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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-15
MISS ALDRIcH SPONSOR.
souith Carolina Girl Appointed fol
Army Of Northern Virginia.

Special to The Times Dispatch,
. CHARLESTON: s. c.. March H.
the headquarters. Army Northern vir-
ginia, Department United Confederate
Veterans, as follows:
l. The comrades of the Army of
Northern Virginia Department. are ad.
vised that the next general reunion of
the United Confederate Veterans. will
be held in the most hospitable city of
New Orleans, La, April %. % and q,
1906
"A general attendance of the comrades
to- have many more opportunities of
clasping in brotherly friendship the
hands of those who suffered together in
defence of liberty and the right of self
government. The famed hospitality OF
the Queen City of the South ensures 2
most loving reception and thorough
enjoyment of the reunion.
2. For the credit of this department
its commander requests all comrades,
who are able to make the march. TO APP
the parade. Scant numbers on the
parade will be taken by the world to
evidence lack of interest in our organi-
cation.
Any and ali comrades who cannot en-
dure the fatigues of the march, are cor
daily Invited by the department com
mander to mount themselves and ride
with his stan on the parade.
3. Miss Martha Aver Aldrich, of Barn
well, S. c.. the daughter and grand
daughter of veterans. is hereby appoint
edsponsor for the Army of Northern vir-
GINA Department. Miss Jessie Mckay.
of Columbia. S. c.. is appointed maid
of honor for the department.
4. Col. Harrison Watts. assistant adj
jutant general, aud Major Clinton NJ.
Fielder, aide. are specially charged with
the duty of caring for. In every way, the
sponsor and maid of honor OF he de-
partment.
By command OF
1t. Gen. C. IRVINE WALKER. !
Commanding Army Northern Virginia,
Department United Confederate Vet
Grams.
JAMES G. HOLMES.
AdJutant-General and Chief of Staff
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Harrison to n bishoprie, but these state
incnts were reptdiated3 by both sides.
Must Go TO Rome.

Mgr. Falconio finally decided that It was
not matter for his jurisdictions and re-
fcrrcd 1t TO Rome. which the supporters
of Father Harrison contend is point In
their favor. Mgr. Falcorlo wrote to
Father Harrison, expressing the opinion
that the agreement could not be taken
into serious consideration.
Father Harrison is represented by coun-
sci at the Vatican. and the Lawler COM
mittee is being kept informed Of develop
ments in the case, while scarcely a week
passes that 1t does not forward to the
Propaganda bulky documents bearing on
the controversy. This evidence goes be-
fore the Sacred Congregation of the Pro-
paganda. and the prelates who are kept
advised OF the proceedings are Cardinals
Rampolla. Gotti, Respighi Martinelli,
Merry del Val Steinhuber Wives Tuto
and Della Nolpe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-15
.cARR1AG E-MAKERs.
Virginia Well Represented in the
Convention at Charlotte.
(Spccial "a Thc 'rines-DIspntch.1

Especial to Tho Times ispatch.)
CHARLOTTE, n. c.. March 14.--The
Southern Vehicle Association mot In tho
parlofs OF tho Southern Manufacturers
Club this morning at 10 o'clock. There
wero seven wholesale dealers present, as
follows:l Afessrs. r. 8. Barber, South Boss.
ton. Va; q. r. Hughes, LynchburY. Va:
J.. G.. Anderson, Rock Hill. s. c.: u.
Gregory, Chase City. Va; w. G. Heath.
Monroe, N. c.: IT. a. White. High Point,
n. c.. aud c. p. Henderson. vnldostn.
Ga. There are fifteen factories. which
constitute the associations.
The gentlemen In session to-day repre-
sent one-half OF the membership. JNo
meetings are held quarterly Mt various
places Throughout the South for the pur-
pose OF discussing matters pointing to
tho wholesale carriage business.
a committee to consider the feasibility
OF establishing spring and axle fac
tory In the South was appointed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-15
DATE Sc FOR THE
BLACKBURN CASE
Indicted for Practicing Before
Government Departments in
Washington.
JUDGE GoFF WILL PRESIDE I'D.
Attorneys in the Case Have Ex-
pressed Willingness to Pro
coed in April.
JUDGE GoFF WILL PRESIDE
lBy Associated Press.l

(By Associated PresS)
F ASHEvILLE, y. G., March Icon
gresham e. Spencer Blackburn, Repub-
lica. representative from the Eighth
North Carolina District, who was indicted
by the grand jury at the last session OF
the United States court In this city. will
be tried at a special term of the Federal
Court, which VIII convene Mt Greensboro,
n. c., April il.
Judge j. c.. Pritchard and Judge j.
Boyd. yesterday signed joint order for
the holding of a special term of both
circuit and district courts g. the date ill.,
Dictated. This order was made pursuant
to the request of both the government
and Mr.. BlacEoUrn's counsel, when Mr..
Blackburn came here and appeared be-
fore the Federal Court las. month.
United States Circuit Judge. Nathan
Goff. Judge Pritchard's colleague in the
United States Circuit Court, will preside
at this court. il is expected. In event of
Judge COTS inability to preside. Judge
Thomas j. R1orris. district judge of
Baltimore, will be assigned to hold the
court.
II was originally the plan that Judge
Edmund Waddill. of Richmond. va. who
presided ut the last term of the Fcoeral
Court in this city, should try the Black
burn case, but confliction of court dates,
and his unwllingness 10 try the case,
caused him TO be released. Since then
friends of Mr.. Blackburn have alleged
that his case would never be brought to
trial. and word has been received from
Washington to the effect that the trial
would be set for date not prior to
October next.
Assistant District Attorney Holton. has
made the statement that the government
would be ready TO proceed with this
case In April. and Mr.. Blackburn's coun-
sci has made statement to the same
effect. \
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OPERATION
As .FIREMEN WORKED
Umbrellas Held Over Patients to.
Keep the Water Off--No
III Effects.
(lay Assoeinted press.l

BlDDEFoRD, ME-, March H. Seven
teen patients at Trull Hospital In this
city we're removed from their beds to-
day during a fire which destroyed II por-
tion Of the building. and the surgeons
at the hospital completed an. operation
upon q female patient while tho flremen
were ut worl; and while umbrellas were
held over tile operating table to ward Off
me water which was leaking into the
operating room from ljic upper past or,
isls pulla'ng Whcti tho surgeons who
( md begun The operation before tho fire
WasS,l,nsfoyerelB had completed their work
,, lu'ly, the phtl'lt was removed 10
snEother part Of the budding NolfI effects
were expected 10 follow III any Of tbs
patients. The fire loss vas Slg,ytp. 4. 4.
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Cannot Get Quotations.
.(BY Associated Prnss.l

------.7 1.tSSUCIattN FrtSS.l 77I71-
MEMPHIS. TENN. March 14.-Judge
Mccall. of the United States Circuit
Court, to-day issued an order restraining
two Memphis brokerage firms from re-
ceiving the quotations of the New York
Cotton Exchange. The decision upholds
the New York Exchanges contention that
the telegraph company shall deliver quo
tations to only those subscribers sane
TONED by the exchange
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THE KOBRE MURDER.
J.E. Whitbeck Committed and to
Be Tried for the Crime. -
peclal to The Times-Dispatch.)e

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
4 WINsTON-sAIENI. n. c., March IA
At the conclusion OF the cross-examlnu-
ton OF Sallie Stewart. witness for the
State in the Kobrc murder case. to-day.
Mayor Eaton ordered ]. f.. Whitbeck
committed to jail. without ball to await
the May term of Superior Court, when
he win be called up to answer the
charge OF murder.
The counsel for the defense did not
Introduce any Testimony. The hearing
this morning did not last over fifteen or
twenty minutes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-15
CREW TAKEN OFF.
The Myrtle Tunnel in Danger Of
Going to Pieces.

WILMINGTON, n. c., March 14.--Cap-
tain Jeffreys. and crew OF the Myrtle
Tunnel ashore on Frying Pan Shoals.
were taken from aboard the ship to-day
by the revenue cutter. Seminole, which
also brought the rigging of the vessel
and personal effects of the crew to South
port. Captain Tunnel. owner of the
schooner. Is arranging for wrecking
company to float the craft, but she is
in danger of going to pieces in the NORTH
east storm predicted tonight.
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Chamber Organized.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
SALISBURY. ~ c., March 14i.,rbe
Salisbury Chamber OF Commerce was or
ganized last night with an enrolment
OF sixty-slx members. The officers
elected e. are as follows: President, A. II.
yanderford; Second Vice President. n.
=. McCanless: Third Vce-President. j,
NJ. afaupin. A Board of Directors was
also elected. The organization will em-
ploy paid secretary and maintain per-
manent offices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-15
HOLD IT IN DANVILDE. /
The Southern's Railroad En-
ployes' Picnic in Nav
'pecial to Tho TImes.n,;.,,, /,

Especial to Tho Times. Dispat chs
SPENCER, N. c., March l4.-It was de-
cided here to-day that the Southern Rail-
road Company's shop picnic for its
spencer employees will be held May 9Th
at Danrillc. Va. The occasion is an an
n ilsH one and will be participated ia by
two thousand or more spencerites.
The Southern Railroad Company nro.
lyides two trains of cars free OF charge
5tor the event whichyis the first time the
picnic has been held outside the state
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-15
Federation .G:;.EINS0R'|S
NEWSPAPER REPORTS |:
Presbyterians Not Willing to Adj
/. nit Rep rters, Except Under
sFsg r esf Fri = innS VIA III III n 5
Restrictions.
g(By Associated Press,l

n cHARLoTrII,. N, % O.. March "A The
Committed on Federation of the Presby-.3i
8terlan Churches OF the United Stntesi
met to- day In the Flrs n Iresbyt erlan
Church. The meeting WIS organized by
the election of the former q Ulcers who
served the commlt tee at the last lneet;-s
ing Held In PAtsburg, Pa. Dr. r. !.
isea.rlo, Of New Brunswick, NJ III Is mod
srntor and Dr. D Steele OH Passalc#
II, Z, secretary.
Immedlate ly after the organlza ton Ito TIC
Question arose as to wllet ler 10 presen t;l-
tiyes or the press should he admitted 30
Inn meetings or tho COMMITTEES, twas
finally decided that q tlle Dress he ad, 6,
.bcfore' 6pliblipatioi, In tic local II pilpors,
ii q 40 the commit tee took M sreress
snntll s;ao ln his rspor.
sI1r. Il steele, he s9elet M n staled
n Nh d III chnrchess vi III, feH, cent? 6ns.
are IN favor o federat lon some favor
ing d move coAtl tional !! 81! !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-15
GOOD PRICES AT sHocKoE.
Sells Several Lots Of Tobacco and
Gets High Average.

- : : /! s - & AsSAoS
Some very good sales were reported
yesterday in the tobacco warehouses, and
the trade, though receipts were light, was
very active
shocko led in the number OF pounds,
and In the best prices received, selling
over 5000 pounds, and receiving as high
MS So Several very good breaks W re
sold. ~. II. JYickham. OF Hanover county.
sold five lots which brought him IT,.
S1-a. 10 andf171-2 cents. Nelson yYaldrop
received for lots S3-i. 141-2, is, 1912
and % cents. b. II. Rowles had four lots
which brought lin Z Ia. Is. 1912 and 81
cents. Thomas Brectllovc sold three lots
for Oil, 1t1-4 and 20 cents, and Henry
Holman, Of Louisa. sold six lots, which
nettcd him 9l-2. 111-4, II. 1G.l-a, % and
- cents. The general average Of Shocloc
warehouse ran between and 10 cents.
Shclbnrno warehouse sold 10000 pounds,
the prices ranging up to $li.95.
Stoncwnll sold 1900 pounds, ana re-
celved as It's best price s12.25.
Crenshaw warehouse sold 5000 pounds,
With q good average OF prices,
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Steamer Aground.
(Ry Associated Press.

(Ey Associated Press.)
ITARLINGEN. March 1.-THE Swedish
steamer Wermland, from Pensacola and
Newport News. for this port. is aground
at Blueslenk. It will be necessary to
tighten the vessel before she can be
hoatcd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-15
Supreme Court Of Appeals.

!. -, 10y 1> -''t oA VI appealS.
Southern Railway Company w. sim
mons; fully argued by III. T. Williams
f 10 the railway and Q. j. Faulkner and
E,. y. Buford for the defendant and sub
Southern Railway Company rs. Blan-
lords administrative; partly argued BY
W. W ~; Williams for railway aud Il. IS.
tinued. 5a5s MI, !. - - -
Next ten cases to be called Vest
chester g Fire Insurance Company vs..
Ocean View Pleasure Pier Company ri.
nj. Mayo. IIeysore & Co. VS.. the phlla-
8delphta Textile Company Mason & Per-
kias vs.. Post Nrargolius VS.. Harrington,
Tho N,right- Caesar Tobacco Companyyi.vs
Hoen9 & Co. Southern Railway Com
apanys VS. Hansborough's administrators,
Watts and others VS.. johnson &: Bow
man Real Estate Corporation. Vaughan
Machine Company vs.. Stanton Tar
ming Company. Vaslion VS.. Pullam,i
assignee, and Whitehead vs.. Cape Henry
Syndicate ct ais. being Nos. 40, 81 to
81. 81 to 70, on argument docket
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Special to The Times. Dlspatch.p
General orders have been issued from
the headquarters. Army Northern yir
ginia, Department United Confederate
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-02
ACTIVE NOR WEGLAN WOMEN.
Occupy Good Positions as Stewards
on LoaSlng Steamers.

Bright young women in Norway find
rational and congenial employment
in a vocation which has not been in
vaded by their sex in this country. The
many steamers that plow the Norwe-
gian fjords and Scandinavian estuaries
and rivers employ young women to
see to the commisarat and TO arrange
for the personal comfort of travellers
on board. Their official designation
is that Of auxiliary ships officer"
That their occupation is a pleasant one
is proved by the numerous applications
at steamboat offices from young Dan
ish, Swedish and Norwegian ladies
anxious to secure such positions. This
life on the inland lakes and rivers,
is stated in fact to be immensely popu-
lar with the strong and energetic girls
of Northern Europe. That the duties
involved necessitate girls having
head on her shoulders goes without
saying, and many of the applicants are
daughters of either naval OF profes
sional men, such as lawyers and
doctors.
1t is the duty of the auxiliary ships
officer" to ascertain from the purser
of the ship how many passengers are
booked on the outgoing voyage and to
lay IN her provisions accordingly, with
an eye to ample supplies, at the same
time avoiding any risk in the matter
of waste. She is further responsible
for the tastefully laid table and for
such additional house-linen as may be
required in the cabins during the yoy-
age Plate, china and even kitchen
utensils are generally her own prop
erty, SO that she must necessarily pos
sess business ability in her selection
and care. Payments are arranged at
so much per head and the lady steward
nets the profits over and above the act
ual expenses, and beyond this may de-
pend upon complimentary contributions
from the traveller. which being a Gus
tomary thing, may be offered and &C
copied without offense.
Such an occupation with Its SELF
respecting independence and its breezy.
open-air surroundings, Is healthful and
exhilerat ng, while the constant stream
of passengers and tourists, both old and
new, tends to the formation of pleasant
acquaintances, at all seasons of travel.
Another post filled by women on
board the Norwegian mail steamers is
that of postal official" Two Of these
young ladies always travel together,
their sole duty consisting in carrying
the mail bags to and from the points
of embarkation and arrival. During
the voyage, the time of these girls Is
practically their own, and they gener-
ally may be seen employing 1t in pro-
ducing those much-admired "Hosfilds
foernings"-the beautiful Norwegian
embroideries to be met with in such
rich profusion throughout the Scandin-
avian lands. These post ladies'" how
ever, never allow their elaborate needle
work to jeopardize their official posi-.
ton as government employees; for long
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-02
|ByC.SRaymond

In the carry morning the crowds
which spent most of the night at the
bulletin-board were gathering again
At no time had the place been entire
ly deserted. Several men had never
been out of eyeshot of the bulletins
One of them, a shock-headed youth in
overalls and wearing the cap of a
government electrician, sat g the
stone curling by the entrance - the
power station, smoling a small black
pipe, seemingly more occupied with
meditation than observation.
Most of the men who were now gath
ering about the board, were coal miners
on their way to the shafts. Here and
there were electricians. The vastness
of the power station from which they
had come, was no more than suggested
from where the crowd stood, the build
ings being partially hid in a grove of
trees.
The groups of miners and electric
ians were almost silent. They seemed
to have exhausted comment and sur
mise, and TO be waiting for the tangible
to take place of conjecture.
On the Verge of War.
In Washington The FEDERAL news edl-
tor apparently had worn out himself
and his staff in keeping up detailed
account Of the all-night session OF Con-
gress. AS daylight came, the service
wabbled, and what had been con-
nected, well-sustained story of congress
sional proceedings had slumped to a
series of jerky bulletins of which the
last had come half-hour before, read
ing:
Williams still has the floor. He is
making no Roadway against the major
ity. War seems inevitable"
To the men starting for the shafts,
this carried no news which they had
no known before they had gone away,
few hours earlier, to get such sleep
and rest as they could.
While they stood watching, another
bulletin came;
Congress has taken an hours re-
cess for breakfast. No action"
The coal miners in the crowd read
this, and then started for work. Soon
there were left only few scattered
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-02

groups; but the shock-headed eleetri.
clan still sat on the curb and smoked
his black pipe.
Mail by Airship.
A speek developed in the eastern sky
and drew nearer, charging rapidly.
Then the Washington mail came into
sight, and landed at the areoplane sta
ton near the entrance to the power
station. A mail clerk came down the
elevator after the sacks had been
thrown into the chute. He was ques-
toned eagerly by the men still stand,
ing about the bulletin board, but had
nothing of news later than that which
the bulletins had given them.
As he stood talking, another message
was flashed on the board:
Williams says that opposition 70
the majority will cease. War VIII DC
declared before night"
At that the shock-headed youth arose
suddenly from the curbstone, walked
rapidly through the gates and on into
the grounds Of the power station.
Vast Central Power Station.
The Susquehanna Coal and Powel
District, supplying not only Washing
ton. but New York with electricity fol
all purposes of light, heat, and power
was the largest of the government
power areas into which the countr.
was divided. Its coal mines were o
the greatest extent. its power station
gigantic, and its employees an army
New York with its millions, and Wash
ington with its institutions, secured al
power from the wires charged by tn
dynamos OF the Susquehanna Distrie'
The shock-headed electrician kept nj
rapid stride through the grounds INIT
he came to a one-story brick buildin
marked over its doorway, with tn
word Administration" 1t was SUI
rounded by beds of sweet-peas, wnic
a gardner then was watering. I'm
Young man went up the graveled wal
without looking to right or left, pushe
open the door. went the length OF u
inner hall, turned 10 the right, an
knocked at a closed door.
He WINS told to enter, and did 8
taking on his cap.
A middleaged, gray-haired. spe
tacled man sat at desk In the cent
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-02

speaking rapidly, 'to Sending Station
10, the largest. Let him direct any
changes he desires. Tell Susquehanna
to give us ten times the usual power
from now until notified otherwise"
The men started to obey, and Atsins
to follow his guides, when Montrus
stepped to him, holding out his hands.
Il hope you succeed" he said.
II can't fall" stammered the
young man.
ITO be cOntinued)
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-02
Mss RooseYeH's Tnrnips.

The first instalment Of wedding gifts
which reached Miss Alice Roosevelt was
turnips. the largest known In the art
of farming. These mammoth affair
Colonel Sellers Fruit, were shipped
to Miss Roosevelt bv tille1 of the soil
in Kansas. who said that the proud
farmers of this county should not be
outdone by the jewelers., and that they
have worked hard to produce the best
possihle growths this winter with
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-02
Hard 10 Believe.

A city man was showing a country
cousin through the Metropolitan Muse
I'm. "See that bunch of old Egyptian
oins over there. Reub" he said, pointing
I one OF the showcases: well. every one
Of those coins is over three thousand
wears old" "Quit yer kiddin',' retcrted
the countryman. "Why, its only Ioof
now
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Courtesy Technlcal World

of the room. He did not look up until
the young electrician was standing be-
'ide his desk Then he glanced at him
S devise inquiringly.
Young Inventor Busy.
"Mr. Shod," said the younger man,
1 want a two weeks leave of absence"
The elder then looked squarely at
him but did not reply, merely brushing
back his hair in an distracted, pre-
occupied manner. The young man,
waited for an answer without repeating
his petition.
$50 back to work." said Shod, finally,
seeming to dismiss the request as pre-
posterous. He had started to speak
calmly. but his manner changed, and
Re brought his fist down on the desk
as he added sharply;
"Atsins, you make me think your
crazy Haven't you read the bulletins?
Look here-a message IRON the chief,
We expect you to run double capacity
rom the instant war is declared
Leave of absence! Man, go back to
work"
Atsins became confused and awk-
wardly abashed; but he persisted,
nevertheless, urging great necessity.
''If you even ask again." cried Shod,
becoming thoroughly angry, I'll have
you locked up for attempting deser-
tion."
Daring Plan Explained.
He wheeled around in his chair, and
busted himself with the wires leading
Off the keyboard on his desk. Atsins
hesitated an instant, and then suddenly
lost his awkwardness and became alert.
He bent over his senior, speaking rapid
ly, energetically, AMI sharply. He drew
ON tie inner pocket of his blouse
print, spreading it before Shod. The
anger of the older man gave way to
establishment. He was held spell
bound by the younger's vehement ex-
PLANTATION, until finally Atsins ceased
talking, folded up his print, returned it
to his pocket, and stood waiting.
Shod contemplated him silently for
several moments. Then he said:
"You have a chance. 1t is too great
a chance to lose. 1t might be our sal