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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
HENRY B. SMITH DEAD;
CAUSED by OWN HAND.
His Throat Cut and Knife Lying
BY His Side-Boly
Mutilated.
Especial to The Tlmes-pispatch.

.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, January 2.-'
The Body of Mr.. Henry Smith, lof
Newport News. which was found In the
woods near Williamsburg yesterday af-I
ternoon. about two o'clock. by Mr.. Hub
bard. was brought here and watched
over by friends and relations last night.
AS reported yesterday, 1t was evident
that he had been dead for several days
Dogs had gotten the body. and had,
eaten off the hands and feet. Mr.,
Smiths body was found lying in a;
clump OF bushes. with his throat cut
from ear to ear. BY his side was q
knife, with which tho deed was com-i
mitted. So that 1t Is not doubted he1
committed suicide. while inla temporary
At OF mental arrangement.
The remains were laid at rest in the
family burylng ground this afternoon
Rev. w. A. r. Goodwin, the Episcopal
minister here, conducted the funeral ser
vices. A large number Of friends and
relatives OF the deceased were present
at the last sad rites.
The reward OF one hundred dollars
offered for his discovery, OF course;
goes 20 Mr.. Hubbard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
NO CORRUP ton
IN RIMAR|Es
To Bring About This consurnma-
ton, Bill is Offered in
Senate.
EACH MAN PAYS FOR HIMSELF.
Quite Severe Penalty for City
Treasures for Violation Of
Proposed Measure.
EACH MAN PAYS FOR HIMSELF

Bills designed to prevent corruption
at primary and general elections through
the payment BY political parties or can
didates for, ONCE OF the capitation tax
OF prospective voters with q view to In
1uencing their vote wore offered -yester-
day by Senator Machen, OF Alexandria,
as the first OF q series OF measures
touching this matter over which he Is
now working
Indications clearly point to consid-
cradle stir In the present General AS
sembly over the payment Of q capitation,
tax as O prerequisite to vote, and the
lines are already being laid for sharp
fight. Judge Sims, OF Louisa, a Demo-
crat. ana Senator Dickenson, of TnEe.
we'll, Republican, have both offered bills
nbolishlng the provision requiring the
prepayment of the poll tax. the former
claiming among other things that the
requirement failed to reach the end
sought, and that, in fact, 1t eliminated
many white voters. Tho Machen bills
are the first steps in counter move
ment. The Alexandria senator Is OPP
posed to abolishing the tax, but at the
same time will propose measures de-
signed to facilitate its collection and to
prevent It's use for political corruption.
Heavy Penalties.
In view OF allegations made in recent
primaries the reference to the employ
ment of tho poll tax with the design Of
influencing votes is OF tho very llvest
interest. Under one bill offered by Sem
ator Machen no person may pay or at
ton1pt to pay any capltatlon tax for an
other person without the written con-
sent of such other person duly signed by
him and on express provision forbids the
paymaat Of the tax with intent to In
I f1uence the vote of such other person In
any primary or general election" A
Violation OF the act Is made a misde-
imeanor punishable by d tlne not exceed
ing $500 or by confinement In jail not
exceeding twelve months, or both fine
and imprisonment
4 The second Machen bill forhlds county
and city treasurers, under penalty OF q
forfeit OF $50 for each violation. TO. re-
sceiye the captation tax OF any person "
sent or rendered by any other person. un-
less the money be accompanied by
written statement. signed by the person
from whom such tax is due, which state,
ment must be deposited and kept among
the records OF the Office and the treasurer
in furnishing to the clerk Of his county or
city. as required by law, list OF those
whose capitation tax has been paid shall
Indicate on the list those whose tax was
paid by othoMt caza the names OF tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
DELEGATE HARRY c. GLENN.

earnest plea for the bill. and declared
that the Judges were, in his opinion.
the poorest paid officers in the State.
Mr.. Taliaferro of Orange, thought the
position OF the Portsmouth member was
rather inconsistent, he having offered a
resolution at the first of the session.
calling for reduction of State taxes.
Mr. Bland cited the fact that nearly
all the progressive States in the Union
pay their judges more than is given
those in Virginia, and closed with a
strong appeal for the BILL
In Opposition.
Mr.. Taliaferro. of Orange. earnestly
opposed the bill, and declared that the
people We're already bearing sufficient
burdens and no more should be placed
upon them at this time.
Mr.. Byrd, the patron of the measure.
advocated It's passage in clear and
forceful speech, anu he laid much stress
upon the fact that his bill came to the
House with the endorsement Of the Com
mittee on Finance. The speaker pointed
out that the judges in West Virginia,
where he practices regularly, are paid
$500, and that their work is much light
er than that OF the Virginia circuit
Judges.
Mr.. Byrd said that the judges are ex-
pected to live in a manner in keeping with
the dignity OF their positions, and that
giving the best of their years to the SER
vice of their State. they could hope to
have but little in old age should they
continue to receive only s25OO per year.
He spoke of the heavy personal expense
upon the judges who are required to
spend more than half of their time away
from home. where they must pay hotel
bills and other personal expenses
Refused to Engross.
Mr.. Petit, in spirited effort, opposed
the bill. and said it was sought here
tos increase the salaries OF, men who
themselves were satisfied. and who had
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
MR.. BYRD LOSES OUT.
House Refuses to Engross Bill
Raising Salaries Of Judges.

The House session was opened with
prayer by Rev. DR.. ". ]. Young. OF tho
Methodist Church. There was full at
tendance OF members, and quite nuns
Der OF visitors occupied seats in the gall
lery. The special committed reported a
schedule assigning seats in the gallery.
1t was filed.
resolution was offered by Mr., Baker
and adopted. calling upon the Committee
on Public Property to- confer With the
Capitol Commission With the view OF
providing room in the Capitol to be
known as the speakers room
Mr.. Churchman, OF Augusta, opposed
tho bill offered by Mr.. Byrd, increasing
the salaries Of the circuit judges from
s., 500 to $780, when it was called, and
said while he believed the State had a
high and able judiciary. the incumbents
were now getting ample salaries.
,NIessrs. west, of Bedford, and Bar
rett, of Newport News. took the same
ground, the latter contending that II
there should be any increase It should
apply as welt to Corporation Court
Judges.
Mr.. Bland. OF Portsmouth, made an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

persons by whom they were paid. Any
person who signs the name of any other
person to the written statement de-
manded will be deemed guilty OF the for.
gerry OF such signature.
What Machen Says.
II am opposed" said Senator Machen
yesterday, "to amending the Constitu-
ton in regard to the capitation tax. A
man who is too stingy or two trifiing to
pay a dollar and q half to vote is not At
to vote. hope there are very few such
Democrats In my district.
'.Of course some very worthy people
oppose the tax as a prerequisite to voting
upon unselnsh grounds; but In the end
am sure these people will md that they
have been mistaken.
ut must be remembered that the capl-
tation tax itself Is not a new thing. ,e
have nearly always had one In this
State Formerly it was one dollar,bnow
1t Is fifty cents more.
This 30 cents goes toward the support
of the county or city government of the
voter, while the dollar goes into the
school find. Both OF these are purposes
for which money must TO raised by tax
alton, and 1t is not perceived that
uniform capitatlon tax Is not good
enough way to help raise 1t.
ut must also be borne In mind that
even though the citizen may not wish
to vote, he Is still indebted to tho state
for his oapltation until 1t is paid. Ger
tainly no good citizen should wish to
beat the State out OF this small sum.
IL he docs hot intend to beat the State,
how can 1t inture the citizen to pay his
tax in time to qualify himself to vote7
Some very excellent men have mad
vertently failed to qualify themselves to
vote, while few have regarded this
us nav and ,ineonvenlent
burden and have resented 1t. But 1t is
certain that time will cure all OF that.
and conservatism which opposed the new
plan WILL. after awhile, be arrayed in its
favor. s i..3g f1.
II have prepared aome bills intended
to facilitate the collection of the tax.
and to prevent Its being employed as a
means Of corruption.
"rhe Constitutional Cnovention evolved
this plan after year OF hard study. and
we should not disturb It, nor threaten
IL"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
STATE CONTROL FOR
WILLIAM AND MARY
Board Of Visitors toAdvocate Bill
Turning College Over
to Virginia.
to Virginia.

The board of visitors of the College OF
william and Mary held a conference here
last night, with President Lyon G. Tyler,
and mapped out plans for appearing at
3 o'clock this afternoon before the House
Committee on Schools and Colleges in
Advocacy of the bill offered by Mr.. Greg
Dry, turning the institution over to the
State. tgs
A measure Identical with this has been
presented in tho Senate by Mr.. T. Ashby
Wickham. of Henrico, and the members
of the board will follow them up in both
branches.
The bill puts the college entirely In the
hands OF the State, and authorizes the
Governor to name all the members of tho
board.
This body will consist of ten members,
fivc of whom shall be named by the Gov.
ernor. every two years.
IT further allows the State a large num-
her of students, who shall be named by
division school superintendent, with
reference to legislative districts. The
State students shall be allowed free tut
ton, and shall pay only the minimum
cost for other expenses incurred at coll
lege. s& u. sfs ys " sS x
tits not known hat the BILL will be ops
posed. 1t will have strong support from
Its patron and friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
Strong Fight for Life.

,SSpsclal to Tha Mmes- Dlspatch.)
Nt99W!PQRT NEWS, VA, Jan. 2. Ed;
W sis Ss Ne S ysatts Oh ass
this morning after suffering for. nine
mouths from plood poisoning. following
opsrated upon several timses, f his right leu
being taken off at the hip several months
ago. For vt least six months death was
fought for ltfe persistentiy and continued
to live suffering horribly all the time
4 The funeral will take place to-morrow
ford and Rev, w. NJ Hunter condueting
the serY!ces at the residence, me nndy
WILL BIO Inferred at. Greenlawn Cametery,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

holding of an election in the town of
Abingdon on the dispensary question.
BY Senator Hobbs-To authorize super
visors OF Prince George county to
lease a portion Of county lands.
BY Senator st. Clair--To amend and re-
enact section sTo1 of the Codo. relat-
ing to setting FIRE to woods and fences.
TO provide for taking the census of
Tazewell, Giles and Bland counties.
BY Senator Misunderstanding cities of sec
ond class to cities of first class when
they shall have attained the neces-
sary population.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
CHEMIST BURNED.
An Explosion Of Gasoline in His
Laboratory.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
BRISTOL. TENN. January 2a.-As the
result OF a gasoline explosion at tho
Bristol Iron Furnace this afternoon. AS
sistant Chemist ]. w, Wl4man was badly
burned about the face and arms. and Is
in a serious condition. Chief Chemist
c. 3. Gresey. who came here from New
FORK. had his hands and arms burned
but his face was protected by wet
towel he CHANGED to be using
The laboratory was enveloped in flames,
causing a loss OF O few hundred dollars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23

persons by whom they were paid. Any
person who signs the name of any other
person to the written statement de-
manded will be deemed guilty OF the for
gerry OF such signature.
NEa-L-.. 0a1vr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
.Cerneteries Cornmittee.

The committee on cemeteries Mr..
Spence, chairman. held q short meeting
last night. The only business transacted
was the ordering, OF the regular bills
and 4 rho ordering OF the payment o.
several old hills that for one reason
and another had been carried over.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-23
Died From Vaccination.

Especial to The Times, Dispa tch.)
ONLEY, VA, Jan. 22,-The infant child
of State Senator Benjamin; L, qunter died
to-day from commissions resulting from
a high fever due to recent vaccination
The funeral will take place Tomorrow
from the Gunter home. Willow Bank. nearsi
Accomac Courthouse. 81
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

! b. H. Wixon, of Hagerman, arriv-
ed this morning. to spend two days.
Red Top Rye. the greatest family,
whisky, full quarts $50. O~riental1Otf
Boellner, the Jeweler, will save
you 20 per e On your Christmas
gifts. 37t3
Hon. ]. o. Cameron came up from,
Carlsbad this morning to attend
court.
Attorney B. C. Bowen returned this
morning from a trip to Carlsbad and
| Artesia.
Music lessons given by competent
teacher, reasonable. 40s N. Rich.
Phone 1O7. 3St3*
VIM. D.. Moore and M. F. Yount
came up from Lake Arthur this morn
ting on business.
we guarantee not to shrink fan
nels. Try US. Phone 29. Roswell
Steam Laundry. 34t26
Arthur and George Smith came up
from the Sigmund ranch near Lake
Arthur this morning.
Remember my goods are 20 per
cent lower this year,. B. Boellner,
The Jewe1er. 37t3
FOR SALE Two big mares and
one big horse, harness and wagon.
401 McGaffey St 38t5*
We have all kinds of bargains in
city property of all kinds. See us be-
fore you buy.-Carlton & Bell.
Anyone desiring to make a dona-
ton to the Cemetery Association Ba-
zaar, please have it ready by Dec. IA.
Anyone hunting or trespassing on
the Slaughter ranch will be prosecut-
ed. A. Williams, Foreman, 29taw
Engineer w. NJ. Reed came up
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

c. A. Cole, of Hope, transacted bu-
siness here today.
J. L.. Hamilton, of Lake Arthur,
was in town today.
Fine white corn whiskey, double
stamped.-Oriental Saloon 22tf
The Cemetery Association ANNU-
AL BAZAAR, Dec. Is.
Fine white corn wh1skey, double
stamped.-Oriental Saloon. 22tf
Buy your gold rings of L. B. Boell-
ner, the Jeweler, and save money.
Fine white corn whiskey, double
stamped.-Oriental Saloon. 22tf
Figure with B. F.. Smith when you
want buggy painting. Phone It's. TIT
Red top rye, the best family
whisky, full quarts $3.50. Oriental. If
George Halliburton and A. L.. Har-
per, of Dexter, were in Roswell today
Red Top Rye, the greatest family
whisky, full quarts $1.50. Oriental1Otf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

The verdict of the jury in the case
If w. L. Foster against VIM. New
man., an appeal from the Justice
court, was read in district court
Wednesday morning. 1t found for the
plaintiff as to the dun horse and for
the defendant as to the black horse,
and set the value of the dun horse
at S37. Court then took up the trial,
by jury, of the case of Thos. NJ. Dan
iel ct al, against Ben H. Tallmadge,
a land suit.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

furnished some time ago.. After this
long wet, muddy spell the roads will
re in a fattened condition and when
they begin to dry and are just wet
enough to have the mud roll nicely,
will be the time to IL the drags
owe them, and tnus easily grade
them to the center and at the same
time mooth down the rough places.
1t is especially desired that East
Second Street road be worked, for
it is the gateway to a large part of
the farming country. This Dad mas
been in splendid condition since the
is hoped the farmers will keep up
it's reputation.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

from Carlsbad this morning to pre-
pare for his trip to Salt Lake City
Mrs. Doud Patrick came up from
Dexter this morning to spend the day
with her husband, who is on the
jury.
Miss Irma Totzek returned this
morning from a six weeks visit with
her sister, Mrs. E. E. McNatt, at
Artesia.
Railroads blocked. We are not.
Send US your laundry and get it back
promptly. Phone 20. Roswell Steam
Laundry. 34t26.
Will Lawrence came up from Lake
panied by J. NJ. Cooper, a prospector
from Canyon City.
John R. Joyce came up this morn
ing from Carlsbad on business con-
nected with the big sale just inau-
gurated by the Joyce-Pruit Co.
E. L. Bedell left this morning for
Pittsburg, Pa, and New York City,
ON a ten days business trip in the
interest of the Roswell Oil Co.
Good 4-room cottage, corner lot. 4
blocks west of business section,
5 1 800. Small payment down, balance
easy payments. See R. H. McCune,
over American Natl Bank. Sits
C. r. Brice came up from Carls-
bad this morning to attend court.
His wife and children passed thru
on their way to Blooming Grove and
Dallas for a visit of two or three
months.
800 acres of land near Roswell
with plenty of water for irrigation,
Is or 20 acres bearing orchard, small
house and some other improvements,
Valued at $50 per acre.-Carlton &
Bell.
The Board of Education met last
night, and besides transacting a lot
of routine business, elected Joseph
E. Carper as a member of the board
from the First ward in place of DR..
E. H. Skipwith, who has moved to
Mexico.
Joe Curran and wife and Mrs. Cur
rams mother left this morning for
their home in Ration, taking with
them their son, Thomas. who has
been a cadet at the Military Insti-
tute, but took sick. Cadet Curran
will return to the Institute after a
visit home.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06
STICK TO NEWSPAPERS.
Merchants of Joplin, Mo-, m Other
Places Drop Schemes.

From American Press.
Advertising schemes of all kinds
were placed under the ban by the
Retail Merchants Association of .Jop
lin, Mo, recently, and a resolution
was adopted to enter into 10 adver-
Using plan other han the use of
newspaper space. A motion prevailed
three to whom all schemes for ad-
vertising other tina newspaper
space will be referred, the associa-
ton members agreeing to be guided
by the decision of the committee in
entering into or declining to enter
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

Shelby lnstaIIs immense Gas Range.
The Shelby Hotel, always astep
with progress, has installed an inn
mense gas range by which the work
of the kitchen can be accomplished
better and with greater ease than
ever before. The range is of the lat
est pattern and the best that can be
bought. The first floor of the Shelby
is now equipped with gas through
out, both for light ms heat.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06
tain such propositions.

tain Such propositions.
The association secretary report
ed correspondence from the %associa-
lions at Houston, Tex; Oklahoma
City, and Little Rock, where plans
similar nave been adopted. the show
ing from Houston being that the as
ISOLATION members had saved $1,000
in one year by restricting their ad-
vertising expenditures to newspaper
space.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

Nice, clean, sanitary cottages.
The utmost diligence in maintain
ing a sanitary and healthful condition.
An experienced physician and train
ed nurses in attendance day and
night.
The best the country affords to eat.
Terms and particulars on applica
ton to the Secretary,
DR.. C. M. YATER,
119 w. 2nd St., Roswell, NJ. MI.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

LOCAL NEWS. s


Wyatt Johnson for Stark trees.
35t26*
For Stark trees, see Wyatt John
son. 35t26*
Boellner, the Jeweler, has it
cheaper. 37tf
Theodore Burr, of Dexter, was in
town today.
Frank Divers went to Campbell
this morning.
C. E. Odem returned this morning
from Carlsbad.
Mrs. Frank Mcdaniel, of Carlsbad.
was here today.
P. H. Cannon returned today from
a trip to Dayton.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

A Good Opportunity to Drag.
The Commercial Club advises that
it will soon be the best opportunity
in a lifetime to do good work on the
roads with the drags which the Club
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06
BIG ISN'T IT?

Well, it's just exactly what you can
make right here by investing I'D Cloth
ing, Hats or Mems furnishing during
THIS SALE.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-12-06

The operation is simple. A piece of
prepared coal is lighted and placed in
the heater, after which it gives out
an even steady heat, without smoke
or odor. indispensable to those who
drive in cold weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-22
LOOK INTO VALUES,
Corporation Commission Fixes les.
Dates for c Companies.

Following is selt-cxplanator letter
sent out by Clerk r. 7. " ilson, Of the
State Corporation Commission:
The state Corporation Commission Will
hold sttings in their Offices in the State
Capitol. Richmond Va, on the dates
named below, for the purpose Of ascer-s
tanning and assessing the value of tho:
properties and the gross transportation
receipts for the current year, as follows: 3
Il Steam railroads and the Pullman Com
pany, on September 25th. a i
Steamboat and electric lines and ex-,
press companies, on September 9th. !.
s Telephone. telegraph and canal lines,
on September 28th. 4 AT
Please take notice accordingly and the
commission will hear any statements YOU
may wish to mako relative to the assess
ment Of the property OF the company you
represent. - n II "a Il. l5
Please send the tax report Of your
company to tho clerk OF the commission
on or before September lat. on blanks
furnished and forwarded on June 90.
1906. ,.5t u s.s VI IA i.l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-22
PROTEST AGAINST
CUTTING THE TREES.
Committee Of Civic Improvement
League Would 4 Preserve Eli
&CapitolF Shrubbery,

The Ire Of the Civic Improvement
League OF. this city was excited yester-
day to q high degree when 1t was found
that In prosecution Of the work OF beau
Trying the Capitol grounds a number of
old shade trees had been cut up by tho
roots. saJl IA
The body was called together at once
IN the Mutual building and the following
telegram rushed to Governor Swanson: /
Governor Claude A. Swanson. nathan,
Va: 544
The Civic Improvement League, In
meeting assembled. vigorously protests
against cutting OF trees In Capitol Square,
We ask YOU to delay cutting until matter
can be looked into, Four trees down to-
day Twelve more to come down. $B
h, CHARLES b. COOKE h
'Prssidsnt," Z
30 far nothing has been heard from
the Governor. and 1t Is not probable that
any acI!on will be taken. as this would
require meeting OF the Beautifying
Committee. III 3s II
Meanwhile, In all likelihood the other
trees marked for slaughter will have
been feled by tho contractor.
Tho league took UP onoe moro Tx,
| trash can proposition, and decided ~
tnaugurate campaign OF education L,
its interests, IS well as for general
improvement In sanitary conditions il
thu atty, y