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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
INCIDENTS Or
THE BIG STORM
Schooner Howard B. Peck Cones
i'll to Replace a Lost
Anchor.
AUXILIARY sLooP is ADRlFT
Negro Fined for Eluding Health
Authorities and Spreading
the Smallpox.
AUXILIARY sLooP is ADRlFT
Especial to The TImes.Dlspatch,

Especial to The -DIspatch)
NORFOLK, VA, March 6.--The scloon-
er Howard y. Peck, Captain Gilbert,
came in here to-day to secure an anchor
to replace one which she lost down the
coast in the recent storm. She sailed
from st. Thomas. Ga. for Philadelphia,
and had the same sort OF trouble other
vessels had on the coast last week, but
kept off the beach and escaped with TIL.
loss OF her anchor.
The tug Joseph NJ. Clafk picked up,
adrift bff Cape Henry yesterday, and
towed to Norfolk, the auxiliary gasoline
and sail sloop Lottie Louise. The little
vessel was dismasted ard had lost her
jib boom. but the indications were that
there was no loss of life aboard and
that she merely drifted seward in the
storm from anchorage.
FINED FOR SPREADING DISEASE.
George Washington Daniels. colored,
aged forty-one years, and giving his oc-
cnpation as storckeeper. following his
discharge from the Craney Island Fest
station this morning. was arrested and
taken before Police Justice Simmons
upon the charge Of secretng himself while
sick with smallpox and spreading tho
disease In the city. Daniels eluded the
health authorities for two weeks after
he had broken ont with the smallpox.
After he was caught at o'clock Mt night
he told all kinds Of stories about where
he had been and when the authorities
learned the truth. 1t was found that Dan
iels had been hiding in several places,
and had thus spread to other persons the
disease with which he was suffering Com
monweal,i's Attorney John g. Tilton ap-
peared for the Health Department and
prosecuted the case against Daniels Wig
orously Justice Simmons fined the de-
PENDANTS $50 and costs An arncal was
ID. and he will be tried by the April
grand jury.
POLICEMEN. MIGHTY HUNTERS.
resident of Princess Anne county has
written to Game Wardsn Lambert, OF
Norfolk. asking him to investigate the
killing by Norfolk sergeant of police
"a two Norfolk patroInen OF birds which
the statute gays shall not be killed. The
Princess Anne man says the Norfolk Off
GERS came on his premises several days
ago and killed one hooking bird, one
thrush and two cat birds. all OF which
had nests IN his yard. and which sang,
to the great pleasure OF himself and fam
Nv The law imposes fine of so and
cost for each mocking bird and thrush
Killed. and $3.50 and costs for each cat
bird killed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
NEW SECRETARY.
Clifton Forge Y. M. G. A. Calls
Carroll C. Kent, of Newport News

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
CIdFTON FORGE, VA, March 6.-The
committee of management of the Railroad
Y. NJ. C. "A. this afternoon extended call
to c. c. Kent, Jr.. general secretary of
the Newport News association. to the
general secre.aryship of the asso1S.tion
here. to succeed II. e. Helm who re-
Gently resigned to go to st. Augustine.
Florida, after three years service here.
MIR. Kent is expected to enter upon his
duties here the first of May next. Mr..
Helm leaves the association in healthy
condition. the membership being nearly
seven hundred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
LAID HIS BODY UNDER
TREE WITHOUT BURIAL
Executors Attempt to Carry Out
Peculiar
Will.
sneclal to The Tlmes-Dispatch.


sTAuNToN, VA, March 6,-Mr.
George AIcNIullen. died at his home near
Deerfield, Augusta county, on February
2ah. He left n will in which he re-
uuested that Instead OF being buried, they
simply lay him under q certain desg-
mated tree on the mountain, some two
miles from the public road. Messrs Mar
shall and Jonas Splitter, executors. and
hrothers-in-law of Mr.. McMullen. carry
ing out the Instructions of the will,
placed McMullen under teh tree. and on
the exact spot named by him, and cover
ed him with boards. The body remained
In this position until March Cd, when
John w. Montgomery, n county justice,
learned teh facts and had teh remains
Inferred ut Rocky Mount Cemetery. The
executors who ARE beneflciaries under
the will, say they would have buried the
body. but were afraid II they did so the
will might be broken.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
AT Miller School.
fsneclal to The Tlmes-Dispatch,)

(special to The Times Dispatch,)
me- Vnwter Literary Society had the
Following subject for. debate Saturday
eyean a II. Hes %s us THAT ths execution
! Franz, M Lewis was the speaker on
the affirmative ali and Eugene ?. Brown on
the negative. Brown won the debate by
a unanimous vote Of the judges,
the Miller School. recently secured re-
munerative position in French Lick Ind.
AT the recent downfall OF snow the
Ing about $50 two-horse loads).
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
HEADFOBEMOsT
into BOILING WATER

Especial to The Times-Dispatch

Special to The Times Dispatch.)
BRISTOL, TENN. March Elm lift
ing kettle OF boiling water from the
fire this evening, the fifteen-year-old
daughter of Samuel Wine, a farmer. re-
siding near Bristol. had her clothing
burned from her body and was herself
almost fatally burned. Her younger
sister, little girl. seeing the Older girls
plight. rushed to her rescue. only to fall
headforemost into tho kettle OF boiling
water. She was quickly lifted out, but
died in agony a few minutes later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
DIVIDE HIS SPOIL.
Ed. Benson Would Restor ere
suits Of Foregies Pro Rata.
(special to The Times-Dispatc

Especial to The Times-Dispatcb.)
sSTAuNTON, Va, March cd. Ben
son, who was arrested several days ago,
few minutes before he was to have been
married. charged with forgery, has con-
fessed and waived his preliminary trial.
He was sent on to the grand Jury. Ben
son forged a number Of checks, and when
he recovered from the drugs he had taken
mittine suicide after his arrest. he said
he would like to have what money he had
on his person distributed among his vic
Tins pso rata.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
NEW CONVIcTS.
Social Club Officers Acquitted Of
Charge on Which Lost Charter.

Charge on Which Lost Charter.
Especial to The Times Dispatcl,)
DANvILLE, VA, March 6.-Ryland
Hicks plead guilty to burglary In the
Corporation Court here to-day. and was
sentenced to term of eight years in the
penitentiary. James Patros. colored. was
found guilty of the same crime and was
given eight years. number of other
negroes for housebreaking. ETC., were
sentenced to terms in the penitentiary
ranging from two to five years.
&c. c. Cole and j. w. Clark, the head
officers OF the Eureka Social Club. whose
charter was recently revoked by Judge
A. NJ. Aiken. OF the Corporation Court.
weer' acquitted in tho Mayors Court
to-day of the charge of selling whiskey
without license. Cole and Clark were
convicted several weeks ago, but appeal.
ed. On account of the warrant being inn
properly drawn. the case went back to
the lower court, with the verdict as mem
toned above.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
City Home Entertained.

Mrs. Minnie Watson gave an enter
tainment to the inmates of the City Home
last night under the auspices of the SUM
place in the sunshine room, and was
largely attended by the inmates of the
Home Mr. Nv, c. Smith delivered a short
talk, and Miss Irene Robinson sang, The
audience was very much pleased and
gratitiod at the efforts of their entertain-
ers, who contributed so much pleasure
to tho inmates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
Phase Of Condition Changes.
nv Associated Press)

(By Associated .Press.)
WASHINGTON. March 6.-It can be
stated that as the two Issues In the
Moroccan conference, the international
bank and the police, have In the opinion
of the officials here, become political In
stead OF economic. the American dele
gates, Mr.. White and Mr.. Gummere, will
not vote upon them in any phase.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
Rev, w. S. Ieake Called.

Special to Tho Times ispatchl :,
. DANV!LLE. VA, March Frey ], NY. q;
three years been doing evangelistic work
for the State board Of MISSIONS Of the
Baptist Church.. has been CALLED % ~,
the passionate at the Moffett Memorial
Baptist church. in this city. s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
Missionaries From Africa.

Rev James Hundly and wife, missiona-
rles from Africa, arrived IN the city yes
terday and will speak today at 1850 A..
NJ, and $50 n. NJ, at the West End Res
cue Mission, 7s1 West Cary Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
Simple Faith,

Fond Mother-'Don't you know John
ny, that the Lord sees everything you
do? He ia always present.
Johnny-'"That's all right, ma. don't
care, cause He never tels,"--Puck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07

There are no fewer than hve bills now
before the Austrian Parliament looking
toward universal suffrage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-07
CAPTAIN I. r. Johnson Here.

Captain j. r.. Johnson. of Christians
burg is In the city. and will remain until
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute matter
is disposed of Tonight. Captain Johnson
will appear for the. school,
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-07-21
Notice of Election.
low Boy

Notice is hereby given to the qualltled
electors of the town of Tucumcari, in the
county OF Quay, territory of New Mexico,
that on the nth day of August, y. H..
1000. there will be an election held at the
court house from ; o'clock a. IN. to D
O'Clock p. NJ. in said town for the purpose
of e%lecting a board OF trustees, composed
of five 50 members, and one Il marshal,
to serve until the next regular election Tor
such officers, and to vote for incorporation
or against incorporation of the territory
embraced within the following boundaries,
to-wit:
The Sc : the ne ! the t : OF the sw
= and the { = of the wv = Of sec. II the
Sc of sec. II; the sw of sec l., the
nw = and the nw OF the sw ! OF sec.
IS; all of said territory lying and being in
township II, y Il 80 east, Quay county,
New Mexico, as the incorporated town Of
TucumCari.
Dated at Tucumcari, y. NJ. this 10th
day of July, 1000.
+. A. Wayne, chairman.
FlorenCio MARTINEZ, member.
seal /. {. Barnes, member.
Attest; J. V. Gallegos, clerk board OF coun-
ty commissioners.
By y. V, Gallegos, deputy
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-07-21
Puerto pickings.
Correspondence.

Correspondence,
4 fine rain fell last Monday night which
puts plenty Of stock water ON the range.
$. Gholson assumed the duties of gen.
eral manager of the TIT cattle company
on the 18th. We wish him much success
in his undertaking
The series of meetings closed Sunday a
II o'clock with one accession to the church
and iour conversions.
The good people OF Puerto will meet
Sunday to arrange for a Sunday school,
J. Ii. Nix has been quite sick for some
time. The people met Monday and worked
OUT his crop for him.
O. NJ, Conley IS preparing to move to
Texas.
Bear Grass.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-07-21
Lloyd Valley Items.
correspondence.

ICorrrspOndenCc.I
.,i., Goa. i, ,r, .,lI.y
j. l. ''"'' N'"'
We have had several E''d 'h""''' s'"''
the hail storm.
I'D. E,ens from the plains, was in our
misdt Thursday.
r., c,i,o, from, p,sr,o r,,yon .,ayel
in the valley Monday night.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-07-21
jenkins Flat Happenings
.CoRREsroNpEN. o.
.IulN roth. rooU

july lgtn. 1900.
We'll Dear News | will write again. /
am oat Of eu,c,oi -s but will manage some
way To- get this TO YOU. That fellow that
wto,e tina, New Mexico was burned up
and blown away, ought &c write again. /
never hayc seen better rainfall than has
iaIira mere and the crops are sure fine.
Mr.. ,cn,cy and MIR. Jacobs sowed cane
seed this week.
Beans are looking fine and beginning 10
bear.
There are two things that thrive well in
New Mc>ico fees and prairie dogs. The
wolves do tolcrably well.
The planting Of wheat by the farmers
should be agitatcd. We should come to-
gethcr and have an understanding and
send after our seed in a body. This is to
our interest and the ooncr it is seen after
the better it will bc on our part.
Rev. Wlllbanks will begin a protracted
meeting at podson ON Saturday night be-
fore the first Sunday in August. Every
body is invited
We are going to pull off a big union
meeting here in August. The date and
place will be announced later.
Ton.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-07-21
Administrators Notice.

~TuoJMoAHI, Quay County, y. Nj.
WHEREAS, | have been appointed by the
Hon. Vitor ). Monroya, Probate Judge of
Quay County, y. NJ, as Administratrix
of the estate of John De Olivera, deceas-
ed, on the 3rd day of May 1900. ! do
hereby give notice that all persons owing
said estate will pay their account to the
undersigned, and all those having accounts
against the said estate will present their
accounts for payment, within twelve
months from date above given.
Mrs. AN.A DE OLIvEKA,
Administrators OF the Estate Of John DE
Olivcra, deceased.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-07-21
Modest Claims ofencarr, the n~os,Conv,ei,on,

When Maxim, the famous gun inventor,
placed his gun before a committee OF
judges he stated its carrying power to be
much below what he ieit sure the gun
would accomplish. The result of the trial
was therefore a great surprise, instead of
manufacturers OF Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, They
do not publicly boas, Of all this remedy
will accomplish, but prefer 10 let The users
make the statements. What they do claim
is that it will positively cure diarrhoea,
dysentery, pains in the stomach and bow
els and has never been known 10 fail, For
sale hy Pioneer Drug Store.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-07-21

The NJ. Is. Guldenberg Co. has just pur-
chased the largest line OF dry goods ever
brought to the TucumCari market. az
Il your stomach troubles you do not
conclude thai there is no cure, for 4 great
many have been permanently cured hy
Chambcrlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
Try them they are certain to prove bcne-
fetal. They only cost a quarter. Sold
by All Druggists.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-07-21
NOTICE

All persons are hereby notified
not to hunt on the premises OF the
IA Ranch, Of Il, =. Donohoo, Of
4 \. Dlanklnship and Sam An
dcrson, and that any person found
hunting ON am Of these premises
will bc prosecuted to the fail *
tent OF the law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
ASHES STOLEN
rom A GRAVE !.
The Discovery Of the Outrage
Causes a Sensation in
jf Raleigh.
-
GOVERNOR IMPOSED UPON
Orders Every Possible Means to
BE Used to Arrest Escaped
Convict.
GOVERNOR IMPOSED UPON
DIV Assoclatnd press.l

RALEIGH. N. c.. May GA distinct
sensation has developed here among q
wide circle OF friends OF the family at
the discovery that the grave OF Miss
Matte Oettinger. In lakewood Cemetery,
has been opened and her ashes stolen
away The ghouls had cut of the turf
and dug down into the inner cell, where
the urn was placed. On replacing the
roof mistake was made. 30 that the
earth sifted through. causing n dcprcs-
sion on the grave. This and the withercd
turf led to the discovery
Miss Oettlnger was daughter OF the
late Isaac OettInger, and died In S>Ae
York about moro than year ngo. The
remains we're cremated and brought here
Tor burial in the family lot. Every cffo I
thus far has failed to reveal any clue
10 those guilty OF the crime.
Governor Glenn has written Sheriff
Alspnush. Of Forsythe county. to use
every possible means for the rearrest Of
r. II. Byrd who was serving eight
months on the Forsythe county roads for
assault with deadly weapon In Wilkes
county. and set him to serving the whole
OF his sentence. as he cancelled the
pardon granted day or two ago just as
soon az he was Informed OF his slipping
out Of the Twin City Hospital. where he
was being treated.
The Governor says he feels that he has
been Imposed upon in that he was made
to believe that Byrd was very III OF
pneumonia. and would not be able to do
any more work before his term was up.
State Auditor 3. F. Dixon is getting out
to the banks. banking associations and
savings institutions OF the State n cir
cular letter, giving directions as to the
reports that these institutions must make
TO the department as soon after June LIST
as possible. In addition to the report OF
the taxable assets OF the banks. there
must be lists Of the stockholders and
the number OF shar.s held by each.
The Auditor Is also Issuing similar calls
to the officers OF all the corporations
doing business In the State for the pur-
pose OF securing the data for levying
taxes against them FOR the year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
BOLIER-ROOMs BURN.
Dry Goods Store at Belfield En-.
tered By Burglars.
rimes-Dispatch,

(Speclai 10 C Times-Dispatch.)
EMPORIA. VA, May 26.-Thc boiler
rooms OF the box shook department Of
the Emporia Manufacturing Company's
plant In Belfield was practically destroy
ed by fire at a late hour last night.
1t seems that the fireman in some way
unknown to the management was drelect
III handling the boilers which became
superheated. thereby setting fire to the
woodwork nearby.
When discovered by the night watch
man Of the company. the building was
In a solid blaze. Tho fireman as a re-
suit Of his negligence. like to have lost
his life during the confagration. The
loss Will amount to hundreds OF dollars
OF which portion is covered by In
surance.
smausky's dry-goods store in Belfield,
was entered ty burglars last night and
5Eundry articles OF clothing. boots, shoes
etc, were carried away. No clue to the
perpetrators OF the deed so far has 6ten
obtained.
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. ! g.. i 20 49, y s. f.. q
witness has been or has meant to be
dlscourteous to the chairman: for tho
chairman had no right to tell the wit
ness that she had n 'treacherous and
convenient memory
Witness dlsclalmed any desire to insult
the chairman
If my memory is 'treacherous,''' said
the witness, you will have to excuse
my answers on that account
f Dr.. Dunn: II concur with Senator
Rdson."
Will Sit Continuously.
Chairman sadler stated that the COM
mittee had decidd to sit without inter-
ruptlon until the investigation was con-
clu6ed.
A majority of the committee would,
he said. continue the inves tigation.
Senator Sadler said that Mr.. Boudar,
Mr.. Clowee. Judge Richardson and a few
other witnesses would conclude the testl.
mony brought out by the committees
Colonel Lawless will then Introduce his
witnesses. 1t Is said that at least two
weeks longer Will be required to conclude
the investigati ton.
Mr.. Ould asked If member could
resign.
The chairman replied that only extreme
illness or death would. he thought, be
Z q proper excuse.
The committee adjourned until 3
o'clock.
The committee sreconvened at 8 o'clock,
and Miss Yance Donogan. an attendant
was called to the stand.
Witness said that DR.. Henderson had
never threatened her with law suit
II she said anything against him in tho
investigation. MS stated by Miss Ocie
Jones this morning.
Witness said she had talked with Miss
Clark jol<ingly, but did not mention Dr.
Henderson's name. Witness denied the
statements made by Miss Jones.
Miss Donogan stood aside. @
Miss Hannah Clark, IAN attendant. was
the next witness called.
Miss Clark said that she understood
Miss Donogan TO say that Dr. Henderson
had said to her: If anyFof the attend
ants told a story on him. he would have
the matter thoroughly investigated and
that no had a good lawyer
The statement made BY Miss Donogan
was then read by the stenographer
Witness said her recollection was as
she had stated above.
Mr.. Pulliam-Q. ibid you consider It an
intimidation?"
A. 1T sounded that way
O. Did Miss Donogan so consider it?'
f a. II don't know what she thought.
I considered 1t So"
Witness said the conversation had
occurred since the committee had been
sitting.
Witness stood aside.
Mr.. Pulliam moved to strike out Miss
Clark's testimony because 1t was Illegal
It was decided that so much hearsay
testimony had gotten into the record that
1t would not be fair to strike out any
part without striking out all.
1t was decided to eliminate illegal tes-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
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timony from the record before the report
OF the committee was presented. 9S3}js
Mr.. a. Brooks. the steward, was re-.
called to the stand. sSEtI
Mr.. Brooks asked to be allowed to corr
rect his statement regarding the purchase
OF supplies. N ~,
Witness said the patients used 2s4 bar
rels quarter. and that at times he was 1
compelled to buy thrty-four barrels eacl
quarter at retail. as the contract is fol-
only two hundred barrels. sl$s " Oh
Il admit that the requisition should
have been made for $50 barrels. 1t would
be better for the institution,
Witness testified at length as to the
food furnished the patients; that turkey
and oysters were furnished at Christi
mas and Thanksgiving. Witness said
that no scraps were used in the hash. 36fy
The committee adjourned until 10 O'Clock,
Monday morning a. P. ~
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LADY, WITNESSES
OCCUPY STAND
(conttnued from viret page,

Fl, CONTINUED from yirst taEs)
ened her, and that whs, SHE had said 10
Miss Clark wan said lin jola,'
Miss Clark verified the btatefHenta
n,ndo by Miss Jones and said that Miss
DonognM was hor informant,
Miss Clark said In anJwer TO n uues.
ton by Mr.. Pulllam that sho considered
the remark Of Dr.. Hondersor's O. threat,
Practically the whole day was spont
in an endeavor to discover II threats
had been made. or II witnesses had been
Kept from coming forward to testify
1t was an endenvor on one side 10
show that DR.. Henderson was fighting
DR.. Foster and on the other aide 10 show
that Miss Jones was helping him.
r Tho affair CAUSED almost as much OF
an exettatnunt M tho grave charges made
ny j. 4. Moore NEu!nst Judge Richards
son yesterday.
AS If Prosecuting.
It was decided at the opening Of the
mornings session that Colonel Lawless
would be allowed to control the w.t.
nesnea he had eallod (and to conduct his
ndefenue'' 40 though tho committee wero
"pFuneeutlhR, " although Chairman Sadler
~aa positive In saying that there was no
'preaepY tienn
Mr.. J. /. Bsraus, a wi,olesntne dry 9oods
merchant Of Rlrtn1oNd, tnstlned that he
had never been able 70 sooura m award
In Or, Maneure's time, but that DO had
been eueeess:ul since Or, lrus.os assumed
charge.
Mr. gtraua related how on ono occasion.
In Or. Moneure's time, lie had bid for
all goods. greatly below COST and yot had
not secured an award.
Chairman sader made n statement at
the close OF the bay'r session, TINT the
committee would continue TO alt without
break until the investigation was con-
eluded. He said he hoped to introduce
his last Witness by next "Wednesday, after
which Colonel LAwloss will begin his
defense, which no expects will take ali
OF ten days, Senator Badlcr will then
put on witnesses for reouttal,
Among tho wttnosaos Rtill to DO put on
b. tho committee ara Mr. C1owus, Mr..
Bomdar mid Hon. D. G, Richardson.
CkSnel Lawlous will Introduce. besides
DR.. Foster. Colonel Walter Taylor. Judge
Taylor 0nknett, Mr.. Bland, Ptus!dent
Tyler OF William and Mary College, Row.
Mr. Goodwin, OF Bruton Church. aud