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The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-02-28

nnd farmers who can tell the time Of
day, but II they will take a jaunt aneld
and bump into the rural population
that reads the daily paper the same
day 1t Ia printed they will find just ~
many experts who know how to fight
the war as they will discover by nos
Ing about a tall Office building filled
with insurance agents and men whose
business it Is to make you rich while
you wait for q small fee.
1t may seem like losing an old friend.
but If progress keeps up the tremen-
dous pace of the past few years We Will
soon see the merry farmer going out
to pioW corn with his trousers creased.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-02-28
O.. E. S.

SILVER STATE CHAPTER NO. 6.
0. r. 8.
Meets in Silver State Hall 1T Tn on
the second and fourth Thursdays Of each
month. Waiting members In good rtand-
ing always welcome.
CARRIE NJ. BROWN. w. NJ.
MARY B~ONNIFIELD. Secretary.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-02-28

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WINNEAUCCA LODGE NO. 81. FRA
TERNAL ORDER Or EAGLES.
h aerie meets on the second cnA
fourth Mondays Of zach month In silver
State Hall. Visiting Eagles cordially in-
vited to attend ali sessions cf ths aerie.
! T. DUNN. Worthy Presto snt.
n ". DUNCAN. Worthy Secretary.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-02-28

HUMBOLDT CHAPTER NO. .. r. A. II.
Meetings held at their hail 1t . p. n
on the second and fourth Saturday ev~r-
ings Of zach month. All Companion Royal
Arch Nasons In good standing are COR
daily invitsr to attend
THOMAS sHONE. II :.
CHRIS WOLF. SECRETARY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
SHEPPARD SEEKS
ALL OF THE FACTS
Texas Representative Proposes
An Inquiry for the Mrs.
Morris Matter.
CALLS FOR A INVESTIGATION
DR.. Morris Severely Arraigns
Those Responsible for Wife's
Expulsion.

(by associated PreSs.) ltt i
WASHINGTON, January S.-Reprcsen-
tative Sheppard, of Texas, to-day intro
duced resolution providing for the APP
point'nent OF committee of Republican,
and Democratic members Of the House to
investigate the recent violent expulsion
of an American mother from the White
House offices and ground by executive
officials and employees while she was SEEK
the United States.
The resolution was referred to the com.
mittee OH rules.
DR.. Minor Morris, whose wife was
elected from the White House last
Thursday tonight gave out n public
statement in which he severely arraiEns
those responsible for her removal. de-
nounces the imposition of a fine in her
case as adding to her humiliation. The
statement begins as follows.
"a woman of the highest culture, of
the rarest attachments, who has devoted
her life TO her home, her family and her
ideals, whose only thought has been
to do good, and who has always con-
sdercd others before herself, wife and
mother-has been seized from behind. in
the waiting room Of the White House.
and maltreatcd with n brutality which
humanity would revolt at seeing accorded
TO its lowest type
In conclusion Mr.. Morris declares that
the nations sense of decency has been
shocked, that one woman has TO bear all
this and that the vital fact in the lime
light Is that this outrage is the graVest
insult to the politeness of American y
within the memory of men ana women
now living, F"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
READY FOR WORK.
Fair Committee Met Last Night
and Perfected Organization

Further progress in the work of ar
ranging the details of the organization
and scope of the State Fair movement
was made last night at meeting Of tho
Eommlttee appointed recently by tie
Board OF Management to perfect tho.
plans for the exhibition.
me committee met Mt NIurphy's Hotel
with every member In attendance excent
Colonel Murphy himself. who was de-
tanned at home by sickness. Those pres
ent were Chairman Stuart and Messrs
y, l. Anderson. E. B. sydnor. M. G. Pat
t.lI y. q, Corley. L. o. Miller. Joseph
Wallesten, S. ID. Crenshaw, NJ. A. Cham
bers, and II. Lee Lorraine, Secretary OF
the Board. Important action was taken
by the committee looking to the perfect
Ing of the organization, the raising of
the necessary funds, and the securing of
a charter. The committee was divided
into subcommittee, which will look
after these particular objects
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
FLORIDA SPECIAL OF
ATLANTIC COAST LINE
Special Train Passed Through
Richmond On Time Last
Night.

The Atlantic Coast Lines New York
eIld Florida" special passed through Rich
tnond on time. to q uinute in making Its
Hrst trip of the seaSpn last, night
Leaving New Yonk :tt"2:l0 o'clock on yes
herday afternoon. the palatial special will
reach st. Augustine this afternoon at A
o'clock. making the run in % hours and
So minutes.
This train consisted OF Pullman COM
Sartment, drawing room, sleeping, dining
library and observation cafe cars; bril-
tiantly. lighted throughout by electricity
Special lights being provided for each
perth. atfordns perfect comfort for read
ang al night, and heated by steam.
The compartment state-room cars have
nine handsomely furnished compartments
each complete in itself, with every con-
wenicnce Of toilet appointments. These
rooms are richly upholstered and artis-
ideally and handsomely decorated. The
compartments may be used singly or en-
suite. affording tourists sense of COM
sort in every feature.
The library observation car is as COM
sortably furnished as any modern club
room, with easy wicker chairs sofas.
reading desks libraries supplied with
standard and current literature, maya
zines, weeklies. The observation ear, with
It's specious plate-glass windows and eX-
TENDED platform enclosed with handsome
brass ratings, affords the patron an OPP
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
MILITARY NEWS.
Vacancies in Two Companies to
Be Filled By Early Election.

DC II lllSd 10y A<ohAJ SSSASAA.
The different companies of the Seven
tieth Regiment are devoting a good deal
of time to rifle practice and a number
of the men of the Richmond companies
are making scores of % out of Il possible
%. Some of the officers are making a
score with 1le pistol of q and % out of
Il possible 80.
There seems TO be little danger of the
companies losing in numbers. as most
of the companies are recruiting. There
have been twelve applications in all Of
the Richmond companies, and they VIII
be acted upon this week.
The designations of the two captains
have not been acted upon, as they are
still pending certain formaities, through
which they will have to pass. As soon
as the formalities are complied with or
ders will be Issued for the election In
each company.
1t is understood that tentative selec-
tions have already been made to fill the
vacancies, and as soon as the order is
issued the vacancies will be filed
Colonel George Wayne Anderson will
hold the Inspection of the five companies
of the SEVENTEEN Regiment this evening,
preparatory to the government inspection.
And for that reason 1t is expected that
there will be n large attendance. The
date of the government inspection has not
yet been settled, but it is expected to
occur in the very near future.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
CLUBHOUSE ONCE A
CHURCH is BURNED.
Little Corrugated Building On
West Broad Street Prey to
Flames This Morning.

TIE little corrugated iron structure, once
church and until Tie n.esent an italian
clubhouse, was b1ried this morning
about I.2D O'Clock.
The origin of the blaze is unknown, and
the flames had made such headway when
the alatm WIS given that all efforts of
the fire department TO save either con-
tents or building were futile. The IRON
walls of the structure. however. greatly
with the bremen in their work
to save the furniture of the club.
Strong box, was first bicycle club
house. Later 1t became the church of the
New Jerusalem. Its last function was to
be the home OF the Red Rose Social Club,
composed of Well known Italian citizens. !.
The building was we'll stocked with such
fluids as Stake q thirst The flames lick
could not be estimated this morning. but
it Win not exceed q few hundred dollars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
FEDERAL COURT.
Judge Waddill Will Sit in Mum
her of Interesting Cases.

The January term of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia Will begin this morning In Alex
andrla, with Judge Edmund Waddill pre-
siding. The docket Is light and the term
will probably not last more than -FOUR
While the session will be very brief
there are understood to be one or two
extremely interesting, If not sensational
cases brewing At all events practically
the entire staff of Federal officials left
last night for Alexandria. Among those
in the party were Judge Whddill,
District Attorney Lewis, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Talley. Marshal Morgan
Treat and deputy, clerk. j. p. Brady,
and several grand jury men.
William Gallagher, the sailor who pre-
ferred charges of mistreatment against
Captain William Marsh. of the oyster
boat Ethel Ruth left yesterday after.
noon for Alexandria. where the case will
come up to-day before Judge Waddill
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
Lads Leg Broken By a Kick.

Albert Coll. the twelve-year-old son of
a saloon-keeper at 20. 200 East Broad
Street, was kicked by horse Yesterday
afternoon and his leg was broken Just
below the knee.
Mr.. Coli had driven his wagon down
Brook Avenue and was near the corner
of Leigh Street. when he left his son
In the wagon, while he went to attend
to some business The reins dropped
beneath the feet of the horse and the
boy In gathering them up touched the
animals leg. Out shot hoof and the
boy was knocked several feet. His leg
was broken and u deep cash was cut on
either side of the break.
The ambulance was called and DR.. Tur-
man took the boy to the City home.
where he was treated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
Death Of Mrs. sailie Elan Walker

Mrs. Sally Elan Walker, who was lad
to rest yesterday afternoon. in Hollywood
by the side of her husband General r.
Lindsay Walker, was born In Richmond
February %, 1893. She was the only child
of DR.. Clam. whose wife was Ann M
Peasants, and sister of John Hampden
PleaSants.
Mrs. Walker married Reuben Lindsay
Walk err in 1856, and there survive her four
daughters-Mrs. B. C. Gray, Mrs Calvin
Satterfeld, Mrs. e. O. Payne and Mrs.
Julian Morris, and one son, Mr.. Charles e.
Walker, and a stepson, Mr.. THOMAS n.
Walker. M
A few years after she was married the
Civil War started and her husband was
arms Of his state. Mr. Walker was IN the
artillery arm of the service and rose to
the position of brigadier- general. During
nearly the whole of his four years service
his faithful wife followed him from bat,
having aSmoyableI camp equipage.
q Mrs Walker had lived a very active life
llp To about three years ago. She lived
for several years In Selma. Ala, and
Austin, TEX, where her husband, who was I
% civil engineer, was engaged IN his work,
being supervising architect of the hand
SONG State CAPITOL at Austin. Three
years ago Mrs. Walker had heart trouble,
and had never Deen entirely we'll since.
Mrs. Julian Norris at The Oaks" In AL
bcmarle county.
Master Edgar Clayton Hughes, of
South Carrolton Avenue, Baltimore. is
the guest OF his grandmother, Mrs. A.
D. Jet, at No, 2ll3 East Broad Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
10 PERSONS KILLED.;
Il HOUSES DESTROYED.
Landslide in Haverstraw N. Y,
Precipitates Houses and HUI
mainly Down Ernbanknenr.
ny Associated Press. J

tBy Associated Press.J
NEW YORK, January 9.-According to
a report from Haverstraw, n. Y..a cave
In there shortly before midnight last night
carried away twelve houses and fifteen
persons are missing. 1t is reported that
they were killed. The houses, It Is re-
ported, were precipitated over clay
bank. The debris caught fire and the
lives Of number OF persons were en-
dnngercd
The landslide caused the breaking of
a water main, and it was impossible to
secure water to put out the fire.
According to the meagre details there
were two landslides, tho first occurring
late In the afternoon. This. 1t Is stated.
did not do much damage, but was fol-
lowed by tho second, which carried away
a row OF houses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
portuntiy OF observing the country as he

portuntiy OF observing the country as he
flies southwark.
The dining cars are restaurants of the
highest class, drawing their supplies from
the best markets of the country. me eX-
ceilence of this service is maintained at
the highest standard.
Amongst those who made the trip to
Richmond WERE Mr.. George Z. James,
district passenger agent, Washington, ID.
C.: Mr. O. S. Campbell division passenger
agent Richmond, Va; Mr.. Nelson Rob
bins News Leader Richmond. Va; Mr..
C. o. -. CowardIn, Evening Journal,
Richmond. Va: Mr.. Edward Smell Smith,
Washington Post, Washington. ID. c. Mr..
Il. Donaldson, pullman Palace Car Co.;
and Mr.. j. Il. Pettis. special representa-
tive. Atlantic Coast Line Washington,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE
BURNS AT ALBANY
(Ry Associated Press.l

ALBANY. n. Y, January S-The north
or main building Of the State Normal
College on the east side of Will Street
north of Madison Avenue. burned to the
ground and the residence of the president
of the college. DR.. William ]. Milne was
badly damaged, tonight by a fire which
broke out about $50 o'clock and which
had made such Roadway before the alarm
was rung that the building could not De
saved A stiff wind swept the flames round
to tho chapal building and 1t was with
the utmost difficulty that any building
In the college group was saved.
Two firemen were hurt by falling debris,
one seriously. The loss. 1T is estimated,
will approximate 100000. to Offset which
the state has an insurance of $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
BARN DESTROYED.
Little Tot Falls in Fire and Dies
From Her Burns.
fspecial to The Times-Dispateh

Especial to The Times-Dispateh)
DANYILLE, VA, January Sire sev-
eral nights ago destroyed the stables OF
Mr.. 7. d. Jeffress. n prominent farmer
OF Pittsylvania county. Two horses, n
lot OF feed and several sets or harness
were burned, entaillng loss of n thou
sand dollars. The fire is thought TO have
been of incendiary origin.
The three-year-old daughter of Mr..
James Reynolds, farmer, who lives near
OF death as the result of being burned
several days ago. caused by falling in
the frse-place. The little one was dis
covered In flames by her mother, having
fallen from a chair sitting In front of
the fire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
She Worked Servant Game.

-DetectIVc GIBSON last night discovered
a lot of stolen gools as evidence against
Elizabeth Johnson, a negro woman, who
is no wserving a sentence in the city
Jail and who it is alleged, has stolen
wearing apparel from many homes In
the city. 1t was the woman's part to
hire herself to some family and remain
employed Just long enough to become
acquainted with the house and the situa-
ton of the wardrobes of the ladies. Then
she would visit the wardrobe. and after
her visits, there was generally some
thing missing. Shortly afterwards Elz-
aheth would be missing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
DIRECTORS MEET.
F., F. & P Treasurer and secre.
tary Elected in Washington.

Vary Elected IN Washington.
President William Josiah Leake, of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
and Washngton-southern Railroad, nc
companlcd by General Manager w. p.
duke left Richmond yesterday on the
midday train. President Leake's private
car was attached to the regular train
and cut off at Alexandria, where an in.
spection of the new freight yards was
made by the two officials.
To-day In Washington meeting of the
directors of the two roads OF which Judge
Leake is president will be held, when i.
secretary and treasurer will be elected
to succeed the late Francis j. Duke,
\ large majority of,the directors will be
present,
WHO will be elected Is not known to the
officials here. Judge i.eakc, 1t Is under
stood, is IN favor Of eecting some one
now In the employ Of the road, hut as
the Pennsylvania Railroad IL in control
the office may go to an outsider,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
.DK0N's 'CLANSMAN"
MAKES HIT IN.NEN YORK

(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, January s. "rhe Clans
mar" Thomas Dixon. Jr.,s. race problem
drama, received its first New York pro-
tductlon tonight at the Liberty Theatre.
A large audience Witnessed the play and
appauded 1t warmly. Mr.. Dixon made
"a speech at the end OF the second act.
In HfIch he said.
II was told that this play would sue
crcI In the South, but that 1t would be
rejected in the North. Your reception to-
night has convinced me that there Is no
North and no South, but that VIC are one
people,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
At State Library.

There was little of interest doing about
the Library building yesterday beyond
the visits to the different offices of many
of the Incoming members of the Legis-
lature, In the second auditors office
the exchange of bonds Is still active, and
the payment of coupon interest will keep
the force busy for some little time yet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
J. C. 3RL cKENRIDGE
DIES AT YONKERS. N. Y.
lBv Assnclnled Press. \

NEW YORK, January s.-J. cabell
breckenridge, son or the late John c.
breckenridge, who was Vice-President
ton OF James Buchanan. from 1857 to 1861,
died to-day at the home of his son-ln-law,
John G. Tcneyck, at Yonkers. NJ ~ He
was 81 years OF age, and served IN the
Confederate army, He was born In Lex
ington, Ky.
A brother, Clifton Rhodes breckenridge.
was formerly minister to ST. Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
Cotton Estimate.
(By Associated Press. D

(By ASSOclHteU f'Ttss'J
ATLANTA. GA, January S.-The
Southern Cotton Association to-day Issued
an estimate of the percentage Of the
crop picked and ginned up to January ].
1906. The estimate is made up from re-
ports from the associations correspon-.
dents throughout the counties In the cot
ton belt. The total per cent. picked is
$3.50. the total ginned, $685.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
Boston Brokers Fail.

" (By AaSOcIateu 'FTeSs,l u,
BOSTON, MASS, January sv-The as
,signment Of Nathan b. Goodnow and
Company, brokers, at No. 2 Postoffice
Square, this city was announced to-day.
THE Arm was not connected with any
stock exchange. The liabilities are estL
mated at 100000. and the assets Mt about
half that amount, The assignment lis ,'at-
.tributed to the recent rise in the copper
market. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
War Scarce Hurts Trade.

f@7@5 IBy 1ASSOCluteuT FTeSS.J l7 N
BERLIN, January S.-The National Eel
tung says the most recent phase of the
Moroccan question caused general lnssi-
tude on the 5Bourse to-day, and adds that
war clauses are being inserted in grain
contracts and that insurance against
wnr is being taken out In other bust
snesses. These, however, 1t is explained,
are simply precautionary measures,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
HORNER AND SIMPSON
HAD FREQUENT QUARRELS
lBy Associated pressN

& NORTHPORT, L. L.. January Sat the
hearing to-day Of DR.. James w. Simp-
son. the dentist, accused of wilfully shoot
ing and killing his father-in-law, Barley
Horner, Mrs Homer testified:
Simpson said he did not care If Horner
was carried into the house a corpse
She said that her husband and DR.. Simp-
son had frequent quarrels, Horner charg-
ing the dentist with gambling.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
Mr. billiard Not a Candidate.

Editor Of The Times-Dispatch:
Sir,--In your issue of January G, 1906, in
a telegraphic communication from Rocky
Mount, va. 1t is stated that MIR Fl, N.
billiard. Commonwealth's attorney for
county, would be n candidate for
Judge of the Circuit Court, II Judge Saun-
ders resigned, and a candidate for Con-
gress IL Judge Saunders did not resign"
This statement was entirely unauthorized
by me and is absolutely without founda-
tion. Il viii be glad II you will correct
same In your next issue.
Very. truly yours,
Fl. NJ. DILI.ARD.
Rocky Mount, Va, January s, 1906
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
DECISION AGAINST
LIFE POLJCYHOLDER
Try Assoclnted Pross.l

NEW YORK. January s.-Judgc Hazel,
OF the United States Circuit Court. has
decided against ]. Wilcox Brown, of
Maryland, complainant fsainst the Equit-
able Life Assurance Society. in sui.
for the appointment of a receiver for the
Equitable and a division of the surplus
of the society among the pollcyholders.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
Twentieth Century Cars

The train was composed of seven cars
p baggage car, dining car and i've
sleeping cars. one of which, however. con-
1ained only state-rooms and "a large and
handsomely furnished observation room.
The cars are the most modern as we'll as
the best constructed that Pullman Com
pany Is able to build, and 1t hardly seems
possible that one could desire greater
Somi9r o. more inTISpy ya anan Is t9 De
Throughout, the train is lighted by cleo
tricity as well as by gas, and at night the
3s able TO read in absolute comfort with
out using the reading lights, Two Of which
arc in every section.
THE electric lighting is well nigh per-
feet for not only are storage batteries,
capable of furnishing lights for six hours,
carried by each car. but plant is ope-
rated in the baggage car by. steam from
the engine. which lights the cars and
runs the fans when the summer tenn
perature of the far south has been reach
mo DEAD HEADS"
One unusual condition prevails on the
limited and that is that no dead head
passengers are carried.
Eevry one of the many who take adj
vantage of this luxurious means of reach
ing the South. pays for his ticket, for
no passes are issued and each annuel
issued by the Seaboard Air Line bears
in red letters the ominous Inscription ON
Ats back Not good on Florida Limited
IN 4 word its too god to give away, for
ats as near perfection as unlimited ex-
penSe well directed thought, and q de-
sire 10 out do rivals, can make it,
The train left lew York on yesterday
afternoon at 12:25 o'clock. IN charge of
Assistant General Passenger Agent Chas.
T. Stewart, of Savannah. who will make
the trip TO st. Augustine. The Pullman
conductor In charge who never leaves
the train was w. S. Crowson and the
dining car manager who has served the
Seaboard for many years, was c. H. Live
say.
Al Washington. General Superintendent,
G. H. ifiz joined the train, with Dis
trict Passenger Agent H. l. Leard and
made the run TO Richmond, where Mr..
leard remained Mr. Hix going through
to st. Augustine.
There We're IS passengers from New
York to Washington. 50 from Washing
ton to Richmond and IS who went through
from New York to Florida
Among the passengers was one gem
tleman, who had twice before made the
trip on the first Seaboard train of the
Florida Limited, and Mr.. Dunn, Travel
ling Passenger Agent of the Chesapeake
The seaboard Air Line conductor in
charge was G. II. Beckham, and the
engineer of Seaboard Air Line engine
NO. SO, was w. b. tPete) Tighlman
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-09
Fell Down Station-house Steps.

c. b. Southworth, farmer from the
country, came to Richmond yesterday,
and nfter imbibing very freely, went to
the First Police Station and reported
that he had lost some money. On leay-
ing the station house the mans feet got
tangled up with the steps and he fell down.
The ambulance was called to treat him
and DR.. Truman had to sew up cash in
the mans forehead. After the operation
he was locked up