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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
SUICIDE OF A GIRL.
Unusual Act Of Negro Child.
Other Items.
c;.1lto r,ho T,mes-DIsnatc,,

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch)
y FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April 3d.
Mildred Lewis, twelve years old, daugh
ter OF Jesse Lewis. colorod, committed
suicide here to-day by jumping into the
water power canal. The body was recov-
cred.
II. j. Hayden had n purse containing
SO stolen from his livery stable office
Saturday night. Sunday, Robert EAre-2
dith. a negro, appeared in a new suit of
clothes, and he was suspected, ScSfhnnt
Chichester arrested him and soon made
him confess. SAG OF the money was re-
covered Meredith is In jail awaiting the
action Of the grand jury
Applications for llauor licenses were
heard to-day by Judge A. II. Embroy In
the Corporntion Court. Ten licenses
were granted One. that OF Q. NJ. Arm-
strong, was contested and continued.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
life may be exaggerated. but not the
damage to property interests.
PASTOR INSTALLED.
Rev. Mr.. McNair Enters Upon
His Work Auspiciously.

(Spcclnl to The Times Dspatch)
EUREKA, AllLLH VA, April N,-lteV.
Robert Lee NhcNair was Installed pastor or
Drake Branch and Charlotte Court
house Presbyterian Churches on Sunday.
The exercises at brakes Branch we're
held In the morning at II o'clock, ana At
the village church. Charlotte Courthouse
at o'clock P. NJ.
The installation commission appointed
nv Roanoke Presbytery being Revs'
Hugh Henry, Il. B. Johnston and 3. t..
Bedlncr, and Ruling Elders, J. G. Car
rlngton and r. " Gaines. Rev. L. Is.
Johnston delivered tho charge TO tho pas
tor. Mr. McNnir and Rev Hugh Henry
charged the congregation. Tho exercises
were OF m interesting nature and were
highly enjoyed by large congregation,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
RETURNS FROM FRISCO.
Man and Daughter Were Not Ex-
cited While Big City Collapsed.

Especial to Tho Times psnhtchD
ROANOKE, VA, April SO.-Mr. r, II.
Fishburne and his daughter returned this
morning from San Francisco, Mr., Fish
burne Vas stopping at the Hotel Neither
lands and was prepared 10 leave Ihe Guy
Ia .avs that an old friend had talked ia
h,r, so much about earthquakes that no
was not at all excited. He told his
laughter 10 dress, and they were about
yha last to leave the hotel. They were
also among the first to leave the city,
making straight for the ferry boat. Their
baggage was delayed a week, which kept
them In Stockton. He says me @ess "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
Student DROWNED
WHILE: IN BATHING
Young Man Seized With Crarnp
and Sank Without Any
Outcry.
(snecIal to Tic .rImes.p Isna.chl

Especial to 'The 'T1mes-D1snn!ch.)
ASt1Evt1LE, n. q, April SO.-1. a. r..
Systare, Jr., aged IS, Of Lancaster. S. ca,
a student at Bingham School, was drown
cd while bathing this afternoon II, 4
pond near Murphy Junction. half a milo
from the school Slstnre wna evidently
seized with n cranp, and sank without
any cutlery. ,rhc body was recovered
twenty minutes nftor By the draining OF
the pond. The deceased was ~ MS
second year ut Bingham, and stood iD6h
in the estimation OF the schoo, ahillofl-
ties. HIS parents have been notified.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
Abused BY Negroes.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch E'
DANVlIIIE. VA, April 3o.-,rwo UNI
known negroes attempted to enter tho
residence OF Mrs, I. I. Schaeffer. on Pat-1
ton Srent. Mrs. Schneider was aroused
by one OF her children ut 2 o'clock, and
while mp noticed two negroes standing
under window. She Inquired what
they wanted, and the intruL1rs only heap
ed tirado Of abuse and curses upon .hor.S
She screamed for help. and G, c. Tay-.
lor. noighbor. responded. but IS TINS
time tho men had fled.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
LEG BROKEN WHILE
JUMPING OUT OF BUGGY

(special to The Times Dispatcho
SOUTH BOSTON, VA. April W-Mr,
sam Younger. who resides near Nathal-
icr. va, was seriously hurt while out
driving a few days ago, Ills horse boz
came frightened and ran. and as Mr.,
Younger was In the net OF Jumping out
of tha buggy his leg was broken by be-
,np caught In the Wheel IT Is thought
that he was also hurt internally. but II
ia hoped that he will survive his injuries.
TIe is n brother Of Mr. Joe Younger
of this place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
A NATIONAL PARK
FOR PETERSBURG.
Proposition to Convert Historic
Battlcfields Into Resorts
Of Pleasure.
RESOLUTION III WILL PASS ASS
Two Young Men Arrested, One
for Stealing a Watch, the
Other a Chain.

(specal to The TImcs.Dlspatch.)
PER oRSBuRG, VA, April D--A much
more encouraging prospect for tho pro-
posed national park on the Civil War
battleficlds around Petersburg Is reported
by Captain Carter r. Bishop, one OF the
original workers for tho plan, who has
lust returned from Washington, and who
saws that the park resolution would pass
both houses OF Congress by M almost
unanimous vote II It could be brought to
a vote wherein the difficulty lies.
In the Hastings Court to-day Judge
Mullen refused 10 grant liquor licenses to
Willis Gillian and r. NJ. billiard. col
ored proprietors Of notorius bar-rooms
on Old and Halifax Streets, basing his
decision on the evils Of the crowding
and carousing In these resorts, and en-
phasizing the statement that he would
hereaf ter see that such places are closed.
when proper complaint was made against
them.
BUILD WAREHOUSES.
The British American Tobacco Conf
pany has awarded a contract for build
ing two big storage warehouses to Brlster
and Harrison. The warehouses VIII be
built on the company's recently acquired
property on Brown Street. and Will cover
an area OF about one hundred by two
hundred feet.
A young white man named A. G. Glenn
was arrested at a hotel here yesterday
afternoon by Chief OF Police Ragland,
and taken to Richmond to-day for trial
on the charge Of stealing watch. ~
T.. e. sydnor, OF Prince George county.
was arrested By Captain Ragland Sat
5urday afternoon in r. II. Titmuss's jew
elry store. where the young man was
trying to sell gold watch chain, worth
about $780, which he confessed to ha~
stolen. sydnor is said to have stolen the
chain from George W. Doll at a board
ing house In Crewe,. where both men
were staying.
HAS HEART TROUBLE.
Mr.. B. 3. Vaughan Is critically Ill with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
The HAYWOOD Floated.

N0RToI,K. VA, April 3o,-The four
masted schooner Harry r. Haywood M
collision on Virginia Reach q month i, as"
with the German steamer san M hsWe,,
aud was later beachel az MS'n nna,ea
and towed ID 10 this harhor to-day by the
Tho schooner was loaded {,,,g Win ,. pnSSs-
phate rock bound from fn r,,ia. no "i,i,
the he steamer is About 500 tons Of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
"The Good Samaritan.
Especial to The Times DIspatch.)

Especial to The Tines-Dlspatch)
GRAHAM, VA. April So.-The 1ndcpen-
don't Order Of Odd Fellows, two hundred
and seven strong. attended the Methodist
Church Sunday morning. and heard a
special sermon from Rev. Thomas Prld
dy, Of Grace Church, Bluefleld. The sub
jcct was the Good Ba,nar. TAM" The
lars, was given to the new Methodist
parsonage.
At the close OF the service, the Rev.
and Hon. Newton Hartman, ex-statc SEN
ator from Tazewell, made an Interesting
talk on "Christian Socialism
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
Bank Stock Comes High.
lSpecIal TO Tho Tlmes- DispatchO

WINCHESTER VA. April 3o.-It was
announced here to-day that James Clark
and John Heating. two OF the wea1Sliest
men OF Cumbc rlund, Md, have bought
100 shares of stock In the Shenandoah
Valley National Bank, Of this city. pay
Ing the highest price ever known-<265
per share Tho par value Is 100. Both
men formerly resided here and are half
brothers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
Who Ks She?
Where Did She
Come From
What Did She
Do?

Here is another poser. Lieut.. Drummond, Of
the British cruiser CONSERVATION, used a desert
rock in the Baltic as target for a new naval gun.
The rock sent back at once cannon shot that
nearly sank the cruiser. What was on that rock?
1t was uncharted unknown to the world in the
blaze away at passing ships and with up-to-date
gunneryq
These are two Of the many mysteries that rem
der so delightful Robert Bars newest and most
stirring romance, "a Rock in the Baltic Robert
Barr is the foremost living exponent Of the fiction
Of action. In "a Rock in the Baltic /" he has
written a story that holds the reader spell-bound
from start to finish,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01

heart trouble at his home on Market
street. a
Mr. Simon Seward has returned in fine
health after spending several months in
Florida and othor Southern States.
The report Of the city health officer.
Or. r. A. Martin, for the month ending
April 2sth, shows q total OF forty-seven
deaths, OF which only thirteen were
among the whites, q mortality rate, OF
liza for the white population and 3l.S6
for the colored. The white and coored
population are estimated to be nearly
eqta.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
His Salary Increased.

Especial to The Times Dlspntch,l
DANVILLD, VA, April 3.-The Board
az Aldermen this afternoon concIrred IN
the acton Of tho Common Councll IN
allowing the school budget, asking JOE
M. nnplopria ton OF $4,000 for the coming
year rhis SLOWS compensation ly the
CITY of 1880 for the superintendent Of
schools. Heretofore 10 salary nan been
paid tn, Danvllo superintendent eSs OBI
that allowed by the State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
Suit Against Estate.
(specIal to The T1mes-Dispatch.)

- EoPcc11t1 70 ITO ''tfe'
WINCHESTER, VA, April 3o.-A2nit
was filed in the Circuit Court here to-day
by James Funk against the estate OF
his former partner the late John Ray.
The plaintiff alleges his partner uninten-
tionally or otherwise falsifled the books
OF the firm. and that moro than a thous
and dollars is still due him from the
estate. Tho case will be fought with
great vigor by all parties concerned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
cargo has been pumped out OF It.. Tho
schooner Is now leaking, but will be res
paIred 3s'als ..}Es va. i5i5f5S g31Sfs2
Chancerya Court Clerk.

Especial to Tho Tlmes-D ispa tch.l & tai
BRISTOL, VA, April S0.-ChanSSlorn
Hal II. Haynes, Of the second Tennessee
division. has appointed James s. Wood
to be clerk and master of tho Chancery
Court Of Bristol. MS the successor Il Of
George T. Hammer, who resigned to ac,
cept the assistant postmastership In Bris.-s
toll The now clerk aYd master Is a ma
tive OF Kentucky, and graduate Of a.
Cincinnati law school. l.3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01

Tho fisheries In Alaska have paid tne
government mora In revenues than Alaska
cost the United States. This - Wnere8
the Argo Red Salmon comes from, Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
Banking Properties.

Especial to Tho Times-Dispatcho
BRISTOL, VA. April 30.--'rhe Bristol
Trust and Savings Bank has been organ
ICED, with 100000 capital. The new com
pany will open Its institution Tor nusl-
moss in the near future. A. r. Moore
has resigned the position OF cashier or
tho Dominion National Bank In order to
accept the presidency OF the new bank
]. D, Mitchell and II, b. Embree Will DO
vlce-presidents. The stockholders nre
among the most prominent business men
here, :,
It Is rumored that the Thomas II. Ryan
interests are to be represented by pank
here, which. 1t Is stated, Is to be opened
In connection with the project of con-
structiny the South and Western jtall-
road and opening up extensive INNING
properties in Southwest Virginia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
HALF RATE TO MEMPHIS, TENN,,
AND RETURN, VIA SOUTH
ERN RAILWAY, &8

Special tickets will BIO on sale from az
points by the SOUTHERN RAILWAY
NAV LIST, I'd and Sd, with return limit
June 2. 1906, at one fare. plus twenty
five cents, for the round trip. me
SOUTHERN RAILWAY offers the choice
of several routes, Through Asheyllle,
Land of the Sky Knoxville and chatTs
tanooga. or through Atlanta and Blrmtns-
ham, or through Atlanta and Chatta-
nooga. Pulmans and day coaches Oyer
entler route. Dining cars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01

Dorothy Anhurst is the best, most charming
type of modern American girl, sweet lovable, alto
gether winsome The kind Of girl every one wants
to meet.
What is the first thing you would do if you
were poor, in uncongenial employment, and made
unhappy by those you served, and if, .unexpect-
eddy, you should fall heir to $15000,000?
1T is safe guess you would not use the money
as did Dorothy A1nhurst, and it is an equally safe
supposition that in thousand gucsses you could
not hit upon the utterly unique way she spent the
money No. it was not for charity, or eccentricity,
or to buy foreign husband, or title or land OF
house, or even jewelry but for something such as
no other woman, since the world began, ever
bought Guess?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
aAIE RArE. ONLY ONE NIGHT our.

S22,7h from KICH1nUTu u HtH1HHse.T
Tenn. and return, Via the so1'TH9kNs
RAILWAY. Rate open TO the pnoHc'
T,ckots on sale May lst I'd and Sd; ra-g
turn limit June I'd 1t requires but one
night out, via this route. Drawing-room
pnllmans. day coaches and dining cars
Choice OF different routes Through
Asheyille, Land OF the Sky" or through
Atlanta and Birmingham, or through Az
lanta and Chattanooga, There Is much
10 see along the SOUTHERN RAIL-
WAY, s s4SS3s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01

organization is to have Congress make
stipulated appropriations encli year for
the bettcr1nent and the maintenance Of
the rivers and harbors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01
A Rock in the Baltic

novel
novels The Sunday
secured the right Of printing to book publication
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-01

cart trouble at his home OH Market
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21
The CURIOUS PUBLIC.

Tho ceremonies attendant upon the
unwilling of q handsome, monumcnt
to the late President Mckinley. erect
cd by the people of Columbus. O.,
had to he postponed on account of a
panic growing out of The desire of
the curious crowd to see Mrs. Niche.
las L0ngworth
The immense crowd which gather
cd to attend the ceremonies did no,
seem 10 be impellcd by desire to
pay tribute TO the memory of the
martyrcd President. In fact. they
seemed to regard the whole affair
as II three ring circus with the Pres
ident's daughter MS the principal fca.
turc of the center ring. Being i'm.
bucd with the true Yankee dctermin.
alton TO get their moneys worth
they jostlcd, pushed and jammcd each
other around until 1t became uppar
ent that the program could not be
carried out In the presence OF such n
disortlcrly mob. The subsequent nc.
'toh W WV SipWu' hpWSNcl, WIS cNcll
more disgusting than It's preliminary
hooting and shouting. When Mrs.
l-ongworth left the unwilling stand n
gang Of hOodlums swarmcd over the
railing. tore the flowers ana flags to
pieces and handed tho bits out to
members of the mob to he kept rs
souvenirs Of their own disgracelul
lack of good breeding
Those gentle amenities of life.
which make social intercourse Il
pleasure, are too often neglected in
tho hurry ana rush of American cxis
lcncc. We do not have time to cul
tivate Il spirit of politcness whicn
first OF all, must have It's foundation
In respect for tho rights and feeling:
or others. Arc we approaching Tho
timo when tho reciprocal manifcstn
ton of courtesy will be thing o
tho past? If incidents like that n
Columbus may he regarded us typi
cal. they certainly show Il dcplurablt
tendency in that direction.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21

fleet that such legacy partakes OF
more Of the self-sacrifice which gives
Il good decd its reflex action ana
which bestows upon It's author a
blessing. He fails to reflect that
morally tnO matter what the laws
may say he has no right to control
his fortune after death and, In going
contrary to the desires of the nat.
ural heirs, he uses their patrimony
to boost his own memory. A rccog.
milton OF this spirit undoubtedly has
been an important factor in deciding
many contested will cases.
The man who makes his gifts
while he lives not only has the pleas
urc of seeing the development of the
institutions lio has chosen for his
bcncfactions, but can also fcel that
he Is gulltlcss Of that most miserable
sort of sclfishness which clings TO
gold TIL the death summons comes
and then seeks to throw 1t out In
Philanthropic largess.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21
THE WISDOM OF A SAGE

Addison j. Nowlen, of Chicago
known far and wide as the sage Of
irving Park" has given the culmi.
mating evidence of his sagacity in the
manner in which he is disposing of
his fortune. Being informed by hi.
physician that he had only short
time to live, the sage began the dis.
tribution of the modest fortune bo
mas accumulated. fearing that if hn
should leave that important duty tn
others there might be contests of his
VIII and his wishes might be ignored
by selfish relatives who feel thar
they need the money.
The large number of successful Of.
forts to break the Wills of men WIN
We're regarded as being of sound
mind at the time the instruments
were executed should be sufficient to
lead any intelligent man to the con.
clnsion that the "sage of Irving
z Park has taken the only safe
course. However, 1t is easy TO under
stand, why so few rich men have
adopted similar course. Human ma.
lure is essentially selfish and the
average man balks when 1t comes IA
{ sllm'pairing his fortune by making la
4 gish philanthropic gifts. "Wait til
Z am through with the money" say.
ne, then III give to the upbuildinf
;Ss of noble Institutions" falling to re
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 81, 1906.
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE.

Newport News is under obligations
TO give the Virginia League of NUM-
cipalilics n royal reception when 1t
holds It's annual meeting hero OH DC.
tohcr a and S, not only because the
league was invited to come to tho
city, but on account of the fact that
tho idea of forming such an orguni-
zation originated with Mayor Duxton
and was pushed to success by him.
Indications arc that nothing will
be lacking In the welcome to he ton
dercd the visitors. Tho Chamber of
Commerce has taken upon Itself the
duty OF rendering II banquet, inviting
tho Merchants Association and such
citizens who desire to participate to
join In. This looks encouraging, for.
with tho banquet problem taken care
OF. 1t will be easy TO arrange visit
to the shipyard, II few trips and such
other things as an entertainment
& committee usually has upon It's hands.
There seems To be every reason to
believe that the Virginia League of
Municipalities will in short timc he
ono OF the foremost organizations in
the State. and will he in n position
TO do u great deal of work for tho
good of the Old Dominion and It's mn.
inequalities. Tho development OF cor.
dial relations between the cities ana
towns will he, in itself. Il factor for
progress.
"A feature Of the conventions OF
the league will be tho reading of
papers upon subjects OF peculiar In.
terest to municipalities and addresscs
by prominent cities. These addresses
and the discussions following the
reading of papers should serve to
broaden Views and instil new and
wholesome ideas.
Norfolk Is the only city of any i'm.
portance In the State that has not
entered enthusiastically into the league
movement. Mayor Riddlck, for rea
sons probably satisfactory to him.
self, but which he had trouble ex-
planning to the satisfaction OF any.
one else, opposed the project and
kept Norfolk out. 1t Is hoped how.
ever. that Norfolk will find It to her
( own interest to apply for admission
before many years have passed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21
A Cause of niehtcou. wrath.

Perhaps the most striking Instance
IF what unnecessary ringing at the
ioorbell can produce in the way of
evaporation is TO be seen in the word
Ing OF notice on brass plate in n
street leading out of well known
west end squire. 1t is OH the door OF
the corner house, and this Is how 1t
runs: This house is No. GA -
street. and not No. 13 - square. That
house Is round tue corner. DO not ring
here" One can dlmly imagine the
Btatc of nervous madness to which that
householder was reduced before he sat
down to compose that notlce.-London
Chronicle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21

Bank Wrccker Stensland now seeks
to lay all The blame for the failure
Of the Milwaukee Avenue Bank upon
Cashier Herring. There is nothing
strange In this latest manifestation
OF character OH the part of the en-
bczzlcr, Men without moral stamina
arc usually adopts OF laying tho
blame for their own shortcomings on
the shoulders Of others.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21

Littlcflcld declares that the activi-
ties OF Gompcrs elected him. His
plurality was cut down from 5000 to
1000. Query: What does MIR. Lit.
tlcficld think of the activities of See.
rotary Taft and Speaker Cannon. who
were sent to Maine to countcract the
Influence Of Gompers? To an unprc-
JUDGED observer IL Is apparent that
the American Federation of Labor
has the best of the argument thu;
far.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21

An Atlantic City judge has decided
that smoking cigarettes in bed in q
crime. Since such smoking is OBJ
jcctionablc n fewer people and pol
lutcs less air belonging TO the gen
oral public than street smoking, it
strikes us that the judge is begin
ming his reform tactics backwards.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21
Jury wnn Experienced.

"Flatman, hear you were arrested
the other day for insulting and brow
beating a janitor. How did you come
out?"
IL was tried for 1t and acquitted"
ION the ground that 1t was tuatif-
able?"
NO; tho jury couldn't DO made to
believe such n thing was possible."-
Chicago Tribune.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21

butchers as well as thieves seem TO
stand together. The Worshipful
Company of Butchers OF London
England has given the Chicago pack.
Ing houses clean bill of health.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21

Another rrghtful wreck in England
will probably cause John Bull to stop
pointing the finger of scorn at Uncle
Sam on account of the many catas,
trophies in this country
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21

Chicago street railway companies
plan to unload n big lot of intangled
property OH the city. While the nu-
thortics are deciding the real value
of the property at stake, municipal
ownership will suffer another long
delay
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-21

reform movement has reached
Paris where the police arc enforcing
the French rest law, to the disgust
of the frcqucntcrs of cafes and boulc-
yard resorts.