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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
THE FOURTEENTH YEAR.
Randolph-Street Baptist Church
to Have Celebration TODAY.

The fourteenth anniversary Of the
founding OF Randolph Street Baptist
Church will be celebrated to-day.
The church was organized by small
body of members of the Pine Street
Church. who first established a Sunday
school iii the building in what is called
Bloodffeld. The school grew rapidly. and
in few years Il sufficient amount had
been raised 10 erect the present church
at Randolph and Beverly Streets. The first
pastor was Rev. w. T.. Jolly, who came
here from Kentucky. He died after n
successful ministry of four years.
The present pastor is Rev. w. E. Rob-
ertson. during whose pastorate of two
years the church has added many men,
bers and has been put on sound finan-
cial basis. AT the beginning of the new
year his salary was increased 800.
The excuses to-day will be very inter-
esting. A special musical programme will
be rendered by the choir. and several adj
dresses will be made.
AT night the pastor will begin a series
of sermons on the Lords Prayer. his sub
ject being THE Fatherhood of Cod"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
JEFFERSON CONTRACT.
Richmond Firm to Furnish the
Electric Equipment.
Especial TO The Times-Dispat

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch)r
NORFOLK. VA, February lo.-The
Electric Construction Company OF Vir-
ginia, of Richmond. were to-day awarded
the contract for all electric work, gener-
ntors, switchboards and equipment for
the new Hotel Jefferson, at Richmond.
There was the strongestakind of com
petition, and the Richmond contractor
was selected from the list of bidders,
which included number of the leading
New York and Baltimore contractors.
The new Jefferson Hotel will have one
of the most elaborate and up-to-date cleo
trioal equipments that money can
buy. No expense has been spared in this
work. and when the hotel is completed,
j. will equal in every respect the finest
electrical installations of the most cx-
lensive New..iYo,si Hotels. The contract
also includes the lighting for the new
Auditorium building adjoining the Jeffer-
son.
A. j. Pizzini and Dorsey C. Anderson,
of the Electrical Construction Company
of Virginia, promptly executed the ne
cessary contracts and left Norfolk for
home t-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Fairmount Hall Threatened.

Fire starting in the store OF j. a..
Hudglns, which occupies the basement Of
the Paramount Town Hall, early yes
terday morning, threatened the entire
building Clerks and neighbors came
to the rescue and managed to extin-
guish the flames before any serious dam
age was done.
The fire was started by the ignition
of some loose paper from gasoline
lamp. The damage done was to the dry
goods, shoes and notions displayed In
the show window. The plate glass was
broken and the woodwork burned. Tho
place is insured in the Hamburg Fire
insurance Company at $1,000. Miss Alice
Kirsch is manager of the store.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
IN CRITICAL CONDITION..
Fell From Wagon of Logs,
Fracturing His Skull.

1ecial to The Tirnes-nisnnt

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
HARRISONBURG. VA, February 10
James r. Hoover lies in dying condi-
ton at his home on Fulks Run as n re-
suit OF a fall from the top of n wagon
load OF logs. He fell distance OF fifteen
or twenty feet His head was split open,
the scalp being terribly torn by sharp
piece of timber with which he came In
contact In the fall His skull was frac-
tured and conclusion OF the brain Is
feared.
Mr.. Hoover was alone when tho acct
dent occurred. He was discovered a few
minutes afterwards. lying unconscious
in pool of blood. He was removed 10
his home. a distance of seven miles from
the scene of the accident, before a ply
siclan could reach him.
Mr.. Hoover is about 80 years of age
and is one of the best known lumber
tnen in the county. He has never re-
gained consciousness since the accident.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
TWO MORE KILLED.;
TWO MORE INJURED
Lumber Train Runs Away Or
Steep Incline With Fatal
Results.
Especial to The Times Dlspa,ch.)

Nopttl6l " HE 1iluSS-4)lspdtSli.J
BIG STONE GAP. VA, February TO-
Charles Ellis and Will Buckles were
killed and John Edens and j. NJ. Hill
seriously injured by an. accident at the
plant of the Tug River Lumber. Com
pany. five miles north of Horizons Sum
nit. In Scott county, last night
The lumber from this plant is hauled
out ~of the mountains on dummy train
operated by steam, and 1t was while
going up a heavy grade about o'clock
last night that some part of the ma
chinery broke, and the train was pre-
cipitated down the incline at a terrific
rate of speed. The 1--WE men who were
in charge all jumped for their lives,
with the result as above stated.
The train did not leave the track. but
stopped two miles below
Mr.. Ellis has two brothers and one
sister who reside here. where the funeral
will take place Tomorrow, under the
auspices OF the Odd-Fellows.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
ELoPED TO WASHINGTON.
Young Couple Start On Bridal
Mission Before Daybreak.

Especial 10 The -Dispatch)
+ HARRISoNBURG, VA, February 10
Mr., Ernest Alder and Miss Nora Keysaer;
both of L>suyille. in Rockingham county,
eloped to Washington yesterday morning
and We're married In the capital city. The
couple live some distance from railroad
station, and they started for the depot
long before daylight and before the young
lady's parents were aware of their daugh-
ter's departure. With the assistance oE
Southern Railway nagman. they secur-
ed the license aud n minister by whom
the knot was tied
Mr.. and Mrs Alder returned horne the
same evening AMI received parental for
giyeness
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
PROTECT EDIBLE FISH
Board of Trade and Business Mer
of Norfolk Adopt Resolutions.
Special to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
NORFOLK, VA. February 1o-TAo
legislative committee of the Board of
Trade and Business Mems Association
has adopted resolutions calling upon the
Legislature to investigate the conditions
under which edible fish are being caught
in the waters of the State. and take
steps to protect the supply. that now ap-
pears to be rapidly diminishing. Tho
resolutions call upon the General Assem-
bly, to appoint committee to look into
the matter of nets and the operations
OF the menhaden fishermen.
The statement is that the menhaden
fishermen catch edible fish to be con-
vcrted into oil and fertilizer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
ASHORE ON A REEF.
Vessel Jettisoned Her Cargo and
Put Off Without Assistance.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
NORFOLK, VA, February lO.-The
British steamship Harry Wadsworth.
Captain Leonard, which put in here for
coal, was surveyed and sent to Newport
News for repairs. She was leaking as
the result of being ashore on a resi- or
the coast of Florida on February 81.
where she iettisoned 300 tons of cargo and
got off without assistance.
She is y. tank vessel and is engaged in
carrying crude petroleum from Port Ar
thur. Texas, to Birkenhead, England,
but recently she has been following tie
British warships. which are fitted for
burning oil as fuel. She is fitted witt,
flexible hose, through which she forces
the oil into the hold of the ships while al
sea.
Captain Leonard says the oil has proved
an excellent and economical substitute fol
coal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Pleasant Surprise Party.

Miss Jessie and Master Johnnie Me-
Gehee, OF No. 400 North Thirty-frst
Street. were rendered a very pleasant
surprise party Friday night by their
friends Music was the feature of the
evening. Games OF all kinds were played.
and at n late hour refreshments were
served. Among those present were Misses
Genevieve Hughes. Ruby Peay. Mamie
Mullen, Matte McGehee. Jessie ard Alice
McGehee; Messrs. Russell Lowry, Charlie
Perkins, lack Morris Barley Morris.
Charlie Anderson, Eugene Peay. Johnnie
McGenee and David McGehec.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
SMALLPOX SITUATION.
The Thirty Cases at South Hill
Have Practically Recovered.
Especial to The TImes.D;snatcb1

(Special to The Times Dispatch.) h
SOUTH HILL. VA. February 10-One
by one the dreaded flags have been
moved from the homes of the unfortunate
victims housed i'll for the past three
weeks by the smallpox quarantine.
Those who have had the disease are all
out. with one exception. and that one is
now rapidly recovering 1t is consider
ed remarkable that out of thirty cases
of smallpox not a single death has oc-
Cured. Under the stimulus of such good
fortune the spirit of the discouraged pco-
pie has revived and business is progress
ing as heretofore.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
THURMAN MARRIED.
YOUNG OHIO WOMAN.
New Developments in the SEN
sational Norfolk Trunk
n Murder Case.
WAS AFTER HIS WIFE's MONEY
Treated Her Cruelty and Probably
is Guilty of Additional
Crimes.
WAS AFTER HIS WIFE's MONEY
tBy Associated Press.)


+ NORFOLK. VA, February 10.--Chef-
of-police Boush obtained further in
formation OF Leo C. Thurman this MORN
ing from East Liverpool. o.: Born in
Kentucky. and OF excellent family, Leo
c. Thurman. tho alleged murderer of
\ Walter p. Dolscn, in the Norfolk. Va.
trunk murder case while living in this
city some time ago, always appeared
10 possess the attributes of q gentleman
and by his courteous treatment of Gus
toners ut the stores of neddeston Bros.
and George Whey, in this city, he made
friends Of all them. That he had been
connected with number of forgeries and
had attempted n number of other unlaw-
full practices was known only TO few
and when IL was announced that he had
really committed murder for only $500.
his acauaintances in East Liverpool
hardly believe it
1T Is the opinion OF the East Liver
pool police department that Thurman
has not left the United States and that
he may return to this city, were 1t not
for the fact that no knows that there
Gre people here ready to have him arr
rested for passing worthless checks, the
1'OllCS leel tnat lie WOULD appear
here. II he is in the United States, 1t
'eeems certain that he will be under ar
isest before many days have passed.
After Wife's Money.
, Thurman is a married man. his wife's
maiden name being Mary Applcsate. She
So now suing him for divorce on the
ground of cruelty. He married her for
cher money, she being the daughter of
wealthy and highly respected parents.
After their marriage Thurman tried to
get his wife to part with some of her
fortune and upon her refusal he began
to treat her in shameful manner. She
! finally drove him away from her, 1t is
.esaid, and when he was in East Liver
pool she kept writing to him weekly and
! he was not known and try to make for
himself an enviablc reputation.
Thurman has two aunts in this city
and they are both willing to do every
thing in their power to effect his cap
ture. They have no feeling of affection
for young man, who would lie guilty
of such crime. While Thurman was
in this city, people who knew Thurman
best say he always acted as II he was
afraid OF being arrested by out-of-town
officers. He would never go to the door
on the streets he would always turn
quickly If approached from behind by
any one. 1t is believed that Thurman
las been guilty OF other serious offences
before coming 10 East Liverpool.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
20 APPLICANTS.
Boston Nationals and Balti
moreans to Play in Norfolk.

tSpecial to The -Dspatch.)
NORFOLK. VA, February 10-There
are twenty-eight applicants for positions
on the Norfolk baseball team this year
in the State League. This does not in
clnde the local players, who Will also
try for the team. The team will report
for practice April LIST
The Boston National League will play
two games In Norfolk April 4th and 5th
Baltimore will play two games later in
the month. The games with the Provi-
dence team have been called off.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Gun Goes Off On Boys Shoulder
Striking Another in Breast.
Especial to The Times.DispatcI

SUFFOLK. VA, February l0.-George
Reid. colored age eighteen years. last
evening was accidentally killed by twelve
year-old Tommy NVlroy, white, near
Driver. The boys We're out shooting birds
and the white boy killed one, which was
picked up by Reid, who started Oh pe-
hind Wilroy. When they were about four
feet apart Wilroy's gun, which was on
his shoulder. went. off, the entire charge
entering RSd's breast. tearing away two
ribs and one lung. and causing death at
the end of four hours. Coroner z. w.
Smith, who viewed the body, decided that
an inquest was unnecessary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Ready to Defend Case

Especial TO The Times Dispatch)
WINCHESTER, VA, February TO-
Ewell Rose, the former Warren county
man, who was convicted and fined for
selling liquor illegally, and who was de.
clared a fugitive from justice by the Viz
gina Supreme Court, was in Winchester
to-day. and declared that while he may
have been technically fugitive, he had
no intention of escaping, lie said the
officers knew he was In the liquor 'ousl-
ness at 1iagerstown, Md and that he was
now ready to defend his case before the
Supreme Court
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
.rhe Witness Of Stephen.

,rhe. men or Richmond are enjoying
so 1,es5 unusual treats this season. This
afternoon In the Central Y, NJ g Al Hal
Rev, b i whitman % cba D OF o. p p,,Ini,
n nrapnr formerly OF Columbian Uniyer-
stu 81 Win be the speaSsr his theme, "l :!
H w ,s'sSss cdntraito solost or Grace Street
lB isTrit Church, will sing. The service
viii begin promptly at $3.50, with Illus
itrated songs. F7s8 itt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Unitarian Dedication.

The new chapel of the Unitarian Church.
Floyd Avenue and Harrison Street, will
be formally opened this morning at II
o'clock The members of the church for
merly worshipped In Monroe Hall. but. as
the congregation Increased. 1t was found
necessary to erect house.of worship,
The sermon to-day will be preached by
the pastor Rev. John l.. Robinson. His
subject will be ''The Command to Go
Forward"
Sunday school services will be held at
10 O'Clock in the parish room.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
a Delightful Dance.

Az n delightful dance recently given ss,. a a.
the home Of Mrs. Miller n1Chestertted,
guests Included Misses nann me !, ichi
mond; Miss Matte Owen, Of Manches,,
Misses Ja sspSp Man1e w hnnse Me ana
if I've G.iennn + Pinchbeck. Mesdames
George ess, Gawi le, and Edward Miller. Of
MsSsrs Rebers M aMIey SAN se
nrtston, Alley, Jacob, Jahnke and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
PILGRIMAGE, AccA TEMPLE, PER-
soNALLY CONDUCTED. TO Los
ANGELES ANQ. PAclEIC COAST

Acca Temple, Mystic shrlners, are ar
ranging for a special pilgrimage to the
Pacific Coast. In connection with the
Of the Imperial Council, Mystic
Shrine. at Los Angeles Cal, May sth,i
Special train, personally conducted. with
through Pullman sleepers. Is proposed.
stops to be made at Denver. Salt Lake
City, Los Angeles. San Francisco and
other attractive points OF interest In the
Nest. 65
GLIDING transportation. Pullman sleepers
and meals en- route. with hotel accommo-
datIons, $4,000,
Go with the shrincrs on this trans
continental tour
For fun information, address,
s. II. BOWMAN.
$40 East Main Street.
Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
CANDIDATES OUT.
Several Not Opposed to Becoming
Judge of Proposed Circuit.

'N1PNNFt'E W y 11FoPdVNff'T
LEESBURG, VA, February 10.--The
proposed division OF the Sixteenth Judi
cial Circuit by making n new circuit,
composed of the counties of I.oudpun.
Fauquier and Rappahannock. under the
name of the Twenty-fflh Judicial Cir
cult has brought out several candidates
for the Iudgeship for the new circuit.
Among. the applicants are Judge r. II.
Tebbs Of Leesburg and Mr. II. 8. Tur-
nor. an attorney Of Warrenton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
KILLED BY FIST BLOW.
Murderer Of Old Man Acquitted
of Crime at Preliminary Trial.

Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch.)
CHATHAM, VA. February 10-James
Tankersley was killed by John P. Littles
near Peytonsburg. Pittsylvania county,
Tuesday. Tankersley was nearly eighty
years old and had served term in the
penitentiary for cutting his son. Tank
ersley and Little became involved in n
row, Tankersley dying from fist blow.
acquitted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Quarrel Over Pair Shoes.

(Special to The Times Dlspatch.)
NORFOLK. VA, February 10 Henry
Hi. an old negro man. whose skull was
fractured by another negro with a piece
OF scantling. died al 81. Vincent's Hos
pital last night. His essai!ant IS I'M
known and has not been apprehended
Till has been unconscious, and nothlup.is
known except that they quarreIed over a
pair OF shoes. The fight happeneu at
Money Point. in Norfolk county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Funeral of Captain Hoy.

(Spocinl 10 The Times Dispatch.)
PETERSBURG, VA, February 1O,-The
funeral of Captain p. g. Hoy took place
this afternoon from st. Paul's Episcopal
Church, of which he was n ves,ryman.
Captain Hoy was one of the organizers
OF A. p. Hlll Camp, which attended his
funeral In n body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Entertain Old Friends.

Governor Swanson has issued invita-
tions to the members of the Legislature
from the Fifth Congressional District to
attend a dinner at the Mansion next
Thursday evening at o'clock. The. ar
fair will be n sort of family gather
ing,r and none will be in attendance save
from the Governors Old
ri OF p. j.. 4.53lllt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
"The Kingdom of God"

Rev. w. A. Cooper will preach Mt st.
James Methodist Church. Twenty-ninth
and Marshall Streets, this morning at =!
o'clock-subject, Jesus, contention OF
the Kingdom Of Cod" At night Rev. w.
j. Parker, OF whaleyville, Va. VIII
preach.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
HORSE BACKS BUGGY
OFF River BRIDGE
Occupants Thrown Into Swollen
Stream and Are Very Nearly
Drowned.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

SOUTH HILL. VA. February TO-
While crossing the bridge over Meherrn
River at Whites Mill yesterday after
noon, the horse driven by Mr.. Samuel
Bugg and his cousin, Mr.. John -,ugg, be-
came frightened and backed the vehicle
off the bridge.
wpter, and reached the bank after many
difficulties. Mr.. Samuel Bugg was badly
Scared by being kicked by the horse
while swimming away. The horse and
buggy were swept down by the current.
which was very strong on account Of high
water. The horse was a fine animal,
owned by Mr.. Bugg's sister.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Painters to Leave To-day.

Mr.. n. Leo Peters. president OF ,,hn
international Association OF Master Paint
ers and Decorators will leave with u
party to-day to attend the meeting ut Bir-
mingham, Ala. The meeting begins this
week Those who will go are Messrs. A.
ID, Wharton, Harry Huber, A. w. Har-
-ra,.A, ErAlak anAis Cliaylas shomuksr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
M | SIS PITZER.

announces that. lis East Franklin Street
has had handsome additions steam
heated and lighted BY electricity. Ele-
CANT dining room; viii entertain permn-
ncnt Or transient guests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Winchester Wants Sewers.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
WINctIEsTER, VA. February TO-
CITY solicitor Williams to-day forwarded
for passage by the legislature, bill
authorizing the city OF Winchester TO
vote on the question Of Issuing bonds
for an extensive system Of seWers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Use Nazaren.c Tongue.

Rev, DR. Joseph Il, Yezhek will preach
in ST. Patrick's Church this morning
Having spent his childhood In the Holy
Land. he will use its language in his
sermon,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11
Mr. Wheeler Not Coming.

Mr.. Van Rensselaer, Wheeler writes
from Newport News that he will not be-
In Richmond Monday night In Span
rl,s.', as Ets engagement with the
sspangles" terminated last night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11

Quite Sick at Hospital.
Miss Ethel Bagby, who has been quite
Ill at the Virginia Hospital, is inprov-
ing, but still quite sick.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-11

3. i,e mi snnSmp ;,pa ,sas1sys ;sbauon
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-04-07
Here's Tho Roads for One

Sometimes idea to Some that have
useful type while others highly
welcome for of merit coming anyone friends.
We have that Aoated Rogers
builder OF that his idea
practice the
the one from this city to
The plan of Mr. provides
efthnd roadway each ten feet
which hedge would planted and also intervals of
states that this would
road would be times that annually
First should be noted that adopting this of division
wear on the highway would be greatly sned of the
divided 1t is well known that middle
road built as to divide the traffic long
customary way
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-04-07
The Couemor Chose The Best

Some persons may have wondered why Governor have cbosu
HE sun as the vehicle to his drainage IN tho nh
when was invited letter of each of the ac
vile dalis. ~ - '"o '"'N'o"'
There is no mystery about it
The Governor knew that THE SUN
news standpoint We had been collecting subject for several th
IN order 10 talk to our readers about intelligent manner
we wished give all the information possible Besides nrnn A A
collected and illustrating by a representative 70 bo It, ~.
the drainage work. e ~ ''"'uieS VI
On learning that this publication made Governor R,
chased extra copies for r" anu Pui'
me DUN LOT the purpose because enterprne enough
u 'N>" ""' I" the same time In
lie evidently did this for the reason alone
project has not oeen favored edioaly ue ms
FROM THE PLAN WERE CERTAIN Ff D"forI lhE BENEFITS
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-04-07
E d I Z O
THE SUN
81

the road would not become speedway for auto
spared the driver horses and danger OF
automobiles would be obliged reduce speed
pass going direction the tenoo roadway
of oadbulding all the people
road Speedwas good things hav
they be built with private funds
hedge and shade aside from the useful
from the point of beauty added to the
highway
to the County Com
misioners of all the fortysix counties in Florida