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Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01

This item Is for the small and bright, but sometimes forgetful and careless, boy in the farm or city home who is In the habit of using a gun. The gist of 1t Is that when going through a fence a gun should either be put through first and laid on the ground, muzzle away, or else held firmly in the hand in the same position while one Is getting through. The past week a fine little ten-year-old fellow living within a few miles of the writer's home had the top of his head blown off by at tempting to crawl through a fence with shotgun which he had grasped by the muzzle and was trailing behind him. This method of getting through a fence is dangerous in the extreme and in so many cases, as in the one mentioned, Is simply suicidal.
Connecticut western news., 1906-11-01

If enthusiasm and optimism stand for anything in a commercial way it ,ls not to be wondered at that the real estate men rake in the shekels, for of all men who have a bargain to make they beat the limit. They be- come so steeped In the good qualities Df what they have to offer that they simply overwhelm the prospective buyer and he toddles right up to the mark and invests. These qualities, like other good things, are without a doubt abused, but there Is no gain saying that they have q convincing power If you have a sour, grumpy, See-no-geod-in-anythi disposition. bet ter steer clear of anything along the soliciting line, ,vhether you live in town pr the country. The world won't listen to you. Go home and cultivate some enthusiasm.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
FINCH AND ROMANCE.
Elegant Entertainment in Honor
of Eloping Bride.


WORTHWHILE. VA. February 27.--
Finch and romance still live In Norris
vile. as WAS proved last night by the
finch party. at "Edgewood.' By Mrs. l..
J.. Crittendon. in honor OF Mr.. Carol
Enlbrey and his bride. Miss Naomi Jones
iraved strong parental opposition and
after romantic and most exciting court
ship. eloped last week with Mr.. Carol
Embrey. when the two were made one.
The spacious parlor. ornamented with
college colors of various schools, photo
graphs and curios from foreign lands,
and the walls banked with flowers pre-
scented most inviting appearance and
each table seemed to vie with the other
In life and animation.
AT Ii o'clock the party adjourned to
the dining room to partakc OF most
sumptuouS repast. Each table. with
a shaded lamp in the center. surrounded
with fruits and flowers, seated four
persons.
After the refreshments there were more
games. spirited repartee and music, the
bride Distinguishing herself by singing
some especially clever songs to the ac-
compartment of the guitar. until an
early hour. when the guests departed,
all expressing themselves as being high
Is pleased.
Finch and romance still hold sway in
Worthwhile. Miss Naomi was ono of
Morrisville's most popular and accom-
plishcd young ladies'.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Pure, Hea/thfuL Refreshing
AboNlnarls
"7Ae queen Of Table Waters

to the United States Supreme Cour. at
Washington for final and absolute get
tlement. Trustees X. T.. carton and NJ.
NJ. Lynch. in the matter OF Ralph Savage.
bankrupt. arranged to sell the big Saw
age business property here to-day whei,
Joseph II. Savage the principal creditor
OF Rnlpl Savage. served notice that APP
pication had been made for - writ taLin.
the case 10 the highest court.
Ralph savagc's wife &as recently di-
vorccd for the second time, resumins
her maiden name Of Miss Adah Seairighi
and going TO her parents home in Balf-
more. Judge Morris Of The United States
Circuit Court Of hppeals. at Richmond,
recently. on behalf of a majority Of the
court held that although remarked to
Savage, after, the first divorce certain
Winchester property held IN trust for
payment of four hundred dollars yenr
alimony for life could not be taken by
Ralph Savage's creditors.
In dissenting opinion, Judge letter c.
Pritchard contended that the remarriage
of Savage and wife constituted waiver
on her part Of all aliinony secured TO her
and that the property should be sold for
creditors benefit. On the strength Of
this. Joseph III. Savage has appealed
His brothers. divorced wife is the de-
fendant. Eminent lawyers say II is tho
most novel case heard in Virginia In re-
cent years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
MARCH's BEHAVIOR.
Weather Bureau Has Kept Record
OF Month for Eight Years.

The following data, covering a period OF
eight years. have been compiled from
the Weather Bureau records at Richmond.
They are issued to show the conditions
that have prevailed during the month in
question for the above period OF years.
but must not be construed as n forecast
OF the weather conditions for the coming
month:
Temperature-Mean or normal temper
Rture, 40 degrees; the warmest month was
that of 1903, Will, an average OF 81 de-
grees: the coolest month was that or
1900 with an average OF "A degrees: the
highest temperature was Sc degrees. on
March 10, $685. the lowest temperature
was 10 degrees, on Marchs7, 1901,
Precipitation Grain N melted anowl--
Average for the month. 3.91 inches; fv-
erage Number OF days 'xith,Ol OF an inch
or more, eleven; tlie greatest monthly
precipitation was s,1+ inches. In 1908;
the least monthly precipitation was l.So
inches, in 1907: the greatest amount OF
precipitation recorded In any twenty-four
consecutive hours was S.59 inches, on
March 81 and % 1908; the greatest
amount OF snowfall recorded In any TWEEN
ty-four consecutive hours f.ecord extend
ing TO winter.of 1SSt-'SE onlNl WAS so
inches. on March 4, ISea,
Clouds AMI Weather Average uulnber
OF clear days, eight: partly cloudy DAYS.
nine cloudy days, fourteen.
Wind-The prevailing winds have been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
.LENTEN SERVICES
IN MANY CHURCHES
Catholic and Episcopal congrc
cations to Observe the Peni-
tential Season.

To-Day is Ash Wednesday. the begin-
ming Of Lent, and services VIII be he'd
Of the ely. Masses In the Cathedral VIII
he said ut and . o'clock. Before the
last mass ashes will be distribnted TO NJ
the faithful. TO be 8. sign OF humility ana
the insignificance of man.
During Len; masses Will be said on
weeks DAYS ~ the Cathedral at ., ana
services will be held every Wednesday,
evening nj o'clock during the L te,1aI
Sacrament stations OF the cross: fol-
lowed by benediction, will be held Thurs
d1ys q 9 f. NJ ava ana Ff Ggr Z est 81
pers will be, sung. when about 100 men
and boys VII ch mar: ths psalms: bishop %
I;en,en discoprses on these evenings. pc
ginning next Sunday. The bishop has
not announced his subjects, but ne gen
In the other Catholic Churches Of the
city sinilar services Will be held The
hour for Friday and Sunday evenings Is
For the Episcopal Church union services
as tollows: Monday at s. James. Tues Tue
Churches wednesday at Monumental and
Holy Trinity, Thursday q, 81. PAUL.,
Friday a s. James and ST y san,s s sd
Christ Church. In addition 70 the above
programme OF services the following ar.
arrangement IlaH been e1Iecteu Tor uBLt
services at S:15 O'Clock: Monday, Grace
Church: Tuesday, ST. Paul's, and Wednes-
day, St James.
for the various services for the weeks ir,
their order will BIZ as. follows; First
week: Sources of Religion-Self-Con-
seriousness, Nature and Revelation: Sec
ond week: Elements OF Religion-Beliet,
Dogma and Prat.ce. Third week: JEWISH
Re.igion--Genesis. Development and re
sultant Character. Fourth week: Chris
tan Relglon-Ioyalty to a Person. Plir-
suit Of an Ideal. CATHOLIC CHARACTER n
dom-Apostolic, Medieval and Modern.
A meeting OF all the vestries Will be
held on March 18th for conference as 10
Church TO be held here next year. on the
occasion of the jamestown Exposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
TRAYNHAM's DEATH.
Coroner's Jury Fails to Give the
Cause of His Demise.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch)
LYNCHBURG. w.. February T.-Ro-
bert L. Traynham, who was arrested late
last night in Roanoke at his residence,
charged with the murder of his father.
former city sergeant. ]. B. Traynham,
in his room In that city, and who was
Icing brought to this city by Sergeant
Griffins. OF the police department OF that
city. who was accompanied by several
other officers. died at the Union Pas-
senger Station about 3 O'Clock. shortly
after the arrival OF the train, No. 70,
from that city. Heart disease, attended
laboring under. was probably the cause
of his death, though there were symptoms
of strychine poisoning just few min
utes before the young man expired.
An autopsy was held by DIR. Taliaferro.
the city coroner, this morning. who was
assisted by DIR. George j. Tompkins. This
revealed the fact that Traynham was
suffering from trouble of the heart,
and that 1t was not improbable, but that
his sudden death was due to this.
The stomach of the dead man was re-
moved. and 1t will be held for the author
tiles of Roanoke. should they desire 10
have an examination made in the desire
to ascertain whether teh case was one of
suicide or not, 1t being thought that it
was probable that the authorities OF that
city might want to know definitely
whether tho death was due to natural
causes or whether 1t was suicide. High
Constable Goode THIS morning, at the re-
quest OF DR.. Taliaferro, convened a fury
OF inquest. which was commenced at II
o'clock and In an hour the jury rendered 4
verdict that the deceased had come to
his death by causes to 1t unknown.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
CHAINED TO a CORPSE.
DoIeful Punishment Of the Anclents
Duplicated In Our Modern Lie.

The Romans used to punish a murderer
by claiming to his body the corpse Of his
behind him the debris OF his crime, the
sleazy cadaver, revolving thing that was
once man.
,r Every day day t You see people draEginE
sins. They can't get away from them
And many Of them have become so in
innate with these corpses that they be-
OF these poor nnfortunates has become
constitutional with them. 1t fits them
like an old shoe. They have become ac-
customed to 1t,
And there are thousands of humans
who are walking the earth to-day with
corpses attached to them.-dyspeptic
stomaohs they can't get rid OF. They
have to get along the best they can
owners Of said dyspeptic stomachs are
to be found In every walk In life. sur
fering from some form OF Indigestion.
first cousin to dyspepsia.
They wear that forlorn appearance.
their energy at zero, nothing interests
them. and they interest no one. their
faces are shrunk: their nerves are wilted
OF the myriads who dandle and crafty
their palates at the sacrifice OF their
stomachs? Are you one OF those who
allow Their senses St to run riot eating too
queer and the mpossible7
Are you bloated after eating and lm-
agne that It Ia your food that fills you?
Do you have nausea when you look upon
this or that, rebel at one thing and be
hungry for It, too, at the same time
And have you got a whole lot OF other
things the matter with your stomach that
you know about but nobody else does.
and can't explain? n SO. you have dys-
pepsia real dyspepsia. And the chances
are you have had 1t long time.
Your stomach Is overworked. abused
tagged out. The gastric and digestive
Juices are weak, tho muscles of the
stomach, are Jaded, and the Whole busL-
ness needs new life. 1t needs something
which will take hold Of the food as Il
comes In and do the digestlng and lot
your stomach take a rest,
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets do that very
thing. They contain most powerful In
gredient which helps the stomach IN the
process OF digestion, cures dyspepsia
SOUR stomach. indigestion. burn,
| eructntions. acditT or fermentation.
They lnviRorate the stomach. Increase
the flow OF gastric Juice. aud do two
thirds OF what the stomach would have
to do without them, That gives the
stomach some rest. ard n chance to get
right again,
You will feel the change first IN Your
mind and heart niid then over your whole
l'body. You'll feel rosy and sweet, That's
the object. You can get these effective
little tablets almost anyNhca on earth
! for soc q package ias
stualt's pyspcpsLl Tablets la the name.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
SALARY NOT TEMPTING.
Or. Drewry Says Pay Inadequate
to Justify His Moving.
,ecial to The Timcs-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
PETERSBURG, VA. February 27.-In
discussing his declination of the SUI
perintendcncy of the Western State Hos
pital, DR.. William F. Drewry condenses
tho reasons for his decision in the brief
statement that the salary at the Staun-
ton Institute is entirely inadequate TO
Justify him in leaving his work at the
Central State Hospital. which is progress
ing in perfect harmony with the board
of directors. and the whole institution
along lines instituted by himself and In
which he takes especial interest. to say
nothing of the sacrifices entahed by a
change OF home.
The salaries of medical officers at the
Virginia State hospitals are smaller than
in any other State. A committee appoint
ed at a recent meeting of all the EN-
ployes of the local institution. presented
DIR. Drcwry with a petition begging him
TO remain with them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Metzge-Dawson.
Special to The Times-Dispatc

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
LEESBURG. VA, February 2I.-Miss
Fannie Dawson. daughter OF Mrs. l.. l.
Dawson. and Mr.. William Metzger, son
OF DIR. George Metzger, of Leesburg. were
married at high noon to-day at the home
of the brides mother. Mrs. L. l.. Dawson,
in the presence of relatives and a few
friends, the ceremony being performed by
the Rev. Roger Tyler. of the Episcopal
Church. assisted by DIR. ]. W. Lupton,
OF the Presbyterian Church. She was ac-
companied by Miss Rebecca Harrison as
maid of honor The best man was
Mr.. Julian Rogers, of Baltimore.
The couple left after the wedding break
fast for an extended tour North. where
tho bride, formerly of Philadelphia. is
widely connected. They will reside in
Leesburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
ELABORATE WEDDING.
Miss Lilly Catherine Rhyme the
Bride of Miles P. Hoffman.


CHARLOTTE. n. C.. Fob 27.--This
evening MT ego O'Clock at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. A.. +. Rhyme. In NJ. Holly, their
Rhyme and Mr.. Miles Pegram Hoffman. Of
Philadelphia. were married by Rev. Boyer
the pastor OF the Lutheran Church in
one of the most elaborate home weddings
OF the State for many years. The whole
house was decorated In ported plants
evergrccns and flowers
The attendants at the wedding were
Misses Helen Rhyme. sister OF the bride
and maid of honor: Georgia Lowe and
white, of Philadelphia; Henry Rhyme. j..
NJ. Craig, of Charlotte. aud Il. j. Hoffman.
the brother and best man OF the groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman left on a south
bound train for Florida. After a honey
moon OF several weeks they will go to
Philadelphia to live The brides father
IS one OF the Souih's weatIhiest cotton
mill owners. and the groom is prominent
Philadelphia business man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
A DRUGGIST
BAD ACCIDENT
MIR. X. l.. Bowman Victim OF the
First Real Winters Day in
Petersburg.
THE SMALLPOX NOT SERIOUS
Or. Mitchell Lectures Under
Auspices OF Womar's Club Tor
Travelling Libraries.
THE SMALLPOX NOT SERIOUS
espeelal 70 rhc rlnes.pIspatel.l

Especial 10 Tho Tlmcs-Dispatclt)
pIsTERsBtRG, VA. February IT,
After week Of balms days and Il thun-
der storm Sunday, old King Winter re-
turned to town to-day with the heaviest
snow storm OF the season. which contin-
evening. The only accident so FAR re-
ported was TO MIR. r. T.. Bowman, n well
known druggist. who broke the bones of
his right ankle this morning by falling
on - sleety pavement on Bank Street.
AIR. Bowman was taken to the Home for
the Sick.
SMALLPOX CASES.
y total Of only seventeen eases Of small
pox during the month ending February
Goth IL shown in the report OF the city
health officer. DR.. Il. a. Martin. and as
only one OF those cases was among the
white population. the supposed epidemic
seems to be n very limited affair. Forty
six deaths. twenty-three white and TWEEN
ty-three colored, and forty-fonr births,
eighteen white and twenty-six colorcd.
are reported for February. The colored
rate OF mortality was, as usual, larger
than the white. but the difference was
considerably smaller than for some time.
DIR. MITCHELL LECTURES.
Or s. c. Mitchell. OF Richmond Col
lege, lecturcd at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hall this evening on
Socrates. the Master Teacher Of the
Greeks" DIR. Mitchell Iectured under the
auspices of the Woman's Club. for the
benefit OF the travelling libraries sent
around by that organization.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
GIRLS LOST TRUNKS.
New Jersey and Delaware Plant
ers Come for Seed OYSTERS.

Cshecial to The Times-D spatch.)
CR1TTENDEN, VA, February T.-Mr,
Blanch and Miss Jessie. who were pupils
at the Chatham Episcopal Institute, which
was burned on the 18th inst. returned
with all their Clothing. their gold wat ass
and other articles OF value, amounting in
all to three hundred dollars, probably. gor
more. - : ''''',s
Mr.. Winfrey Gillian. while getting into
his boat this evening fell from the wharf
der. ~ ~ i III, /. - ~
Captain Jno. f. Higgins and son have
just launched a large gasoline boat, which
will be q magnilcent oyster boat Tie
oyster planters from New Jersey and Del
ply of the blYalYes for the slln1ner trnda
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Ballots and Bullets.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial 10 The Tlmes-Dfspatch)
BoYDTON, VA, February 27.-Mr.
Miller, OF Powhatan. who has had charge
of moving and arranging the record books
and papers from the old to the new
clerks office. was carrying out the order
of the court Friday by burning lot of
ballots used In reconstruction days. when
three explosions OF pistol cartridges fol-
lowed in rapid succession, the balls fly
ing in different directions. causing con-
sternatIon In the office. How these cart
ridges got with the ballots and why they
were there is a mystery that will prob
obly never be solved but 1T will most
likely bring to the remembrance OF tho
ot-headed voters those trying days,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
EXCITING RACE.
Engine Adopts Terrific Speed to
Keep Out of Way of Car.

ESPECIAL TO The Times-Dlspatch.l
SCHUYLER. VA, February IA
Southern car ran away at 1Rockfish over
the Nelson and Albemarle Railway
Saturday morning. The car uncoupled
and started down the heavy grade, where
an engine was standing on the trestle.
a short distance away. the danger signal
was given. the engine running back at
about sixty miles an hour, just ahead
OF the car. for over two miles before
the brakeman could stop IL
1t was n mos; exciting chase. as there
was danger of meeting other trains.
The brakeman stayed on the car until
1t stopped.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
The Grace Davis.

Especial 70 The TImcs- DIspatcll.l
NORFOLK. VA, February 3..-rhe
four mastcd schooner in distress or Cape
Henry liz supposed TO be the Grace Davis,
which loaded with coal Mt Newport News
She went out the Virginia capes. but was
caught by the gale. blowing sixty miles
an hour and was driven back TO the
beach. All the efforts of the two life
saving stations at Cape Henry and vir-
ginia Beach have been useless. The
vessel cannot be reached with the I.isle
gun or with the big Hunt gun. The
weather will Ire fair Tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
To Marry in New York

lSpecial to The Times Dfspatch.) ~
III, ok. VA, Feb. 27.Thomas Jen-
ner Smither. formerly of Richmond, laft
he will be married tomorrow. The bride
elect Is Miss Juanita Blanche Bashaw,
d dalit of pr; Rnshaw. and sistei8o Of
The wedding will occur Mt the New Astor
Hotel ! !; New York City, Tomorrow evening
The couple. after a wedding tour. will
he ct, home at No. 500 Mowhrny Arch,
Norfolk. MI. Smithersis of tho Insurance.
,tlrnlo Of Smlther1& Bntto
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Fire IN Norfolk.

tspeoial to The Times Dispatch)
NORFOLK, VA. February 27--SiN
frame storeS with residences above.
Berkeley this morning. The places We're
occupied by, Samuel Wilson, nj. Berlin,
Samuel zedd, w. Sykes and John Cuth-
2rlell, phe loss WAS $4,000, partially liz
suled. 4 .tg IA IT,,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
doors were closed. for the night. every
room had It's quota OF the wearied and

x s.
room had It's quota OF the wearied and
hungered.
More relief could be afforded, said Mr..
buchanan last night. II people to whom
applications are made for relief would
direct tho applicants to the Ballard
House; as all who go there can secure
bed and food for tho night. As soon
as the place is known there need be little
Of the want and misery now existing.
The same may be said of the Methodist
Institute,
Notwithstanding the severity OF the
storm traffic was very little hlndered. All
the railroads reported their trains as
being on time. or. II delayed at all, only
with all Uncomfortable loss of time. The
telephone system worked without let or
hlndrance all yesterday. and none of the
wires were out OF order. The Western
Union Telegraph Company was a. little in
.convenienced by the high wind, but ex-
perienced no delay. The Postal Telc-
graph Company had one or two wires
down, but, with the exception OF little
delay with Chicago, maintained good con-
nectlon all day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
On the Southside.
(spec,al to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
GREEN BAY. VA. February ia snow
storm visited this place to-day. commence
ing early in the morning, and resulted
In the deepest snow OF the season. It was
quite surprise to all. as many were
making preparation for gardens. and some
vegetables were planted. at II o'clock.
The wind caused the snow to drift in
some places to the depth of several feet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
FOUR INCHES.
Heavy Snow in surry Prevents
Farmers Meeting.
tspec.a, to The Times-Di.pa

Especial to The Times DispatchJ
SURRY c. H., VA, February gI.-It be-
gan showing hero at Z A. NJ. and showed
until s P. NJ, 1t melted as fast as it fell
until II o'clock. and8it turned colder 1t
is now about four inches on. Level. 1t
drifted deeply in places. 1t almost reached
the point of blizzard.
Owing to the snow storm. the farmers
did not turn out to the'mee,ins to he held
to-day. and the meeting was postponed
until March 9Th. The farmers are very
much In earnest over the movement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
In Fluvanna.

Especial to The Times Diapatch.)
COLUMBIA, VA. February T.-After
a month OF spring-lIke weather. a severe
snow storm Is raging here to-day. The
wind lis high. and the snow Is drifting
heavily. The snow began this morning ut
Z o'clock. and has been increasing all day,
accompanied by increasing cold.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
Heavy Drifts
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial 10 The Tlmes-Dispatch.l
MIHERR1N. VA. February 27.--The
heaviest snow this winter fell here to-
day 1t commenced this morning about 6
o'clock and has continued all day. 1t liz
now about six inches deep Traffic is
about cut on and everything Is at
atandstill. The lumber interests will suf-
fer for several days until tho roads dry
out. A strong wind accompanied the
storm, that drifted the snow in places
several feet deep.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-28
NORTHERN VIRGINIA.
Roads Blockaded By Drifts and
Lambs Suffer.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)
wARRENTON. VA, February "a
raging snow storm has continued hete
since early morning with rapidly fall
ing temperature. Several delivery car
rters report big drifts oyer the several
routes leading from here which will
impede travel.
Great loss of young lambs from tho
intense cold Ia feared.