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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
FINED BECAUSE
REWARDED JURORS
Elated at His Successful Defense.
He Pays All the Fines
Himself.
fsneclal 10 rhe Tlmes.pispatch.l

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oNANCoCK, VA, March 1.-THE reg,i-
lar term OF the Accomac Court began
last Monday and continued all the week.
Among the cases decided, was the rule
against Captain John w. Bunting, who,
In n spirit of citation at his successful
defence in an oyster land case, at a spe-
cial fterm in February, offered each
Juror n Ave dollar bill, which ten OF
them accepted. Judge Blackstone fined
Captain Bunting $500. and each juror
500. Captain Bunting, 1t is reported,
paid all the fines. While Captain Bunt-
ing's public offer was not made until the
verdict had been rendered and could not
have been intended as a bribe, the deci-
sion and course of the court is generally
approved.
John Price and George Parker. both
colored, were also tried for grand lar
ceny and malicious shooting. and sem
fenced to one year and eighteen months,
respectively, in the penintentary.
The maximum capital stock of the East
ern Shore OF Virginia Fire Insurance
Company. of 10000. has been over sub
scribed. The company is rapidly making
arrangements to start to work at an
early date.
The oyster shocking houses on the
seaside of Accomac and Northampton
counties, nave closed a month earlier
than usual. This lie due to the remark
ably mild winter. The season has. how
ever. been a very profitable one. Oysters
in the she'll are still bringing a good
price.
The clam season has just started, and
the price for the first time in the his
tory of the town reached fifty cents n
hundred. The price of mananoes is also
steadily increasing. Some years ago a
bushel of mananoes was worth the same
as Il bushel of corn. Now the product
of the water will easily bring 800 per
bushel. The big foreign demand accounts
for the increased value.
The spring weather of the past week
started the work on the farm on a big
scale. The planting of Irish and the
bedding of sweet potatoes was largely
engaged in. The acreage of both varie-
ties will be about the same as last year.
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NEW YORK. March 11.-Mme. Nordica
narrowly escaped being crushed to death
by the fall of a massive piece of scenery
In the Metropolitan Opera House yester-
day afternoon, in full view Of one OF
the largest audiences that has gathered
there this season.
A part of the heavy framework of wood,
iron-bound, struck a stage hand. and it
was believed for a time had fractured
his skull.
Although almost faint with terror. Nor
dicn was supported to the front of the
stage, where she responded to the curtain
call. Her face was as white as the lace
at her throat, and she was trembling so
that she had almost to be carried to her
dressing room.
the life of one of the most popular sing
ers In the world. and sent Max Wolf, a
stage hand. to the hospital, occurred at
the end of the first scene OF the last act
OF I'll Trovatore," which was being sune
at yesterdays matinee.
1t was the last performance, but one
OF this opera this season and the theatre
was crowded to the doors. The entire
afternoon had been one continued triumph
for Nordica, and the first scene of the
last act concluded in a whirlwiId of ap-
plause hat called both Campanari and
Madame Nordica before this curtain.
Wagnerian Scenery.
Above, the stage hands We're arranging
the massive scenery NJ tho 'nteistersin;
ger" which was sung last evening. One
of the heaviest sets was just being swung
into position when the breaking OF Il rope
sent the massive framework of wood and
iron crashing to tho stage,
Madame Nordica was Just parting the
heavy curtain to step out upon the
stage, following Campanari, who was
leading her, when Il shrill cry from one
OF tho chorus women caused her to
glance upward just as n grent, crashing
sound rang out through the theatre as the
heavy falling "set' struck u part OF the
fly gallery.
There was but one q OF escape open,
and with the strange, intultlve presence
OF mind which appears to be q par OF
the equipment Of actors n singers alike,
she sprang through the parted curtains
Just as the heavy framework struck the
stage behind her.
Through the open curtains the audienee
saw. the falling mass at wood and canvas
and realized the narrow escape the singer
had had from instant death, There was
q tense silence In the crowded theatre
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
THE BUGLE.
College Annual to Be Gotten Out
in Handsome STYLE.

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v. P. l.. BLACKSBURG. VA, March
1.-THE "Bugle Board. the committee
of students appointed to publish the col
lege annual, has been very active re-
Gently, getting together the material for
the 1905 Bugle. The annual this year
will surpass anything ever gotten out.
The special features of the book will
be the unusual athletic representation
and the distribution of advertising mat
ter. The football teams phenomenal
record for 1905 will have special mention,
and scattered throughout the entire book
among the pages of literature the adj
vertisements will appear.
The printing and binding will be exc
cuted by the Everett Waddey Company.
The annual will cost three thousand doll
lars or more. More than six hundred
copies a already been subscribed for
and everything points to success.
The publication is managed by the
senior class of the institute. and the
board has received a full measure of the
class support In every move undertaken.
The board is as follows:
w. L. Owen. South 'Boston, editor-in
chief; H. G. Whitehurst, Richmond,
business manager; r. r. Henley, Nor
folk. literary editor; =. b.. Carey. Rich
mond, literary editor: A. w. Taylor.
South Carolina, literary editor; c.. b.
Powell. Old Point Comfort. literary ed
itor: j. w. Grandy, Norfolk, historian;
T. D.. Giles. Mississippi, assistant husi-
ness manager; James Denman, Virginia,
assistant business manager: T. D. Ho-
bart. Virginia. advertising editor; c. D..
Snead. Virginia, art editor; G.. M. Davis,
Virginia, art editor.
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FISH RUNNING.
Point of Scissors Found in Mrs.
Daley's Brain.
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March H.
Fish. which are coming to this market
from the Rappahannock and Potomac
Rivers and their tributaries. are of the
common varieties. Good rock, perch and
shad are exceedingly scarce. Herring
have not commenced to run in any num-
bers. but In a few days. with favorable
weather. It is thought that they will be
caught in quantities.
Mrs. Maggie Daley, who attempted
suicide recently here and was carried
back to the Western State Hospital. at
Stanton, is in a precarious condition.
Information from the hospital is to the
effect that the point OF the scissors,
which she had used in attempting to kill
herself, was found imbedded in her brain.
Rev. w. ". Walker, of westmoreland
county. father Of State Senator C. Hard
ing Walker, who was paralyzed some
time ago is SO nue. improved as to be
able to ride out.
Miss Ella ]. %Billingsley, of King George
county. has been put in temporary Charge
OF the Mary Washington Hospital here
until a new superintendent can be Sc
cured.
MI. A. W. Embrey is erecting two
handsome dwellings on his fine lot on the
corner OF Winchester and Lewis Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
WILL SPEND FORTUNE
ENTERTAINING ELKS
(Snncinl ia rhe Tilnns

DENVER. COL, March ia fortune
VIII be; spent by the Elks OF Colorado in
entertaining the Elks who come here to
the great Elks reunion next July, The
members of the order in this State have
raised sl00.000 ~ Will keep open house
for all who ON The city will be deco
rated by day. with masses of purple
streamers. flags and ribbons, and by night
with myriad purple lights. The great
Elks parade is being plaaned ia outstrip
all others of it's kind, aud solid bars of
delegations and the best appearing dele
cations In line.
The attendance from every section of
the country will he notable, and it is
expected that the largest gathering of
Elks that has assembled since tho order
began will meet In Denver.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
DANCE IN HANOVER.
Delightful Party in Honor of Miss
Alma Samuel.
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MONTPELIER. VA, March 1.-THE
merry young folk Of this place, with p
few from a distance, gathered at .tClaize-
mont Thursday evening to enjoy once
more the hospitality OF Mr.. Travers
Thompson. Dancing was INDUCED in un-
til about 1880, when the guests were
invited into the dining-room where 4
delightful repast was served. Once more
the merry dance began, and only a
glance was sufficient to convince one
that all present were thoroughly enjoying
the occasion. Among those present wer.:
Misses Alma Samuel. Sallie Gilman. Rosa,
Myra and Mary Thompson, Elsie and
Olive Harris. Lucy Taylor. Annie Cutler,
Pert Jones. Florence, Lily and Emma
Smith. Mrs. Jacobs and little Miss Rena
Jacobs.
Messrs. Victor and Travers Thompson.
Roy and JEFF McChesney. Thad Brown,
Penny Gibson. John and Charlie Ellid..
Melvin. SAM. Jean and william Moody.
Joe Terrell, Edgar Nuckols. Robert
Buddie and Thomas wickham. Mr.. Moss
and Mr.. Jacobs.
The party was in honor of Miss Alma
Samuel.
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Artist in His Line.

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GRAHAM. VA. March 11.-John Robe
son. u negro. In Jail here. has been sys-
tematically thieving chickens for sev-
eraI months. and It Is estimated that
from five hundred to one thousand chick
ems have been stolen by him in the last
year or so.
When 1t was found that Mr.. w. 8.
Burruss had lost n number. IA runner
found that the wife OF the accused had,
Mt n very early hour sold to Alexander
and Company tho numbe lost.
They were dressed and yet warm. "A:
check had been given for them. which
revealed the name, These same NOR
chants say they ave been buying from
these parties numbers Of chickens.
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Washington. Philadelphia. Atlanta n
many other cities will be represented.

Miss Mary Hume, who has been Wis
ting friends here. has returned to her
home in Daiby's. Va.
Miss Jane Echols is the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. I. Tucker. in Portsmouth.
Mr.. j. L. Neal. OF South Boston. Va,
spent several days in Richmond last
week.
Mrs. Harry r.. Houston. who has been
spending some time here. was recently
called to Hampton on accoun OF the Ill
ness of her mother. Mrs. Mary B. Wat
kins.
MI. w. C. L. Taiiaferro. of Hampton.
Is in the city on business.
The Rev. DIR. w. E. Evans. Of Monu-
mental Episcopal Church. preached an
eloquent sermon at Christ Church. Alex
andria. Friday evening from the text:
And they took knowledge Of them that
they had been with Jews
Mr.. Charles w. Rex was recently n
Hampton making arrangements for the
opening of Buckroe Beach for the sum
mer season.
Invitations have been issued to the
marriage OF Miss Maud l.. Edwards. of
York county. Va, to Mr.. b. c. Savage.
of Newport News. The marriage will
take place "Wednesday. March 18th, at
Emmaus Baptist Church. York county.
DR.. H. S. Belt. OF South Boston, Va.
spent several days in Richmond last
week on professional business.
DR.. and Mrs. Harry D.. Howe, Mr..
Albert Howe and Miss Hattie Howe. of
Hampton. sailed from New York several
lays ago for Jamaica, where they will
spend ten days visiting the islands.
Town and Country says: Society
in Florida is living out of doors. At
Magnolia Springs 1t is the man with the
gun, who is the most joyful and he
hero of the hour. This year bags OF
quails, according to stories waited north
ward. have been tremendous. In fact.
every evening the office of Magnolia
Springs Hotel resembles a game market"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
Elegant Entertainment.

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WALKERTON, VA, March 10.--Miss
Lima Walker, of Walkerton, entertained
on Friday evening most delightfully.
Games OF all kinds were played and
were served later in the evening
Those present were the Misses Nc
George. Ellen Walker, Louise Stacy, Nan
nile Crump, Maria Collins. Bessie Leonard,
Mrs. b, b. Baghy and Mrs, Sam Blanton;
Caldwell. Malcolm Burke. Clarence and
Arthur Simnronds, Douglas narrower,
Leonard McGeorge, Walter Wilson. Fl.
Watkins, Ben and William Walker,
Robert Caldwell, Clyde Garreth and DIR,
B. 3. Bagby.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
DWELLING BURNED.
Family Have Narrow Escape and
Nothing is Saved.
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FARMVILLE, VA, March 11.-At a
late hour Thursday night the residence
of j. Wilson Miller. near Hampden-Sid-
ney, was destroyed by fire. The family
made narrow escape from the building,
saved. The house formerly belonged to
the Reynolds estate. The origin OF the
fire is not known and 1T Is reported to
have been covered by insurance. Mr..
Miller recently came to this county from
Pennsylvania and bought the place.
which is very desirable owing to Its near
ness to Hampden-Sidney College.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
SHOWED INTO WATER.
Man Who Heard Cry Only Sav
Hat Floating on Surface.

NORFOLK. VA, March 11.-Frank
Hudson, a negro. twenty eight years old.
employed as a longshoreman by the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad. fell off of one
of the company's barges at the slip in
this city yesterday afternoon and was
drowned. The clerk on the barge heard
the cry as Hudson went overheard, and
reached the door OF the barge in time
to. see his hat floating on the water. 1t
was said that Hudson and another negro
had had a quarrel. and that Hudson was
showed into the water.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
DIED IN HOSPITAL.
Coal Passer Who Fell Down
Hatchway Delirious to End.

NORFOLK. VA, March 1l.-John Rob
inson, OF Baltimore, coal passer aboard
the Merchants and Miners Line steamer
Powhatan. died at st. Vtncent's Hospital
here to-day. He fell down the hatchway
aboard the steamer (seven days ago. frac-
turing his skull, He was taken to the
lirious. His body was sent to Baltimore
tonight for burial, his wife. who came
to attend him after he was hurt, accom-
panylng 1t. Robinson was about thirty
seven years old.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
REV. Mr.. LEAKE ACCEPTS
THE CALL TO DAMVlLLE
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DANVILLE. VA. March l1.-Rey. w. s..
Leake. OF Richmond, has accepted n call
as pastor of the Moffett Memorial church,
of this city, his work to begin April list.
The church has been without a pastor
since last August.
Rev. Leake has heen very successful
both as a pastor and State evangelist,
The field to which he has been called is
q very large one. and It is expected the
church will prosper under his ministry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
Vessel in No. Danger.
AN Assoctated Press.

I0| IHy NgSUVlHtuU TrHSS,J N"
WILMINGTON, N. g, March n,-The
steamer Cristobal Colon, bound for the
Isle of Pines, which was previously re-
ported anchored off ocracoke. N. c., with
her propeller disabled, Is still at anchor
there, The vessel is near the life saving
station. and Ia no danger.
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Mrs. M. j. Hunt,
Of Washington, D. c.,

Will exhibit at Hotel Jefferson,
on March az, % and "a, a beauti-
full assortment Of French Hats,
Toques and Bonnets, with many
Of her own special design, to which
she invites the attention Of her
patrons IN Richmond. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
MILL URNE
Fire Was of Incendiary Origin.
and Plant Totally DESTROYED.

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h SCOTTSVILLE, VA, March 1.-THE
large Touring mill at Esmont was burned
this morning. Between two and three
thousand dollars worth of flour was de-
stroyed. besides the cooper shop and the
mill itself, worth $4,000. There was
but little insurance on 1t. and none on
the flour and cooper shop. The fire
started about 2 o'clock. and was OF In
cendiary origin.
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No. 400.
LOVE GOES A-HAWKING
BY THOMAS LOWELL BEDDoEs.

Other shetons from. this author his portrait. autograph and biographical sketch.
A-ho! A-ho!
loves horn doth blow,
And he will out ahawking go.
His shafts are light as beauty's signs.
And bright as mfdnights brightest eyes, @
And round his starry way
The swan-wingd horses of the skies,
kt with summers music in their names,
Curve their fair necks to zephyrs refns,
And urge their graceful play.
Ahol A-ho!
Loves horn doth blow,
And he will out ahawkfng go. @
The sparrows flutter round his wrist,
The feathery thieves that Venus kst
And taught their morning song,
The linnets seek the airy list,
And swallows, too, small pets of Spring,
Beat back the gale with swffter wing,
And dart and wheel along.
A-ho! A-ho!
Loves horn doth blow,
And he will out a-hawkfng go.
Now woe to every gnat that skips
To fitch the fruit of ladies' lips,
His felon blood is shed;
And woe to flies. whose airy ships
On beauty cast their anchorfng bite.
And bandit wasp. that naughty wight,
Whose sting is slaughter-red.
This snes tes- m The Times-Dhpaaeh sunday o.r H. 1928 me Is published scn day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
Poems You Ought to Know.

whatever " your occupation may be, and however crowded your hours with
DO not fnl to secure ut lea st n few minutes every day or refresh-
mem OF your timer lie with a bit OF poetry-prof. Charles Eliot Norton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL
The Breath Of Spring.

The Breath OF Spring.
A robins note in the orchard,
thrill through the sunny air--
Then n flush OF expectant waiting,
And n breathiessness everywhere.
THE patient fields lie listening,
The wailing winds are still,
And white, white clouds drift silently
Above tho bare, brown hill.
Then a stir in the edge Of the forest,
rhe flash OF a blue birds wing,
And we catch through the singing silence
The far faint. breath OF Spring.
'Tts only n breath, a whisper,
And swift she has slipped away
Too rare for our longing vision,
TOO fair for the light OF day.
But far in the edge Of the forest
We find-or Il faith had failed
A cloud of blossoms, rose and white,
Where the hem OF her garment trailed.
Eleanor C. Hull, In March Designer.
Pussy Willow.
What are those willow folk about?
Before tits Easter they are out,
And wearing hoods Of palc-gray down
All banded round with satin brown,
Why don't they wait TIL April time
Has thought to ring the woodland
chime,
Then spend their pence for bonnets new,
And have them trimmed with pink or
blue?
-Selected.
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Miss Mary Hume, who has been Wis
ting friends here. has returned to her
home in Dalby's, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12

Miss Jane Echols is the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. Z. Tucker. in Portsmouth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12

lady bcen printed In his sehea
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-12
Pussy Willow.

What are those willow folk about?
Before ills Easter they are out,
And wearing hoods OF palc-gray down
All banded round with satin brown.
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Mr.. ]. L. Neal. OF South Boston, Va,
spent several days in Richmond last
week.
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DR.. and Mrs. Harry D. Howe, Mr..
Albert Howe and Miss Hattie Howe. of
Hampton. sailed from New York several
days ago for Jamaica. where they will
spend ten days visiting the islands.
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Mrs. Harry r. Houston, who has been
spending some time here. was recently
called to Hampton on account OF the Ill
ness of her mother. Mrs. Mary B. Wat
kins.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21

declared himself in favor of the pro-
posed inheritance and income tax.
Congressman Perkins of New York,
has Joined the ranks AMI suggests
that if law were to be enforced it
might put a stop to the purchasing of
titles with a rotten rascal attachment.
So far as the foolish women are con-
cerned legislation will not add to their
stock of brains. but the possibilities
of making disgraceful mess of their
domestic affairs may be diminished
by restrictions that will cause their
money to be less inviting to the
foreign fortune hunters. The inheri-
lance and income tax proposition
should be given immediate attention by
congress and there is no necessity for
dragging it along for several years
which is usually the case with re-
from measures. Mr.. Schiff said in
part: GA progressive income tax,
even if it needs constitutional
amendment to make its imposition
possible; a tariff, honestly protecting
industries needing protection, without
resulting in the building I'D of large
fortunes for the few at the cost of the
many; an immigration law, keeping
the country open to those who are
driven out of their native lands by
urbearable conditions = these are
some of the measures which should
claim the earnest consideration and
support of the representatives of the
substantial interests of the country. -
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21

In 1897 there were 80 rural carriers
and the expenditures were S14, $40.
In 1906 the number of carriers is 35,
666 and the expenditures are S24,
256. This is an example of "a good
thing being pushed along by the bust
ness energy and ability shown IN ex-
banding the service in response to the
demands of the public which from the
start gave evidence of quick apprecia-
tion of the vast benefits derived.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1906-12-21
S1.5O Per Year Strictly In Advance
WdtertOWn, Wis, Friday Dec IL

quentIy mentioned in connection with
the party nomination The next cam
paign will be crucial one for the
party, which today lacks the cohesive
ness of the past ard the extremes in
the party will hardly come together
in support OF either of the men men
toned at the present time. and there
is no probability Of a change of sentl-
ment, the party being divided on the
question Of the tariff, the members of
the party in the west, to a great ex-
tent, believing that there should be a
radical revision of the tariff at the
earliest possible moment. A minority
believe in standing pat" as it is
termed, and letting conditions effect
changes from time to time. Taft and
Root are revisionists to a limited ex-
tent, while Fairbanks and Cannon are
opposed to any change in the tariff
and like Ephraim are joined to their
idols and should be left alone to wor-
ship the "golden calf AS far as
Root is concerned, he has declared
that he will not, under any circum-
stances be candidate, and as for
Taft, there is a feeling, which is
quite general in the country, that he
would be an unsafe man to entrust
with the presidency. The man, whom
the party may honor with the nominal
ton, should be one who is neither
too radical nor conservative, whose pa
triotism is unquestioned and who has
given evidence of craftsmanship
constructive and not destructive and
has an abiding regard for the consti-
tuition under which he will be required
to govern the country. There are
such men, and when the time comes,
no doubt, one will be found whom it
is safe for all the members of the
party to trust.