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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Compulsory Vaccination.
'ecial to The Times Dispatch.

N'opecidi 10 Inc lllneS-D lSDatCh.)
GREEN BAY. VA, February I3..On
account of several cases of smallpox.
and as precautionary measure the
beard of supervisors. by order of the
county board OF health Of Prince Ed
ward county. has ordered the vacc!na-
ton of all residents of this county with
IL, twenty days from February 18th. A
fine of $1oo has been ordered imposed on
any person refusing. or Imprisonment in
the county Jail not exceeding six months.
The vaccine matter will be furnished all
parties upon application to the board of
health until the expiration OF twenty
days.
Any person found not vaccnated at
the expiration of that time will be vac
cinated at their own cost and charges
in addition to the above penalties. This
disease has only appeared at the home
of Mr.. Eggleston in this county, few
miles west of Meherln. Va. Several men,
bers OF his family had the disease.
Nearly all OF the cases have been con.
fined to Lunenburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
WITHOUT A JURY.
lanes Daniels Submits His Case
and Is Given Five Years.
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CHESTERFIELD c. H.. VA, Febru-
airy i3-James Daniels tcolored), inoict-
ed on yesterday for breaking into TWO
houses al or near Ettricks. and commit
ting grand larceny to-day. submitted his
case to the Judge waving jury, and
was tried and sentenced TO the peniten-
tiary for five years.
The case of. James IT. Johnston, a young
Y hite man, who was sent on to the
grand jury for stealing horse of Mr..
Il. Z. Watkins, of Hallsboro, and vino.
under habeas corpus proceedings had
been removed to South Carolina, under
500 cash bond, was disposed of by the
courts dscharging the prisoner and re-
uniting the bond penalty. save for about
$50 costs Afridavits of three physicians
OF Rock Hill. s. c., were filed in evidence
by +. H. Wells, attorney for 7. l.. John
ston. surety for the prisoner. showing
that he was insane at the time OF the
theft and is now confined.
A Jury has been summoned for to-
morry to try Mr.. Walter Harris for cut
ting Policeman Watts in resisting ar
rest.
The court has declined to bail young
Harry Holland pending the argument for
a new trial in his case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
BREACH OF CONTRACT.
Attorney Charles H. Burr Served
With Papers as About to Sail.

Especial TO The Tifnes-bispascho
NORFOLK. VA, February 15.-J T..
Cole entered suit to-day against Charles
II. Burr. of Philadelphia, for $1,000, al
leging breach OF contract. The notice
was served by the United States deputy
marshal as MIR. Burr was going aboard
lie boat 10 leave Norfolk for Philadel-
phia tonight. Mr.. Cole is an attorney
and nc alleges that he sold the Bay Shore
road to Charles IL Burr. and that The
latter has refused to comply with the
contract, and has made efforts to buy the
same property from other persons.
Mr. Cole has a suit of sa1,--p of SINH
lar character pending in the State Court
Of Law and Chancery. In that suit there
we're attachments issued for 500, coo bonds
OF the Bay Shore road in the possession
of the banks and bankers here. which
Mere bought, but not delivered to Mr. Burr.
The notice OF suit was accepted. and 1t
will be heard by Judge Il. Waddill, of the
Federal court. at the March term.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
A BOY THROWN
TWENTY We FEET e !
Horse Falls or Him and Baby
in a Carriage and Only ..a
Horse Is Hurt.
SAILORS SWEPT FROM DECK
The Captain Of Schooner Taulanc
Tells OF Rough Expert
enccs at Sea.
SAILORS SWEPT FROM DECK
ellccs at Sea.
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NORFOLK, VA, February 13.--Roboit
Moore, IL years old son Of Mallory
Moore. of PORTSMOUTH,, had nm almost
miraculous escape from death this morn
Ing. He was riding II horse bare back,
WIN ~ halter and at the crossing of
the street ear tricks, on High street
AT Dinwlddie. an out going car ran into
the horse hurting the animal twenty
feet to the side;walk He fell on the
boy and on a buby-carriage. but neither
young Moore nor the baby was hurt
Tie only injurYfwus to the horse which
had liis legs skinned The fentyr OF
the car was broken. Young Moore went
nome TO get clean clothing. His escape
@ns remarkable and that OF the infant,
on Top OF whose perambuiator horse and
iidcr fell was miraculous.
The house occupicd by j. @. Boyer
ut Gimerton. was destroyed by fire this
morning Mr.. and Mrs. Boyer were
both absent from home. having left their
children alone In the house. The origin
of the fire IL unknown. except that the
little ones were TIaying with matches.
The dwelling and all the household
effects We're Il total loss. and the insur-
ancc was nominal.
SWEPT OVERHEARD
TWO sailors were swept from the deck
Of the schooner George Tauanc. during
the storm last night Both Of them
wcic recovered but one with his back
broken. the other badly bruised Cap
tain Wirkllan arrived here seeking a
new crew, and told the story of the
storm. which was the worst he ever
slw. He says that great cornher car
ricd everything movable from the deck.
including tho two seamen who caught
q lhc and were savp'i from being car
RED to sea They were both sent to the
hospital disabled The schooner was
bound from Phlladelpfa for Brunswick.
Ga with "A cargo OF coal. She is. a
three masted vessel or 3s5 tons She IS
not injured and will proceed with a
new crew when the storm abates.
DEAD BODY FOUND.
The body OF Hczekiah Patterson. col
oIod. was dragged from the water Mt
Commons Dock to-day. The man has
been missing since Thursday from the
tug Llfnberman. on which,hc slept. He
is supposed to have fallen overheard
while boarding the tug at night. He
had no home aud no relatives He fell
oSerboard at the same place seven weeks
ngo. but. was rescued by Policeman
Iirinkley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
CHARGED WITH MURDER
by C0R0NER's JURY
Threw Lamp at Woman and
Would Let No One
Assist Her.
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especial TO Inc TImes-Dispatch.J
NORFOLK, VA. February 13.-Iouis
Brown. the son of Charles Brown,
formerly the keeper of the hotel at
High and Water Streets, Portsmouth,
was charged with murder by the coro-
ncr's jury to-day. There WAS an inquest
into the death of F'losse Reese, who died
few days ago Mt the St. Vincent
Hospital. The evidence was that they
had been quarreling and fighting Mt her
house. No. 100 Washington Street, be-
cause he demanded all OF the money she
had. At night, of December "a, he
threw a lighted lamp at her which broke
on her head and set her air and clothes
or fire.
He prevented the other inmates of the
house from giving the alarm. cursing and
saying: Let her burn to death" When
the firemen and the police arrived the
woman was burned horribly and WAS
sent 10 the hospital. and Brown was sent
to jail 10 await the result. The flesh
came from the arms. shoulders and
breast OF the woman. but she fingered
till she died of blood-poison and exhaus-
ton. They were both addicted to the use
of opium. and Brown was demanding
money from her with which to buy NOR
phlne.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
VIRGINIA
BRIEFS
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CHATHAM. VA, February 13.-Pittsyl-
vania County Circuit Court convened
Monday afternoon. Judge =. w. Saun-
ders presiding The case of Joe Eanes
and Thomas Gpson for wrecking a
freight train at Wards Spring siding was
begun Tuesday.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, yA.-lmprove-
ments are being made at the mouth of
Carriers creek. on the Rappahannock
river, by the government. The plan wiz
require 1,5lp tons of stone for the dyke
and 1t will take several months to com
plete the work,
GREEN BAY, yA.-Wh1e at work to-
day where the Ward Lumber Company
are putting in a plant, Mr.. William Polst
was struck by a falling pipe and knocked
to the ground. The end of the pipe cut
his arm just above the wrist, injurihg 1t
so badly that it is thought amputation
of his arm Will be necessary.
LAWRENCEVILIE. NA.-There is a
good deal 70 interest taken by the people
of Lawrenceville in the fight for a dis
pensary and a majority of the voters arc
forai It, but the opposition Is making hot
fight, and the result Is vet in doubt Tho
bill was introduced In the Senate some
time ago.. but has not come up before
the committee yet. Petitions with many
Signatures, both for and against have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
A BOILER BURsTED.
Dwelling Burns While the Fam
ily Sleeps.
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Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
SPRAY, n. c.. February B.-On ac-
count of boiler bursting in the engine
room of the Spray Woolen Mills last
week. the company had to shut down
operations for a few days, but have
resumed business.
Mr.. r. A. Smith, formerly With the
Riverside Cotton Mills, of Danville, has
accepted position with Leaksville Cot
ton Mills, as boss weaver, and has en-
tered upon his new duties,
A dwelling house owned by the Nan
tucket Mills, and occupied by Mr.. r. j..
Prultt, was destroyed by fire Sunday
night At the time the occupants of the
house were fast asleep. Some one pass
ing by saw the flames ran to the house,
broke open tho front door, and woke Mr..
.Pruitt and family just in time to save
their lives. No insurance on his house
hold goods.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Pittsylvania Supervisors.

- lSpccIul 10 n TIC IrISptttC1l' T.
CHATHAM, VA, February lathe
Board of County Supervisors Friday or
dered five road machines to be operated
ON the public roads of Pittsylvana from
March first to December first. John G.
Keats. w. l.. Betterton, w. n. Hedrick
ana j. II. Cranes, Jr, were elected road
masters.
Three thousand seven hundred and fifty
dollars appropriated for working the
roads for the first quarter and $3.50 was
allowed for repairing the bridge over
Banister River near Banster Mills, and
$1,000 transferred from the general coun-
ty fund to the sinking fund.
Three supervisors, appointed COM
mittee to examine the county jail, report
ed same in good condition. Dr. George Y.
Smith was allowed Sls9 MS physician 70
the county Aims House for the past year,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Picture of Thurman.

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NORFOLK, VA, February 13-No fur
Their arrests have been made in the Dol
sen trunk murder case. Chief OF Police
Boush. has received from East Liver
pool. Ohio. a. much better picture of
Leo C. Thurman. the alleged murderer.
than the first one received.
A large number of circulars bearing
this Likeness of Thurman. have been sent
out with the hope that they will effect
the capture of Thurman. Chief Coush
this morning sent telegram to Sheriff
Frank II. Creecll. of Barnwell. S. c..
asking him to hold the suspect under
arrest in the place until a picture of
Thurman can be sent from Norfolk for
comparison. The chief does not believe
that the Barnwell suspect is Thurman,
but he prefers to be sure of this before
he orders the suspects release.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14

been gent In and Some are awaiting the
results With inucl, anxiety
gold has been found on the farm OF Mr..
A. G. Bell, near Blnemont. and the
analysis indicates a large per cent. Of the
metal. Arrangements a r., belng made 70
md extends 10 adjoining farms.
NORFQfIS. VA.--rhe Norfolk mud
Western Railroad Company has force
or more thann huYdrcd men at work or
the new Yards n South ,, Norfolk Tic
which are one mile in length rho new
yard begins Mt the seaboard avenue
crossing and extends to the Money Point
switch.
sTAtiNToN VA. Mayor ~ y; T.aiides
hns returned to- the Council without his
approval. d resolution adopted February
9Th autlorlzns ana ID. G elmpowTering
employ special attorneys to take
sucl, steps necessary -. to ascertain
habitnnts OF Staunton. The mayor says
the people OF stanton have been trying
for n long time to make this bigger
city. He thinks the Census correctly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
SCHOONER ASHORE.
Crew of the Jennie Lockwood
Taken OFF in Brooches Buoy.
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NORFOLK, VA, February l3.-The
threc-masted schooner. Jennie Lockwood
OF trhomaston, Maine. Captain Hawthorn
commanding. vessel of 376 tons, which
sailed from Boston. light. for Fernandina,
Is ashore near Pea Island life-saVing sta
ton, on the North Carolina coast about
thirty miles north of Cape Hatteras. and
near New Inlet. The crew of the schoon-
er. numbering seven men, was taken off
in safety in the brooches buoy by the
life-savers, and are being cared for a..
Pea Island station.
The vessel, at last accounts, was high
on the beach, and was reported to be
In fair condition. The wind, which
reached a velocity of tifty-six miles an
hour last night at Cape Hatteras. was, at
S o'clock this morning, blowing at Cape
Henry from the northeast forty-fonr
miles. A dense fog was hanging over the
sea and great waves were rolling ashore
and breaking on the bench.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Augusta Wants Faulkner.

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LYNCHBURG, VA, February 49,
Representatives of the Chamber of Com
merce of Augusta. Ga. it was learned
to-day. were here yesterday in confer
ence with John a. Faulkner. secretary
OF the board of trade and made him
"a flattering offer to go to that city as
secretary of the Chamber of Commerce..
Mr. Faulkner has the offer under adj
visement. but it Is not believed the
Board of Trade Will allow him to leave
here, If the inducement is IA financial
one.
He was just elected last night by the
board as secretary for another year,
and he is most efficient official.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Oppose Free DELIVERY.
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Especial to The -Dispatch.)
OSBORN'S3 GAP, VA. February 13.-An
effort is being made TO establish rural
free delivery routes from Clintwood to
adjacent sections, but the effort Is meet
ing with considerable opposition from
the people within the delivery of Norlanu
postoftice. to which 1t is proposed to
extend route. The people OF this
neighborhood are pet!tonlng the depart
ment in regard to their wishes in this
matter. They are satisfied with the de-
livery of their mail matter from the post
office, and point out that the road over
which q part O. this proposed route will
extend is 80 rough that 1t would be
impossible for delivery wagon during
the greater part of the winter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
The Stanton Charter.
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sTAUNTONS VA. February l3,-At a
meeting of the Board of Trade last even
Ing. Mr.. Clarke Worthlngton reported rs
to his trip to Richmond to secure The
passage OF bill for changing Staunton
from u second toa first-class city. lie
said there was no opposition to the bill
after ne reached Richmond. and that
he was not aware until he returned to
staunton that the bilr changed the city
charter, and took from the city the priv
ilige of electing a police Justice.
A committee of five was appointed, 10
enquire and report whether advisable to
secure a now bill restoring the above
charter provision.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
A NEW SECRETARY.
The Chamber Of Commerce Ap-
points Committee.

(Specinl "a The TimfF-I lAtttr'fj
PETERSBURG, VA, February 13.-rhe
board OF governors OF the Chamber OF
Commerce, tonight elected II. f. STRAIT
ton, secretary 10 succeed N. T. iPn.tcr-
son. who had resigned and instructed
President Beckwith. to appoint o commit
tee who In accordance with a request
from Congressman Southall, shall at his
call, appear before a congressional COM
ittee in behalf of an, appropriation for
the enlargement of the postofiice building
here.
The secretary was also instructed to try
ticket rates between Petersburg and
Northern cities. No report was received
from the committee in charge of the work
for new hotel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Bidding for Orphanage..

Especial to The Times DispatchD
& SALISBURY, N. c., February 13.-The
citizens Of Salisbury and vicinity
posed new orphanage of the Jr. O.. u.
A. M. located In this city, and liberal
proposition has been formulated 10 be
presented to the State Council of this
organization, which meets here next
week. Through the Salisbury Realty
and Guaranty Company a site consisting
of ten acres OF land admirably located,
will be offered and the offer will be sup
plemented by cash donation Of 5000
Salisbury is a stronghold Of the order
and no efforts will be spared In locating
the orphanage here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
MORALLY WOUNDED.
Negroes Put Brakes on Freight
Train to Wreck It.
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tsptclhI 10 TIC Tlmts-DIspatch.)
St7FFoLK, VA. February is-Pre-
sumably for the purpose of wrecking
the late Norfolk and Western passenger
train, three negroes last night applied
brakes to a freight train ON which they
were riding and brought 1t to stand
still not far from Ivor. Officers were
put on the trial of the trio and captured
them. Charles Stetson later. In seeking 10
escape. was shot through the body, and
IL is supposed mortally wounded by Con-
stable James Blanton Dales.
The wounded man accompanied by n
physician, was sent to the Southampton
county jail at Courtland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
be removed Mt once. There were thir-
teen In the Raleigh hospital.

be removed ut once There were thir-
teen In the Raleigh hospital
Governor Glenn issues commissions TO
T. II, laushee, Raleigh; j. G. RlGgs, Dur
ham; j. G.. Buxton, Winston-Salem;
George Rountree. Wilmington, and II. b.
Winborne, Murfrcesboro, as delegates on
tile part OF this State to the national
conference of lawyers and members of
the American Bar Association to bring
about uniform divorce legislation
throughout the United States. the con-
ferences to lie In Washington. February
18th. The North Carolina delegation will
also be charged by the Governor with
effort to have all States discontinue prac-
tice of charging for eXtraditon papers.
Governor Glenn notifies the Charlotte
authorities that he Will attend the
Forestry Convention in that city. March
I'D, especially In the interest Of the APP
ralachnn preserve aud to start forestry
associations throughout the State,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
cREMATED IN HIS HOME.
Man Goes Into Burning Home,
Thinking His Child There.
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N'Rt-eiu' W AAAS Ah-' b'.PolSh'J
FINNEY, ACCOMAC COUNTY, VA,
February 13-Early Sunday morning
while the members of his family were
absent jill McGlothlin who had been
drinking heavily since Saturday, was
sleeping in his house which caught fire.
He was aroused and forced out by a
neigfibor who had discovered the flames,
and thinking that his child was in the
house he returned to rescue l, and re-
ceived injuries from which he died last
night.
He leaves wife. and two small chill
dren
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
TWO TRAINMEN KILLED
AND SEVERAL INJURED

LOUISVILLE, KY.. February 1S.--In u
collision on the louisville and Nashville
Railroad near Maurice station Ky, y
few miles south OF Cincinnati, al !
o'clock this afternoon, between the train
which left Nashville at S o'clock this
morning and the local passenger train
pipycs were Killed and five injured The
p; ssensers shaken UP, but according 10
ndvices received by the louisville and
nashville officers. none was seriously
htlrt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Held Up in His Own Store.

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4 HENDERSON. n. c., February 13.-ATr
I,lm Hedgepeth. II small merchant In
South Henderson, hearing some one In
his store last night ut IL O'Clock. went
10 investigate, AS lle walked n9two pis-
tolls were pointed at his head and he was
relieved Of seventy-nlne dollars and n
watch. No arrests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Benner-Stettelnyer
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(specialto The Times-Dispatch.)
WINCHESTER, VA. February 13.--Mlss
Ada Stettelmyer. daughter of John Stettel-
lnyer, a widely known land owner of this
county, and John Benner, also of the
county,. were married here this afternoon
by Rev. s.. ID. SHELTON, of tho United
.Rrethren Church An old-time Virginia
supper and dance was held tonight at
tho brlde's home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Holding for Judge Nicol.

LEESBuRG, va, February l3,-Judge
Lewis C. Barley,,,of II the Corporation
Court of Alexandrias city is holding the
Circuit Court of@Loufloun in the absence
OF Judge G, II. Ncol.s who is hearing the
Richmond annexation case in that city.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1906-03-08

With the approval Of the plan the
drawing began. Captain Sawyer drew
first, Captain Finn followed him. They
both drew "black BEANS"
The execution was soon to follow and
preparations were at once begun for
the death march. The two captains
were not compelled to wait long for the
coming Of the summons. Soon Con.
fcderate officer appeared with a guard,
who marched Finn and Sawyer to
where car was in readiness to con-
vey them through the streets of Rich
mond on to the place OF execution.
Before they had reached the city
limits they met Roman Catholic
bishop Learning that they were be-
ing marched away to be executed, the
bishop inquired the cause. The Confed-
crate officer paused in his reply and
at that Captain Finn, who was a Cath
Ollie, said he was being executed with
out the "rites Of clergy"
Fortunately for the two captains, the
bishop was friend Of Jefferson Davis,
and with the words that he would
hasten to see Mr.. Davis the bishop re-
Quested the officer to march the men
away slowly and IL possible delay the
execution until he returned. The bish-
ops intercession for the condemned
men w0s not in vain, for he came bacl,
with the word that Mr.. Davis had
granted them reprieve of ten days.
Years afterward, in relating the in
cident to his friend, Lieutenant James
NJ. Strading, who contributes an article
to recent number of McClure's Maya
zine telling the story Of this Lottery
Of DEATH" Captain Sawyer said:
''The cart moved on and the bishop
hurried ut rapid pace to interview
President Davis. The bishop was
mounted on full-blooded and very
spirited horse and he seemed to US to
go like the wind when he started for
the residence of his friend. We moved
on to small hill on which was single
tree and to this tree the car took Its
way. When the tree was reached ropes
were placed around our necks and we
were doomed to be hanged. This would
have been an ignominlous death II We
had been guilty Of any crime punish
able b. death, but we had committed
no CRIME and yet we did not want to
die In that way. We had slight ray
Of hope In the bishops intcrcession for
us, but 1t was too slight to allay our
fears for the worst.
II was so weak that the tree and
| the guards seemed to be moving In q