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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05
THE TRAIN WREcKERs.
One Of the Men Recently Dis
charged As Switch Tender.


ELBA, VA, February 4.-one- half
mile north of Elba are the famous Ward
Springs that made this part of Virginia
vel, travelled and well known before
tho invasion of railroads. The immense
tavern is among the things that were.
Its annual and occasional guests are
bevond the reach of earth's 'healins
waters" The Southern has siding at
this point where wood ties, and some-
times other things are loaded ana
shipped. The switch Is also usetul Ut
times when there is a train congestion
~ eliza. Retween Elba and Ward
Springs IS Georges Creek. Over this the
road crosses on a trestle sixty feet hlgh
lust after crossing the trestle going
north. the first switch Is reached. It
was this switch that George Gibson, ana
the two brothers, Jake and Joe Eanes,
opened in order to wreck train 81 on
Friday morning, between midnight and and
one o'clock.
Whiskey IS at the bottom and also at
the top-of the whole affair. Gibson was
recently discharged from his position as
switch tender on the Southern, because
of his drinking habits, one of the Eaneses
10 nermanently employed at the Toler
5distillery near here. The other Eanes
was engaged temporarily Ny the distil-
lery to cut cord wood. The three parties
came from the distllery late that even
ing. well-fllled with the distillery whiskey
and r,pe for mischief. That night they
came to the home of z Mrs. Fox, where
Young man. WalteN Dalton was vis-
iting. They we're noisy, hilarious asser-
tive. They left the Fox home when Dali
ton did all coming toward Elba together
One Of them picked up an axe, and said
to Dalton: Lets wreck Rs and get the
DOODLE" Dalton replied, mo, you shall
do no such thing" They proposed to
pile wood IN the track, but came on
with the axe In hand Reaching the
switch Dalton heard them give two
blows on the switch lock, MS he fastened
across the trestle and continued his way
to his employers, Mr., 'rhomas Talbot
The wreckers followed him with the
axe still in hand. until they saw him
turn into the path MT Mr.. 'Falbot's house
They then Went back and completed their
work. Both locks were broken, and
climbing the pole or post they turned
the switch light SO as to show clear
main track with the switch closed. That
is. they made the light say this, hut the
opnosite of9this was true, for the switch
was wide open Dalton told Mr. Talbots
son Jesse, and Jesse told his father what
the wreckers proposed to Dalton, But It
was then too late to save the train.
1T was through this information that
tho wreckers were apprehended All
three are under arrest, have made con-
fession. are now at Chatham where the
preliminary trial and their commitment
took place. Their confession has not
been made public. but the facts Will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05
Half a Ton On His Foot.

Charles W. Eaton, Jr., of e3o2 West
Grace Street, is confined to his home
as the result of painful, II not serious,
accident sustained In the machine depart
ment of the American Tobacco Com
pany. Twenty-third and Cary Streets
Friday afternoon. Tn repairing mn-
chine, one of n number of which are
used In the manufacture OF cigars the
machine became overwhelmed. falling
and catching his left leg In the work
ings, bursting the shoe and painfully
crushing the foot and ankle, While upon
the verge of falnting Mr., Eaton exerted
his strength ana with mighty effort,
pushed the ponderous machine, weighing
upwards of half n ton, from him, re-
leasing the machine In time 10 save 1t
from breaking his leg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05

a. noble specimen OF a tree SCARED and
dishsured from such cause.
passed il there is not tor one now on ny your
statute books. giving the whole control
Of the trees planted on City streets INTO
such law he would have the power to
remove all trees that are badly injured or
unsightly, and to replace them with new new
give them such care as they may re-
quire from time to time. Trees that are
badly infested with scale should be taken
spraying would receive attention at the
proper time.
Notes and Suggestions.
matter which peEihapT requires the
squares and streets. caused by the rayages
of the common maple scale. aspidiotus
tenebricosus. 1t is common enemy or
the maple throughout the Eastern ana
Southern States.
This scale, owing to it's dense heavy
covering. and it's firm attachment to the
bark. renders the ordinary application OF
insecticides less effective than when used
against San Jose and other scales. but
frequent application will doubtless pre-
vent its spread or keep 1t in check, II 1t
does not wholly efface, Ito
In. order that this work may be carried
on systematically and thoroughly, sug-
gest that the city purchase first-class
spraying apparatus and train a corpse OF
men to conduct this work on Il practical
and up-to-date scale.
what are commonly known as the oily
and soapy winter washes. such as are
recommended for the San Jose scale, are
the best for controlling this pest
The formulas, together with the proper
time to apply same are briefly given In
Circular AZ issued by the United States
Department of Agriculture. Bureau of
Entomology. a copy of which herewith
attach.
Many of the large cities, especially In
tho New England States, recognize the
necessity of thorough and persistent
work along these lines and have special
departments to carry on the work as out
lined herewith.
Respectfully submitted.
THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS Qnc9
fSigned)
Treasurer.
Dreshertown, Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05
PARAMOUNT TO
Be HEARD TODAY.
City's Evidence All in and East
ern Suburb Will Ask for
Annexation.
HEARING GROWS IN INTEREST
Whole Community Deeply Con
cerned in the Out
come.
HEARING GROWS I'm INTEREST

The expediency and necessity of the
extension OF the city limits OF Richmond
will be further advocated in the Henrico
Circuit Court this morning. when Fair
mount, the incorporated suburb on the
east. will place witnesses on tho stand
to show to Judge Nicol of Alexandria.
who is hearing the annexation proceed
ings, the feasibility and the absolute ne
cessity of the towns utilization with the
city government.
In Fairmount there is a unanimity of
opinion regarding annexation. The peo-
pie there have gone 30 rar as to employ
special counsel to forward their conten-
items. They wish the protection and the
conveniences that can be derived from
a consolidation with Richmond. and Mr..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05
Fell From High Stool.

Mr.. George Perry fell from hish Stool
In the oyster saloon of Giannotti, at Ninth.
and Broad Streets. about six o'clock yes
terday afternoon. and cut a deep cash
across his forehead. The ambulance was
called and DIR. Wi,ten responded prompts,
". The man was found lying in a pool
Of blood. 1t required six stitches tosclosel
the wound. Mr.. Perry was afterwards
taken to his home, No. l0i South Pine
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05

Thomas w. Gardner will, together with
the attorneys for Richmond city, contend
that Paramount should be allowed to de-
termine for Itself this important question.
After the witnesses from Fairmount
have concluded their testimony the county
will put on witnesses to attempt to show
that HenrIco will greatly suffer II any
part of its territory Is taken away. Hon.
a. G.. Braxton and Commemorative At
torney l.. o. Wendenburg, are making the
fight against the expansion OF the limits
OF the city of Richmond. Messrs. Ander-
son and Christian are representing Major
Dooley, property owner in Henrico. who
opposes the ordinance proposed to relieve
the congested condition of the city.
Richmond's Evidence In.
Mr. C. v. Meredith. City Attorney Fl. r.
Pollard and James II. Drake Jr., arc rep
resentlng Richmond, and Mr.. Gardner is
looking out for the interests of Fair
mount.
Richmond has completed the evidence
that she will offer to Judge Nicol. The
most influential and prominent business
men of the city have testified to tho
density of the city's population; have said
that from a moral and hygienic stand
point Richmond should extend her limits
Large property owners living In terri
tory contiguous to Richmond nave tes-
tilted under oath that they would prefer
to live in the city limits. Officials of
Richmond, from statistics that could not
be denied. have shown that the city ia
financially In a position to care for all
Of the citizens that will be taken in by
reason of the extension of the limits.
Henrico will have her inning this week,
and the case will not be concluded when
Saturday night arrives The argument
will consume about two days and then
Judge Ncol who has patiently and care
fully heard all of the evidence will tako
the record. as prepared by stenographer
Winston, to his home. there to make n
review of 1t all and give his opinion as
to whether or not 1t is expedient and
necessary that the city extend her present
boundary lines. as also to pass upon the
terms OF the extension. This opinion may
not be delivered for some time but when
1t comes, 1t will be of great interest to
thousands of Vrginians.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05
.DECAP|TATED NEGRO
FOUND ON THE RAILS
May Have Been Murdered and
Body Placed on Track to
Allay Suspicion.
1snecial to rhe Mines Dlspatch.l

I4AwRENcEv1LLE VA, Feb. "A
colored hoy, Nelson Cabiness, was run
over by train No. "a on the seaboard Air
Line road this morning at ESQ o'clock,
and his head severed from his body, The
accident occurred about four and ono
half miles north of Cochran, Va, in
Brunswick county, When first seen tho
body was lying on the track, 1t rs
thought the boy fell asleep or was MUIR
dered and the body placed on the rails
to divert official attention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05

MILAN, February Alt Is now de-
clared by the leading art critics of Italy
that Mrs. Jack Gardner, of Boston. has
been made the victim of shrewd trick
sters. They declare that the so-callcd
Giorgioni of Christ Bearing the Cross,
which is hung in the Boston Womans
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05
Richmonders in New York.

. Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.l lI
NEW YORK, February i,-Broadway
ston, Jr. Hoffman w. q. Neal f. w.
Grigg: Victoria "a al. Jones: Gilsey--J
D. Blair NormandieM Hirshberg;
York Mrs I. P, Owens. A. q, Pyle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05
Little Girl Improving.

Little Miss Nelder Rippen, who has
been Ill with typhoid fever for the past
three weeks. Is much imprnved, She Is
the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Henry I,ia.
pen. of West Main street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05
Big Tunnel Completed.
(By Associated Press. 5

(By Associated Press1
CUMBERLAND. MD. February A.,
Work on the Kesler tunnel on the sixty
Ave Wabash connection link between
Cumberland and Cherry Run. was com-
pIeted yesterday, opening the link and
connecting the, Wabash with the Adams
tic Seaboard
Major A. j.. Richardson. of F'rederick's
Hall. was In the city yesterday.
Mr., and Mrs. James Ireiell, of Norfolk.
spent yesterday In Richmond -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-05

Gallery. is not the original painting. but
n clever copy.
In order to establish the truth Of this
assertion and to search out the where
abouts of the real painting. which for
nerly hung In the FILLER Palace at VI
cenza. the State attorney has begun suit
against all the art dealers on charge
of "clandestine SALE
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25
WILMINGTON, n. c.
THE ISLE OF PINES.

It looks like our government is to
have trouble with Cuba over the Isle
of Pines. This condition will not be
of the seeking of our government or of
that of Cuba, but will be forced upon
both by some Of the American citizens
who have purchased land upon that
island. They seem determined to force
the United States to take some action
toward recognition of 1T as territory of
this country, after it has been express
~ declared by our government that at
the time of our war with Spain and
even since it has beer the intention of
this government to recognize that ter
ritcry as part of Cuba. The only way
our government can prevent any
trouble or entanglements with Cuba is
to notify the Americans on the little
island that it will lake nc steps to up
hold them or protect them in any re-
volt or hostile action toward Cuba they
may undertake, and to stick to that de-
termination. But if these men carry
out their. threat to revolt such COM
plications may arise Indirectly con-
nected with such revolt as to bring the
United States into very unpleasant re-
lations with Cuba, notwithstanding
the desire of both governments to
avoid any such trouble or u~nfriendly
relations. The men representing those
on the Isle of Pines who are threaten
ing our government with a revolt
against Cuba if the United States per-
sists in refusing to claim jurisdiction
over the island should be told positive
~ and emphatically that any such &C
ton on their part would be at their
" risk and that under no. circum-
stances could they expect aid or coun-
tenance from this government. If this
is lone with such positiveness as to
convince the intending revolutionists
that such course will be pursued it
may have the desired effect.
We have not much doubt that the
time will come when not only the Isle
of Pines, but Cuba also will form part
of the United States, but that state OF
affairs will come about in a different
way. Our country won't be forced into
it by a few filibusters using the power
and sentiment Of this country for their
individual advantage. Eventual an
nexation of Cuba is a very different
question from the one these Isle OF
Pines men are trying to force upon
our government.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25
SENATOR

In the case of Senator Burton, of
Kansas, the decision of the federal
supreme court confirming the decision
Of the court below settles the ques-
ton Of his right to hold any office n
the gift of the federal government.
AS far as federal Offices are concerned
he is disfranchised, but it is a vel,
established principle of this govern
ment that senators are elected by the
individual states and while it is one Of
the constitutional rights of the en-
ate as well as of the house of repre-.
sentatives to judge of the qualit-
cations and the proper election OF
their members, we suppose that il
might be held that the disqualifcat;0n
by the federal statute involved In this
case did not apply f the Office OF
United States senator; but we har liz
suppose that a man convicted Of the
crimes charged against Senator Bur-
ton would insist that he had the right
to hold his seat, Notwithstanding the
finding of the court At any rate the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25
SENATOR ovERMAN,s VICTORY.

It was a signal victory which Sena-
tor Overman won in the senate Monday
when he got through the appropriation
Of fifty thousand dollars for the COM
mission to study the foreign cotton
trade from the United States. The ap-
preparations committee had cut the
amount in the original bill down TO
thirty thousand dollars. Senator Over
mans attempt to have it raised TO
sixty thousand was met with a point Of
order, but he finally succeeded in hav-
ing the sum placed at fifty thousand
The senator pointed ont that this coun
try got more benefit from the sale Of
cotton than Of any other of its products
and he maintained that the eXpendi-
ture Of this sum of money in the way
proposed would be a good investment;
that the country would get valuable re-
turns for it.
It is to be hoped that the friends OF
the measure in the house Of represent
atives will be as successful in getting
the bill through that body as the sena-
ator has been.
This bill means much good for our
section. It's object is to increase our
foreign trade in manufactured cotton
to increase the demand abroad for
American made cotton goods so that
our country will export more Of the
manufactured article in place of the
raw material to be spun and woven in
foreign mills. More benefit is derived
from foreign trade in cotton goods than
in raw cotton and it is TO get this in
creased benefit that Mr.. Oyerman is
striving after.
The commission to be created by the
Overman bill is to study the conditions
| and the needs of the foreign markets
| and to gather such information as will
enable our manufacturers to secure a
larger share Of this trade. So, it can
be seen of what great importance this
measure is to the cotton business Of
the south.
Senator Bacon in advocating Senator
Overman's proposition said:
The gold value of raw cotton export,
ed each year from the United State:
exceeds the value of all the gold pro
duced in all the mines of the world
The gold value of the cotton produced
in Georgia alone exceeds a yea:
all the gold produced in the whole o
the United States, including Alaska.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

The Free Press OF K~inston, copies
what The Messenger said about the
crusade against the cigarette the peo-
pie CT that city had started, in which
We expressed the opinion that the
trouble would be TO devise plans that
would do the work" The Free Press
comment is to wait till the decks are
cleared for action. We hope the good
people of kinston win be able to de-
wise some plan which will make their
efforts successful. The Free Press has
confidence in their ability to do so.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25
HI SCUPPERNONG.

We had a call on Wednesday from
Mr.. E. F. Cole, special agent United
States department Of agriculture Of
Washington, D. G. He "a Investigate
ing the history, origin and incidents
connected Herewith of the scupper-
nong rap We ave him all the in
formation he wanted. Our interview
was very interesting to us. Mr.. Cole
is we'll informed, a iVrginian by birth,
but born as he said, near the North
Carolina line" After unloading our
facts about the scuppernong grape,
we referred him to Mr.. Garrett, Of
Norfolk, the ~Scuppernong wine dealer
Who knows more about the grape and
the wine made from it than any nan
in America. Mr.. Cole gave US much
information about the rap We both
agreed that it was the most delicious Of
the grape family and that it would
supplant all others but for the fact
that it does not grow in large lunches
and for the additional fact, given us by
Mr.. Cole, that it parted too easily from
its parent stem, which causes fermen-
tatiOn.
The above is from the Economist,
of Elizabeth City. 1t is gratifying to
know that the government agriculture
al department is still interested in the
cultivation Of the scuppernong grape
and is ~endeavoring to bring home to
the people the value of this fruit. The
two objections The Economist raises
to this grape can, we fully believe, be
overcome and will be. AS we under
stand it, the aim of those of the
agricultural department who have the
study of this grape in hand is to pro-
duce a variety which grows in larger
clusters, if it has. not already done so,
and also which will bear transporta-
ton in better condition. If care is
taken in the gathering this grape as
now grown can be shipped without
fermentation as mentioned by the
Economist. Certainly it can be ship
ped the short distances necessary 10
reach the wineries where is now The
chief demand. Here is where the
great profits in this fruit are to be
found, but the time will come when
the North Carolina scuppernong will
be found on the markets of the north
ern cities in just as great profusion
as are now her other fruits and vege-
tables
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

Greensboro is going it rather heavy
in the borrowing line. Her board OF
aldermen passes a resolution author
izing the mayor to borrow fifty thou
sand dollars, payable in eight months,
with interest from maturity at six per
cent. What bonus is to be paid for the
use of the money prior to the maturi-
ty of the notes is not stated. The
Greensboro corporation must be rich
if it al stand that sort of financial
transactions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

senate has the right 20 expsl him and
there IS no appeal frcr1 is decision Z
Is true the supreme court mas grant
i the defendant in this as Sky
days II which % file an application for
q rehearing Of his cas- on appeal, but
50 far ss the fnality Of his case is COL
cerned We take it that question has
been settled. The court Of last resort
mas passed on his case and has d.
cided against him We do not see
how the senate can hesitate about de-
claring his seat vacant under its on
s-itutionaI right 10 judge Of the quail
fi~cations of its own members. Kan
sas, we think, will have 10 elect an
other senator.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

According to Thomas j.. Pence, the
wide-awake Washington correspond
ent of The News and Observer, Ma
rion Butler has invited Congressman
Sherman, of New York, to address the
republican convention of this state at
it's. next meeting. Now there are some
fnquisitive Tar Heel republicans who
are asking by what authority Marion
Butler extends an invitation to cny
one to address the state convention Of
the North Carolina republicans. We
must confess that we think their GU
riosity on this subject quite natural,
We must plead guilty of idle curiosity
OF u part on this subject.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

The Washington city police bill has
passed both houses Of congress and
now goes to the president for his sigma
ture. It reorganizes the police force
Of the city and increases salaries to the
amount of one hundred and twelve
thousand dollars a year. That is a
pretty good lift for Washington police
men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

Again the periodical alarming ad-
vices from San Domingo are recaiv-
ed in Washington, and the govern
ment again takes steps TO pToteo-
American interests on that island.
Another revolution is expected.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

It is safe to say that the girls Of
1906 are sweeter and mere beautiful
than the girls of war times. The up
to-date girls all take HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. S. cents Tea or Tab
lets. Sold by r. ?. BelIamv.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

Bad blood and indigestion are deadly
enemies to good health. Burdock Blood
Bitter destroys them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25

Transacting your business through
a strong National Bank insures
freedom from worry in times of
financial tress The great earth
resultant fire serves as a lesson to
the careless class who keep money
i'm desks, drawers and in cheap
safes. Hundreds and thousands of
dollars in actual cash were burned
up. paupering those who trusted
their own vigilance in keeping
money. On the other hand the
well equipped banks safely pre-
served over hundred million
dollars of cash and securities lock-
ed in safes around which the
flames ragged for days. These have
been opened and their contents
found intact.
The vault equipment of the South
ern National is of the very latest
and most expensive design insur-
ing absolute safety to its custom
ers funds. All other appliances, as
well as the business systems are
modern. You r invited to be-
come our customer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-05-25
THE HISTORY OF COTTON MILLS

o ia Country Home Elk
tended to Old Soldier-Special
Church STANDARDIZATION OF OFF,
GERS and Directors of the New Cot
Notes.