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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06

tEsl38 MANY tDEATHS.t
The deaths from all causes in Richmond
for the census year 1870 are lass. The
number Of deaths from consumption IS
sos: one Of every agiit deaths Is due TO
The fact that our death rate from
consumption is higher than that of the
majority of the cities Is, l dare say. due
& In some measure to the congested condi-
ton of our city, for. as you know, our
area is far less than that Of other cities
Of equal population. and 1t is but rea.
sonablo 10 expect that this condition VIII
4 IA relieved Nv the impetus given to build,
IND in the outlying districts, which will
be tho natural result OF the extension
Of the city's limits. You will therefore
see that the question of annexation is
one which affects the public health rs
\ well as the health Of our commercial
interests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
Miss Mary Lannon.

t Especial IT. Tho Times r)lEpntch.)
z K ALEXANDRIA, VA, April ga tele-
gram has been received in this city an
nounclng the death of Miss Mary Lannon
of Alexandria, which occurred in Denver,
past four years years in tho hope Of mprov Ing
her health. The remains will be brought
here for intcrment. Miss I,nnnon was
2twenty-eight years Of age and was a
daughter of The late John LannOn, of this
place. Last Saturday her brother, Mr..
j. David L.annon. of New York, passed
through this cityson The way 10 Denver.
having been Informed that her early
death was expected. IA Ea
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
aTidings. in Norfolk.
especial to The Times Dlspatch.),

NORFOLK, VA April 5.-Norfolk pto-
lice know nothing OF the reported find
ing here Of young Kenneth Beasley, us.
from Elizabeth City Senator
Beasley Is not Registered at any Norfolk
hotel, and "Hurricanen fBranchsis at his
home. two miles out OF Suffolk, Va, to-.
night. He Informed the Norfolk Asso-3
ciated Press correspondent over long dis
stqnee telephone that his son, Shelly
Branch, had been In Norfolk for some
days working OH what he thought was
a clue. to the whereabouts of the MISSING
boy, but that the son had not advised
of the boy having been found,
"Hurricanen Branch has not been IN
Norfolk In connection with the case, and
no arrest has been '3mpde here In the
mat teye .5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
ODD-FEL[OvVS
ARE INDIGNANT
An Investigation Of the Burial rial
Of Captain Albert

Especial to The Times Dispatch.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April o..---Tho
manner In which the body Of Captain Al
bert Syensen was handled by the city au-
thorites several weeks a go is to- be ihvcs-
tigatcd. The matter was brought to the
attention OF the City Council last night
and will be discussed at an adjourned scss-
sion to be held Friday night. ~
/ Captain Svensen was skipper OF the
barge CASTOR. He started ashore from his
vessel with two members Of his crew
In a dory during a storm last Deceln-
her. The boat never req ched shore, and
1t lis supposed that all three men We're
drowned.
About three weeks ago a body was dis
covered floating near Pier r, at the foot
Of Thirty-second Street The corpse was
in such canditiOn. that the coroner 9 jury
made no effortfto say who tlleS!man
was orshow heShappened to be drowned.
Later, however,3sa5 gold S.ring on one Of
the fingers caused the body to be idenu-
fled rs that of Captain Svcnsol,, IS Rs.
MARTIN All LAUNCH
Hon Thomas Martin will arrive here
tomorrow night and remain In the city
until after tho launching Of the battle
ship Minnesota Saturday The senator
will be one Of the speakers at the Cham
Der of Commerce banquet Friday night. I.
u. IT, Andrews, the man who attempted
to kill himself and his wife several weeks
ago, fns been recovering rapidly from
the effects OF. the three bullet wounds in
his head during the past few days, and
Yesterday he was able to dress and walk
about the hospital. Tho police authorities
wanted to arrest him, but the doctors
protested. Last night apatrolman was
stationed at tho hospital to prevent the
patient from escaping Andrews is to
be tried for attempting to kill his wife.
The woman has recovered entirely from
the wound In her back and will be able
to appear in the Police Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
NEWS GATHERED
FROM S0UTHs|DE
Mr.. Willis Pulliam to Stand
for Nomination to Leg
islature.
SELECT COUNCILMAN.
Manchester Bureau. mes =, sra

5l8 . . W * fHa p" g r. g. 4 Il.
Manchester Bureau, Times-D spat oh,
No.11o2 Hull Street. y
While Mr.. Willis e. Pullam has no. not
committed himself, his friends feel con-
fldcnt TINT he will be Q candidate tor
the Legislature Mr. Pulian, Is the
exalted ruler Of the Manchester Lodge
Of Elks, and is popular. lie s q young young
lawyer, son Of the Superintendent tic OF I
Schools D. Ii. 1'ulla,,n,a and is one OF me ne
rising young me,, OF the city.
Mr.. r. r. Rives Is the only candidate
so far who has officially announced him
self as n candidate before the people at
the coming primary.
s To Select Councilman.
The Third Ward Councilnen will prob
atlv select n. man to succeed Mr.. r. Y.
owen before tho matchmaking OF that
body. Mr.. NJ. Al Campbell was chosen,
but he was not qualified land he rs not
likely to. as he is. contemplating re-
1movnl from the ward. There are no
names yet mentioned for tho place.
Water Plant.
In tho next few days work will be start
ed on tho improvements toEbe made = az
the water works. Great improvements
will be made, and the plant will he placed
in shape to meet all the requirements
OF tho city.
Personals and Briefs.
The condition Of Captain j, ~. Love
who recently suffered n stroke OF
apoplexy, is reported as better.
Mayor Maurice yesterday fined Matt
Williams $3.50 for beating his wife.
Page, theSlttle son OF; Squire Cheathan''
is seriously Ill ut the home Of his athcr;
The Christian Band Society, or CenLl.i
Methodist Church, will celebrate is twen-
tv-first anniversary tomorrow night at
tho home OF Mrs. j. T. Jewett, No. 1lo9
cambridge Street. s3s$. III ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
TO BEDSIDE
Of DEAR RELATIVE

Judge Edmund |WaddIll. Jr, yesterday
suddenly adjourned the United States
District and Circuit Courts and dis
charged the grand jury which had hardly
fairly entered uponaits inaustlon, at the
same time notifying the petit Jury sum-
moned for to-day that their services
would not be desired before next Monday,
possibly later
The cause of this suspension of the court
term was the receipt OF a summons for
the Judge from Charles CITY county, am
nounclng the serious illness of istyener-
able uncle ana foster-father. Rev, John
NJ. Lamb, to whom thajudge is gdevotedly
attached. The illness OF this venerable
minister is regarded as of dangerous
nature, and the judge left as soon as he
could arrange to do SO for the sick
room.
Rev. Mr.. Lamb who is also an uncle of
Congressman Lamb, Is about s. years OF
age, and has long been very feeble. sl
The grand Jury, az stated, Was dis
charged for tho term. the term OF court
suspended, ana the witnesses who had
been subpoenaed We're advised by the
district attorneys office that they need
court would not be In session.
Prior to tho adjournment Of the court
the grand jury made q partial report,
which carried two Indictments and 9 fall
ure TO indict in TWO other cases. The IN
dictments reported are: "a
United States VS.. William Jackson, for
cmbezzling letters containing currency Of
the United States. s
The United States VS. William kilby,
for retailing liquor without the payment
al the special tax or Federal license.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
Balders,o:n-Hart...
(Specinl.to3Thc Tlmcs-Dispatch

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, VA, April 81
Mr. T. NJ. Baldcrson. of Richmond,
county, and Miss Ruby May Hart,
daughter of Mrs. B. r.. Hart. of "Sher-
wood Forest Stafford county, were mar
ried here vest erday at the home Of the
officiating minister. Rev, r.. a.. Williams.
of the Baptist Church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Balderson will reside in Richmond county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
BEDFORD is KILLED.
Former Richmond Man Victim
~ = West Virginia Feud.

5. 3f3ss fsrec,aI 10 The Times Dispatch.l
w CHARIiESTON. w. VA, April 5.-Ed- .
ward BEDFORD, stable boss for the wake
was shst and killed yesterday evening
by'E, b. Burgess, a miner. The shooting
Vas the result of an old grudge between
s II Redfords remains were shipped to-day
10 Richmond Va, his old home for
burial. Burgess was sent on to the grand
Jury.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
I,Tyson-Eaislup.S

Especial to The Times -Dispatrh>
g FREDERICKSBURG. VA, April 81
Mr.. Lee Tyson and Miss Margaret l1ais-
.lup. both Of this city, were married here
yesterday at tho, Methodist parsonage, by
Rev. j. II. hight ~ 3.lga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
Saw-Mill Burned.

fsneclal to The Times -Dlspatch.)
81 BECKFORp. NJ c., April 5.--Thc saw
L mill of Croker and E:'o., was burned
last night, Tho loss is 5000 Insurance,
$1,000. IncedarsmTls suspected
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
Kaiser in Hamburg
(ByAssociatcd Pre-

NAPLES, 4, Tally April h.--Empcror
William arrived here to-day on board
the Hamburg American Line steamer
Hamburg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
TIE UP WORK ON
SOUTHERN ROADS
(By Associated Press,

(T3y Associated Press.)
CHICAGO. April 5.--Hundreds Of men
employed on railroad construction in the
Southern States will be thrown out Of
work to-day as the result Of strike orders
issued from Chicago. The edict came
from officials Of the steam shovel and
dredgemen's union. which has declared
and Company unfair"
Railroad building In Tennessee, Ken.
lucky and Missouri will feel the principal
effects Of the strike. Unless the&disnute
is settled a spread OF the strike is
threatened. to include the entire South
ern territory.
(By Associated Press.) !.
( KNOXVILLE, TENN, April 5.--MhJor
r. r. HARDWOOD, chief engineer of
w. ]. Olyer and Company. Of this city
railroad contractors. stated to-day that
his company had been advised in adj
, vance that the steam shovel and crane
men would go on strike on its Illinois
Central contract near Wicliffe, Ky. He
said Of the five shovels there, two We're
in operation this morning.
The union men are pcketing, in an
effort to prevent non-union men from
taking their places, However, no trouble
is anticipated. He stated further that the
strike would not extend to the large
contracts his company has on the At
lanta, Knoxville and Northern. Louisville
9and Nashville and Southern Railways,
and as the steam shovel forces are not
organized on these latter contracts, he
I expressed the belief that the matter
would be settled in n few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-06
Wrestling Match Tonight,

4. Tho wrestlIng match al the Casino 10
night promises to be ofsinterest, as there
viii not. only he tho principal match.
hut a preliminary between two young
Richmond lads. Calvin Is certain he
can best Yaughnn-Ll Lloyd, and the latter
is equally sure of success.
The preliminary will he between George
Herbert, at III. and 81 ". Brooks, at 1l6.
This match will prove very interesting,
as young Herbert Is known as the cha,n-}
pon Of his class hereab bouts. s$.s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-13

The business men Of Las Vegas named below have agreed to carry out
Principles. For every ten cent Cash purchase made at any Of our stores
Lodge, Society or Institution receiver may choose. To that organization recei
Mendelssohn Piano will be given. The organization receiving the second la
Dollars in Cash. These prizes will not 60 70 the winner Of any ether pn
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Delightful Dance.

One of the most delightful dances of
the season was given last night at the
residence of Mrs. Steele, on Fulton
street, by the young men of this city.
The guests were of mixed ages being
formed by the different sets and it
proved to be one of the most success
full dances given.
The whole hall was thrown open and
the floor was in perfect condition and
the music was good. Dainty refresh
ments were served between the dances.
The entertainment lasted from nine to
early in the morning and all who attend
ed cannot praise Mrs. Steele too much
for her kind hospitality. The guests
were Misses Alexander, Pierce, Port
wood, Bell, Petty, Baker, Hayden, john
son, Kinnon, Harding, Sallie and Annie
McNeill, Susie Wells, Wall, Lucketts,
Chenoweth, Metts and Messrs. Lee,
Robertson, S. and w. Sanders, Bacon,
Scates, Ray, Carr, Bullock, Fitzpatrick,
Stoner, Provine, Dunn, Mcbride, Swift,
Humphrey, Gardner, S. Gillespie, Wells,
Tillman, Johnson, and James Gordon
Gillespie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
A Wood Working Concern Looking
For a Site Near Here.
MAY COME THIS. WAY.
Scarcity OF Timber In Indiana Will
Cause Large M. nufactory to
Seek Better Location.

The firm Of Peckinpaugh, Harrison &
Company, Of Alton, Indiana, will soon re-
move from their Hoosier home and seek
another in the Yazoo delta where there
is bountiful supply Of fine timber.
This firm manufactures all kinds Of
wagon material, cane carts, plow beams,
handles and slides, black bands, sugar
paddles, etc., and their chief market is
Mississippi and Louisiana, and by CON-
ing to this State they will not only be
near to market but will be in the midst of
timber supply that will last for many
years.
DIR. D. S. Gather, of the firm, said to
The Commonwealth few days ago that
the firm had been studying the many ad-
vantages of the delta for some time and
would soon have a representative in
Greenwood for the purpose OF looking
over the field with view of immediate
removal
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
SAM M. STEIN
RESIGNS HIS POST.
Efficient Secretary Asks to be Relieved
For Business Reasons.

Mr.. Sam NJ. Stein, the we'll known
Secretary Of the Greenwood Electric
Light and Water Plant, has offered his
resignation to the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen, and if it is accepted, Mr..
Stein will devote all his attention to his
large and ever increasing insurance
business. There is no doubt that he
has made a splendid Secretary, and
many there are who will regret that he
can not see his way clear to remain in
charge Of the Office Following is a card
from the gentleman which explains his
reasons:
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of
Aldermen of the City of Greenwood.
Gentlemen:-I beg to offer my resig-
nation as Secretary of the Greenwood
Light and Water Plant. The need Of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Or. whitehead.

DR.. Whitehead was born in Madison
County, Miss, Dec. 25th, 1910. At the
time of the opening OF the civil war he
had just graduated in medicine at the
University Of the city Of New York, and
was making preparations to pursue .
special course Of advanced study In
Paris, France, when the news reached
him that his beloved state had seeded
from the union. He Immediately went
to Virginia and enlisted in the 18th
Mississippi r ,giment as private, but
was soon appointed to the position of
surgeon in the 21st Mississippi regiment
belonging to Barksdale's famous brigade
OF Mississippians, and served through
out the war.
He was married during the year 1866
to Miss Evalyn Walton, Of Lexington,
Miss. In 1866 he took post graduate
course in medicine at the University Of
Louisiana. He was engaged in the
practice of his profession at Lexington
Tor eleven years, and in 1877 he moved
to his delta plantation on Roebuck Lake.
where he remained until 1887 when he
removed to Greenwood, and engaged in
the practice of his profession to the
time of his last illness. He was
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
IMMENSE DEAL
IN IFFlORE LAND.
Eastern Capital Buys Vast Tracts Near
ltta Bena.

The. Enoch Manufacturing & Planting
Company, Of Pittsburg, Pa, has pur-
chased from the Delta Pine Land Com
pany tract Of 7,e21 acres Of fine tim
bered lands located seven miles south
OF Itta Bena. In the same vicinity it
has purchased of Mr.. ]. L. Haley 1900
acres, making total of 11,O21 acres.
Both deals were consummated by Mr..
Haley, and the abstracts of title were
compiled by the local law firm Of Lomax
& Tyson.
The company has immense wealth and
will, it is stated, commence at once the
erection of one of the largest hardwood
mills in the country.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Now For Fun.

The Base Ball game between the Cock
rell and Colmary boarding houses will
be played on the 18th inst. No doubt
this game will be interesting, as there
will be tooth pullers, cotton samplers,
meat snatchers and all of the other
trades represented. The lineup for the
Cockrell house is as follows: p. DR..
Bullock; c. Burt; h., Beanland; 2b.,
Fitzpatrick; 3D., DR.. Wilborn; S., Polly"
Mcknight; cf., Tom Goldman; rf. Jesse
Quinn, IT,, Scates. Those who miss the
game miss a treat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01

Gov. Vardaman has many staunch
friends throughout the State and others
who can see no good in anything he
does. His administration, however, has
compelled the admit ration of all fair
minded men. In his Introductory speech
at Senatobia last Friday, Hon. w. b.
Rosebrough paid the Governor the fol-
lowing deserved tribute: "Fellow-citi-
zens-In this day of corruption in high
places it is pleasure to look upon
man who by common consent is incor-
ruptible. In this age where great
majority Of high officials buy their way
to place and power, and then use their
power for revenue only it is pleas
ure to see here and there man so
earnest in his discharge of his official
duties that he finds no time to enrich
himself at the peoples expense. 1t is
a rare pleasure to find public servant
living up to his promises, and faithfully
serving his people, knowing neither
friend nor foe, rich nor poor, white nor
black, in the discharge Of duty. For
tunate is the State whose Governor
throws Off the mantle of ease and COM
fort and helps his people solve the great
practicable problems which comfort
them. Happy is the State whose chief
executive has ability, honesty, courage,
industry. Thrice happy is Mississippi,
for sh finds all these in her Governor,
James X. Vardaman, who will now adj
dress YOU"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Mississippi Teachers Association!
Jackson, Miss, May 4. S and 6.

Teachers will do we'll to arrange for
board in advance, as we are expecting a
larger attendance than ever before.
Eight hundred teachers attended the
Meridian, meeting. 1t is probable that
one thousand will be at Jackson. Write
Prof. W. B. Stark, Jackson, Miss, stat
ing kind Of accommodation wanted. He
will do the rest. Hotel rates Sl.25 to
80 per day. Boarding House rates 81
per day.
Railroad Rates are same as last year.
One Fare, plus twenty-five cents, for
round trip. All roads in the State have
agreed to this rate. Notify your agent
that you will expect to purchase such a
ticket on May 4th. Ii you fail to get it
be sure to demand certificate showing
you have paid for full fare ticket to
Jackson. This is Important.
The program this year is unusually
full and attractive. Get copy from
your county Superintendent or write
card to Secretary for one.
You'll regret it if you miss this meet
ing.
Very respectfully,
t. P. Scott, Sec.
Brookhaven, Miss.
Edward L. Bailey, Pres.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01

my services in the insurance business
is so urgent and pressing that it will be
impossible for me to undertake any out
side work. | hope that you will pass on
this as soon as convenient.
l desire to express my sincere appre-
citation to your Honorable body for the
confidence placed in me, in eIecting me
to this position, and to express my ap-
probation to the Light and Water Com
missioners for the many courtesies
shown me during the time that l have
served under them. | beg to remain,
Yours very respectfully,
SAM NJ. STEIN,
Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
ber Company.

.ue " 4,oa. .-u...ber Company is new
one for Greenwood with Mr.. j. Nj.
O'Neal in charge as proprietor.
The yard is between the Jail and the
Southern railroad, and full line of
lumber, shingles, ETC., will be handled.
At present the Office is temporarily
with I. P. Price, but an Office building
will soon be erected near the yard Mr.
ONeal is generally recognized as one of
the leading business men of the city, is
a hustler Of much ability and enterprise,
and will Of course meet with a large
measure Of success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01

The stockholders Of the Greenwood
Electric Railway Company held meetings
at the First National Bank Thursday
and Friday evenings. On Thursday ev-
ening Messrs. F. r. Austin, Sam J. Stein,
Rowan Thayer and Monroe McClurg
were appointed as committee to solicit
subscriptions.
1t is announced that active work will
begin on the line as soon as $4,000 Of
the capital stock has been subscribed
% per cent to be paid in cash, % per
cent in three months and SO per cent at
the call Of the board.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01

Parties desiring to do light house
keeping can buy complete set of Fur
niture and utensils cheap. Can take
possession April 1st, nice suitable rooms
to live in. For information apply at
Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Col. j. 1. haleV III.

Col. J. L. Haley, the Itta Bena capi-
talist, is reported critically ill at his
home. He is one Of the best known men
IN the delta and is extremely popular
for his many good points, and is widely
known as one of the most enterprising
men in the State. His many friends
everywhere will learn with regret Of
his illness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Christian Church.

Services next Sunday as follows:
Sunday School, 10. a. M, Sermon, II a.
m, Subject, Jesus Invited to leave their
country. Mat. 8: 2O-28. Sermon, 7:45,
p. m. Subject, Casting out Demons
and what is Demon? Mark, 5:1-2O.
At the close Of morning service a col
lection for Foreign Missions will be
taken. +. A. REYNOLDS,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
RcIl l9lOuS Meeting.

On Sunday, April the 9th, Rev. Father
O'Reilly, Of Canton, will begin series of
lectures at the Catholic Church. Faith
er O'Reilly is deep thinker and a
learned man and he will make his lect-
ures highly interesting, everyone will
be welcome both Catholic and non Cath
olic alike
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Teachers Examinations.

Teachers examinations will be held as
follows: For white teachers: April 7th
and 9Th, 2lst and 22nd. For colored
teachers: April 14th and 18th, 10Th
and 29th. W. Nj. PETEET
County Supt
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01

The Commonwealth has just printed
new directory for the Cumberland TeIe-
phone Company and they will be distri-
buted within the next few days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Mr.. O. C.. Blow Here.

Mr.. O. G. Blow, formerly business
manager of The Commonwealth, is in
the city, a guest Of this paper, where
his many friends may see him and once
more become hypnotized by his pleasing
smile and seductive conversation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-01
Growth Of Itta Bend.

1tta Bena is fast coming to the front
and in very few years will rank as a
city. At the present time there are
about twenty new residences built and
some handsome brick buildings. The
Itta Bena Bank and Trust Co., building
Is one Of the prettiest in the state and
there are only few in Greenwood that
beat it. Mr.. J. L. Haley is building a
handsome residence in the northert part
OF the city and the Itta Bena Mercantile
Co. has erected \ couple Of two story
buildings and several other buildings
are going up.