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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-12

Mr.. Charles T. Yerkes; of New York
gave 5000 600 to build hospital and
then set aside one half Of his fortune,
between seven and eight million dol
lars to endow the institution. This
hospital, it is stated VIII be free fer
all who cannot afford to pay for treat
ment.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-12
SPOILED HER BEAUTY

Harrit Howarn; of w. 34th St, \ d.
Y, at one time had her beauty spoiled
with skin trouble. She writes: 81 had
Salt Rheum or Eczema for years, but
nothing would cure it, until / used
Bucklen' s Arnica Salve." A quick and
% at all drug store.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS.
How to Improve the Tobacco
Crop from Year to Year.
SA,s Tiu,es-pispatch.)

(SneCtHl 10 me Il ltKeS-l'l
SOUTH BosTGN. VA, February 10
Commissioner Koner's special tobacco
train from Richmond to Martinsvile ar
rived here at $40 this afternoon. and ~
nained thirty minutes. a small but APP
preeiative crowd greeted the train. as
ii was not we'll known that it would app
pear The talks to the farmers about
raising tobacco We're very practical. and
demonstrated by exhibiting large proto-
graphs showing actual results OF putting
theories into practice. and such cam
paign of education. II needed. will mate
rally increase the production and quality
of the crops
The suggestions were very sensible.
First to separate the seeds, they being
of different. sizes and weights. and the
larger and heavier being known to pro-
auce better plants. it was very important
10 separate the seeds so as to avoid using
the smaller and lighter Second, to Sc
lect the plants from which to raise seeds,
choosing the healthiest and those having
the best shaped leaves. and. as far as
possible. those freest from suckers. Sc
lecting the hest each year. and gradually
Improving the crop in this way. Third.
linking care OF the seeds while they are
maturing by bagging the flower just be-
,ore IT blooms, and thus preventing mir-
ing with other plants by having foreign
pollen brought IN by bees and other
agencies
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
ANOTHER TURF SCANDAL
MAY BE DEVELOPED
CAV Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, CAL. February 49,.
The, Herald to-day says:
The Ascot race meeting is about to fin
ish its, annual sensation and It promises
to eclipse any turf scandal in many years
1t will directly involve prominent horse
owner. and track manager. Charges
will be filed wherein fraud. collusion
and unfair conduct are alleged to have
occurred continuously since the opening
day.
Among the charges Is one that a GER
tain owner has been cheating with his
horses by having races specially arranged
for him and then "squarlng'' matters
with an official, who is named in the
charges, by presenting the official, altar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
MINE SUPERINTENDENT
RESPONSIBLE FOR DISASTER
(By Associated Press. /,

CHARLESTON, w. VA, February 49,
coroners jury in the case OF the dis
aster of the Detroit mine on January
18th. in which eighteen men lost their
lives from the ignition of coal dust by
shots. to-day returned verdict that the
explosion was the result OF carelessness
and neglect of duty of Mine superInten-
dent j. p. Miner. Mine Boss II. r. Town
send. and that said Miner and Town
send are guilty OF Involuntary man
slaughter
The Jury also finds that Deputy Mine
Inspector Bonner Fl. Hill, "by reason
OF his neglect of duty, is also guilty OF
involuntary manslaughter.''
Warrants have been Issued for the ar
rest of the men affected by the tury's
verdict
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
TOBACCO EXPERIMENTS.
Successful Results on Three Acres
of Land in Appomattox County


Mr.. Il. III. Mathewson. manager of the
United States Experiment Station in Ap-
pomattox county. recently sold the tobacco
from three acres of his crop raised last
year. This tobacco was raised az an ex-
pertinent, to prove that farmer could
take land OF medium productiveness and
Ing quantity per acre. and at the same
time. improve the condition OF the land:
tina. the SANE, same land win produce better
would have done before 1t was cultivated
in tobacco; and that the land will be in
he made the experiment.
This Mr.. Mathewson proposes to do by
ee g. the land Just as many good
Meparing the land for the crop and then
f9r the rGp to b ood IN SUCH
ing quantity and quality. and does this by
as bnss far Fl nr
proper proportion for the crop. This he
d The three ire u acres e. sold We're planted at
the same time and on land the same IN
every respect and Ct medium neS ,,,1 quality on
under this he put s. worth the best com.
mercial fertilizer and from it he got st3
es e &c SS h sg sSscs 9n
fom hs s Put paun nE
he had o,6o6 hills Of tobacco. and under
this put. $50 worth Of his preparation.
haSao, which brought s126.5o, making a
total for the three acres Of 1865 pounds.
The above figures show very clearly that
Mr.. Mathewson's plan has proved to be
q success, and particularly SO when i ls
Weld per acre for the dark tobacco dis
'trict Of Virginia. This tobacco was sold
at the decline in prices. Mr.. Mathewson
will write to him ut West Appomattox.-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
TRAIN AT GREEN BAY.
Expert Shan1el Madca Good Talk
on the Tobacco Industry.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
GREEN BAY. VA. February i9.-The
Agricultural train reached here NJ ll;lo
this morning, in charge OF Sonauc'oi
Catfada.
Commissioner Koiner made the open
inc address at the conclusion of WHEN
he introduced MIR Shamel, tobacco ex-
merit furnished by the Department OF
Agriculture. who. In Il thirty-fve MN
ute speech. explained to those presen. llie
most improved methods OF successiui 10
bacco raising from an actual experience
of six years in the Department. oil asri.
culture. n large crowd was on hahd. am
all were very much pleased Win me
neft's views and his advanced IDEAS OF
tosscco raising. He convinced those pre-
.ent that the first Important thing to
.ansffIer was the selection of the right
.ind of seed He also INSTRUCTED his near
ers that each locality should raise IT'S
own seed. and. by the means suggested,
with only a small per cent. of extra iaoot'
uniform crop can be made.
The train was we'll advertised. an"
brought farmers from ,ll parts oil Prihee
Edward and I.unenburs counties.
,rhe sneaker had many illustrations.
showing and explaining each point, which
he impressed upon his hearers. and nave
Main the practicability of trying the
methods laid down by the Department OF
Agriculture and his address will be of
great good TO the farmers, who seemed
to appreciate his efforts In that direction.
His hearers gave their strict attention
and listened attentively. showing con-
clusively that their presence was for all
information possible on the subject on
which the speaker was billed TO make his
address The time allowed for the address
was consumed before Mr.. Shamel was
through The engineer began the ringing
of his bell and the crowd, VINO were
nosted when TO leave the car. began to
make for the door. MIR. koiner asked
them to return to their seats assuring
all that II the conductor carried them
away that all would get free ride back.
At the close of his talk the train pulled
out. The next stop will be at Keysville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
mining portion OF the trip, with the sub ul
jeuts to be discussed ~ each place:

manning pottior, OF the trip with the sub
,euts ~ 10 discussed b, each place:
on TOBACCO.
February 90 Cascade, 1875 \. ~; Axiom.
io.85 A. Nj: Martinsviilc. 1905 2. Nj;
spencer. OBS p. NJ.
February 2iat--Chathan. $40 a. Nj;
Franklin Junction. 1918 A. NJ; Hurt
1i.Io A NJ; Lawyers, 1913 p. NJ; Ant
hcrst, .25 p. Nj.
ON ALFALFA.
February 1st-s-Rockiish. 'a:5b p. NJ
February 22d4 Somerset. sg.1o AZ NJ;
Rapidn1. 1906 A. NJ; Cupeper, ii;N5 a.
NJ. Remington. io:s5 +. Nj: caiverton,
200 p. NJ; Noknsviilo $50 r. NJ. Ma
nassas, $40 F. NJ.
February 2sd -Hnyinarket. SIS A. NJ;
Broadrun. $40 4 NJ; Marshall. ip:'S
A. NJ; Markham. iiito a. NJ. Front
ROYAL. 1850 +. Nj: Riverton. e;s5 =. Nj :
strashurg, 1890 p. NJ.
February 9th. Maurertown. $50 y. NJ;
Woodstock. 1910 A. NJ, Edinhurg, 1865
a. NJ: Mt. jackson, ii;f \. NJ; New
Market. i:io T. NJ. Tlmherville, 1850 2.
NJ; Broadway, $50 =. NJ. Iiarriscphurg.
$3.50 r. NJ
ON CORN.
February csth-Luray, $50 4. NJ, Shen-
andoah. lo:s2 y. NJ. Elktou, iiie ~. al;
Port Republic 1:oT T. NJ; Basic, a;fs
=. NJ.
February asth- stuai4ts Draft; aiI 4.
NJ; Greeuville. 9:s. y. NJ. Bnena Vista.
ISIS a. Nj: Natural Bridge. l:le 2. Nj
Buchanan s.oS T. NJ: Troutvilic, sos
T. NJ. Hollins. SIS 7. NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
SELECTING THE SEED.
Profession and Business Men
Boarded Train Upon Arrival.

Especial 10 The Times Dlsnntch.)
DRAKES BRANCH. VA. February
ia-The agricultural toural train arrived
promptly on time y small representa-
tive crowd of farmers. professional and
business men was in waiting. and board
ed the car on arrival.
Mr. Koiner. Commissioner. introduced
Professor Sherman. who made quite an
interesting and instructive talk OF half
an hour on tobacco culture. His speAih
was mainly about the great Importance
OF asserting and selecting perfect seed.
illustrating from photographs taken from
growing plants the great difference In
good and Inferior seeds.
The crowd Was small In consequence of
g meeting of the robacco-Growers Asso.
citation, which met at the same hour at
Charlotte Courthouse. where most of the
farmers were. The speech was well re-
ceisied and will do good.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
.V|RG|N|ANs OFFICERS
Of DIVORCE CONGRESS
Convention Called for Purpose Of
Urging Congress to Pass Uni
form Divorce Laws.
(Ry Associnted Press.l


WASHI SUTTON, February 19Gover-
nor Samuel w. Pennypacker, of Pennsyl-
vania. was chosen president of the Con-
gress on Uniform Divorce Laws Which
convened here to-day The congress was
called by Governor Pennypacker last
sumner. II, 7, Barton. OF Winchester,
Va, was elected one Of the yice-presi-
dents; William II, Stake, Of Persyl-
wanna, secretary. A Committee on Reso-
lutons was named, of which George w.
Williams, of Georgia; Ralph w. Beck
enrdge. and John G. Pollard, Of Rich
mond; Va, and Bishop Themes f. Gailor,
Of Tennessee, are members,
Congress is called for the purpose of
urging Congress to pass q uniform law
governing divorces inithe District of Co.
lumba, and the territories, and 10 pro-
mote Legislation of similar character, In
the various states, Governor Penny
packer, of Pennsylvania, stated In his
opening address as president of the con-
senton that every one Of the States ex-
cept three was represented n greater,
number, than had ever had representa-
tives IN any convention, not political
ever held IN 1.-THE country. One III the
States not represented is South Carolina,
which does not permit u divorce for any
cause.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
GARFIELD FURNISHED
DATA IRREG LARLY
DIV Associated Press !

It3y- fASSUCldttu lFTtSS. -7GV -
& CHICAGO. February 19.-Attorneys for
the neat-paaters sprung aasurprise to-
day in the plea for immunity case In the
Federal Court by summoning to the Wit
ness-stand Special Agent Durand, who
conducted the Investigation Bureau Of
Corporations of the packing industry In
Chicago and other cities, An effort was
made to show by the witness that in
formation other than that shown In the
published report OF Commissioner Gar
field had been given by the commissioner
or his subordinates to the Department of
Justice. Mr.. Durand admitted that some
papers and tables that were not compre-
hended In the published report of the
had been Inspected by AS
sstant Acknowledgement Pagln. b
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Railway Rates in Germany.

The German railroad system Is not COM
6piicated by any rebate issues, nor by lob-
bles pools combinations, dark lantern
men, purchased senator's bribed district
attorneys. No part of the railroad earn
gs n eef he set apar n
manipulating political convent ions, or in
electing scertairB candidates and defeating
difference In the practical operations OF
the system and a wonderful advantage to
the public pocket-boo In Germany rail-
road rates are based on the cost Of trans
sportation, the Interest on the outstanding
bonds, and a fair profit on the service
performed, In America. they are based
On the traffic managers nerve. That
makes some difference. Elyerybody's
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
SUITS STARTED AGAINST
M'CURDYS AND OTHERS
tRy Associated prcss.l

NEW YORK;, February 19.--Charles A.
Peabody, president OF the Mutual Life
Insurance Company. to-day authorized
the statement that civil suits have been
begun in the Supreme Court against
Richard a. McCurdy, former president of
the Mutual Life; Robert II. McCurdy,
former general manager; Colonel Charles
H. Raymond and Louis "A. Thebaud, con-
stituting the firm of Charles A. Ray
mond and Company. late general metro
poitan agents of the Mutual. John s..
Wise. former congressman of Virginia,
is counsel for Raymond and Thebnud.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Too Far to Be Stopped.

1t is practically beyond question that
the committee will make favorable re-
port upon the Byrd resolution.
Many senators deprecatc the introduce
ton OF the resolution for various reasons,
but feel that the matter has gone too far
to be stopped now Ever ybody immedi-
ately concerned is asking for tho inquiry.
since 1t has been suggested. and the peo-
pie seem to demand it. The effect upon
the session of the General Assembly how
ever. will, it is held, be disastrous The
body Is now In desperate straits to get
through with a reasonable amount of the
work cut out for it before the remaining
three weeks are at an end. AS 1t is. there
is no hope whatever of doing all that
should be done. Only the matters of
vital Importance can he considered To
incorporate into the midst of the stren-
nous days and nights of tile General AS
sembly at this stage OF the session an In
vestgation of the character proposed
would be to make confusion worse con
founded. The committee would sit dur
ing the regular hours of tile two houses
and the experience in the Campbell case
of anciant fame promises that while the
hearing is in progress little genuine at
tentlon will be given to the more routine
Legislative matters. Interest will be alb
solved by the investigation. Perhaps the
committee will hold executive sessions
after all, though this is scarcely probable
unless IT Is done simply to remove the
attraction that would draw the law-mak-
ers away from their desks. Already 1t
is being strongly minated on the Senate
side that 1t might be desirable to provide
for a committee that will sit after the
General Assembly adjourns. II this We're
done, and the report it decided to make
required action by the General Assembly
a special session might then be called for
the purpose.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
"Berry's for Clothes"

February introeiuces4 novel
ties thats-are forerunl,ers of
spring fashions.
Fancy Waistcoats are now
being made for evening dress =
a silk mixture OF black and
white.
Black and white ties to wear
with Tuxedoes.
The long Chesterfield, with.
deep vent, is to be ttieSconling
favorite onqsovercoats. eve
have it,
Fawn Castor Gloves are an
other February novelty.
Another--Tan shirts andblue
cravats.
Another--Gloves, CATERS aud
Scarfs to match.
A rule that's always rights
to wear Dunlap Hats.
All here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
AT DANVILLE.
Make a Fresh Start Tomorrow.
Over Danville & Western. Ry.

~ IsoElENIWIV VdIHNI -
pANVILLE. VA. February 10 ~rhe
special Farmers Institute train arrived
In DanvIlle this afternoon from Rich
nlond, and will on tomorrow start out
for trip over this Danville and West
ern Railway, The party Is composed of
HoH George w. kolner, Commissioner
of Agriculture for the state, and Messrs.
" ", Cobey and J.: 4 Shamei, tobacco
experts from the Department Of Agri-
culture AT Washington. Zen stops We're
made, and the delegation Was met every
where by q large crowd of farmers. IL
Illustrated lectures on the subject of the
raising of tobacco were given, which will
prove valuable and instructing to the tin
ers of ths soil
Assistant General Agent Drake, of the
Southern Railway, and other officers ac-
companied the institute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
counsel. Mr.. Joseph T. Lawless. were
both at Murphy's last night.
The Saunders Case.

Outright rejection of the appointment
was the result of the consideration OF the
case OF Joseph Fl. Saunders. Superinten-
dent OF Schools of Portsmouth. Mr..
Niemeyer. Senator from that city. OBJ
jected to the appointment. Tho superin-
tendent WAS represented on the floor of
the Senate by Mr. Sadler, OF Powhatnn.
Permission was granted TO Mr.. Niemeyer
to publish In his home papers the care
fuly-prepared speech he delivered in the
executive session with refereuc to MIR.
Saunders. This partial letting down of
the bars was. much criticized yesterday by
the other side. Mr.. Saunders, of course.
Is not controlled BY the Senate and can
make such publication as he secs fit. Mr..
Niemeyer refused TO talk last night:
i have assumed entire responsibility
for the rejection of the nomination of Mr.
Saunders" he declared. II shall publish
my statement in the Portsmouth papers
when return. not elsewhere"
Both sides of this case have been set
forth nj length In this paper. There was
no deviation from the lines already laid
down. While he intiurlted that he had
some personal objections to Mr.. Saun-
ders. Mr.. Niemeyer did not advance these,
but confined himself to an argument, the
chief feature OF which was that Mr..
Saunders should ndt hold two positions
at Observation-Disclosures and principal
and that his selection was not popular in
Portsmouth. On the other side 1t was
pointed out that this system prevails in
other places and is expressly permitted
under the laws.
1t was also limited that political differ
ences were, at the bottom of the 'iight on
Mr. Saunders The Senate. upheld Mr..
Niemeyer. Mr.. Saunders will continue as
principal. If he so desires. at a salary
Of sl.Soo. The. superintendent gets 1910.
Mr. Ashton. the man Mr. SAUNDERS DIS
placed is mentioned for this post. ffts
The Baldwin Case.
Provision was made for a committee
of three senators, similar to the Thomas
committee, for an investigation of the
charges against Julian p. Baldwin, super
intendent of schools of Alexandria. which
mis- Tye s areaay oxen se' tho ra,iss. of Mr.
Machen. senator from Alexandria. The
members OF the committee have not yet
been selected.
The charges against Baldwin have been
formally presented Copies haye been fur
nished 10 the superintendent. With 1the
request that he file an answer II is pre-
sumed that the inquiry will be in .eNecu,,,
tive session. The committee itself VIII
determine whether it will conduct an oral
hearing or make the investigation through
aftidavits submitted by each side.
Beazeley Case.
Developments in the Beazley case We're
sence. Mr. Ker1s.. of Halifax, got back
10 the city yesterday afternoon too late
for the executive session. This case ex
question IL. the thirty-day limit having
passed, the Senate can now act upon the
appointment at all. A wide difference Of
b. many that the thirty day regulation
Mrs. Mr.. Ks S Himself S IN DOUBT: i snail
this matter he said last night.
Doherty Confirmed.
OF James b. Doherty to be Commissioner
of Labor for term of two years, begin
ming on March LIST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
TOO FAR NOW NOT
TO INVESTIGATE
tContinued From First fage.l

then went on to lay before the committee
certain evidence already in his posses
sion, chiefly copies of papers. At one
stage new and rather striking question
was raised.
1t was pointed out by Major Rlson that
in the event that the Investigation re-
suited in the discovery of malfeasanco
or nhsfeasance on the part OF any MEM
her or members OF the Corporation Com
mission. the Senate might be called upon
to sit as a court in the trial of the case.
He questioned whether under these cir
custances 1t would be proper for senator's
to serve on the investigation commission.
1--WE do not anticipate an impeachment
proceeding" said Mr. Byrd with smile.
The investigation is intended, II Is I'M
derstood. only as regards the dismissal
of Lanier and others, not any other acts
of the commission.
This point, however, attracted some at
tention, and was reverted to late in the
was reached. MIR. Byrd, after explaining
the scope of the resolution and outlining
the evidence as aforesaid. left the conf
mittee room. The senator's continued to
discuss the matter until the supper hour.
References were made 10 one or two
extremely interesting matters. At least
one member held out strenuously against
an investigation. Various considerations
were advanced, and when the committee
rose no action had been taken. 1t was
stated that the resolution proposed n
matter of such Sweeping moment that it
required most serious and careful DELHI
Grafton by a full committee. and that for
this reason the vote had been postponed
until Wednesday,. During the half hour
after which this statement was made
members OF the committee consulted
earnestly in groups OF twos and threes
in the Senate chamber. and 1t began 20 be
whispered around that change of pro-
gramme was being suggested. Later at
night 1t was definitely announced that a
special session had been called for ii
A. NJ to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
TO INVESTIGATE ALkEGED
OIL AND COAL MONOPOLY
(RY Assooiated press I

WASHINGTON. February 1o.-Investi-
cation by the Interstate Commerce Com
coal by combinations Of railways and
other corporations Is authorized by a
compromise resolution agreed upon to-
night by subcommittee of House Com
mittee on Interstate and Foreign Com
merce appointed to consider the ,rillman
and Gillespie resolutions and agree upon
n measure which will be reported to the
entire House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce tomorrow.
& A combination of the Tillman, Giles
pie and Campbell resolutions was effected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Echoes From Horses Skulls.

Those curious twists and turns super
stitions take are to be found in the In,
PRODUCTION of horses skulls In or. about
the church buildings in England ana
Scotland, the reason alleged being to help
the sound in church. This habit is un-
5questionably relic OF keathenism where
an animal was sacrificed. Some years
,burgll was pulled down the sounding
board space above the pulpit was found
to be filled with horses skulls. In some
parts of England there still exists the idea
that If horses's head is buried In q
field there will be an echo