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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
DIED ALONE
Body Of Shoemaker Found If
His Shop Eaten BY Rats.

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@ SMITHS x ROADS. VA, April 6.--Mr.
Bartlette Crowder, a shoe maker and re-.
pairer, living at South Hill. Va, died
suddenly some time during the night Of
the 4thlinstant. Mr.. Crowder3 lived alone
and worked at his trade In a very small
shop on one Of the principal streets OF
tho town. sls b. Iii K ss las "A:
Mr., Tom Reeks was tho first to discov-
ser the body. having left q pair OF shoes
at his shop to be repaired la few, days
previous, called yesterday morning for
them, but not receiving any response to-
his repeated calls. he decided that some-
thing was the matter and broke the
door, which was securely propped on tho
inside with heavy pieces of wood.
d On entering the room, he found the
body to he stiff and cold, and very much
disigured by rats, which he frightened
away, they having eaten 'h1s nose en-
Btirely off as well as one az his toes.
The town authorities after examining
the body, decided that an Inquest was
not necessary Mr.. Crowder was about
seventy years pf age, and appeared per-
fectly we'll the evening beforeedeatHE h
His death is supposed to have been
caused BY the excessive use Of whlsk ey,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
VIRGINIA.
BRIEFS
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NkolCS1ii
BOYDTON,sV IA, April 6.-!Thc business
OF the Southern Railroad at this place.
trains run on this road he railroad aus
sthorities are having siding built ut this
place, five hundred yards long. 1T will
soon be completed. ri "a
"a CAPE HENRY, VA.-The schooner AL
len Green from Wilmington, NJ c., for
Portland, Maine, loaded with lumber,
was towed into this port to-day in dis
tress and reported that she is in need
of immediate assistance.
a FREDERICKSBURG, Walt is said
that there will be awarm fight. Is for the
vania county ut the next election. Those
mentioned are: T. a; Harris. the present
clerk; Ashbys Waddy and J. a. billiard.
NEWPORT NEWS, "a Val. 4. An
drews, who has been at the hospital since
he attempted TO kill Ills wife and him
self several weeks ago, was placed in
Jail to-day on the charge of 5felonious
shooting. He will be given q preliminary
WEST POINT. VA.-The first crabs OF
the season were received at the crab
factory of Captain J. w. Marshall yes
terday, one barrel from 6 Gloucester coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
SWANSON NAILED HIM.
Holds a Man toe Promise Made
-Four Years Ago.

Especial to The Ttnles- Dispatch) 49,
BOYDTON, VA, April 6.--Mecklen-E
burg is beginning to warm up over tho
gubernatorial and senatorial contest, and
the friends OF tho candidates are lin-
ing up for tho fight before the primary,
i think Mr.. Swanson Is decidedly the fa-
yorlte IN this county for Governor.
though Mr., Willard has some very In
.nuentla friends. who arc working 1ulet-
5ly for him. The people have a high
regard for boil, candidates. Mr.. Swan
son has remarkable memory. "A gem
,tleman who was member Of the old
electoral county board told mo this
morning that when Mr.. Swanson was
canyassing In the contest with Governor
Montague hetold Mr., Swanson that that
was not the time for him "a run for
Governor: to walt, md the next time
he offered no would support him So
after Mr.. Swanson declared his pur-s
pose to run lie wrote to this ex-member
of the electoral board, reminding him
OF his promise to support him In his
present contest. although II had been
four years since the promise had 49,
made ~ n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
sHAD AND PERCH.
Season Opens and Many Big
Catches Are Made

MISSIONER, VA, April g. The fishing
season in this section has opened ed ana
drift nets and large haul SENS at .B 5ta
ley shore" operated by r. 3. Knox, on, one
making big catches OF shad. The Whits :,
perch are largest caught for years, ana
are more abundant.
A a.. NJ. Walker, superintendent. Of county
roads, has purchased for use on the - pup
lie roads a fine pair OF mules. Mr.. Walk
er is gradually getting the highways into
some kind of shape.
The steamer Aurora, on the line to Pc
tersburg is doing good business, and and
is great convenience to fishermen and
shippers generally. hi
Il 1t is rumored that gasoline steamer
OF small size will be put on the river
between Weyanoke and Richmond 10
make daily runs for fish freights.
s8I.#C. Walden was in Richmond on pu ls'
ness early this week.
The roll of honor for Battery school,
Miss Lille NJ. Todd, teacher, Is /. as FOL
lows Mamie Ruffin, Carrie Ituffin,t Vir-
rinia Walker, Henry cornick, Robert
Cornick, w. F. Knox. Stuart Knox
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
A DAILY line West
POINT T0BALT ||M0RE:
The Garrett atewood slander
Suit Was POST
yponed,
I(snecial to 5The Times Dispatch.)

N MI (Special to- The Times Dispatch,)
WEST POINT. VA"fAprll 6,--The steanl-
or Charlotte, Of the York River Line,
came this morning, beginning the daily
line between AVesta Point and baltimore.
special excursion will. be run from
here to Newport News Saturday for the
Launching of the batteship Minnesota,
n Mr.. and Mrs. -. w, Hefferon and niece,
Miss Julia Jennings, left this morning
for Richmond, where they will be joined
BY another niece. Miss Alne Jennings,
for an extended trim South, as far as New
Orleans; thence to New Mexico 'Ihey
were to leave Richmond tonight ana
be away a month. ii
The fifth lecture OF the University FIX I;
tension Course by the Richmond ColT
iege faculty. will be given Friday night
April 7th, at the Baptist Church, by Pro-
lessor r. r. Gaines; subject: Graphic
Methods" M IA n II
The SANDER suit called for the present
term Of King William Circuit Court Of
Garrett VS.. GateWood OF alss,s has been
postponed until the next term Of court,
West Point was visited by a hard rain
most Of yesterday and an electric storm
about II, NJ. last night, which left IT
quite cold, making fires and wraps. very
conf Portable 3S s.ss ~ '1siify II IA A n s.; Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
HALIFAX COURT.
Sheriff T. r. Jordan Resigns and
w. D, Shapard Appointed.

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BLACK WALNUT & HALIFAX COUN-.
.TY, VA, April 6.-After lasting q week
and half tho March term Of Halifax
Circuit Court adjourned late yesterday
afternoon, and Judge Ba1Atsdale left to-
day for. Lunenburg to hold court IN that
county. vi. I,
one OF the last orders Of the court
was the appointment OF w. p. Shapard
as sheriff q Mr. Thomas r.. Jordan. of
this place, having rendered his resigna-
ton, Mr., Jordan retires to private life
with the good wishes Of his fellow cit
liens who have honored him with tho
Office Of Circuit Court clerk. and then
the sherIffalty FIR u period of twenty
years or more. Hc Is unpopular that he
could be elected probably to most any
county Office, hut he recently moved back
to this village. his FORMER home. where
he desires to spend his remaining days
quietly with his family and old friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
Visits Ostrich Farm and Saw
the Power Of a Birds Kick.
(Special 10 The Timcs- DIspatch.) s

Especial TO The Times-D ispatch.)
was caused In the 'neighborhood Of DUN
ton Monday night, when cunning Cupid
got in his work in style. Mrs. Mantelo
was called from her guest chamber bout
$50 o Clock by a young man. who Yves
aPParently very nervous cry and excited
man. IN an exciting !, It the
two miles down the road, IS said the Mrs:
Mantelo, whose curiosity had been raised
to high PITCH. Anyone dead or dying:
was asked by the lady. Oh, no. said
the young man, mot quite so bad. ~ he
was soon In his buggy by. the side Of his
intended BRIDE The couple was soon It
the home Of the preacher, who made
Mr.. John Lipscomb. of Westword: Va,
and Miss Jessie Ford. Of Cedar Grove.
The groom is a PROSPEROUS young bust
ness man Of his section. while his bride
is most charming young daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. s.. j. Ford. OF Detroit.
Michigan. who a few years ago bought
a fine Virginia farm to make old Viz
ginia their home.
Z No one can ina CINE the cause Df the
appa rsntiy no opposition to, the mat ch.
53 Mr.. "a z r. e syTalker,o Of Roxbury..fW who
has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Long
OF White Springs. Fla, for several weeks,
has ret turned home. He visited the ostrlcn
farm and had the pleasure OF. seeing those
birds in double harness. He saw one
kick negro that nearly caused VI the
III MIR. All, NJ. Stoddard has been appointed
mall carrier for rural route from TINS
place to Commerce. April 18TH Mr.. Al
len Marston is substitute. f@, HI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
ALFRED sPEER'S SURp RISE.
Well Known Business Man Tells OF Pc
cular ExperIe nce. III rs.

}&f7y& Cul'dr Experience t .gsii
Few business men arc better known
throughout the country than Alfred Speer,
OF Passaic. N. j. Although he Is over
elghty-one years OF ago and the head OF
large concern, as we'll as the editor
OF the Passaic Item, yet he found time
to write the following letter. hoping that
II would be Of interest and benefit to our
readers: gi
ITO the Editor:-- IA * n gs3
'I cannot keep from expressing my
surprise at the wonderful relief and benz
ut T derived from the use of Hyonael. For
some years past have been a victim
TO Fnasal and throat atarrh. and during
that time have expended, q great many.
dollars to specialists, and had my throat
spra yed, washed and smoked week after
week. The first time used Hyomei
was surprised at the change 1t brought,
This was a few months ago. and ! lave
used 1t occasionally since. 4 1t makes mo
SO we'll that often forget and neglect
Its use for several days, but each time
when breathe little hawking and dis!
charge, cease, and It Is wonderful how It
acts. IL 54
81 am over eighty-one yea rs of q ge.S and
careful not to praise anything untlls ].
know what ! am about,
Respectfully yours,
I'd. IL ! y 3''ALFREDs sPEER,''k
Nj Tho complete Hyomei outfit, includ-
ing the inhaler. costs but 81, while extra
bottles sell for so cents. @
T. A. Miller's drug store sells Hyomsi on
guarantee plan, offeiSns to refund the
money II Y does not give eomplete satiyfao,
receipt Of price, Complete OUTFITS s1oQs extra
Notifies, 30 cents III a y ii y, 2lsSs4 t9ts5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
WHARTON that. one
WIFI TOO ]. |: ! MANY Nj NJ
His Petersburg Mate Finds
That She Was Num-
Der Two.
THE. MAN SAYS Y ITS i al MISTAKE d < !:
He Game to Richmond and Then
Disappeared encll Sc
curesfa Verdict.
The MAN SAYS ITS al MISTAKE
special 10 Tbs Times. Dispatch.)

- IL
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81 PETERSBURG. VA. April G.-Robert
II. Wharton. travelling salesman, who
married a young lady OF this city jap.
suary 81, 1904. is wanted by the police
here and in washington. on the charge
of bigamy.
Wharton Is originally from st. Paul.
Mimi. where, 1t is said. he was married
May 1o.5 1891. from which wife ne has
never been legally separated. Chief of
Police Ragiand learns from the Washing
ton chief OF police that Wharton's first
wife Is now living in Washington. Whar-
ton with his Petersburg wife. arrived
here from Savannah, Ca. Tuesday even
ing on visit to Mrs, Wharton's rela-
.tives, but no arrest could be made at
that time, as there was no warrant and
little Information.
B1GAAlIsT DISAPPEARS.
Wharton said that mistake had been
made and that he would 60 to Washing
ton and settle the trouble, whereupon he
left for Richmond on the electric car a t
$3.50 In the evening, stopped at the Lex
sington H otel and has not been seen since
Mrs. Wharton, the second went to
Washington yesterday. where. it is pre-
sumed she was convinced OF the mans
crime, as last evening Captain Ragland
received telegram from Chief Of Police
Sylvester. OF Washington. asking that
Wharton be held for blgamy. His present
whereabouts are unknown, but his cap
ture Is expected. S.si} II. II VII
TENCH GETS VERDICT.
"a conditional verdict for $4,000 is the
present status OF the suit Of Charles p.
~. Cooh oo rrJs frs e fpa
Railway Company for $4,000 damages
for alleged libel. The jury could not
agree last evening and reached the above
verdict after remaining out for nearly
two hours this morning. VIM, r. Nc
Kenny, counsel for the Seaboard Air
Line Company. moved that the court set
aside the verdict. which motion. with the
demurrer to the evidence. will be argued
Saturday. n
Jury stood seven for $4,000, ono for SIS, 900,
two for $4,000, one for $1,000 and one
for $1,000.
At last nights meeting Petersburg
Lodge I OF Elks Installed the following,
officers elected for the ensuing term: Ex-
allied Ruler, w. w, Presson; Esteemed
Leading knight, G. p. williamson; Es-
teemed Loyal Knight g. d. Brown; Es-
3teemod Lecturlng knight, Robert Gil
liam, Jr.; Treasurer. j. Harry Bailey;
Secretary. w, c.. Godsey; Inner Guard,
II, s. Beckwith. Jr,:Tiler, D. w. Brauch;
ESQUIRE. w. T. Baugh; Chaplain, VIM
Koeing: Representative to Grand Lodge
Mt Buffalo, u, A.. Morrison; Alternate,
". w. Brister. Jr..; Trustee. Myer saal.'
The Petersburg Grays held a special
drill tonight. preparatory to an stlspec.
ton tomorrow night by Colonel @, A..
Dempsey. y. s. 4,
I The tobacco sales In Petersburg from
October 1, 1904 to March 81. 1905,
amounted to 6,121,S99 pounds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
NORTH CAROLINA
. MONUMENT READY
Erected in the Rear Of the Site
Of Old Herndon
Church.
GETTING READY FOR CROWD
The dwelling Will be Attended
by Many Veterans as
individuals.

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No. - /. y
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WEST APPROXIMATIONS, VA, April 3d.
The North Carolina, Appomattox Con-
federate monument was erected In posi-
ton last week. Just in the rear of tho site
OF old 1Iermon Methodist Episcopal
Church. about one and a half miles from
the station Of West Appomattox by the
side of, the public road anu about one mile
through for pedestrians. 1t s about half
way from the old courthouse and West
Apponattox. 5s
Mr.. G. a. Xbbitt had charge Of erecting
the speakers stand and improving the
grounds around the monument.
The people of West Appomattox old
courthouse and the county are preparing
to entertain their friends and strangers
for the OCCASION. Notwithstanding the
unfortunate inscription. which caused the
camps Of the United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy not to attend the unwilling as
organized societies. many distinguished
veterans. Daughters, Sons and old soil
5diers will attend the exercises as indi-
vidlials and Vrginians
RI Letters OF acceptance Of the hospitality
of the Appomattox people come in on
each mail. Many will attend to avail
themselves OF the cheap rates to visit the
surrender grounds, as there are many in
tho towns and surrounding counties who
have never been to the place.
Y In 1892 tho old courthouse burned down,
then the citizens voted to erect tho new
courthouse at Appomattox Station on the
Norfolk and Western Railroad. The site
Of three acres was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Hunter for the new buildings
/ of the clerks office law Offices, jail and
courthouse. 5.
$ The thrifty town Of West Appomattox
has been steadily growing ever since. It
has two good schools, one bank, two
newspapers, four churches, five large
stores. a good millinery, Touring mill.
saw MILL three hotels two livery stables,
#undertaker's establishment and many
other improvements and industries. vi
# tits said the land bordering the railroad
is the poorest in the county, but there
are some fine farms and substantial
farmers In the county giving West APP
pomattox fine trade. sj,SS
The Apponattox Camp, Commander
Major Joel Flood; Apponnttox Memorial
Association, Mrs. T.. A. Smith, president;
sApDmattox Chapter, I'D c., organized
by Mrs. c. w. Hunter, represent the Con-
Efederate societies OF the county. Y
The chapter has enclosed the Soldiers
Cemetery with an iron fence erected
marble headstones, planted trees and
flowers and turfed the nineteen graves.
An immense crowd and a good time are
expected the 10th Of E.Auril 5a. @ ~ 233s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
Pulaski Politics.

PULASKI, VA April 6.-The political
now, and the party leaders are getting
on their fighting clothes and the fight
will be wnged tosa finish. This section
is, SO fary7as can be learned. almost
There are several Il candidates for the
House Of Representatives from this coun-
ty the strongest OF. which Is Hon. J. T..
Loving, for a number OF years Mayor
of Pulaski, and clerk OF the Legisln-
ture, Il man Of large executive ability
and a good politician, ,it5would be Inn.
possible to get a. man who would do more
for his county than Loving.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
BRIDGE CONDEMNED. \.
The Tug Mary Lee Launched at
Turkey Island Wharf.

vs. Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.) "a
NlALVDRN HILL. Va. April 6.--The
new bridge just finished over Turkey
with Charles City county. was Inspected
and condemned April s. by tho commits
soners, Messrs. Guy, Warmer. and At.
and Clark, of Charles City. It is request
cd OF the builders to have 1t according to
contract by May LIST. va if ~
A new TUG was christened Mary Lee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
THOMPSON PLACED IN
JAIL IN ARL0TTESvllLE

Especial to The Times-Dispa tcf.)
CEIARLOTTEsVILLE, VA, April o.
w. J.. Thompson, who was arrested yes
der Of his wife and two children. was
brought to this city at 8 o'clock this
afternoon and lodged In the city JAIL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07

and launched yesterdayat Turkey Island
wharf, The launching was q great, sue
cess. The rain did not interfere with the
from Richmond, Manchester and from
adjoining counties. .s sg.
a big DANCE was held in the evening
ut the home OF Mr.. Blankenshlp
gg Miss Alfalfa Walker. OF the Glcns. who
has been attending F'armvile Normal has
been home sick for some time. She I Is
now at Norfolk, under the care OF physi-
clans. il5s III "a so ~ NO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
Reason of His Fear.
tta Gap Erancisca Chronicle.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
 'There is a little town up the coast that bears the name of Ocosta," remark ed Jere T. Burke of the Southern Pacific law department while in reminiscent mood yesterday afternoon. "It lies just back of Grays Harbor and is the largest town in that neighborhood However that does not mean very much. l visited Ocosta a little while back, and while l was in town a certain fellow traded town lot for horse. After closing the deal the fellow that had acquired the horse hurriedly took the animal to blacksmith shop and asked the black smith to shoe him in a hurry. The black smith seemed in no hurry, however, and the owner of the horse made two or three trips outside of the shop, looking nervously up the road.
 "'Can't you hurry that job?' he said to the blacksmith. T never was in such a hurry in my 1ife.'
 !" Say declared the blacksmith, did you steal this horseY
 '' No. didf teal the horse.' said the owner reassui ly. I traded a lot for the horse, and by mistake I put two lots in the deed instead of one. Now, I'm afraid the other fellow will discover the mistake and come back to demand the horse.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
Has Close Call for Life.

Anniston. July 6.-(Special)-onicer Seab Eason had a close call for his life yesterday morning. Jim Terrell, negro whom he had arrested on a charge of giving whisky to minor, in an unguard- ed moment took his gun from him and shot him. The ball grazed his abdomen and struck his left arm. If MT Eason had not knocked the weapon from his side the shot would have been fatal. As soon as the shot was fired the negro left for parts unknown, carving the offi- cer's gun with him. searching party was organized. but the negro made good his escape, and the chase was abandoned. Mir Eason's wounds were slight, and ne was able to resume his duties this morn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
We Talk Too Much.
m the chtcagcsJournai

From the Chicago sJournal.
 In the United States we are prone to talk too much. We sdo mot suffi- ciently appreciate the value and beauty of silence.
 During the after-busfness hours. at the lunch and dinner table we talk on and on without ceasing, as though there was nothing worth thinking about. We invented the first talking machine, and no American is properly equipped unless he can talk at all times and upon all subjects.
 Informataion must be imparted and ideas exchanged; it. Is essential to mental compauionship and develops our fac1ties of expression. But there is no necessity for the endless and eternal talk in which so many of us indulge.
 There is a great force and value in silence. It enables us to think. It forms and expresses character. The great men of the world were relatively silent mens they talked only when they had something to say, and tho greatest of them said but very little.
 We should study the beauty of si- lence and develop our thinking power rather than our talking power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
.E N SLEY DEE "A R T w E N T E
KILLS MEMBER OF
 THE BLACK HAND
THEY HAD WRITTEN LETTERS TO NEW YORK SALOON KEEPER, DEMANDING s1oo OR HIS LIFE BY JULY 5.

New York. July Gone member of self-styled "Black Hand Society" of three men who had attempted to collect $1o0 from Pietro Caputon, a saloon keeper or Mamaroneck was shot and instantly kill ed by Caputon and the two others were wounded but escaped First. however they probably made good their threat to kill Caputon. as he is fatally stabbed.
 For several months Caputon has been receiving letters demanding money One letter said:
 If you don't give us s1oo by July 5, we will kill you"
 He paid no attention to the threat. To- day three alleged Black Hand Society men appeared in the saloon and demand ed the money While Caputon was serv- ing them with drinks one of them, Big Pietro'' leaned over the bar and stabbed the proprietor in the neck and slashed him across the face. Though almost blinded, Caputon crawled to where he had a double-barreled shotgun and shot ana instantly killed "Bib Pietro.'
 Caputon fired twice more after reioao- ing his gun. but the other men, though wounded managed to escape.