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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
.V|RGIN|A Volunteers
TO GET $4,000 EXTRA.
Money Will Be Paid Over At
Once By United States Treas
ury to Gov. Swanson.
ROM lur Regular CORRESPONDENCE

(From Our Regular Correspondent.) 4
WASHINGTON. D. q, March II. =
Treasury warrants We're issued to-day
for payment of{somethng over $50 900 as
extra pay to the Virginia volunteers Of
the war with Spain for the. short time
Intervening from the time they were as
sembled by the Governor and their mus
ter into the United States army.
About 81 500 was allowed on the claim
by the Auditor for the War Department
some months ago and on appeal taken
by the attorneys for tho same some.
$4,000 more was allowed.
This is the first claim settled since the
passage OF the act OF Congress-. April a..
1904, extending the time for the present
action of the claim. 1t has been treated
as leading case with reference to this
act. and tho settlement OF claims of
other: States has awaited this decision.
The conptroller's rulings bear. favor
ably upon the claims Of North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and
several other States. Tho moneys al
lowed by the comptroller In their case
will be paid to Governor Swanson and
Will be disbursed to the soldiers by the
State authorities Three officials Will
make up rolls for the purpose of this dis
trihution. .and 1t Is supposed that work
Will consume several weeks. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
.NUP7UAL VOWS
At TWELVE O'CLOCK
clipping Couple Married at Mid
night By Minister in Dressing
Gown
(special Id mic TImes- Dlspatch,.

Especial to The sItmeH-Dlspatcn.)
HARRIsoNBURG. VA, March 1e.-A
romantic marriage took place at midnight
last night in Harrisonburg Frederick A..
calfee. a telegraph operator on the main
line OF the chesapeake and Ohio Railway
at Greenwood, Aibemarle county, arrived
here on late train and was met by his
expectant bride, Miss Write Moon
Tones. recently OF Basic City. After sew
eral attempts to secure court clerk TO
issue n license, they visited the home
OF Circuit Clerk Niartz, reused that gem
tleman from his slumbers. and prevailed
upon him to go to the courthouse and
issue the necessary papers. After tho
license had been delivered to them, he
couple walked to the home Of Rev. Oscar
r. Sans. Rev Mr.. Sans had been sick
( 10 rseveral days. but upon learning tho
nature OF the midnight visit readily
agreed TO leave his bed. With the min
lster attached In a dressing gown the
nuptlal VOWS were taken Just as the
clock struck ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calfee left to-day for
their home at Greenwood.
Mr.. Calfee Is native of wytheville
and is member of the well-knowjl
Southwest Virginia family of that name.
His parents now live at Basic City. His
bride is an attractive young lady.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
MACHINERY SOLD.
commissary and Kitchen to Be
Built at the v. M. I. SO;
Especial to The Times- Dispatch.)


LEXINGTON. VA, March 1.-THE ma
chinery OF the wood working plant of the
Lexington Manufacturing Company, has
been sold 10 the Allegheny Construction
Company OF Clifton Forge. and has been
shipped from Lexington by the late own
ers, Moses Brothers Some Is years ago
the Lexington Manufacturing Company
was organized for the purpose of en-
gasing In all kinds of building enter
prises. and also for the manufacture OF
a patent wheat fan.-~For a time the
company did considerable work. erecting
buildings in nearby towns and cities. but
.Teverses came and the company went
under. The machinery Just sold was the
last OF this enterprise.
Z Bids will be received this week by
General Scott Ship. superintendent of
the Virginia Military Institute. forssthe
erection of the new commssary and
kitchen in the rear of the Institute mess
hall. and the contract is expected to be
let before April list. The plans have al
ready been prepared by Architect Frye,
OF Lyncliburg. The erection OF the new
building will begin at the close of tho
present session and will be pushed to
completion before the opening. of the
institute for the next session
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
MAYORS hot SPEECH
CAUSES Comment
Some Think Il Was Too Sewers
While Many Say They Greatly
Enjoyed 1t.

The vigorous lecture Of Mayor No
Carthy at the Academy of Music Thurs
day night was the topic OF widespread
conversation on the streets and in pub
lie places yesterday, and those who dis.
cussed the subject expressed widely diff
ferent views. S.
There we're those who approved this
speech In toto. while others condemned
1t on the ground that 1t was altogether
too severe in many respects. Still an
other class expressed no positive views
eontenting themselves with saying that
1t was. entertaining to listen to.
Perhaps tho features most widely dis.
cussed We're the Mayors utterances will
reference to corporation attorneys hold;
Ing seats in legislative bodies. and tdl
lawyers whom he alleged lived on stoleL
goods. About che City Hall. the latter
was much condemned, {, and many went
sc far as to express the belief that tfest
scharacterizations were unwarranted and
extreme. Councllmen and friends .ol
Council seem of opinion that the Mayors
structures were too severe and that they
lay reflections upon members of the body
they do not deserve.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR PETERSBURG |':|. { |:
Railroad Young Men's Christian
Association Normally Opened
insCockadc City.
IMen1s Cl1ristiail
RE- c RlMINAL AssAlLANT
Medical Faculty Hold Meeting
and Hear Interesting Paper on
Smallpox.
Smallpox.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)

Especial to The -DispntCh.)
PETERSBURG, VA. March 1e.-A
Carnegie library for Petersburg is sug-
eested In a published letter, subject 10
the obvious provIso that the city govern
ment decide to ask for one. and the in
cidental condition of Mr.. Carnegic's gen
crosby. The comment OF the Petersburg
pross on the public library as an advis-
able form OF philanthropy is unfayorable,
and would Indicate that the proposition
will not be supported.
Well equipped rooms for the Street
Railway Young Mems Christian Assoca-
ton. over the Sycamore Street offices
OF the Virginia Passenger and Power
Company, were formally opened last eve
ming President Augustus Wright pre-
sided, and addresses were made by Rev.
DIR. ]. s. Foster, OF Tabb Street Presby-
terrain Church. and several other gentle
men. General Manager s. w. Hun. OF
the Virginia Passenger and Power Com
pany; Secretary w. III. Bowden. OF the
Richmond Y. NJ. G. A.. and several other
association men from that city. were
present.
A telegram to Chief OF Police Ragland
this morning announces the arrest IN
New York city of Sidney Blackwell, u
young negro indicted here yesterday for
crimina, assault alleged to have been
committed February 9th. Blackwell was
traced by Captain Ragland from here to
philadelphia. thence to New York. He
is well known to the police.
ELECT SECOND LIEUTENANT.
Freeman w. Jones. popular young
railroad man, was elected second lleu-
tenant In the Petersburg Grays last
night to succeed C. z. Bowie, who was
recently promoted by Major A. r, Moody.
Mr. Jones went to the Spanish war as
first sergeant OF the a. p. Hill Rifles, OF
this city. The Greys will be Inspected
April 18th by Major Edward Chynoweth.
OF the Seventeenth Infantry. United
States army.
The Petersburg Medical Faculty held
its regular monthly meeting at the
Young Mems Christian Association last
evening, and heard an especially inter-
esting paper on smallpox by the city
health officer DIR. r. A. Martin, who has
been lighting the threatened epidemic
hire for several weeks. After the meet
ing the faculty was entertained by DR..
Martin at dinner at the Chesterfield
Hotel.
Mrs. r. W. Tucker. who died at Black
stone yesterday afternoon. was the old
est daughter OF the late Captain p. c.
Hoy, of this city. She is survived by
five brothers and three sisters. nearly
all OF whom reside In Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
TEN YEARS FOR BENSON.
Forged Checks to Get Money on
Which to Get Married.
(Special 10 The Times pfspatch)

sTAUNToN, VA. March led. Ben
SON.. of Middlebrook. Augusta county.
pleaded guilty to five charges of forgery
yesterday. and Judge Henry w. Holt
sentenced him to ten years. He had
passed bogus checks to the amount OF
about SIS. and when arrested had 5on
his person .3s, which he requested to he
distributed pro rata among the gentle
men from whom he had obtained the
money. He was arrested at the home
of the bride-elect few minutes
before he was to have been married to
Miss Anna Booth. of this city. and his
excuse for forging is that u needed some
money to yet married, and thought that
the easiest way to get IT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
RECOMMENDS SIS. oeo.
THE ICE KING.
Gorgeous Scene in the Blue Ridge
After the Sleet.
'special to The Times-Dispa

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
ALTON, VA, March 16.-Afton and
the surrounding country this morning
presents most gorgeous scene. 1t Is
more like a colossal crystal maze than
anything else. Every twig, shrub, tree
and rock is converted into things of
beauty by the heavy sleet. Over all has
fallen during the night light snow.
making the scene more fairy-like than
ever. Its loneliness Is beyond descrip-
ton. Old King Sol has come out in all
his glory, showing myriads of diamonds
and sapphires- gllttering among the
5icicles. There is no wind. SO that little
damage Is expected Should one OF
the high winds peculiar to Alton start
up the damage TO forests and orchards
would be immense. The fruit In this
section has not budded out enough to be
injured by the freeze.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
BLACK HERO OF SEVEN
With His Own Body Burning He
Rescues Two Younger Children.

tSpec1aT- to y ne = TllIeE- spHtc1rJ .
IA few days ago in Fauquier county three
.colored children were left IN their ca bin
home by their parents, william, III, Henry ary
pected to return in a short time The
clothes OF the oldest boy. seven years
he was terribly burned. He threw Off his
coat and ran out doors. He then disco y,
cred that the building was on IRE. a M
body Body he her rushed h back into the house and
brought out. one child, three years old;
the youngest child. eighteen months old.
The boy died from his injuries the toi-
The : residence Of James "A. Legs, in
Z lower Faunuier county, was burned a few
nights ago with contents. The Insurance
was only 500. IS US
Snow fell here last night to the depth
of about one stnch
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
BURNED HIS OWN HOME,
Drove Wife and Children Out and
Set IT Attire.

Especial to Tho Tlmes-Dispatch.l
h DANYILLE. VA, March 16.--The six
room frame cottage OF John Bateman.
of Rockingham county, N. c., near
Leaksyille, was burned to the ground at
an early hour last night. It is alleged
that Baternan came to his home last
night xnder.the influence OF intoxicants
and ran his wife and children out OF the
house,
After doing this 1t Is charged that he
deliberately spread straw on the floor
and set fire to 1T. Bateman has, on a
number Of previous occasions. threaten
ed to burn his home. He ia still at large.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
TENANTS FLED TO
snow LADEN ROOF
Half Dressed and Freezing, Stood
on House Top Until Relieved
BY Firenen.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. March 16.-Nine fires.
ncne OF them particularly serious, as
far as financial loss is concerned. but
resulting in great hardship to tenants
and flremen because of the frozen
MIGRANTS. occurred III New York city
just before daylight today. More than
Northumberland atAsfsnse in West Fifty
third Street were driven; eeither half
dressed or in their, night. clothes, upon
the roof OF the building. where, the snow
was nearly six inches deep, and from
which they could not escape. They were
compelled to stand for about fifteen
minutes before firemen with ladders
were able to take them all off the roof.
The fire was in the basement and the
smoie drove them to the roof. Six of
the other fires were In buildings occu-
pied for business purposes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
Water From Mountain Top.
5(Specia, to The Times Dispatch,)

173 (SpecIas to The Times-D1spatcH.J
BRISTOL, VA. March 16.-The sneoiai
Consideration for some weeks the matter
Of providing the two. Bristols with a new
water supply, will, 1t is now stated, RECON-.
White Top Mountain. in Washington
county, Va. here freestone water tsr
committee that lthissis about the only way
\ to solve, the water, problem effectively
nfrs r. sai thap cost ths
White Top supply would be perhaps not
less than $4,000. The committee Will
visit White. Top next week with a view
4 to- finally determining as to whether It
WILL recommend that source 553 v II a 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
EXACT NUMBER OF BILLS.
Over Three, H undred Were Passed
and Sent to Governor.

p > 7
The recent sessions Of the Legislature
actually passed EXACTLY three hundred
and two bills, and sent them up to tho
Governor. There We're four hundred and
sseventy-three introduced IN the Senate.
and about three times rs many In the
Il Ilolr<4, i1rFaloing in AL approximately
fourteen hundred.
The number of bills passed was below
4 the average, and at former sessions tho
number introduced In the twoAhouses has
( been known to be much larger. Isl Y
F35 What made the tide of bills appear so
heavy was the fact That the short ses-
sion forced them TO come In In creator
numbers each day, hut rs n matter Of
introduced or passed as has been usual.
Tho body proved II great bill Ter, how
ever, sand many of tina most Interesting
measures o ffered never saw outside the
pigeon holes Of committee rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
Suit Against Turpin.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
\ LYNCHBURG. VA, March 49, Suit
has been Instituted IN the Corporation
Court In this city by II. ]. INGRAM of tho
II. j. Ingram Company. against c. E..
Turpin. who recently pleaded guilty to
the charge of rohbing tho office OF that
company. The suit ia for tho recovery
of the amount stolen. from, the company
and a city residence belonging to tho
defendant. which has since been con-
yeyed to his father. will be q subject
have 1t sold for his benefit,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
LEFT IN "A SAD STATE.
Suffolk Buys Lake Savage for a
Town Water Supply.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.1
SUFFOLK, VA. March 16-N. II.
Campbell, an empoye OF the Tidewater
Railway, upon recovering from typhoid
fever, developed sudden suicidal ma
MIA, and sought in various ways to de
stroy himself, but careful surveillance
saved him until the arrival of his mother
from Burkville. Va. Mrs. Campbell left
with the young man for Norfolk Hos
pital last night. Il
"A snecial meeting of the Suffolk COUNCIL
last evening authorized It's president, Or.
Henry Wood Campbell. to draw a war
rant for $1,000 in payment for Lake Saw.
age, which will be used as source OF
water supply at the expiration OF the
towns contract with the Portsmouth,
Berkeley and Suffolk Water Company.
The amornr will he paid through
Nanssmond Circuit Court, through which
tribunal Suffolk had the lake condemned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
Bluefield Loses.

(snoeial5 to Tie Times-D lspatoh.)
BLUEFIEID, Nv. A., March 516, lee
ton returns from all over the county
show that the hard fought battle for thu
e-locntion of the county seat in this
city Is lost by q vote estimated from
1000 to 1900 In favor of Princeton, tho
present location 4 Of the county seat
The city OF Blue field cast 1907 otes for
relocation and 200 again Inst,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
NO RACE SUICIDE.
Mrs. Necely's Death the First in
Her Numerous Family.

I LEXINGTON, VA, March l6.-Ars,
eliza Jane Nicely. wife OF Mr..
john Nicely, died at her home near Col
ilierstown, Rockbridge county. aged
seventy-six years. She was before her
marriage a Miss Chittunl. She is sur
vlvcd by her husband. now aged eighty
two years, ten children, flfty-four grand
children, fifteen great-grandchildren
five brothers and one sister, This is the
I first death In her Immediate family. and
the youngest child is thrty-four years
old. "A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
IMPROVE. COURTHOUSE.
Caroline Confederate Monument
to Be Unveiled Next August.
Especial 10 The Times Dlspatch.l

Especial 10 The Times-Dlspatch.)
BOWLING GREEN, VA. March 1s.-
The supervisors have appointed CONF
mittee to make some repair to the court
house; also to have some shade trees
set out In the square and enclose 1t with
chain fence and cement posts. The
committee will also report the best way
to repair tho clerks office.
The monument to the Confederate soi-
diers of Caroline will be unveiled on the
LIST of August, and 1t is expected there
will be the largest gathering of people
here this county has ever had.
The lumber business of this county is
on a BOOM Ten new saw mills have
been unloaded from three stations in the
last few months. Real estate is also
much advanced in price. A farm sold
here this week which was assessed at
$iTi. for $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
denny HEIRS ARE NOT
FOUND IN WORCESTER
Canvass Of Families Fails to Dis
cover Any Claimants for
Virginia Fortune. 81
8(speclal 10 Tho Times-Disipatch.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
WORCESTER. MASS March 16. Mayor
Duggan. OF this city. has received a let-
ter from N. A. Ernbrey, of Rockford.
Va, asking for information concerning
any heirs of Reuben Denny. of that place,
who may be living here now. From the
tone OF the letter City Hall authorities
were inclined to believe that Denny heirs
/ lived here and were In a position to res
sscelve their share 81 the large estate 7whioh
Reuben Denny is said to have left In
Rockford AS far as is known. he has
no relatives there. A careful search of
tho Denny families OF this city by q
sTImes-D Dispatch representative failed to-
disclose any one who claimed even a re-S
mote relationship TO Reuben Denny IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
CATHOLIC CHAPEL.
Father McKeefrey Inaugurates
Movement at West Point.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Z WEST POINT, VA. March ia meet
ing was held at O'Connors Hotel Tues
day evening relative to the erection of a
Catholic chapel in West Point.
The meeting was addressed by Rev.
Father McKeefrey, Of Richmond, after
which the following officers were elected
to look after the interests OF the church,:
Colonel O'Connor, president: Captain
Rogers, treasurer. and r. Barry Fisher.
secretary.
The chapel, which sto be Gothic in de-
sign, will be erected on the site very.
generously donated by Colonel O'Connor.
The meeUrl, was an enthusiastic one
and it is proposed to push the matter
vigorously. Actual work will begin in a,
few weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
.LOOK|NG TO A FORT
At CAPE { HENRY.
Norfolk Business Organizations
Address Other Cities on the
Question.
VA. BEACH 3 !: ELECTS {: |. Z: MAYOR.
Massachusetts Will Likely APP
propriate Sevsnty-fivc Tlou-
sand for Jamestown.

(specnl.to The Times Dispatch.)
NORFOLK, VA. March 1s.-The Board
OF Trade and Business MEMS Association
has addressed letter to a number OF
commercial organizations in Virginia
cities, Baltimore and Washington, asking
cooperation In bringing to bear upon
( Congress the influence that might be
necessary to secure preliminary appro-
sprlatlon for the defense OF Cape Henry.
INDOOR MEET.
Tomorrow night the great indoor ath-
lctic carnival is to be given at the coliseum
under the auspices of the Young Mems
Association. The sport-loving public will
have an opportunity OF witnessing one Of
the greatest athletic events that have
ever baen held IN the soukh. When 1t Is
considered that there are nearly four hum
dred entries, II can be seen Just what
magnitude the affair has assumed, and 1t
Is doubtful II anywhere In the South
there has ever been such an aggregation
OF athletic Ears as will appear on the
track at the Horse Show building.
The meet is going to be in the nature
of n social event. The local four hundred
will be represented. and there will be
many box parties from out OF town. The
army anu navy UltiCsIe5 ditu tHclA WasSo
will be there.
VIRGINIA BEACH HAS MAYOR.
The first meeting OF the two councils
OF Virginia Beach was held last night at
the Princess Anne Hotel. A. H. Ackias,
member OF the council, acted as commits
sioner In chancery. swore In Mayor 3.
r. Holland as the first chief executive
OF the town, and the other members OF
the council, who are w. j. o keefe. w. ].
Wright, James 8. Groves. John P. Jones
and D. Stormant. There being no one
present qualified to swear Mr.. Ackiss in,
( he deferred taking the oath of, office as
a. town councilman until later. The town
recorder will be w. j.. Wright, whose
salary will be $50 per month. Mr.. Wright
was also elected clerk to the council,
but his compensation for this office was
not fxeh The town attorney will be
either A. j. Ackiss or George A. Frick,
of Norfolk. Mr.. Ackiss Is the only at
Etorney living within the limits Of the
town. but the law does not prevent
lawyer living out of the town being
elected town attorney.
RECOMMENDS $4,000.
The Federal Relations Committee of
the General Assembly of Massachusetts
has recommended an appropriation OF
1000 for the States participation in the.
jamestown Exposition. The sentiment in
Massachusetts Ia said to favor an attrac-
tive building and elaborate exhibit. and
the belief prevails that the amount rec
commended by the Federal Relations Conn
mittee will be appropriated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
New Odd-F elbows ~ odge.
(special to Tho Times DIspa tch &

(speolal to Tho Times Dlspatcf.)
:, cII 4 "a VA March e.
Baker, sr, assisted by "a high, efficient
degree team Instituted at Greenbuclville
wednesday evening a lodge of Odd Eel
lows, known rs Ocean Lodge, No. $40.
Il. o, o. r, The following officers were
elected and Installed for the ensuing
term: Noble Grand. Il Dn III. e., Mallory;
Past Grand, II. q. Conway; Yice-G rand
Charles Mills Secretary, w: II Payne +;
Treasurer, H G. Ell s, Chaplain, w. Fl.
Ellis. III, a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
FOUR LOSE LIVES.
Business Portion Of Michigan
Town DESTROYED By Fire.

(By Associated Press
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. March 16-.
The business portion Of the village Of
Tustin. Osceola county. was destroyed
early to-day by a fire which started In
the basement of the Hotel Compton from
n defective glrnace. Ten guests escaped
in their night clothing, while four were
burned to death. Tho dead are:
WILLIAM H NI'GRANE, proprietor OF
the hotel. ST
I MRS. WILLIANIsH. NrGRANE. n
g EDWARD DEAfoREST. porter.
y CHARLES WORKMAN, travelling man;
of Pierson.
The financial loss is about $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
"a Franchise Refused.
1l- = q - - & - D. q
snec,al TO The Times-Disnntch. i

Especial to The Times plspntch)
GREENSBORO, n, O., March 16,-
The county commissioners in special
session hero just atfsnight refused to
reconsider the vote OF Inst week re-
fusing franchise over roads of Gull
High Point to Greensboro, sought by
!. =. d. Steele and r. r. King, represent
Ing n PHILADELPHIA syndicate.
a syndicate represented by Z. J. JUS
5tice obtained n franchise prior to ap-
plicatlon by Philadelphia parties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-17
FRATERNAL NEWS.
New Members Of Henry Lodge;
Machinists Hold a Smoker. 4

Al At their c meeting T,gssssday pigbt Ratrq g
BE held here in May, Four. new members
were enrolled at this meeting. Mr.. r. j.
Mr. Prey Is his RMlteESHattsi
i6s6, had g smoker IN Sparks's Hall Thurs
3taiped a number, of visiting friends. The
Visitors are members Of the craft who ore
Mh h ana 5ho