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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
THE MATOAcA BRIDGE.
Motion to Rescind Wide Tire
Law Laid on Table.
(speclal to The Times Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times D!sp4lcn) 49,
CIIESTERFIELD, VA, May 2.-Thee
citizens Of Matoac'l, who are In dead
earnest in their efforts TO secure e, briage
county, again brought the matter TO the
attention Of the board Of supervisors To-
day, and a committee heretofore appointed,
will now act With ~ committee from Din
wlddie to look into no, i've merits Of the
The requirement. Of the board that all
wagons sg the pah ros b9ads shall rlt of
september, is causing some dissatsfac-
lion In tic county, particularly IL, Mato-'
aca District. A motion to RECONSIDER the
posed by Mr.. II, swneford. of tbs Adj
yistory Road Board. md Mr. Middendorff,
and was finally laid on the table 1t
seems probable that the. time for the re-
luuirenlant to take effect, however, may
be extended until about the first Of De-
scamber. 6s S B, fil3
Nj: Phaup, superlntendent Of roads,
within NJ few days, rs an experiment,
and later q larger force may be secured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
Banquet at Pocahontas.

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POCAIIONTTAS,4 VA, May 22.-The an
nual entertainment and banquet of the
Woman's Literary Club, held at Poca,
hontas Inn Friday night, was one OF the
most enjoyable occasions ever held here.
The meeting was called to order by
the president Mrs. j. P. Haller, In the
reception room at Pocahontas Inn, at
9 O'Clock.
Mrs. Trotter read well. prepared es-
say on julius Caesar, and Miss Ellen
G.. Brack read an excellent paper on
Mark Anthony and Brutus A recita-
ton by Miss Gertrude Halter was very
fine, and called forth much praise.
IA few, choice selections of instrumental
music were delightfully."- rendered by Mrs.
Umbcrgcr5 and Mrs. Van Doran, and u
violin solo by Miss Ncttie Baache con-
tributed in large degree to the enjoyment
of the aston.
I, The banquet was an elegant success.
Colonel j. S. Browning, seated at Mrs:
Haller's right, acted as toastmaster and
introduced each one Of the speakers with
grace and wit. Judge w. j. Henson was
the principal speaker, and addresses
were also delivered by the gentlemen
generally as follows: DR.. j. p. Halter,
Nd. Stills, Richmond. Va; II. M. Um-
berger William Lecliie, NJ. Block, j. T.
Young, w. +. Morris. j. w. II. Lawford,
I. c.. Van Doran, Fred. Jones and L.
The tables were beautifully decorated
with ferns, palms and bride roses, and.
the ceilings were festooned with ever
green's 8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
cows BRAVE DEFENSE.
Saves Fawn From Attack OF
Dogs and Adopts It.
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ROXBURY, VA, May 22.-During q
heavy rain storm "Wednesday, one . OF
Mrs. Lawson's cows came home win ~
sr 1 wa was plainly manifested by oi the
After much work the, little calf was s
fonnd drowned In a nearby swamp. winch
had become swollen by the heavy rain.
The poor mother, like Rachel OF old.
refused 10 be comforted, because tney
rere not. Yesterday (Friday) the moth
er COW was grazing. when there appear.
ed a beautiful little fawn. being chnsed
nv, three hounds. Thinking, perhaps, II
Vas her lost calf, the COW went to ITS
rescue as the little ffaWn was nehrLy T Tnt.
down, was bleating from trlght.u me ne
the fawn Then struggle for the pos ss
session Of the fawn between the dogs
and COW was an exciting onee
Two Of the dogs were .klliea' W inFt
the third was so badly wounded 1t lett
.tenderly cared for the little fawn.
Mrs Lawson was surprised Friday 70
see her COW coming home. BY hers size
was a pretty little spotted call, as she
s,ipposed but when near the house, It
was seen to be deer instead OF
It had become 50 fond Of Its foster :
mother it would not leave, ana wout "a
let the children stroke It and seems 20
Cow tenderly cares for 1t, while It nurses
as If it was It's real mother. q
1t will be allowed to run at large ana
will be rnised with the cattle
mo money can buy my pet" says
Mrs, Lawson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
GOLF RECORD.
Negro Blacksmith Stabbed and
z His Iugular Vein Cut.

Especial to The Times Dspatch.)
c. Serves. n professional golf player, of
Boston, lowered the record on the Hamp-
ton Roads Golf and Country Club course
Saturday. He made the eighteen holes
over tho course in "A strokes, beating tho
record of 76, made by T.. l.. Ives, of this
city, several years ago. Harry Vardon
and William Dunn made unsuccessful at
tempts to lover this record some time
ago.
sam Sims, young negro blacksmith.
was fatally stabbed on Jefferson Ave-
nue. early yesterday morning man
named Claiborne, who is supposed TO
have done the cutting, made his es-
no and has not been captured. Sims
died five minutes after he was stabbed
his jugular vein being, severed. wo-
man ia supposed to have caused the
fight. a number Of witnesses are being
Z held In Jail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
SUNDAY A HIGH DAY
IN OLD CUMBERLAND
Dedication Of New Church oc-
casion Of a Great
Gathering.
Especial 10 rho Tlmes.plspa tch.,

Especial TO The TImes DIspat ch.)
CUMBERLAND COURTHOUSE, VA,
May 22-sundny was a high day with
the people Of this community. AS a bit
OF history, there has long stood not far
from this place venerated house Of
worship called the Tar Wallet Church.
This building stood in noble park Of
oaks, and was occupied Jointly by the
Methodist and Baptist. Lately the
Baptist made request that they
might practically withdraw from the
union building and erect a house of their
own. The park was equitably divided,
the Methodist retaining the old house,
which they are now engaged IN hand
sonely remodelling. The Baptist have
Just completed most attractive house,
and yesterday was the day chosen for
its dedication.
The crowd in attendance was simply
overwhelming; more, indeed, than could
be packed In both the houses. The min
listers present were the pastor. Rev. w.
II. Lawson, DR.. John r. Bagby, Floyd
w. Putney and Dr. w. E. Hatcher, who
had been selected to preach the dedica-
tory sermon. The morning service was
one OF intense religious power, and had
more the appearance of religious re-
vival than OF a dedication. Tho audi
9ence. like the choir, consisted OF all de-
nominations and worked together with
charming fellowship. si
The house was filled almost entirely
with ladies', and DR.. I1atcher's appeal
for money suffered by reason OF this
fact but the sum of little over 5000
was secured, which lacked but little OF
Icing sufficient to cover the indebted
ness on the building.
In the afternoon DR.. Bagby preached
In the Methodist Church and DR.. Hatcher
preached again In the Baptist Church,
after which both congregations, as far
as possible, thronged into the new build !
ing to hear the dedicatory service. It
EwasS simple and brief. but deeply im7
fpressive, prayer being offered by Or.
I3agby. Great credit is accorded to the
Rev. Mr.. Lawson for his admirable lead
ership in bringing this church enterprise
to a speedy and handsome completion.
The building is an rnament to the COM
munity.
DR.. Hatcher, as usual. made an ardent
plea for Christian educa ton. closing win
an earnest communication Of Richmond
College, the Womans College and FORK
Union Academy. And this report sWouid
be incomplete If 1t did not make mention
fof the sumptuous and abundant dinner
provided by the community, ample
enough to supply the wants OF the people
from every part Of the county ana as
well from Powhatan. Amelia, f rlHce
Edward and Buckingham.
The church Is situated In one Oh the
choicest communities of Virginia, ana
tha vast audience was marked by un-
usual Intelligence, taste and refinement.
Cumberland Is a modest county, W.
yyhen she puts her mind to thing she
can safely defy all corners to beat het'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
Buckingham Primaries.

I (Special to The Times Dlspntch.)
. BUCKINGHAM VA, May 22.-The
Democratic County Committee Of Buck,
lngham met here on the 10Th and decided
primary to nominate a clerk and mem
Der of the Legislature TO be agreed upon
by the chairman OF the party In this
and Cumberland counties.
y Rev. j ohm j.. Spencer has. withdrawn
from the race for, the House. leaving only
Mr.. A. J. Bondurant and Mr.; Paul
McCrary in the field so far, and Judge
Moss, having withdrawn from the can
vass for the clerkship, leaves only Mr..
w. j. Hubbard aspiring for the Demo-
cratic nomination SO far as Is announced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
SWANSON IN CLARKE.
Apparently Has Everything His
Own Way in This Tight County.


BERRYVlLLE, VA, May PA large
and enthusiastic audience filled the court
house to-day and heard Congressman
Claude a. Swanson deliver the first 81, pub u ;
lie speech of the campaign IN q larKe
county. His audience was entirely ~
sympathy with his utery noint During VDi
speech Which lasted n an on hour IA and oy
TIE ssena q a non eGnH e
o ml his intentions regarding the pub
lie school public road railwa ,yybI ra!e , and
With approval. He spoke Of the part
played by Virginia citizens IN the past
II, every walk of life, and painted a. pic
ture glowing with heasutX q 1.-THE, ne pros pros
hesslike and forcefu managemen!, Il
He declared himself unbound ana un-
ttrammelled by any pledges, ana disclaln-
ed being the candidate OF any PIXIE fact nf H.
voters in Clarke county ayt to- ora an 70
comm ndatlon have forced the Gonvle-
ton that this county VIII give nm q
ma iorty of at least three out Of every
five votes cast In the primary. 4.
x This was Mr. SWansohs HrSt visit 10
Clarke county, .t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
A ROSE DRILL.
The Jolly Farmers Presented BY
School Talent.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch)

s3Esi especial 10. Inc 1 iiIics-blsPd tS"''
sCOT'rSyILLE, VA. May 22..gIhe
commencement exercises given Friday
night by the pupils OF Professor ". 8.
Dabncy, of the Scottsvillc graded school,
were witnessed BY an apDreciatiVe audi
Ing was the rose drill by ten beautiful
girls In white. with tiny white baskets
filled with pink and red roses.
erettn. ."rhc Jolly Farmers" with the
following cast of charactcrs: First tenor,
Mr.. Happiway, Prof. w: S. Dabney; sec 9;
ond tenor Mr.. Sam Pritchcr. Mt. L. q.
Nose Raykitt; second bass. Mr.. Fl. G..
Harris; Mrs. llappiway. FIRST soprano,
Mrs. a. G.. Bell: Miss scrubber, second
soprano, Miss Rose Farrar; Miss Dustin,
flrst alto, Mrs. J. p. Blair: Miss Baker,
second alto, Miss Annie Farrar.
Annie. the maid, Miss Lucie Powers.
Mr.. Workwell, MIR. Frank Hammer.
Little MAY, Susie Blair
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23

The steel cage on wheels. built by j. Y.
Branch. of Petersburg, for securing the
convlcts when not at work, is now COM
pleted and has been accepted by the
board. 5g SO
Mr.. II. 7. Watkins, of Manchester Dis
trict, Ia making an effort to secure a
bridge md overhead crossing for the
county road at Phillips's Crossing, on the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
The Pension Board to-day approved
five applications.
The farm and residence OF the late Mr..
Lee Wells, OF tho Tarmville and Powha-
tan Railroad, has been sold recently for
$500, by his children
a considerable gathering Is expected
here Tomorrow, under the auspices of
the Education Commission Drs. Evans
and Winston, Of Richmond, Will deliver
addresses and an auxiliary society will
probably be organized for this county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
brakes Branch Alive.

EIJRfIKA MILLS, VA, May ga
committee composed OF the following
gentlemen has been. appointed to lake
tng g of brakes Branch as a manufac-
turing center and to INDUCE e manufa &C,
turerss to locate there: w. G, Scott, ".
brakes Branch; T.. W., Turner, Of YIN
cents store; S. Il. spaulding, of Wylliess-
burg. brakes Branch has MANY adj
The friends Of DR., G. II. Gibbs and
Mr.. John D. Shepperson are pressing
their claims for the superintendency or
schools of the county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
Card Party.

(Special5to The Times-Dispnch.)
f SOUTH BOSTON, VA. May 29:-One
Friday afternoon euchre parties was
that given by Mrs. w. Lucas Penick at
her. home, on Main Street The guests
were: Mesdames S. M Glenn. r. p. Jor-
John o. Watkins, C. v. Brookes. G. J..
Hunt, G. e.. Faulkner. j. E. Lipscomb,
Jeffress, of Danville; T. p. Armstrong,
II. l.. Edmunds, Of Winchester: Il. T..
Booker. of Houston: N. u. Spragins
Coles Spraglns. " L.. Fowlkes. r. r..
Taylor, r. II. Edmondson; Misses Rose
Mamie Easley, Laura M. Stebbins. Lucille
Sinlmonds. Bessie Shepherd and Evelyn
Bell, OF Wilmington, Va,
Mrs Norman b. Spnglns Won the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23

that the Deepwhtcr Railroad, the western
link of tho Underwater system, Is survey
Ing along the Guyan River toward Hunt
ington, evidently with view to build
ing line to connect with a road which
reaches tho Great Lakes and obtaining
an outlet for It's coal on these as well as
to the sea at Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
RALLY IN GILES.
Stirring Speech and an Associa-
H; ton Organized.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.)

PEARIsBuRG STATION, VA. May 22.-
An enthusiastic meeting In the inter-
est Of the May educational campaign
was held in the courthouse. here to-day.
presided over By c. A. Hard wick. county
superintendent Of schools. Stirring adj
of Giles county; DR.. Il. ". N. Painter,
OF Roanoke College: Hon. james Aston
Cabell, of Richmond; Rev. j. Kyle Gil.
bert, Of Newport, and Squire Leo Buch-
anan, 4 of the county. Es
John w Williams, clerk OF the House
OF Delegates, was elected president OF
the county association. and L. .. Shu-
mate secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
DIR. DIVER ILL.
Graduates of Martha Washington
College Granted Sans Ceremony.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch
ABINGDON, VA, May 22-Dr. William
DYER. - president of Martha Washington
College, is seriously Ill at his rooms, in
the college, Of general breakdown o OF
mencement exercises, which We're to be-
gin next Sunday. have been annulled.
The seniors will be given their 4, diplo-
ladies viii leave for their homes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
Tragedy on a Train.

"a Especial to The Times Dlspatch,)
B ABINGDON, VA, May 22-George Fisk, an
employee of the Tennessee Lumber Company
at Sutherland Tenn, WAS shot through the
heart and Instantly killed late Saturday night
on an excursion train running between Gran
dali, Tenn, and Sutherland, Tenn, by WIN
Parsons. Details Of the tragedy are lacking,
but tho murderer is under arrest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
LATE FROST.
A Small Touch of It in Princess
Anne County.

(Bv Associated Pross0
e. BACK BAY, VA May 22.--Frost on the
2lst Of May is very unusual occurrence
in this section, but on yesterday morning
there was quite frost, and the weather
The crops show the effects of the cold.
but no great damage has been done go
far.
crop, which is very fourishing, will be
the largest ever shipped from this point,
and thousands Of barrels Will be used
for this crop alone.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
ARM MASHED OFF.
Fireman Run Over While Clean
ing Under His Engine.
10 The Times-D ispatch.l

ABINGDON, VA, May PA. Linkous,
while cleaning the ash-pan OF his engine
had his left hand crushed off above the
wrist His hand was resting on the rail
near the wheel when the engineer ION
the second engine, the train being q
doublc-header, backed the train without
warning.
DR.. ~. l.. Dunn, the company's sur
geon. aInputated and dressed the mem
Der, and Mr.. Linkous was taken this
morning to his home. near Radford.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-23
Layton-Hughes,

FREDlIRInKsBuRG, VA. May 2s.--Mr.
Richard w. Layton and Miss Fannie Hughea.
both of Orange county, were married last week
j., Clark. at Orange Courthouse, Rev. a, G.
Bledsoe officiating Miss Matte Hughes was
the maid Of hotsor. md Mr., Wallace Hughes
best uD Y. ts IA :. "A tgH..yfi II
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
WATERS COMPLETE GUIDE
Which, If Faithfully Studied, Will
Fit Any Greenhorn for
Actual Service.

The following directions, if faith
fully adhered to, says the Baltimore
American, will make of any ambitious
young man an A No. 1 waiter in any
swell cafe or a dining car:
l. When you see a victim shown to
your table, leap hastily, at imminent
risk of breaking your neck, and pull
out his chair.
2. Get glass of ice, pour water
into it from the decanter. But don't
hurry.
3. Place the silverware just so about
his plate, and then carefully rearrange
it all. After you have this fixed just to
suit you, ask the victim what he will
have, or, better, place the score card
before his eyes with flourish. While
he is looking over the bill you might
put the knife on the other side of
the fork and rearrange the spoon
handle.
5. Half an hour after the man has
given his hurry-up order for cold roast
beef you might wander slowly in and
put down a small pat Of butter.
6. Refill the water glass.
Z. Previous to this time you are sup
posed to have seen to it that some door
is open and letting the wind blow On
your victim.
8. Hurry up to him and ask him il
he feels that draft.
9. If he doesn't, open the door wider
so he will feel it and let you shut it
for HIM, making some extra service. ~
10. Twenty minutes after the butter
is brought in you might so and set the
horse radish where the victim can
reach it.
II. Rearrange the silver and fill his
water glass.
IL. Bring in a plate of bread.
IS. Ten minutes afterward it might
be well to go and get the cold roast
beef.
IA. Two minutes later, when the man
has 20 leave his half-bOlted luncheon
to make his train, help him hurriedIy
into his overcoat and sass him if he
doesn't tip you with anything bigger
than dime.
By following carefully the forego-
ing rules you will appear so much like
the average cafe or dining car waiter
that no one who has had experience
with the former could tell you from
the real thing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
BUSY MEXICAN MATADOR.
Kills Five Bulls in One Sunday Ses-
sion After His Assistants
Are Injured.

Parrao was forced to kill five bulls out
Of the seven slain in a recent corrida,
| because Antonio Monies and "Falco, -
| matadors alternative, were each wound
ed in the sword hand in killing their
first bull, reports the Mexican Herald.
| Monies received the more severe wound,
the flesh between the thumb and first
finger being split by the sword hilt when
he made his first thrust. ''Falco" eS-
capped with sprain, but neither of the
matadors was able after that to handle
the espada
The fight was exceptionally good from
every viewpoint, and Parrao covered
himself with glory by dispatching every
one OF his bulls, with one exception, by
a single neat stroke. Six bulls had
been advertised, but seven were killed,
the last being present from Monies,
whose benefit performance it was.
OF the bulls, the first three let into
the ring were easily the best. Two of
these probably were the fiercest ami
mails seen since the opening Of the
ring this season. Skillful work on the
part OF the banderillos enraged them to
a point where they made things extreme
ly lively. The first animal killed five
horses as fast as they could be brought
to the ring, and was dispatching his
sixth when the bugle was blown.
After the banderillos had been placed
'talco' took the sword, but his arm in
the first two strokes was not true, and
they caused wounds only At the third
the bull dropped. Parrao killed the Sec
ond bull with one stroke, and re-
celVed an ovation from both sol and
sombra sides. Monies, in Staying the
third, made good stroke, but his hand
was wounded and he left the ring to
receive attention for it just as his ami
NAL tottered and fell. "Falco" received
his wound while stabbing the fourth,
and Parrao relieved him on the sword,
finishing that bull and killing the follow
ing three animals. The fifth, sixth and
seventh bulls were not equal to the first
three in fighting qualities, and only by
exceedingly clever work could some OF
them be made to attack. One had to be
returned to the corral because he re-
fused to fight at ALL but when the oxen
were turned in he refused to follow them,
and subsequently had to be roped and
dragged out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
The Old National Road.

When the panic of 1887 swept over the
country the national road was barely
half way through Illinois. No work was
done on it after 1841. Two years before,
however, line of stages and post routes
had been started from Cumberland, in
Maryland, to Terre Haute, in Indiana,
from which latter placestnere was trl-
weekly service for passengers and mall
to Springfield, Ill. This marked the
first overland travel from east to west.
Passengers and mail bags were Jolted
along in cumbersome coaches, each with
four strong horses. On account of the
high rates, travel was confined mainly
to merchants and lawyers. The passen-
ger with an allowance of so pounds OF
baggage paid at the rate of ten cents
mile. 1t is noted thai Clay and Lincoln
were among the frequent passengers
Philadelphia Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-18
MEDICINE FOR HUNTERS.
a Few Simple Remedies That May
Be Found Useful in the
Camp.

Did you ever notice how awkward one
always is with his hands the first two or
three days on trip in the woods? Fin
gers seem to get in the way Of every
AK, knife, fire, splinter or thorn encoun-
tered, and the result is a pair of hands
more or less damaged, says Forest and
Stream.
Adhesive plaster is found useful, but
l have found a compound made as fol-
lows, most useful and comforting. EQUAL
parts by weight of japan wax, mutton
tallow and vaseline, melted together.
While warm add half as much g1ycerine.
Fill metal primer box with this, and at
night rub it well into the hands. 1t is
neither sticky nor unpleasant, and will
cure damaged hands Or chapped lips very
quickly. | have never tried to do so.
but if raw linseed oil will mix readily
with this compound, it will be found adj
vantageOus. Rubbing it alone on the
hands is good plan; but while it heals
quickly all surplus must be rubbed off
or it will ruin any fabric with which it
comes into contact, and can never be
removed in any ordinary way.
Tincture grindelia should never be
omitted, as it is a rapid and certain
cure for ivy poison, and will alleviate the
suffering induced by the bites of CHG
gers, sand fleas and mosquitoes. I con-
slider it the most valuable item in ones
ditty box for summer trips.
A three-ounce bottle of equal parts
linseed oil and lime water is worth its
weight in gold for sunburn and for or
ordinary burns as WELL An ounce bot
tie of chloroform will surely drive CHG
gers and ticks away. Lacking this, use
grain or wood alcohol. Either one must
be applied locally, for these pests are not
removed by ordinary means.
A tiny tin box of mercury ointment
will prevent rust in firearm barrels in
which nitro powders are shot, If the
barrel is cleaned thoroughly before ap-
plying the ointment on a cloth patch.
In places where sand fieas and ticks
are bad, it will prove the right thing
for the occasion, though not pleasant
to apply to ones person.
Shellac or spar varnish will keep a
cut closed if covered with bit of mus
lin. A reserve supply of matches, the
heads of which have been dipped in
shellac and dried, should be kept handy
in a vaseline bottle. These are good"
medicine when everything is wet.