petersburg
during tile close Of Governor cameron's
administration, according to the recol-
lection OF Mr.. schermerhorn. who was
Its superintendent up to September, 1882.
He was succeeded by Mr.. Mason,
since deceased. The present superin-
tendent. might be ablc to- give from his
day book the date OF the removal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
DoUBLEiFoRGER.
Uses the Same Names Twice and
Tc Cauoh+

. f.
Especial TO Tho Times-Dispntch,)
LAHORE, October sl,-Quite an excite
ment was occasioned late Saturday at
tornoon. when Deputy Sheriff Parker
drove ZIP with Carroll, Field and Wool
1olk, prominent men OF Orange, in quest
OF q forger, who2had that day passed u
alleck, purporting TO DO drawn by a. G..
s :, saw mill mna, for G, G..
!ar q road president. amounting to
w on carroll, who had given ono gallon
OF brandy and $3.50 in, money TO Tie
.endorser, ] 3. Booton,, colored. THE SER
vices Of MI, w, n, Reynolds. 4 popular
farmer of this place, We're secured Ira and
the party hurried To Possom Hollow
near Antioch, and through the sagaclty
OF Nj. Reynolds located and capt,,red
booton, who confessed and turned ove,,
the 1880 The same party, about n ven,,
ago, forged the same names and passed
the check on Levy, u merchant ' = :
Orange, Which check was cashed and
lost by the National Bank of Oranpe
The Wideawake and efficient cnshier
NC, Field, recalled this Incident ma
refused TO cash Carol's check. e
l'ontoll now rests behind tho bars OF
Orange jail awaiting trial on two con-
fSssed forgerles.
. 81 = II a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
NOTEWORTHY SOCIAL
! event IN WILMINGTON.
Marriage Of Miss Olive Arm.
strong and Mr.. George
D. Grow.
D. Crow.
Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch

especial 10 Inc llne9-DlSDatCn.) 5asls
WILMINGTON. N. c., Oct. s1.-One OF
athe fmostsnotable events OF the many fall.
ma rriages that Wilmington has had and
lis to fall heir to transpircd here this
afternoon. when Mr.. George D. Grow.
prominent young society man OF this
city and grandson OF the late Hon..
George Davis, member OF President
Davis Cabinet, lead to the altar Miss
Olive Armstrong, the eldest daughtersof
Mr.. John s.. Armstrong, president OF the
Atlantic National Bank. this city, and a
man prominent In financial circles OF the
State. The wedding occurred at the
handsome Armstrong residence. on South
Fourth Street, ana while given out to be
a quiet home affair." was really a bril-
liant event Following the wedding a
delightful reception was held. and to-
might, In honor OF the bridal party.
.L'Arioso German Club Is giving an elab-
crate dance in the Masonic Temple Hall.
which has been profusey decorated for
the OCCASION. The dance Is being lead
f by Mr.. Clayton Giles. Jrt
( The wedding this afternoon occurred a T
b go o'clock and the ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. r. w Hogue, rector Of
Est. James Episcopal Church. Only this
relatives and most intimate friends of
the contracting parties witnessed the
happy ceremony, but they We're sufficient
10 make up q brilliant and fashionable
The handsome interior Of
the residence had been made more at
ira ctive by the deft hand OF the decorator
with a lavish display Of large ferns, state
" palms and beautiful cut flowers. To
this was added the glow Of scores Of
lights. ID
1#tyFst. !,
Armstrong, a sister OF the bride, while
the groom was attended as best man by
brother. Mr.. William G. Crow. The
flower girls-dainty bits Of fresh feini-s
nlnity--werc little Misses Marjorie and
Dorothy Armstrong. The bride APP
preached the altar on the arm of her
father.
THE costume OF the bride consisted Of
a ma 3nificent gown of$white satin chiffon,
with yoke embroidered in pearls and With
point lace bertha and skirt en- train,
deliberately trimmed with accordion-plait-
ing and n garniture Of putting and white
satin ribbon rosettes: white gloves and
white slippers. Her long veil Of tulle
was caught back with q spray OF orange
blossoms, and she carried a shower bou-
qlet Of Bride roses.
The maid OF honor was attired in a
rich gown OF white and blue pompadour
silk, with trimmings OF round thread lace
and narrow blue velvet ribbon. She wore
blue gloves. with slippers to match. and
carried q bouquet Of pearl roses
The little flower girls were costumed in
pure white their dresses being exquisite.
ones Of EN- broidery.
After the ceremony the bride changed
her costume to that of a handsome tailor
made travelling habit. and about an hour
afterwards Mr.. and Mrs. Grow left on
a. tour North. 81 Sss Il *
The hridetis a charming young lady,
and Is q near relative of the Armstrong;
of Culpcper, Va. 4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Will Marry in Georgia.
Especial to Tho Tines Dispatch,l

y IpptclHl 70 ilIo lI'FSs. 'A-1ssPtttCE1'I n.
NORFOLK, VA, October 81 ,--lnvita-
tions have been Issued by Major and Mrs.
Peter Pelham for the marriage of their
daughter Emma, 70 Josiah. Dickinson
November 22d at the brides home. In
Poulan, Georgia, Tho groom As an att
torney AT law Of Norfolk, The pfficiat-
ing Clergyman VIII be Rev. y ~, Hank,
the father OF the groom, who lis the
presiding elder of the Farnyllle (ya.)
Methodist District. and Rev. Luther Link,
of the Presbyterian Church. at Macon.
Ga,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
School Laws.

Editor or Tho Times Dispatch: =
s;lr,-Will you please explain section Is
OF tho Constitution, or that part OF 1t
that pertains to tho primary and gram
mar schools. and also section l499, page
4 Glc; section 1906, page $40. acts lH2-s-'4
that says, In speaking OF the State school
funds these funds shall be applied eX-
5clusvely to the maintenance OF primary
and grammar schools?
Can a district school board legally, UNI
der sections 149S and 1902, acts l0O2-3-4
cut ont two district schools in order to
establish IL high grade school In COM
munity where there are but six children
materially benefited In the establishment
of such school, und no child. as the
schools were located, had to walk mile.
As It now is the majority Of the children
little boys and glrls-have to walk from
two to two and half miles or miss an
education, Please explain, and obllge.
AN OLD sSUBSCRIBllR.
3 Section 1856 OF the State Constitution
provides that the General Assembly shall
apply the annual interest OH the literary
fund; that portion of the capitaton tax
provided for in the Constitution to be
paid into tho state treasury; and an an-
nual tax on PROPERTY OF not less than one
nor moro than five mills on thel dollar to
the support of schools Of the primary
and grammar grades.
Section 136 of the Constitution provides
that the local school taxes--that is, the
taxes ,leyied by counties. cities and towns
and separate school Districts, shall be
apportoned and expended by the local
school authorities of said counties, cities,
towns and districts IN Establishing and
maintaining such schools as In their
Judgment the public welfare may require,
provided that the primary schools In the
cities towns and school districts shall
be maintained at least four months in
each year before any part Of the county
on district taxes can be devoted to tho
establishment Of; schools Of higher grade.
The sections of the Code referred to-
In our correspondents inquiry simply nut Il
into operation these, provisions OF the
Constitution, and add nothing new to-
them. s.tYeg 81 I.
& Tho question of establishing a school OF
high grade in any community, IL dis
rAted, should be settled according 10 sec
lion 1857 OF the Code OF virginia. Such
questions cannot be settled on cx parte'
statements or without u full knowledge
of all the circumstances connected with
the establishment OF tho school.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
PRESIDENT sHOv|[Ls
GOAL into BOILER.
lRy Associated Press !

WASHINGTON October Sl.-Presldent
Roosevelt regards his Southern trip Just
ended, as a most enjoyable and prof|table
.sea voyage, and the President EXPRESSED s,d
himself In the most enthusiastic terms
regarding the ships officers and men OF
while at sea on Sunday Tho President
made q speech to the Officers ana men
of the West Virginia, He had Just cons
-peted an inspection Of the entire ship
shovel was put into5his hand and he was
asked " throw a shovel OF coal into q
particular boiler, He threw in two, and
the boiler was Immediately chrlstened
tho ROOSEVELT Boiler The shovel was
passed around that every stoker. might
shovel with II. 1t was then spoedily ". DO,
mollshed into bits. each biz being retained
as q souvenir. "a
AZ the conclusion OF the speech the
President was given three rousng cheers
by the officers and men,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Mr.. Roosevelt's Visit.

Editor OF Tho Times y lspatc G h:
Sir,-Please answer through your
query column whether or not the Prcsl-
dent, while in ourcity. when he reached
Giles B. Jackson's office, shook hands
with Giles and made III speech. endors-
ing Jackson iii his "'JamestoW work. J
ana also congratulatlng the colored school
children, and the business, banks. etc,
conducted BY the colored peopl
i,53sGi3 ssGs5 .sisg$ & f w. L..
I. 4 At sixth ana Broad Streets the parade
halted While the President made g brief
address Ia. the Representatives Of the Col
iored Industrial Association. He said:
i3s5 II want. to congratulate you upon i
the showing your school children have L
made, and further wish. as an s5
American, to congratulate the repre-
" sentatlves OF tho colored race. wIou' 3s IL
I. have shown such progress In the In
u. dustrial Interest of this city. All they III
Il have done in that way means genu- 81
gsS ine progress for the race. I am glad NJ
!. as an American for what you are
doing The standing of the bank III
4 this city, as managed by colored men.
should give genuine pride to all the
colored men OF this country It's 1 REG &
ord is an enviable one. You colored
Il men who show In business life both 4
ability and "a high order Of integrity
81 are real benefactors, nok only Of your
race, but OF tlc whole country.
Giles Jackson was standing near when
5this speech was made, and came over and
shook, hands with the President
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Pestifercus Dogs.

Editor Of The SSrimes- Dispatch:
Sir,--1f dog gets in your flock OF tur-
keys and is killing them. haven't YOU
the right to shoot him, even IL he is
taxed? And cannot the owner be made
to pay for those killed? BY answering
these questions at once you will greatly
obligc MRS. L., p.
You have no right to kill the dog, but
you may 80 before the Board Of Super
visors and collect damages.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Charter Granted,

The. State Corporation Commission yester-
day issued only one charter ,Thers Faulkner
Music Company. Inc. Principal office: Ross-
lyn, Va. Incolporators: James AZ Faulkner
PRESIDENT; Emile f.. Mori. secretary,Fs both
Of washington city. Capital stock: Maxmun''
$1,000: minimum, s! .0g9. Objects and purposes:
in the United States ana foreign countries.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
MRS. COOKERS SISTER.
Coker's Brothers Only Knew He
Il Had Killed Gressitt,
Especial TO The Tlmes-Dlspatc

------ yoPeC1trT s771opdtCH,1 -----
WEST POINT. VA, October 81. - Miss
Rosa Ray. sister Of Mrs. Coker, who was
buried Sunday, passed through "a w est
Point. Monday morning. She was in
Bedford City, when the news OF the trag.
edy renched her and was unable to con-
meet with the West Point trains Saturday,
Two brothers of w. D, Coker OF Harris
willie, South Carolina. also arrived They
only knew that their brother had killed
r. Il. Gressitt when they left home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Miss Margaret March,
,peclal 10 Tho Tlnes.D lspatc

(NpECIHl t'''Hcs'H1t5PoFCNJl7
EEooDsIDcK, VA, October sl.--AIiss
Margaret March died hero S'nilav mr.
ter q lingerlng Illness. AGED about 81
for the past twenty-five years has lived
with her niece. Alrs, M. Il. Willard. She
was member Of fhe Methodist Church
for seventy years. N I5 a y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
A Lawyers Liability.

Editor of The Times Dispatch;
Sir.-About fotir years ago a lawyer
collected a note for mo Tin virginia) and
failed TO make properN returns. Can !
set judgment against that lawyer at
his time. or is the debt ~ out OF date?
houd such a lawyer be sent to the
Virginia Legislature? Should his deed
be placed before tho public?
z. w. r.
-lty, October 10, 1905.
You can get Judgment. We cannot
answer Hypothetical questions concerns
a mans fitness for office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Engagement Finge

VIII you please answer the following:
On which finger should an engagement
i Ing be worn? MAGGIE.
On the third finger OF the left hand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Dispute Over e: = Ditch.


Il Sir,--NNill you please answer the fol-
lowing ss y M s53ats
B / live about e-fourthE of 3, mile from
public road. Mysonlys outlet to the public
road runs about twenty or thirty feet
from AS line: on a hillside. About six
months ago A made a ditch and turned
tho water from his cornfield down the
hill in my road, which washes It so as
to make It impossible. worked aon the
road several times butSas soon as a rain
comes it washes out again, and ! cannot
stop 1t unless AS ditch IS turned am
other way. Have the right to stop
up the ditch. or l can l compel a to turn
his ditch so as not to come into my
road? BY answering you will greatly
,bllge ~ SB Sc. - BEN = g"
4 can be compelled To- construct his
ditch in such mnnner#as not to tnjutrte ,
your property. The law amply protects
sou in such a case. ". q. n 5s&
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01

wood. When cooked wash with soap
and warm water ana rinse with cold
Hams should be boiled slowly
and with plenty Of water, usually about
three hours. or until done. |.sS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
QUERIES AND
,.....ANSWERS
Songs Wanted.

Can any OF our readers supply copy OF
the songs, SHERMAN Valley and she
vas born IN Old kentucky2'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Rights Of School, Trustees. /!

,Editor OF The Times Disnatch:;
s;ir,-Has a school trustee the right to
sell merchandise or other things, or loan.
money to teachers and charge interest
on money SO loaned, Will, the UNDER
standing that said Indebtedness. is ~ to
be paid By warrants to n issued to said
teachers alta future day, by the board,
OF which said trustee is q member, or
to be financially Interested inEany war
ra,,ts issued by said Board of Trustecs?5
x. 81
The writer of the above Is referred erred
to section 1472 of the Code of Virginia.
This section is too long to be quoted
here. The law however forpids az
school officials from having an interest
direct or indirect,i In any contract Tor
furnishing books, maps, charty or other fl'
school supplies and from discoun 1tll'g'
school warrants. 80.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Smithfield Hams.

Editor Of The Times Dispatch.
sIr,-You will please publish in your
daily issue the receipt for curing the
famous Smithfield ham, We nre all In
gterestcd In good bacon u. T. B,
Hogs should not BIO butchnred In very
cold weather; never allow the meat to
freeze. The hams should be trimmed
nicely and, cut round Mt tho end. Just
pass tho end Of the paddle bone, Let
The edges OF the hams slope little,
Rub a tablespoonful of salt-poter and
two tablespoonsful OF sugar over the
fleslly side of tho ham or shoulder. then
salt lightly on q floor or platform, never
In tight boxes or barrels; rub plenty Of
salt on tho edges OF the hook, tllen
stack on tile floor for five days; then
resale again and also on tho 18th day.
leave the hams In salt two days to txa
pounds OF weight OF ham; take up the
hams. wash well, rub lightly Will, a
small amount OF powdered horax, hang
up by tying string around the hook,
Never cut holes in the ham, Smoke with
red oak or hickory. The fire should
be smothered with wet rotten pine sap
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-11-01
Peach Trees.

Editor OF Inc llIileS- oloPt'lS'i'y
Sr,-I have three peach trees III my
yard. MOL thrives and brings forth fruit
abundant. No last year and this had
a very fair crop Of large peaches. but
neither year did they ripen. They didn't
even begin to brown. Along about the
latter part OF September most of them
began to rot and the remainder of them
dried entirely up. No is very similar
TO No. 9 in that they rotted and dried
IN, but they never grew to be any size.
rhey appear to be healthy and free from
worms. No. I and No. 2 to-day are be-.
.reft of leaves. whilst No. is literally
covered with foliage.
Can you tell me what tho trouble is,
and how to prevent It. All tho trees are
Young, probably six years old.
PORNIFEROUs.
This winter spray your peach trees,
trunk and branches, with n solution made
by dissolving pound OF hluestone IN is
gallons of water Next spring, after the
bloom has fallen, spray them thorough
ly with bordeaux mixture. Fertilize the
trees this winter, which will make a Wig
orous growth next year. The rot on the
peaches is caused by a fungus disease
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-07-22
LOCAL BREvITIE>.

The French government has conferred
~ cross of the Legion of Honor upon
Co,,rander Reginald Nicholson OF the
~ Tacoma. The Tacoma is one
- tha vessels of Sigsbee's fleet when
h.s brought John Paul Joness oous
,ao,, to the United States. Commands
Nicholson brought the Tacoma TO iho
nolulu on her maiden cruise.
# seems that in the matter VI ."o
,-;,,;,. Of the Chinese at Oahu piahta-
49,, nr;or to the last election, the en-
nesa Consul made a slight olploiiia ~
,ansa in having written to the At'oi-
Iav-ceneral instead of,to the governor
However it is not thought any int
national complications will ARISE eoai,
corning this phase Of the nla''ei' "
ACbina is not apt to find 1T out.
Land Commissioner Pratt states .na
tho uauula homesteads, between Ma
naupau and Makao. in the hoo ,ieNno1.
district will be cut up INTO -,
lots and reopened for settlement
lands were opened few years ago anu
we're taken up, principally by ma" al.
;ans living in the vicinity, li'ans
whom have failed to comply Win ,i,e
conditions and abandoned thelr nv
ines. The lands consequently reSei
to the government.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-07-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Big sale -laces Kerr's Monday.
> A storekeeper is wanted at the Moana
Hotel.
. How to Grow Tall.-Address P. o.
Box 494.
The Stockyards now have automo-
biles for hire by the day or hour.
The furniture of five-room house is
offered for sale. See classified ads. 3
Lutted's Hawaiian poi In pound cans
for sale by all druggists and grocers.
A stenographer recently from the
coast desires a position. See classified
ads.
A party wishes to rent two unfurnish-
ed rooms. or small cottage, near car
line. See classified ads.
The directors of Eva Plantation Go.
have declared a dividend of one per
cent payable on July 81.
Laces 1-2c. dozen Kerr's Monday.
A nosition. as useful companion to
lady or gentleman. is wanted by COM
petent party. See classified ads.
Today at 10 a. m. the Fisher, Ables
Co. will sell general merchandise, also
cigars, plants and ferns, Queen street,
corner Fort.
II. F. Wichman and Co., Ltd, will
close their store every Saturday at
O'Clock during the balance of july ano
/ the month of August.
J M. Levy & Co. have just received
a choice supply of Heinz's good things
for the table, including Heinzs Apple
butter. Waity Block.
n vi
strate to your satisfaction, that th'
talk-a-phone is the best taking ma
chine on the market.
Embroideries half-price Kerr's Mon
day.
The Chelsea, ladies' tan blucherett'
oxford at So sparkles with style ah'
has been especially designed Tor per
sons with tender feet. Manufacturers
Shoe Co.
Jas F. Morgan has lots for sale II
the heaithiest suburb of Honolulu, VIVA
is known as College Hills tract. Lot
sold on easy terms and houses bull
for purchasers if desired.
The Hebron Drug Co. call attenIio
to the Beef. Iron and Wine toiiic INC
are agents for. They say 1t gives gree
satisfaction with their customers. AS
for Strong's Beef, Iron and VINE
Taste Heinz's Apple butter just one
and you'll find it mighty hard s'eerlii
clear of the jar when the next me-
comes round. We have this oaiil.
nalate ticker in stock again. II. Hach
field & Co.. Ltd.
All over laces and embroioerles. D''
noins Kerr's Monday.
on Saturday, August y, the f1she
Ables co. will sell at auction at the
salesrooms. by order of the 5. y. Cast
estate. the lot and improvements
. 1oas Kinau street. See their column i'
particulars and terms.
Dry goods, notions, general merehai
disc. hats and caps in great variety
auction today at p. m. ana III y
evening and every evening untli All a.
cold will Fisher of Fisher, Aoies -
oonducts the sale at the store on kir
street. near the river
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-07-22

{. When a man buys a drink
he doesn't like to have it
thrown at him.
He expects a certain
amount OF courtesy to attend
it's service.
That's one of the reasons
why discriminating drinkers
and men of refinement pat
Z. ronize the CRITERION.
You are served the best
liquors in a manner found
only in the best bars or your
own club.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-07-22
snakes WILL never
COME TO Hawaii

The following circular has been Is
sued by Secretary of Agriculture VIII
son, dated June 90, 1905:
For the purpose of preventing the
introduction of snakes into the Terri
tory of Hawaii, the order made May ~
1902. is hereby amended SO that on any
after August i. 1905, no permits shflt
he issued for the entry of snakes of any
kind at any port of the Hawaiian IS
lands. Shipments Of snakes shall be
: DESTROYED or returned at the owner
=
expense."