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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
PROSPEROUS CROZET.
Establishment Of Bank Will Help.
Finance Growing Industries.
fsnecini r. The Tirne g Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times Dspatch.)
CROzIIT, va. April 24.-Crozet is
progressing with rapid strides. There Is
no town IN Virginia to-day whose citi-
zens are moro on the alert for the
achievement OF everything looking to a
greater prosperity.
Tho fruit growing industry here is ever
increasing, and the volume OF trade keeps
pace with that. industry.
Every wlde-awnke communtylfnds an
increasing demand for money with which
to finance its growing Industries. Such q
need has long been felt In Crozet. This
want has been, in a great measure, sup
clied by the establishment OF the Bank
of Crozct Uncorporatcd) with a capital
OF 5s25, 900. Mr.. Russell BARGAINING, pres
,ident; r. T. Wayland, cashier. This
financial institution has the best wishes
and ,warmest support Of host OF friends,
who recognize It's Importance to the COM
nunity and win give 1t liberal pat
ronagc. M II
Another important step In the right
direction IS an effort by tho School Inn
sprovement League to establish high
school at Crozet. The patrons Of the
school and other citizens of Crozet will
subscribe $1,000 towards the erection Of
Il So 900 school building and aro assured
by the school authorities that the high
school viii, be established and main
a ined .f5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
PRESIDENT WILL
VISIT PORTSMOUTH.
Made Known Pians to Commit
tee Which, Visited Hin in
Washington.
MAKE SPEECH IN CEMETERY
His Effort, Oh Which Prepare
tions Have Commenced, Will
BE Noteworthy.
Especial to rhc Times Dispatch.)

* NORFOLK, VA, AprI 24.--prsdent
Roosevelt, it Is now announced. and
definitely, will be in Portsmouth when
he comes down on May Goth to make his
Memorial Day address In the Naval
Cemetery. 10 Mayor ). Davis Reed,
Postmaster IT. Butt and Mr., G. Hat
ton, tile committee which went to Wash--
Ington from Portsmouth to BIO received
BY hin. he made known his plans.
aThc President will arrive In the harbor
aboard the yacht Mnyflowcr. He Will
land at the navy yard. and drive from
there through tho city to tho Naval
Cemetery, where a stand will be erected
from which the address will be made.
At the conclusion Of the address he VIII
return through Portsmouth to the navy
yard, and In the office OF Rear Admiral
p. r. Harrington. commandment OF the
yard. will receive the officers stationed
there.
William Loeb, Jr., secretary to the
President, stated to the committee that
the President has already commenced
the preparation Of his speech TO be de-
livcred here, and that his utterances
would be noteworthy.
An effort may be made to induce the
President to visit Norfolk on his trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
GIRLS TESTIFY
IN RICHARDS CASE 5 [
Sister Of Accused Man Corrobor-
atcs Statements Made by
Her Brother.
DEAD MAN VISITED MISS IS Po)FF.
Attorneys for51'rosccution Have lave
Rested The Case and Argued #
Demurrer.

iSDccjnl .to Tho Tines- Disph tch.) fF
. ROANOKE, VA. April "a In the trial
Of richards yesterday the prosecution
rested the cusc.g Tho court was ud-
dressed By Attorneys Scott and Hogc,
ANA demurrer vas conferred In regard
10 Il false mustnclie. 5snid to have been
worn by Richards Tie balance or the
afternoon was takelll BY Attorneys
lIogc and Scott In arguing the demurrer.
aaL which time Mr.. Wysor went for the
defense with gloves Off. Judge Moffctt
finally ruled that tho demurrer was not
sustained. E
4 Miss Ella Poff WAS called to the stand
this morning by the defense She tcsti-
fled that she had known Mason Goodwin
only about twelve months,&nnd that lie
called to see her about 8 o'clock on the
day OF the tragedy und stayed about
thIct-quartcrs Of an hour anu 8S went
away with Romc one and returned next
morning about s o'clock and stayed
ethrcc-aliatters OF an hour. She also tes-
titled TINT she went to MIR. william
KrOpffs the next morning at 0 o'clock
and stayed until 4 in$thc afternoon. On
cross examination sfc stated that she
did not know that John Richards was ac-
ctlscd OF the murder till she returned
homo that afternoon, and that she did
not know that Mason Goodwin was n
married man.
Maynard Richards. brother OF the ac-
cused. was the next Witness called. and
he testified that he was at homo on the
day Of the tragedy. and that in, brot Their,
John. was there at e o'clock in the af-
6tcrnoon. aud also testified that John was
there ut 3 In the afternoon.
Miss Minnie Richards. sister OF the
accused. was tic next witness placed on
the stand. aud her testimony corrobor-
ntcd that OF her brother, Maynard
Attorneys 1ioge and Wysor drove to
the scene OF the tragedy sunday, dis
lance Of about fourteen miles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
.F|NCK WILL CASE
full OF INTEREST.
Testimony That Mrs. Finck Was
in Norfolk When Washing
ton Will Signed.
,clol - rho ,rimes- pIspatch. J

Especial to Tho Times Dispatcf.) @
NORFOLK, VA. April 24.--Tho Flnck
will case, on trial liz the Corporation
Court here to-day, was continued until
tonight, but was not concluded When
Mrs. Catherine Augusta Flnck died here
a year ago two Instruments purporting
to be her last will and testament were
produced. one by her husband. Henry
Tlnck, dated June 20. 1888. and another
dated June IA, 1893, by Mrs Pauline
Hcntz, Of Washington, y. G. The first
instrument bequeaths oil Of the testa-
strx's property, to the value Of $4,000,
to Mr.. Finck. rho genuineness Of that
will is not questioned but the instr,l-
mcnt bearing the later date, and which
.bequcaths the property Of the maker to
Mr.. Flnck only for his lifetime, and then
to Mrs. Ielntz and her son without res
ervation after his death is. Mrs. Heintz
testified that Mrs. Finck made her last
will In Washington and delivered It to
her, but the defense introduced testt-
mony this afternoon to show that Mrs.
Finck was sick in Norfolk at the time
the will Is alleged to have been made.
and that she was not III Washington at
anytime during the summer Of 1893
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
LITIGATION. IN
BAY Shore CASE.
Rich Philadelphia Enjoined from
Futher Interfering With Ad-
ministration of Affairs.

Especial 10 The I!meS-DisIatcH.y
EORFOLK. VA, April A.-The litigh-
ton in the Bay Shore Railway developed
niresh hero this afternoon. At the In
stiEation of Charles E. Fink. OF Phla-
delphia, and others, proceedings we're
filed in the u. S. Circuit Court against
Frank D. Zell, also OF Philadelphia, and
largely Interested in Bay Shore securi-
ties, praying that no be made to show
ca use why he is not in contempt Of court
for interfering with tho administration
of the affairs by the Bay Shore. An or
which was served on Mr.. Zell in Phlladel-
phla, enjoins him temporarily from fur u
thcr Interfering In the affairs Of the
hay shore, and he is ordered to appear
In court in Richmond to answer TO the
contempt charges Iell IS also charseu
With making various efforts to bear down
the securities OF the road which are IN
yolycd In the litigation. The Bay Shore
is to be sold at auction on May 3.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
FIGHT FOB ROUTES 0. ] !. Is.
IN THE THE. s0 /! ! VEST I
Railroad Systems Working Hard
to Gain Advantage in the
Coal Fields. SsiA
e,,,oo,., "a 7,he ,,,ines-Dis match

Especial TO The Times-Di spatch0
GATE CITY, vA..s April 24.-From all
Indications the fight for routes through
Southwest Virginia to the coalflelds be-
teen the South and Western and the
Virginia and Southwestern Railroads has
lust begun. a year ago the rival roads
began fight for the right of way up
Clinch River from Clinchport. The South
and yvestcrn secured tho right Of way
and at once began grading on q large
scale, the work having progressed rapid
IL ever since. TO secure rival ROAD
the Virginia and Southwestern has
located lis route from Aroccasin Gap In
the direction Of Knoxville, and It under-
stood construction will begin at once.
TO head OFF this move on the part OF tue
Virginia and Southwestern, the South
and Western, under the direction Of Mr..
George L. Carter has put engineers 10
work locating a parallel line toward
Ilnoxvile. 1t Is reported from Knoxville
that he has declared his Intention 70
build into Knoxville, which Is said TO
be part OF the great scheme offthc
seaboard Air Line to have the best facill-
ties for transporting coal southwark or
any SyStPIIlt IlS bdllS STU - -
animate tile Atlantic Coast Line, which
is behind the Virginia and Southwestern.
The result Of this fight bids fair to be
gigantic railroad building in this section.
The Virginia and Southwestern already
has line in operation from Bristol to
the coalfields BY way OF Big Stone Cap,
but owing to Walkers Mountain and
other heavy grades 1t Is handicapped. It's
proposed limo to Rogersville will shorten
the distance to Knoxville at least a huns
bred miles and obvIate the necessity Of
crossing Walkers Mountain.
lf the South and Western should build
tc Knoxville, 1t will have two lines lead
ing southwark and BIO in position to meet
any competition that might be brought
about
The work OF tunneling Clinch Mountain
by the South and Western ten miles west
of Gate. City Is progressing rapidly, the
work going on night and day S. Walton
& Co., Of Falls Mills. have the contract
to make the tunnel and grade the road
a distance Of twelve miles. They have
men at work on every cut and fill, and
with the exception of the tunnel. will
advance their contract far toward COM
pletion this year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
FURTHER PROOF.
SEISMIC TROUBLES.
Jericho Canal, in Dismal Swamp,
Said to Be Going
Dry,
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

j SUFFOLK, VA, April 24.--As a further
sproof Of volcanic disturbances through
the Dismal Swamp and along territory
contiguous TO Lake Drummond. "ora
came here tonight that Jericho Canal,
which has not been waterlcss for many
years. had gone dry. Jericho Canal Is
a feeder for the lake, and It's dryness viii
mean subsiding OF tho lake. The news
Of the canals condition was brought here
by DIR. Il. r. Hart. !,
Providing the same conditions prevail
all summer the historic water course
NAV be converted into a baked and
cracked land surface. and Washington
scientists who have been coming mere
for many years may cease their coping, .
Police Chief Brinkley on saturdayAnight
reported an eruption down there, hut no
ono thought the canal would go dry
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
EXODUS OF NEGROES.
Still Leaving the Farm for the
Northern Public Works.

90 Especial to The 'TImes-D lspatchV .G3
SCOTTSBURG. VA, April 24.--To-day
and yesterday there was an exodus Of
about three hundred negroes from this
place TO tho brick yards on the Hudson.
They bought their tickets over the
Southern Railway, and go by way Of
Norfolk, and thence by water to New
York. where they work until the cool
weather OF October drives them back to
their genial cline for the winter. Their
wages range from $1.5O to $3.50 per day.
The public works are capturlng the last
remnant from the farms and reliance for
farm work is nearly altogether thrown
upon the farmer and his children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
DECLINES CANDIDACY,
Seward Will Not Serve
on Board of Aldermen Again.

8 Especial to The Times-DispatcH,l
4 pF;TERSHuRG, VA, April M.-Presi-
dent simon Seward. Of the Board of AL
dermen, who has been spending the Win-
ter in the far South for the bnnef't OF
his health. announces In postal from
New Orleans that lie will not be q can
ditlate for re-eleetion TO the Board
The coming municipal primary for the
nomination of six Aldermen and twelve
Councilmen has AZ yet developed very
little competition for these honors, So
cond Ward showing more activity than
any other, with three Council candidates,
DR.. William Pitcher, Robert Gillian, Jr,
md o, ". Alattox. for the position now
held by Mr.. Mattox and Mr. NJ, Qucke,
O., i. II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
EXPERIMENTAL STATION.
All Sections of Underwater Truck
ing Interests Want Station.

Especial to The Times Dispntch.)
E NORFOLK, VA. April 24.-Thc spe-
cial committee appointed to recommend
a site for the agricultural experimental
sub station, which, the Board OF Agri-
culture has decided to establish In Tide
water for the benefit of the trucking in
tercsts. will report to the board here on
the second Tuesday In May.
! The impression obtains among tho
smaller truckers in the region that tho
big truckers Of tho Western Branch dis
trct will offer the board strong induce
ments to have tho station located among
them, but those living on the less pro
ductlve farms In Princess Anne county
point out the fact that ono OF the prime
objects OF tho sub-station Is to show tho
farmer how poor soil may be made more
productive, and for that reason the sub
station should be established among
them.
Princess Ammo farmers will also offer
big Inducements for the sub-station al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Officers for Ensuing Year Elected
At Annual Company Meeting.

" Especial to Tho Tlnles-Dlspatch,)
& 8CHINcOTEAGUD, VA, April 24-The
fire department, at Its annual meeting.
elected the following officers for tho
ensuing term:
III. W. Conant, president; j. Holland.
vice-presdent; G. T, Matthews. secretary;
j. r. Powell, treasurer William Mes
sick, chief; N. s, Smith, Jr,, assistant
chief; N. S, Comfy, captain of pump;
William AIumford, George Abbott and
iAlonzo Dennis. pipcmen: Night Watch
man BODILY, jaLtor.
In order to liquidate the indebtedness
OF the fire department., n bazaar Will be
held during the month of May, and 1t IL
to be hoped that all OF the citizens may
contribute generously to its support, and
may bear In mind that the recent con-
Migration would have destroyed not, less
than $4,000 worth Of property had It not
been for the llttle company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
ALL HANDS TAKE
a. DREAD DISEASE
Boy Who Nurses Another-A'
Boy and Father
Stricken.
Especial to Tho css-Dispatch.y

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.C
BOYDTON, VA, April 24.-YIung VIII
lie Mickle. son OF Mr.. J. L. A1ickle, ltv-i
Ing near this place, developed some
weeks ago case Of pneumonia Els
cousin, Joe Dodson. son OF Mr.. Henry
.1oodson, came down to nurse him. IN
four or nyc days young Dodson con-
trnctcd the disease, and in q short time
he died In intending the two cases as
nurses. both Mr.. Dodson and Mrs.
Micke contracted the disease and are
now quite seriously Sick, trained It'
nurse has been secured for the sick ones.
DR.. Atkins, who has been attending them.
says the disease is a very peculiar one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
NOT FOUL PLAY.
Brother Of Man Drowned Be.
lieves in Murder Theory.

Especial to The Times Dispatoh.)
+ PETERSBURG, VA, April 24-The
body Of the late Robert y. Cheeley, which
was found in the AppomattoS River yes
terluy morning, was this morning shipped
10 Brunswick county for interment in
the family burying ground. 1t Is un-
derstood that the young mans brothers
still believe that he was murdered, but
tho coroner made an especially careful
examination OF the body at Chlef OF
Police Raglnnd's request, and stated that
he found no evidence Of foul play.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
Money for High School.
,ecial 10 The 1'imcs.Dlspate

--'- VSVHCINT 10 y DC II11TEs. us UH .UI.7
CIR ZEN BAY. VA. April 24.--'rhc citl-
zcns here have subscribed tho necessary
amount to secure for this place Il HIGH
School, and as soon ns Superintendent
Eggleston, of Public Instruction. togeth-
or with Rev. =. II.,Davis, superintendent
OF schools. and tho district school board
OF Leigh District can hold a meeting and
select site. work. will be commenced at
once. so MS to have the building ready for
school work the first OF October This
district was .lc first to accept the pro-
position this year to the end Of having
special appropriation OF the last Legis-
tlnture and other aid from the State funds.
"A crcditublc building will be erected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
Magnesia Springs.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)
p GREEN BAY. VA, April 4.--Mr. L..
u. Jones: proprietor of the Green Bay
Aragnesia Springs, has had an exhaustive
analysis made OF the water from spring
30. l. which shows that same contains
largely lime and naenesia, calsic mag
resia and alkiline. The proportion OF
magnesla to lime in this water Is larger
than many OF the noted springs or 1u-
a aun i Of the Water, and viii IN the near
future make some extensive improve.
ments on his lots near the spring, and
also to the spring property. so as to be
able to MI orders promptly for his output.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
Admiral Schley Spoke.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch,
ALExANDRIA.5V VA, April 2,.--Admirnl
Winfield Scott Schcy delivered an adj
dress tonight at Joint meeting held
under tho auspices OF the Alexandria.
Washington and Andrew Jackson Lodges
Of AInsons at the Masonic Temple. IN
honor OF the memory Of John Paul Jones.
Colonel *. Kemper. grand master of Viz
Elnia Masons, presided.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
81 and His Mule,

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
< SOUTH BOSTON, VA. April 24-lt was
thought that 81 and his mule. Maude, had
arrived In town this afternoon. when an
animal bedecked In part Of his harness
dashed into the front door or the Hruns,
wick saloon, not stopping until he had
passed through every room and reached
the extreme rear OF the bar. The incl-
dent attracted q large crowd, who became
greatly amused. No damage was done,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
His Horse Bottled,

~ (special to Tho Times Dlspa tch,l
SMrElfFiELD, VA. April A,-MI;
George Bryant had marrow es $, hpes tf1 ~.
.slay. lie mad Just brought his sister, Ella,
who has s been visiting friends. twelve Or
fourteen miles in the country, AID, Aba h ? az
scarcely left tho young lady :, Whe en-, ! 10 -
telephone post, overturned and smashed
The buggy to piecos. Mr., bryant was eA-
trlcatcd not seriously. hurt,A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
BOTH WOUNDED IN
DUEL WITH GUNS
Both Will Recover, But limo
cent Bystander is Hurt
Unto Death,

(Specinl to The Tlmes-DispatchD
4 BLUEFIELD, W. VA. April 24'-Wnl-
ter Simpson shot and wounded Rutus
Wright at North Fork last night IN q
pistol duel. Simpson received WOUNDS
at the hands Of Wright. A bystander'
whose name is not known, received q
bullet from simpsons gun through the
hip and another In the abdomen, which
will prove fatal. Wright and Simpson
will recover, The trouble was due to
gambling
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25

w. II, c,ooct, for the privilege OF SELF
Ing llq,or In the town Of Cnrksville.
rho Town Council has nxod their lauor
license at $1,000, and Mr.. Gooch Ia the
only applicant. Judge Barksdale granted
tho license.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
CAPT, NJ, II. MCLEAN,

~ 1I1nClHC Mai lJulK, san FTaHcIsCt,
Rright's Disease and Diabetes arc cuTa-
ble il 81 per cent, Of all cases by Full
TOMS conipounds:s Send for literature,
Owens & Minor Drug Co., Richmond.
When 10 suspect Brights Disease
weakness or. loss Of weight; dropsy; pn1-
" ankle. bands or eNellds; hansy tro,,
show sediment. failing visloni drowsl-
ness; one Or more Of these,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
CAPT. MCLEAN

Capt. w. 1T, Mclean of the big ocean
steamship City Of Sydney Of San Fran
statement:
IN December, 1oo4 was In the last
stages Of Brlght's Disease. San Fran
no show for5me, The dropsyS was so deep
that could stick q finger in the flesh
almost an lnch, j. w Rurnham, Presi-
knew several cases Of Brlghts Disease
that had recovered under Fultons Renal
Compound, My old friend Donlon Of
said G ha knew Of worse cnses than ,nine
that got we'll. This started me. The
nrst half-dozcn started tho change, and
a. Well W as ever. and can pass for lie 'I IN,
sulance, / have told passengers from
ali over. the word Of my recovery. This
treatment ought to DO known all oyer
tha globe 53Ef ss-ssEf tIit4l tHl. .9.sf.5. uJo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-25
Printed Organdies.

Patterns and colorings to suit
tho most ftlAtidious md prices to
suit Ill purses.
American made Organizes, fine.
new patterns and colortngs, 12hc.
Tho finest American made Or
candies. 26'.
Organdy 1dssi. B7hc.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
FIVE ICE lIEN GUILTY
Seren Other Philadelphia Dealers
ACquitted-Tzc0 Stand Trol

Philadelphia. Noy. 81 Five of the fo,,rts- 49,;
dealers who We're placed on n iaI in the crir,f,,I
Court here Yesterday, charged with co,srtrzc,- -
raise the price Of Ice. pleaded non vuIt ,ontarla~
to-day and threw themselves On the marc, ~ ,b
court. a plea OF this character is virtuallv o., "a
mission OF guilt but carries with II the excuse tina,
the offender had Intention Of breaking tho Tau
and had no knowledge THAI an offence was hains.
committed Before entering the counsel FOR ,ba To-
men announced 10 the court that the PhiadeInbia
Ice Exchange, through which il was alleged the
price Of Ice was fixed, had been dissolved
Following the entering Of the pls,s District Ar
torney Bell asked the court TO direct n verdi~+ NJ
NOT guilty in the OF seven of the other DE-
PENDANTS. He said that the seven defendants
who were ordered acquitted-were not rnanufactur-
Of Ice hut merely dealers VINO had b-en com
PEELED 10 abide by the prices fixed by the exchange
Henry ". Bahrenbers. president OF the Mountain
Ice Company. and Walter Lee local agent OF the
American lee Company OF New York refused 10
enter the plea of vult and decided 10 stand
trial. which postponed.
The following entered the plea of non v,1t; sam
uel Freer. local agent Of the Mountain Ice Com
pany: Joseph W Richardson OF the John Hancock
Ice Company: John s. Gustine OF the Standard
lee Manufa cturing Company; j. Z Bircher. Of the
Jefferson Ice Manufacturing Company. and John
Moore, of the Consolidated Ice Misunderstanding Com
pany Sentence VIII be imposed later and will
SToosbiy Do q pp~
New-York tribune., 1906-11-22
WIGHTMA.N HOME ROBBED
There's Escape IN Auto Il fter Loot
ing Vest End AUenue House.

That the home OF Richard Wightman q cloak
manufacture. of No. COS West End avenue. was
entered nearly a week ago, and jewery valued at
than 5000 stolen, did not become known until
last night. The police were extremely redcent
about the robbery.
Escape was made by the use Of an automobile in
which the men drove Up 10 an adjoining vacant
house. II is said that a woman the auto
mobile while the robbery was being committed. On
last Thursday an automobile drove up near the
house which is Unoccupied. The sign on the va
cant house said that the keys TO the house could
obtained from Walter Titus, at No 263 West g9th
street The keys We're obtained. and then, IL is
said, the party drove back 10 the vacant house
men reached the second floor they discovered that
one OF The windows was directly opposite window
IN Mr.. WiShtTnanS house II an easy matter
for them to cross the narrow space and enter the
Wightman house The robbers then calmly helped
themselves Mr.. WiSntman confirmed the police