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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18

which Mr.. Lewis y. Morris, Of this city,
was chairman, discharged its functions
with z smoothness and completenss ut.
tainable only BY diligent and intelligent
preparation and vigilapt attention at all
times. Every other member OF tho com.
mittee was active In ascertalniDg and
prompt In satisfying every desire OF the
quests. A f33l &
Debarking at Old Point, not u few of
the. party stopped over at the Cham.
berlain,. but the great majority passed
the waiting special train, homeward bound;
Chairman Morris was the last to board
the train, personally seeing that every
guest was aboard and comfortably sit.
aboard and the trip back to Richmond
wa, was quickly made by The tired but
While the boat was s!eam!ns back s, to
the dock the po arder
the main cabin. and the closing btisi-
ness was had, a large number attend
Ing the session. The programme was
nitiee submitl'sd its / report ana II was
citation will be Differed as follows for
ssss$ S.isssy Hss'Sut as,s VIII
Lynshburg; Treasnrer II; a. Wlllams IS
schwarakopf. of Norfolk T, w. good ;oe {,
VIII, OIL ftOaIluke' ~ II. Joootb, " "a =,
chiristIsnsburs; Rufus A. Ayers. Of Big
s.one Gan. T. K. Sands Of Richmond,
Mr.. Stebblns also submitted the minority
report Of The committee on n resolution
offered by Mr.. w B. Vest. OF Newport,
News, looking to legislation affecting
banlss. and especially state banks. MIR. Q.
u. Sands submitted TIL. majority report,
which was adverse to Mr.. Vests recon-
,nendaton In the terms In which 1t was
offered Mr.. Vest had proposed the crea .
ton and maintenance OF n committee OF
Seven members to formulate and recon- .
mend to the General Assembly a series OF
laws affecting the banking business. ana
especially State banks. One specihc piece
gers was the creation of the Office of State
bank examiner. MI 4
Tho majority report wag adverse to the
Vest proposition for the reason. as stated.
that 1t had been the unvarying policy of
the association to take no action on pro.
posed or suggested legislation unless 1t
affected the entire body.
adopted resolution creating commit
tee OF seven State bankers WHO are IN
structed to cooperate with any legislative
committees that may have before them
any proposed or contemplated legislation
affecting the banking interests Of Vir-
glnia. 5sS5
/, is clearly understood that the great
creation OF the Office Of State bank exam
liner. and that they will urge the adoption
by the General ASS ethbly OF proposition
therefor. It was deemed best not to take
the Initiative, but to allow the Legis-
#lature TO do this. sS5a #
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
Mrs. Lucy Pearnnan.

With simple but impressive ceremonies
the funeral OF Mrs. Lucy Pearman, wife
OF Mr., Braxton w. Pearman, whose trag-
ic death by burning Friday morning
shocked the neighborhood In which she
resided. will be conducted from her home,
No. 415 North Twenty second Street, this
afternoon at o'clock and interment Will
be made In lakewood Cemetery.
a Mr.. Pearman arrived late Friday night
having received the telegram announcing
the death OF his wife. when he was IN
Rocky Mount, N, G. Mr., and Mrs, F.
II. Pearman. OF Newport News: Mr., Ray
Pearman, OF Henrlco county. and Mrs,
iPearman OF Chase City. arrived yester-
day to be with tho distracted husband In
y his bereavement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
WON RANK or COLONEL
AT BATTLE or BETHEL
The Late Colonel John B. Cary,
Of Richmond, Promoted for
Calamity in the Field.

Tho recent Confederate reunion at
Bethel, where q monument was unveiled
calls to mind the fact that the late Colo.
mel John B. Cary, Of Richmond. played
an important part In the battle OF Bethel
and was one OF the most striking figures
In the Peninsula campaign.
Colonel Cary's home was IN Hampton.
He was commissioned major before the
war broke out by the Executive Com
mittee OF Virginia consisting Of Cover
nor Letcher, the Lieutenant Go vernon,
Commodore Maury and General Lee. soon
after the secession OF Virginia and was
put In command OF all the troops below
Yorktown, infantry, cavalry and artil-
ilery. He held a very difficult position
as he was right under the fire OF the
troops at Fort Monroe and any indise-
erection would have precipltated HOSTILE
ties, but he held in check the troops who
were terribly excited and wild to fight,
which, OF course, 4 could not be permitted
without orders from his superior. officer,
Lieutenant Colonel Ewell, OF Williams
burg. He was ordered to burn bridges
and fall back to Bethel and on to York
town. reporting then to General Ma
gruder.
e Then he was detailed by General Ma
gruder to act on his staff and was acting
In that capacity at the Datt!e OF betHei'
1T this battle Major Cary carried nearly
every order General Magruder sent and
was probably. therefore. more exposed
than any man on the field had a horse
shot under him and after the fight Gem
eral N1agruder rode up to him and saluted
him as Colonel and he was promoted for
eallantry to be Lieutenant-Coloncl.S 81
served through the Peninsula campaign
and at the battles around Richmond,
Seven Days Battles and again had his
horse shot under him., and afterwards
had his arm broken and had to retire
from active service, after two years OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
Albert HeIsler; Ipse. courtler and father
of Violet, Elicit Ready.
FUNERAL TO-DAY.
Body Of Mr.. ]. o. Jones to Rest
in HOLLYWOOD.

All that is mortal OF Mr.. Junius Q. Jones,
whose mnngled body was taken from the
tracks OF tho Richmond fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Friday night after Engine
No. "a mad passed over It. Will BIO laid to rest
in Hollywood Cemetery this morning. The
funeral services Will be conducted from st.
Andrews Episcopal Church at 10 o'clock 70,
oiticlata.
The aged mother OF the deceased was at.
tended by physican yesterday She is
abba 10 leave her room. Tho shock Of the
tragic death OF her Oldest son completely pros
trated her. The widow and the children were
visited BY scores Of friends yesterday.
Coroner Taylor summoned q Jury yesterday
afternoon and after viewing the mutilatej
10 Dr. Taylor's Office In the City Hall. where
the evidence OF the fireman and engineer and
three cltizens--two white and one negro.
was heard. The jury brought in q verdict
exonerntng both the engineer and fireman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
GOVERNOR HEAD
OF ASSOCIATION | J { [ ). | D n
Will Help to Erect Monument
to Joseph Jeffer-

The Joseph Jefferson Monument Assoc
citation being organized for the purpose
OF erecting monument In Richmond to
the distinguished actor. the late Joseph
Jefferson, who began his stage career in
this city, has requested Governor Mon
tague to accept the presidency Of the as
ISOLATION and he has accepted.
The following letter was sent the
Governor OF Virginia:
June Is. 1906.
GovernorIA. J.. Montague, Richmond, Va. !:
Dear Sir-You are OF course aware that
there Is movement on foot to erect a
monument to the late Mr.. Joseph Jcfrer-
son here in this city. in which he began
his great career. There has been some
money collected and offers OF all kinds
have been made those promoting the
scheme.
It now becomes necessary for us to
have some organization. Mr.. j. Stewart
Bryan has been to see Mr.. Grover Clevc-
land, Mr.. Melville Stone, OF the Assoc
clated Press and others, who agree to
serve as Vice presidents and 1t is emil
nently fitting that you become its presi-
dent. We trust that you will agree to
accept. q
Kindly let us hear from you at your
earliest convenience and oblge.
Very truly,
7, Nj. WORKMAN.
To this the Governor replied as fol-
lows:
Commonwealth OF Virginia.
Governors Office.
Richmond, Va, June 16, 1905.
Mr., T. N. Workman, No. IS North Ninth
Street. City:
My Dear Sir.-Replylng to your letter
OF the 18th instant requesting me to
serve as president OF the Association
which has for Its object the erection OF
a monument to the late Mr.. Joseph JEFF
ferson, I assure you It will give me pleas
5ure to serve IN the capacity suggested, Il
tsigned) Al. MONTAGUE.
To Noted Men.
Il Mr.. Workman has also addressed tho
following letter to eX-President Grover
cleveland, MI PANEL Frohman, Mr., Rich
Richmond. Va, June II 1905, Y
Dear sIr,-In this city It has been de-
cded by the many ADMIRERS OF the lata
70 ha
Jefferson as Rip Van ,Winckel, after Rs
years sleep o1kbnig hss the
zens tells us he was paid the prncely sum
OF ten dollars per weekly. 4,
The movement has progressed very we'll.
Wa have collected some money, of which,
The Times Dispatch Is the custodian, and
have offers Of services from several artists
who wish to make the study. and also an
offer OF all the stone needed gratis
some organization and form an assoc!a-
ton. as we wish the association 10 be- as
strong as possible. one that will have re-
representatives. In all parts Of the country.
everywhere English Is spoken. The Gov
iernor of Virginia has consented TO be,
como the president Of this association. and
by serving as one of the vlce-presldent
Kindly notify the writer al your earliest.
convenience, Very truly.
(SiGne0l y, NJ WORKMAN,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
Mr. Denoon Goes West.

Mr. II. l.. Denoon left yesterday for
Findlay, Ohio, in the interest of the
Ohio and Western OIL Corporation Of
which he Is first vce.prcsident and gem
eral manager. This corporation Is push
Ing its development vigorously, and the
general manager will locate the points
on their properties for commencing the
drilling of several new wells
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
Struck Policeman Heavy Blow.

Patrolman Keamk OF the First Police Dis.
trct was struck oIl~the left side OF the head
with q blunt instrument by a negro named
O'Clock The officer was attempting 70 arrest
the negro when no was struck, Hayden es-
~ Oiicer Johnson and taken to the First sta
ton and locked up The ambulance, In charge
OF pr, Truman. responded to call and the
officers wound was treated, II Ia only scalp
wound one inch long and Will not prove se-
rious 4sFtsi3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
4 DAY AT WEST POINT.
Employees Of Locomotive Works
Have Delightful Trip.

The annual excursion OF the employees
OF the Richmond Locomotive Works to
West Point yesterday was an enjoyable
affair in every way. Twenty-three coaches
were necessary to accommodate the vast
crowd that enjoyed the outing. The
very best order was maintained. and
the trip was withoutNa thing to mar
the pleasure OF those who went.
At West Point there were contests OF
various kinds for the amusement OF the
employees Of the shops and their friends.
Sack racing putting the shot and other
tests were among the numbers OF the
programme. The train was in two sec
tIons, and the last section did not ar
rive last night until late.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
Richmond, Va. June 16. 1906

Richmond, Va. June 16. .1s06. S
To Whom it May Concern:
Unless otherwise disposed of. tho
SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY Will
sell, for cash, to the highest bidder. all
matter that has been on hand six months,
commencing at 1880 A. NJ, and contlnu-
Ing until sale Is completed ct the auction
house OF The Valentine Auction Conn
pany. No. 61S East Broad Street, Rlch-.
mond, Va, July 18th. 1905.
w. A. MEHAGAN, Agent.
Valentine Auction Co., Auctioneers.S5
gJe 18-4t. N 55
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
Negro Severely5Cu

sias Talbert. negro. was probably fatally
cut in the right side by an unknown negro
last night about II o,clock pr. Truman, OF
the ambulance corps, treated him The police
wounded man was brought to the station
where he was treated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
cH1LDREN's DAY.
.Denny-Street Methodist Sunday
School Has Celebration To-day.


Denny Street Methodist Sunday.school
Will celebrate children day this morning
at 10 clock. Tho .school-room has been
decorated With flowers and shrubbery for
the occasion. S.
The following excellent programme has
Master OF Observation-Disclosures Leo
SCHNEIDER.
Song and March, by school.
Prayer. BY superintendent, George n.
Rogers. @
Song. BY school, SAFELY Through An
other Week."
Song. BY school, Holy. Holy, Holy
Responsive Reading, superintendent and
school.
Song. by school, Sow in the Morn, Thy
recitation, Things we Garry" eight
Song. by primary Class IA
Recitation, TOO Big" Roger Creckmen.
Recitation. so Can We" BY five little
Song. by school, Scatter Seeds Of kind ind
Recitation ".Wayside Temple" seven
Song Son Beautiful Roses" ten little girls.
Recitation. "If All Flowers were Roses, Z
song. 81 school. 1T May Not Be One
Address BY Superintendent, George w.
Song. by school. "Hark, the Voice Of
Recitation, Blossom Band by six lit
i Drill ii. BY the Pastors Bible Glass.
Collection, Anthem. by choir.
Song, precious Golden Grain
Benedction. Rev. a. A. Jones.
FpjJaB?T??-atxlnmfo S. tNECyadT, NIB.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-18
Photographing the Eye.

Professor Baiard, OF Turin. has succeeded
the eye, and has communicated the results OBJ
talned to the Physical society OF Rome. adyo-
eating Its practical use for dlagnonis OF dlseasss
Of the pya
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

IN the name of the Commonwealth OF
/ Virginia: In the Clerks Office If the
Circuit COnrt OF the County OF Spotsyl-
vania on the 18th day Of January. 1908,
William Jackson. f1aIntIH'
against
ANA. da Jackson, in her own riRh and as
the executrix OF the last will
and testament of Matt Jack
son, deceased. and as devisee
under said will Defend mt.
In Enmity for Specific Performance.
The object OF this sait is to obtain de-
cree for the specific performance OF con-
tract made by and entered into between
Matt jackson and William Jackson to con-
yey a certain tract OF tracts of land in
spot .ylvania county containing p IL and
I6 acres, respectively. near Post Oak, the
said Matt Jackson, having agreed lp his
life time to convey said laud unto William
Jackson, al d having departed this life
without executing deed oil conveyance
therefor.
Gled that the defendant, Amanda Jackson,
in her own right, and as executrix and de-
visee under the list will and testament OF
Matt jackson, deceased, is not resident OF
tha State of Virginia, II is ordered that
she do appear b re within fifteen days
after due publication hereof, and do whit
may be necessary to protect her interest IN
this suit. And It is further ordered that
a copy thereof be published once week
for four weeks In The Free Lance, and
that a copy be posted at the front door OF
the courthouse In this county in the nexl
succeeding rule day after The en.iy OF this
suit.
T. A HARRIS, Clerk
A COpy-Teste;
4. A. HARRIS, Clerk.
Frederick W. Coleman, p. q.
jan12-wsw
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

Time and silence often win cut where
al other agencies go lame.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

Some men wake up and find themselves
famous, but the majority oversleep.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02
ORANGE
Wheat Backward - Marriages Or.
Forest to Supply Macedonia Church
The Mails Other Notes.

Lahore, Va. Jan. 26. 1908.
Thermometer stood degrees above
zero here this mOrnlng, and those who
have not yet filled lee houses expect %
do so this fre'zs.
Wheat is looking unpromising, and II
lre, zng and thAwIng continue much
longer, the fields will look nAkeI
Mr.. Pdgh, of Thorn Hill, has moved to
Pine Top and opened "A wheelwright
shop, aud Manuel Kidlry, formerly Of Pa
munkey, has opened "A bacs.mith shop
~ the same place.
Capt A NJ. Daui, has 0ed Mr. Dayy
Coleman, Of CDlrman llOtrl. q ange, and
will begin IaIlro sdirg rArly 10 March
The Captain says hr will close out his
stock 1T goods at Pamunkey and will
eel by auction his saw mill engine ald
lumber.
Our neighbOrhoOd has 40 far escaped
the ravages Of itch and small pOx, which
abOuud Ia and about HJll iday.
MIR. Cox, of Culp per, has been in our
neighburhDod lOOkIng for mules this
wevs And pAII far prices Tor good ami.
mails
Mr. Goo win. OF LIuisa, " "A at Squire
JacEeDn a I, " days ago iUr u warrant
against u man whom q JUdwln claimed
had stolen his valuable o'pJssum dog
and r. fused u give him up.
Mrs Julia Stevens. whose age is about
lightly, lie quite sick with grip, and Mise
Mary BettEe, Ui the same household
continues III.
Mrs. Margaret Pa0nill, OF Thorn Hill,
il cor fntd to her hume by sicknes
Mrs A. NJ Daniel has been quite sick
since last Friday.
Mr. NJ h. Decker. the beloved Bible
class teacher Of PamunkeJ church, was
severely kicked in thu face by cow be
Was try ing t. milk last wees, aud wss
other wise bruised We are glad he il
out sgain.
Miss Lizze Mathews, for some years
the popular aud suceessIul milliner Of
| Oiange. WAS married Tuesday To Mr.
Calvin, II Madison. Tne ceremony took
place at IaiOnyiIle church. We wish for
, this charming daughter OF old Orange
the suns. ine aud happiness she so richly
deserves.
MI bDhltt Aht
who won the heart and hand OF Miss
Lizzie Terrell, another Of our best girls
returned from their bridal tour last week
and have rooms at Mr. Fosters, by the
store.
DR.. Forest, Of the Bib'e chair Of the
University Of Virginia, preached fine
sermon % a crowded house at Macedonia
sunday. W. hear the Rector has con.
srnted to supply for the Maoedonians on
fourth Sunday in each month Happy
their lot In securing the services OF this
/ eminent divine.
The my stery OF the Hume murder near
his home on election day Is yet unsOlved
though suspicion, it is said, points
strongly to certain parties. That man
should be shot to death in the light OF
day on one OF the most public highways
in the junty, and in stones throw oI
his home. is passing strange
We are in constant worry about our
mail. and it seems from pspers that turn
up At Lahore that Others from and "a
some pisces sleep som where on the
routes May some remedy be aOOn found
Tor these intOllerable wrongs 5.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02
FASHIONABLE COLORED WEDDING
At PInsy Branch saptist chgreh in
SnotsyIvania County.

A pretty marriage Of we'll known col
ored people took place on Jan. 25, when
Mics Matte Z Lewis became the bride
of Mills Lewis. At O'Clock p. m. the
bridal party entered In the following or
der: Miss Nettie B. r jbinson with Ed
gar Lee; Bessie Pryor with James H
Robinson; Miss Lena G. Lewis with
George Il Byrd. Then came the bride,
wearing cream colored crepe de chine
dress. with diamond breast pin, given by
her cousin, Mrs. A Morris, OF Philadel
phia. with veil caught with white
daises, carrying pink carnations, tied
with white ribbon she entered With
the best man, W. L. Hughlett, and war
met at the altar by the groom, With thr
maid oil honor, Miss Clara Brooks. The
bridesmaids were all Attired in white,
with white ribbon. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. j A. Robinson, pas
tor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, OF iOrange.
The church was beautifully decorated
After the ceremony the briial party left
for Oak Dale, Spotsylyanis county, the
home Of the brides parents, where a
sumptuous repast was served to q rum
ber Of friends aud relatives, who wished
the couple long and happy life. There
were many useful and pretty presents.
T. R.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02
NOT SWIFT, BUT SAFE
And sure winner in the race
Cf legitimate competition.
The Northern Neck
Mutual Fire Association
OF IRvINGTON, VA.

Insures Farm and Village Property
for about one half the cost of old line
companies. Chartered by the Vir-
ginia Legislature March 4td, 1896.
Reports annually to Auditor Of Pub
lie Accounts. Now carries over half
a million dollars insurance in the
Northern Neck alone. Territory just
extended to King George, Essex, Mid
dlesex, Mathews and Gloucester.
Losses paid before maturity and
never yet law suit lnsures no
stores, shops, factories-only dwell
ings, barns, furniture aud farming
implements, including harness and
vehicles. Judge j. G.. Ewell, Presi-
dent; Asa 5. Rice. Vice President;
w. Med. Lee. Secretary; DR.. W. j.
Newbill, Treasurer; Rev. +. w. Clay
brook, Thos. n. Arrest and John A.
Palmer, Directors.
J. r. CAMPBELL, Newland,
w. j. PARKER, Mt. Landing,
Agents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02
WoMEN'S SYMPATHY
lsPreverhiaI-Fredsrleks eksburg Women
No Exception.

How much we owe to the sympathetic
side OF womankind. When Others suffer
they cheerfully lend helping hand.
They tell you the means which brought
relief to them that you may profit by
their experience Read the testimony
given here by fredericksburg woman.
Mrs. f. f. Keene, Of Tenth ST., pr' pri
etor OF q grocery store, says; 81 was an.
moved with dull aching 10 the small Of
my back, sometimes Of short duration
and mild and sometimes continuing far
too long to be pleasant knew from the
condition Of the kidney secretions that
the kidneys required some soothing med
icine. Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at
(Ioolrick's Modern Pharmacy, removed
these troubles entirely and the backache
or kidney complaint ceased to exist.
Since used D1an's Kidney Pills my
health has been much better than before
that remedy came to my notice. This
should be OF considerable value to resi-
dents OF Fredericksburg "
For sale by all dealers; price 30 eents
per box. Foster-MilburD Co., Buffalo
N Y, sole agents for the U. s.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no substitute.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

State # Ohi,, city Of Toledo, Lucas
county, ~.
Frank j Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner Of the firm OF +. j.
Cheney n Co., doing business in the City
Of Toledo, County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of Halls Cstsrrh Cure.
FRANK J CHENEY.
Sworn to bel me and subscribed In
my presenre, ihir 9TH day IT December,
A ID 1854
(Seal A. W. dLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halps Catarfh Cure 10 taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testim onisls free.
+ J.CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
Sold bv all Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constips
tion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

Mrs, WinsIow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
II soothes the child, softens the gums,
alIays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
II will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part OF the world. Twenty
Ave cents bottle. BE sure and ask
for mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup,n and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

All family jars are not manufactured
10 pottery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

An Irish philosopher says there ought
to be law to shut some men up before
they open their mouths.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02
Disbursements Ont OF Dog Tax Fun

Total amonnt expended for all purposes ... 1887 So
Tese: T. HARRIS, Clerk
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

SPOTSN WANNA COUNTY.

Statement of Disbursements of County Levy for Past Six
Months, Ending January. 1903.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-02-02

A bank teller Is probably so called be
cause he doesn't tell any thing.