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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-09-14

great, anu ne most OF the people re-
main Roman Catholics, but new
force las been fcit and that force is
a protest against the errors of the
Ronish church and the dominance of
the Roman clergy. This new energy
comes in the form OF evangelical
ProtestaniSm. but also in the form Of
free thought" as it is called when
faith degenerates into no belief, and
even into no thought about religion,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
JAIL DELIVERY.
Desperate Negro Prisoner Files
His WAY Out of the Cell.
ecinl toaThe TImes-DiSpatCh,)

. g (SpecIn( to The ~TImes-DlSpatch.J rs
Dash RADFORD, VA. May 23.-Rob-
ert Karnes, O. negro under sentence for
two and half years IN the peniteptiiary
man Beiler. in January broke jail and
made good his escape this morning at
Rarnes was to have, been taken to
Frank Gray, Tom and VIII snead. Gor-
don Height. Ben Houston. colored. and
Francis Lindsay, colored, oil OF whom
went through at noon.
Karnes Is a ginger cake colored darby,
Weighing about 100 pounds. five feet five
inches In height, taclturn,;, despera te.
siouch hat. IIe gives his home as Mid
Karnes made his escape by means Of
par rti Ten ' dollars reward is offered BY
the sheriff II captured In the State,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
THE RIVERSIDE
COUNTRY CLUB.
Add Horse Racing and Clay
Pigeon Shooting to
Pleasures.
MAN RUN OVER BY A DRAY
New Virginia National Bank to
Have Fire Build
ing.
Especial to The Tlmes-DIspatci,.)

Especial to The Times.DIspatch)
PETERSBURG, VA, May 23.-Horse
racing and clay pigeon shooting arc the
latest additions to the attractions OF the
Riverside Country Club. which Is now
quite the center OF social interest In this
community. The moving spirits Of the
club arc ever dcvising events OF special
interest for every Saturday, and series
OF horse races with special features is
the programme for the next gala day.
The star event will probably be the
point to point race over a two and half
mile course, with number OF Jumps.
This race will be open only to horses
that have been hunted this season with
the club hounds, and is expected to be
pretty contest. The first prize vii,
be hunting coat In the club colors,
to be presented by the club president, Mr..
Charles Hall Davis.
HURDLE RACE.
The hurdle race will be unique In Its
Requirement that riders carry a thread
the length Of the course over several
Jumps, then dlsmount and hand thread to
lady. with whose threaded needle they
must return to the starting point.
Messrs. Ashton Gray and ]. +. w.
Ruffln are the riding committee in charge
of the races.
Clay pigeon shooting Is another sport
now much In vogue at the Country Club.
A number OF marksmen are practiclng
daily, and 1t Is expected that matches
with other clubs will be arranged as soon
as a good team is secured. MI
RUN OVER BY DRAY.
BY falling under the wheels Of a Heavy
truck. which passed over his body, a
colored man was badly hurt on Sycamore
Street this morning. The man had been
employed by the Totty Transfer Com
pany to assist in moving q piano. and
was sitting on the truck, when the wheels
were caught in the electric car tracks
while turning a corner. throwing the
negro under the vehicle.
g Plans and drawings are now being
made for extensive improvements to the
building OF the new Virginia. National
Bank, which Is quartered with the Peters
burg Banking and Trust Company. The
second floor Of the building. now occupied
by Offices, is to be removed. handsome
stone front put In, and new heating
apparatus Installed. Sycamore street Will
have still another handsome bank build
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
EDUCATION [: ] IN
!. CHESTERFIELD RI |
Professors Winston and Wood
ward Speak in the
Courthouse.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)

& Especial to the Tlmcs-Dispatch)
4 CHESTERFIELD, VA, May 23.-The
May meeting" OF the Cooperative Edu-
sational Commission at the courthouse to-
day afforded to perhaps hundred peo-
plc an enjoyable and profitable occa aston.
4 Tho meeting was not unlike in many
respects the teachers meetings held here
their general auplift to the educational
movement In the county, but the imme-
diate results OF to-day.s meeting were
OF more practical nature.
Professors Charles II. Winston and F.
c. Woodward, OF Richmond College, were
the speakers OF the morning, pointing out
the needs OF the people. and those in the
rural districts In particular. Of Jealous
work for intellectual Improvement.
Assisted in the afternoon by Mrs Num-
ford and Mrs. Dashlell. OF Richmond. a
county school improvement league was
organized and promising membership
enrolled.
The following officers were elected:
president Miss Glenna Pinchbeck; vice.
president, Mr.. Douglas Burfoot; secre-
;tary, Julian A. Sale, and treasurer, Rev.
II. J. Nettles. The first meeting OF the
newly organised society will be held at
the annual teachers meeting later on.
Chesterfield's showing in the public
school line compares favoraDly with the
average county in the State. The county
has sixty odd school buildings, and about
ninety school teachers, two-thirds Of whom,
are white. The school fund. State and
county. Is in excess OF twenty thousand
dollars per year. There are only two
male teachers in the county schools.
Rev. DR.. Evans, OF Monumental Church,
who was expected here to-day, was I'M
able to attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
UNCOMMON
WISDOM
Some Richmond People
Profit by Neighbor's
Experience.

its a. wise man who profits by the ex-
perience OF his friends and neighbors.1
Here is chance to do 1t, and every
man, woman or child IN Richmond who
knows tho misery OF n bad back, the r,er-
vousness and restlessness caused BY kid-
ney complaint or the annoyance OF urin-
nry disorders, will show uncommon, Wis
dom to profit by this citizen's advice.
Mrs. w. j. Wyatt, wife OF w. j. Wyatt,
conductor on the L. c. l.. r. r., residence
400 West Marshall Street. says: ~ duh
aching In tho small OF the back was 20
uncomfortable sometimes that often heart
ily wished for some means to remove It..
This led me, after reading advertisements
about Doans' Kidney Pills and hearing
people discussing the remedy, to go to
Owens and Minors drug store for box.
l knew after Il dose or two the treatment
was acting directly upon my kidneys and
when / had completed 1t the aching
ceased. have recommended Doan's Kid
ney Pills to several OF my friends, all OF
whom consider them valuable aid dur
Ing attacks OF kidney complaint"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
Foster Mllburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-poan's-and take
no substitute. e
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
LARGE CROWD HEARS
SENATOR Martin.
Given an Ovation BY the Mar
tinsville Demo-
s38l .553 Gratis.
Especial to The Times.Dispatch.) )

Especial to The Times Dispatch.) ill.,
j MARTINsVILLE. VA, May 23.-Sen-
ator Martin received splendid ovation
here to- might. Fully two thousand people
assembled at Banner Warehouse to hear
him speak. and about three hundred Ia
dies were in the audience. He mado q
most effective speech OF an hour. and q
hall, which was listened ITO. with the
greatest interest. His replies to Gov
ernor A1ontague,s criticisms ELECTED the
most liberal applause.
His references to Montague's attitude
iwithSreference to the settlement OF Viz
ginias claim against tn Federal govern
,mant were particularly effective Sena-
tor Martin made q pleasing impression
upon the people personally, and as "a
iforceful speaker.
Martinsville has an active Montague
following. and the town will not give
Martin over forty or fifty majority
The county will 60 for Martin by at
least three hundred, probably more
K 1T was conceded tonight that Senator
Martins audience was the largest that
ever assembled here at night to hear a
political speech. 3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
MARTIN IN DANV1Ll,Ll,E.
Discusses Freight Rates-Judge
Mann to Speak Saturday.

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III 4DANVILLE. VA, May Ex-senator
Thomas g. Martin was rendered an in
formal reception BY the citizens OF this
city this morning in the rooms OF the
Danyille Commercial Association, at
which time the Senator made an adj
Dress stating his position on the cues
ton OF freight rates, a memorial on
which Question was recently presented
by the Senate Committee on Interstate
Commerce, and is now pending.
The city was promised the most earn
est efforts OF Senator Martin In obtain
Ing legislation looking to- relief from ex-
gcessive and exorbitant freight charges.
Senator Martin stated it as his belief
that the next session OF the Congress
would witness legislation in this direc-
Etion 9ss
The meeting was non political, Senator
Martin having come simply to discuss
the matter Of freight rates and to greet
his friends. The Senator was met at
the station by committee from the as
sociation, and was the guest OF the as
ISOLATION while here. He left on the
afternoon train for Martinsville, where
he has an engagement to speak to- night.
1t was announced here tonight that
Judge William Hodges Mann, candidate
for the nomination for Governor of Vir-
gginta on the Democratic ticket, will
sneak In this city Saturday night. Tho
speaking will take place in the municipal
hall, the Academy OF Music having been
previously secured by q theatrical COM
" J
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would be SON law, and In very strong
language. warned him never to visit
her home again. jsl
Underwater ROAD.
Brakeman Falls From Moving
Train on His Head.
.(Snecfal to The Tirnes-DISna

E4 Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspa tch.)
Page and General Manager Dupuy Of
the Underwater Railroad were here to-day.
comforting with Norfolk and Western Of.
ncials in regard to various points where
the road crosses the latter road, and also
comforting with attorneys and citizens
about the rights Of way through Roam
oke. p
Harry Groves, a brakeman on SOUTH
bound Roanoke and Southern train, fell
from a car on his head while tho train
day, and received 3 very bad scalp
wound. He was brought to- the hospital
In this city In an unconscious condi-
tion and is thought to be very seriously
injured ysGg5 M 5E Oh 3Sl5. b
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
cRUMP AN OUTLAW.
Reward for Assassins Dead or
Aliye-Bloodhounds on Trail.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch?
SAIISB URY, N. c., May 2S,--Nat Crump,
who. with a band OF highwaymen yes
terday attempted to assass!nate II. Clay
Grub, OF Davidson county is still at
largo, Notwithstanding officers of both
Rowan and Davidson have been vigllnnt
in their search, Crump has been officlal-
.ly outlawed by the action OF three justices
OF tho peace In Davidson and lle1 Is now
liable to be shot on sight,
Grub himself has offered q reward Of
$500 for the capture OF Crump alive or $3.50
for his dead body. Bloodhounds We're
brought here from Charlotte to-day and
put on tho trail but failed to find their
man.
Clarence Thompson, q companion OF
Grubbs who was dangerously shot from
ambush by the same mob Is resting well
tonight and 1t Is thought will recover.
Gr,,bb was able to-dayto join In the
seaching party near his home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
STILL ANOTHER
NORFOLK ROAD |.
Two Hundred Miles Down.
the Carolina
Coast.
FIFTEEN re :: MILLION IL! CAPITAL
Will be Known as the Nor
folk and Caro-
lima.
fspecial 10 The Times Dlspa tch.)

N,DS,SN-''A' W = -
NORFOLK, VA, May 2s.--Norfolk is
20 have still another railroad; 1t viii he
Known as the Norfolk and Carolina Coast
Railroad Company. 1t will connect this
city ny two hundred miles OF standard
gauge track with a rich undeyoloped
TIMBER and agricultural country. running
70 Elizabeth City, Edcntoh. Bclhavcn.
ana down through Beaufort Pamlico,
Craven and Cartaret counties. win
branches through Hyde and Tyrrell. 10 :,
terminus at Beaufort. N c. The nnanc-
Ing OF the road is practically accom-
plished' the subscribers being among the
leading nnancers OF New York, Chicago
and Pennsylvania.
The new company Is capitalized at
s15,ooo.ooo, one.haif In Ave nor cont, cold
mortgage bonds and one.half In capitnli
STOCK. The syndicate managers OF fhe
enterprise nre Rudolph Klcybolte and
Company. OF New York.
STUART PLEASED. IL
Marshal ]. z. B. Stuart Is pleased at
the change which shunts him back to
Newport News. and 30 are all OF the
ofhcers OF the United States court here.
Mr. stuart was not familiar With the
q.
and consequently there was friction from
the start, because he was inclined to
make changes in the manner OF transact-3
Ing business and to introduce improves
ments OF his own invention, which did
not accord with the practlcea OF the
courts and the clerks. or with the ONCE
or the marshal. Captain Stuart returned
from Washington this morning. He says
a he was sent for by the President and
consulted by the latter as to his desires
IN the matter before the executive
reached any conclusion In the matter.
@ The salary OF the marshal here Is 1850;
the salary OF the collector OF Newport
News Is 5000.
HELD FOR MURDER.
Cato Williams. colored was held for
murder to-day on the verdict OF the
Scoroner'a jury HeSs accused OF killing
Ernest Graham. alias John johnson, coll
nred. OF Richmond. The evidence was
that the men quarreled about a debt Of
ten cents, which the victim had con-
tracted at the cook shop OF the accused
in the suburb OF Huntersville There
was an effort by the defense to prove
that the dead man had n pistol and that
he had made threats but they were not
conclusive. The fury found verdict
and the accused will be tried. The ac-}
cused is sixty.six years OF age, while the
victim is butt Twenty-Five. one OF the
witnesses OF the quarrel declares that
Graham said to Williams, as the latter
him. 'You would not kill me
for ten cents?''' Williams is in5the Nor-
folk county jail. 53 a}4 ii
OVER 800 CONVERSIONS
Within two months the eight Baptist
churches here have received 305 new
members There was an agreement
among the Baptist churches that two OF
then, should hold services all of the time
during the two months, so that there
should be no time when there were not
special meetings. No evangelist was en-
ployed, but the preaching WAS done by
the ministers OF the eight churches. with
out any.previous announcement Of the
name OF the minister who was to preach
at any special service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
FREE FUN FOR D.
THE HUNDREDS

Hundreds Of grown-ups and children are
getting jolly times with the funny scenes
that are being given nightly this week
FREQ at Westhampton Park.
q The moving picture machine Is giving
the best FREQ show ever given at q park
near Richmond and the scenes selected
for this week are even better than those
shown last week. There are free seats
for oil on the cool slope between the
dance pavilion and the lake, and the
schedule OF cars Is fixed to accommodate
the crowd and see that all are comfort
able. q. Z N Sss$$s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24

In the Home Moravian Church. Tho liA-s
erary address was delivered by Senator
a. M. Scales, OF Greensboro His subjec
was 1.-THE Building Of a State Bishop
Rondthaler, OF the Moravian Church. pres
scented the diplomas Thirty-six young
ladies received the bachelor Of arts de-g
gree while twenty-five completed their
course in special departments, such as a.
music and art. s3 NJ s q
Two Interesting essays we're read on
a'The Transfer Of the Cap and Gown. BY
Miss Nell Rhea, OF Virginia, and Miss
Myrtle Dean, vice president. Miss sl R ;!
RE Levy, OF South Carolina. representa-
tive Of the itcoming senior class, who ac-s
cepted it with well chosen remarks
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
ELOPEMENT FAILS.
.Austere Mother Slaps Jaws o.
Would-be Bride.

Especial 10 The ,Time g ,DisHpatch;l
Jo GaAm ana Abe Brown attempted A Sun.
day 70 elppe tG rsham BIT % we're hss
to this place on the afternoon train,
School Soho here when Q friend Of, Browns
ind i left church and Joined ths map Ii
waiting outside and drove at very
rmapId rate In the direction OF Danyille,
Where they were to be Joined by the
p'A4'p ptelegran ii from the young lady0
mother preceded the trio, and when
" nlaced under arrest, Tic girls mother
Was awaiting her arrival at the station.
and when the young lady alighted.i she
was greeted with q sound boxing OF
Mrs.. Johnson then turned to her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
Naill-Foster.>
fsnecial To rhe Tirnes-Dispatch.)

especial to The Times-Dispatch
y sTAUNTON, VA, May "a quiet
o'clock this morning at tho residence
OF Mr. James Darlington Foster, when
his sister, Miss Eleanor Foster, was
married to Mr., David II. NALL. Of this
city. Tho ceremony was performed by
Rev. ". @. Hulihen, OF Immanuel Epis-
copal Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. NALL left for North;
ern wedding trip. and after Juno I'd will
be at home at Walnut Grove, near this
city.
The bride is an exceedingly handsome
young lady. The groom 10 a popular
young clerk In the National Valley
Bank hero.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
Interesting Meeting.

Especial to The TImes-DIspatc h.)
FREDER1CKsBURG. VA, May a.;
rally at Orange Courthouse yesterday,
and much interest was taken In the pro-
ccedings, the addresses being listened to
with close attention.. Rev. w. II. Cam
+. West, OF Louisa; George n. Gulvey. of
Rockingham; G. 3: Vawter, OF the Miller
Manual School. OF Albemarle.
H Biscoc, former member of
the Legislature, has entered the con-
test for the position OF superintendent
Of schools for spotsylyania county. There
the present incumbent. and Dr.. 7. w.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
IN KING WILLIAM.
Fine Educational Meeting With
the Governor as Speaker.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch) y.
LES'lER MANOR, VA:.L May pat
Jerusalem Church last Saturday was
held nm educational rally the purpose
OF which was to try to awnken, the peo-
pie to the Importance Of educating their
A lnrge and attentive crowd was out.
The meeting was opened with prayer ny
Rev. Mr.. Hardy, after which speeches
Richmond College, and Governor a.. ).
Montague; Rev. Mr.. Hardy and Rev.
Mr.. Kenny, OF Richmond college; Com,
monWcalth's Attorney H. l.. Lewis ana
Judge o. o. Gwathmey. of King VIII
liam. }s -.
{, REV, Mr., Hardy offered resolutio/s for
ment league, which We're adopted. The
following officers were elected: Pres'-
dent, Mrs. David Straughn, Pals, Va;
vice-president; Mrs. T., u. King, Hypia,
Va; secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Jake
White, Skyrnn, Va. Forty names were
enrolled as members OF the league. III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
YOUNG LADY THROWN. 4
T. S. Harris, Of York, Announces
His Candidacy for the House.

special to Tho Times Dispatch.)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, May 2s.-Miss
Bertha Braithwaite, while out riding yes
terday afternoon, was thrown from her
In allcard to-day announcing his dandl-
seriously hurt.
Mr.. Blackwell Morris. while at work In
the knitting mill. got his hand caught In
the machinery and one Of his fingers was
badly mashed. z.
8 Mr.. T.. s. Harris Of York county, Is out
In a card today announcing his candl-
dacy for the House of Delegates
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
j FOR sDRAWBR1DGEs.
Tidewater Desires to Cross the
Southern and Eastern Branches.

Especial Il TO The Times. Disnltch4
more, superintendent OF the Tldewater
Railway, applied to the harbor commits
sIoners to-day for permission to build
draw bridges over the southern and the
eastern branches OF the Elizabeth River.
Plans OF the bridges and OF the property
to be acquired for the approaches are sub
mitted at the saree time
Captain H. Eimonson, OF New York. mr.
rived here to-day to settle the Injunction
proceedings against Captain Heather, Of
the local band OF tho Salvation Army by
moving the headquarters from east Main
Street, whore the residents have OBJ
tected to the noises.
There was a rule for contempt pending
In tho court OF Law and Chanccry and
rather than defy the court further. Cap
tain SImonson proposed to evacuate. The
drum beating and tambourine playing
were cnjolned by the court as nuisances.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
THE kESW|CK HORSE
SHOW v Opens THURSDAY II 50 Jay.
"A Splendid Exhibit Of Thor
oughbreds Will be
Made,
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to The -Dispatch)
5KEsWICK, VA, May 23.-The Second
annual Horse Show; Of the Keswick Hunt
site the club house, Thursday May Is.
This show promises toibe a. brilliant s H.. :.
Of the re-entries g. .'s.t3'
Class 1-Best brood mare and , foal:
eass Best S ysealas any preed
Glass best 3-year-old (any breed,
Class 5-Horse suitable to become a
hunter three years old or over, 10 DC
shown under saddle.
/" Class s-Best pair roadsters (nare and
geldng may consttutesa pain
Class best single roadster (mare or
Class ls-Best pair harness horses.
Glass 9-Best, single harness horse; !.
Class BeSt horse to %
In the ring. and shown under saddle:
Horses will be required to show FIVE dis la
''e glass sI iseBest saddle horse. Cats re-
qured to be shown in this class-walk,
'r Glass sa isePony not exceeding thirteen
Glass iEBest hunter that has !, been zen
R ssHaek ana a's SEASON. snnisa shea
nation to count 60 per cent; perform perform
Class 15-For horses up t9 1870 pounds sas
Conformation. q per cent; performance,
e z per- Lf Esft; HUNTERS; !.
po Htads Over Over jumps not to to exceed il
feet. Conformation, rs per cent; per-
formaq Hff:S + RS ,a adSI; JUMPERS
only to count over regulation jumps:
only to be considered.
$ECiass 19-Park tandem.
Class so-,Hunt teams. For teams Of
three hunters to be ridden by members
OF their respective hunt clubs a IN th ne
regulation Jumps. No member to ride
more than one. horse. Appointments. 50
per cent; conformation and quality 80
peMl post post.eh 1T. ~ class not On the list Is
o ladies. driving class, The Albemarle
Horse Show, Association. Of charlottes,
y 70 The hd KesEwe sk Hunt Cub horse show
ing horse 10 be driven 'by LADY, yo =,
Mrs p IS s. donated i.sparg n9 sver
cup to the best hunter In class II. free
promises t. IS bring sEr out "a strnE Of
: Some Hge 'e Of the horses to be exhibited are
noted blue-ribbon Wlnners. such as MI.
]; a. Chesholms. Extra News and Town SSi
mrs. Allen Potts will bring large
string OF horses from her fine Castle
Hin stables, Mrs. ". e; Reed will have
Horne and Mr.. Pugh. Mr., W1lborn o.
borne. Of Gordonsvllle. will be here with
his string OF fine hunters. and Mr..
Julian Morris will have some fine horses
These are only few of the horses
to be shown. Charlottesville will send
some noted ANIMALS lna a sly WI 0r raa
consented to stop the trains at the club
house grounds. SO those coming from
Richmond can arrive on the train at
4 o'clock, This makes It easy and de-
ligiItful for everyone. and It ID to be
hoped many will avail themselves Of q
portunlty to see q gem Of a horse
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-24
SECRET ENEMY.
Mrs. Shorts House Burned and
Tongue of Horse Cut Out.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatoh,l
2 WYTITNVILLE, VA, May 3.-some
miscreant cut out the tongue of Mrs.
Shorts horse last week. A few weeks
ago Mrs. Shorts house was burned, and
the fire was thought to. lave been accl-l
Now 1t seems that there Is some one
bearing malice against her. and the, fire
and the injury to the horse may have
proceeded from the same source
lady, and it is a little remarkable that
the wanton and cruel injury TO the horse
should have followed so close on the
4 No ono is suspected, as Mrs. Short is
not aware Of an enemy.