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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
HERE'S ANOTHER DREAM
FROM THE WILD WEST

TONOPAH. NEW. January 9.-Mike
Riley. the promoter of the recent Cans
Herman fight, has mapped out q pro,
In the early part of April. Riley
wants to pull off four fights in two
days, the whole for one admission. his
card includes Philadelphia Jack
O'Brien. with AL Kaufman or Mike
Schreck: Joe Cans and Harry Lewis;
Jimmy Gardner and Honey Melody,
n kid Herman and Jimmy Britt.
There is a strong feeling here that
Kid Herman should be matched with
some lightweight at 1913 pounds ring
side. Herman Is n great favorite here
and in Goldfield. In spite of his defeat
by Joe Cans.
Riley has not made public the amount
of the purses he will offer at the car
nival, but 1t is expected they will be
as large as the u of purses IN this
State lust now.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
YOUNG MAN TRIES
TO BAPTlZE HIMSELF
tspeclal to The rimes. n

Especial to The Times-DispatchO
INDEPENDENCE, VA, January 9.-A
report reached this place Saturday that
a crazy man wa trying TO drown himself
in New River, five miles from here. F.
NJ. Osborne and j. W. a. Vaughan were
deputed to catch the man and bring him
to jail here, the jailer, whose business 1t
would have been. being away when the
report reached town. The two men has
tened to the river where they found q
young man just getting out OF the water.
When asked what he had been doing. he
said he had been baptizing himself. When
asked who baptized him, he said: THE
Lord helped me"
1t seems that the young man was un-
balanced on the subject OF religion. He
was brought here and placed In jail. He
has $40 In money and says his name ls
Gordon Walker. and that his home Is at
Maybeury. w. Va. Jailer Jones says he
is in his right mind to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
MRS. swanson
GUEST OF HONOR
At Brilliant Reception Given by
Mrs. Dunn, of WASH
ington.
[From Our Regular Correspondent.l

WASHINGTON, d. c., January o.
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson. wife OF the
Governor OF Virginia, was the guest OF
honor yesterday afternoon at one of
the most delightful teas of the season.
given by Mrs. Arthur Wallace Dunn
of Massachusetts Avenue. The tea
table had for a centrepiece a rare out
glas basket, filled with white roses.
surrounded by ferns. and at either
end of the table was q silver vase OF
unique design, In which We're great
punches OF white, sweet peas The
si~lver-shaded candelabra and minor ap-
pointments carried out IN effective
color scheme of green and white.
Mrs. Dunn received In n handsome
gown of white eolienne, with trimmings
of duchess lace. and Mrs. Swanson was
charming In a white duchess lace prin-
cess gown. Mrs. Carter, wife of sem
ator Carter. served Ices: Mrs. Mason,
wife of Rear-Admiral Mason. poured
tea, and Miss Juliette Williams. daugh-
ter Of Colonel and Mrs. John r. Will
liams, and Miss Gardiner, OF Chicago,
presided at the punch-boWl. Among
others assisting were the Baroness
Paumgartten. Mrs. Walker. of Montana:
Mrs. Willis Moore, Mrs. J. B. Acker and
Miss Mary Riech.
Mrs. Swanson, who Is an attractive
woman of charming personality. IL
pleasantly remembered as n most
gracious n hospitnble hostess while
living in the Capital City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
WANT ROOSEVELT FOR
LEE Centennial
Cannot Attend, But He Will
Write Letter of Appre-
citation.

WASHINGTON. anuar a.-President
Roosevelt was asked to attend the tsooert
this city on the 18th instant. under the
auspices OF the Association of the Con.
federate Veterans and the Daughters OF
the Confederacy. This will, be the CEN
eral Lee and 1t Is to be generally cele-
brated throughout the South.
The President will not be able to attend
the meeting but promised to send a let
ter. The committee which called on him
included General Marcus j. w. Wright, of
Tennessee; Thomas Nelson Page. Wash
ington, d. c.; Judge Charles b: HoWrey,
of the Court of Claims. Mrs. Walsh, of
NIississipni. n Mrs. Young. of Arkansas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Daily Court Record
Law and Equity Court.

Judgments entered yesterday: James
r. Turner VS.. Wickham ana Northrop,
receiyers; verdict of judgment for de-
PENDANTS.
Cases set for to-day: Robert Portner
Brewing Company VS.. Monticello Club.
Suit for 5000.
Chancery Court.
onalifications yesterday; Virginia
tor Of the estate of Oscar Cranz. Estate
valued at SGT. 900.
George w. Lewis qualified as admin
Lyons. Estate valued at $4,000.
Hastings Court.
Cases tried yesterday: Gus Crawford,
mlsdemeanor; required to pay $40 per
month for support of wife.
felony; William B. Jones, grand lar
ceny; Claude Hill. felonious cutting.
Supreme Court Proceedings.
Tn the Supreme Court of Appeals
y weaatlthS ny fhe ofsn S 20 sm1 and Ioh Meri-
cultural Institute trustee, was fully
argued by the Attorney General and
r. A.: Lewis for the plaintiff In error,
ming for the d~efendan and sub
mitted.
on briefs.
Pavolinic VS.. Commonwealth and
Yoder vs.. Commonwealth. Passed to
March term.
Joseph Thomas. alias John Wright, vs.
Commonwealth. Partly argued by
James p. Clements for plaintiff In
error and continued,
Next cases to be called:
Bing. ct ais. VS., Burruss, ct ais;
Massey's ADMINISTRATIVE VS.: Southern
Railway Company, and Winchester
Fire Insurance Company VS.. Ocean
View Pleasure Pier Company, ct ais.
being cases on the privileged docket
Property Transfers.
Richmond: G, 6. Tyler and Wife to
b. f, w. Carter, 311-S feet on east line
OF Twenty street, Sc feet south
OF NJ Street, subject to deed or trust
Henrlco: Lewis Ginter Land and In
provement COMPANY to Robert M.
Brander,, lot g in block q, plan of Gin
John M. Walsh and wife Ito Robert
Fl. Gillian, 10 la acres on south side
OF williamsburg Road. about 11-2
miles from Rchmond- s1lol
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
PERSONA GRATA.
Russia and Great Britain Approve
of New Monarch.

LONDON, January s.-It was declared
In official quarters to-day that the under
standing between Russia and Great
Britain relative to the existing status in
Persia includes an agreement to the
effect tina Moh.nlmed Ali Mira, who
now succeeds to the throne, Is well
suited to his high Office. and that he.
therefore,, will nave the support OF Rus
STA and Great Britain, the two powers
most directly interested in Persia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
EX-sPEkKER RYAN
FOR CONGRESS
Citizens of Loudoun County Are
Anxious to See Him
Elected.
From Our Regular correspondent.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 81
A prominent citizen of Loudoun coun-
ty. now in this city, says that in the
event that Mr.. Rixey should not be a
candidate for reelection to Congress,
Loudoun will present e~x-speaker John
F. Ryan as his successor: He says n a
Alexandria, Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince
William and C~ulpeper have had the
representative in Congress. while
Loudoun is the only county in this end
honor within the memory OF living
man. although she has always been the
old reliable bulwark Of Democracy. He
says however, that oudou VIII not
SUPPORT Mr., Ryan because of any claim
which the county may have, but be-
cause his business and legislative ex-
p~erience eminently qualify him for the
position and insure his constituents and
faithful and efficient service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Senator Mccumber spake at length in sup
port OF the measure.
TO discussion of the bill limiting the hours
OF railway employees. which measure Is to
be voted on under agreement tomorrow.
The discussion was opened by hIr. Id.
Toilette OF Wisconsin, who declared that
the measure had received the. endorsement
of the national organizations of all classes
oil railway employees. and that the opposi-
ton now being manifested was from en-
ployes who had been coerced by the rail-
roads to present protests.
The discussion became general. being
participated In by Senator'S Bacon, War
zen. Doltver Patterson, Hepburn, Cal
lirger and Bevcridge-
Senator'S Dolliver and Braudegee have
offered substitutes and nearly every Sem
ntor who has spoken on the measure has
suggested amendments. SO that there are
a large number pending.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
v SKATING RACE.
Leweck, Skating Backwards, Will
Go AGAINST Young Brent.

The great skatere, Leweck, who will
give fancy, comical and thrilling exhioi-
lions on rollers at the rink at lakewood
for the balance of the week. commencing
Tonight, will have as his opponent In a
one-mile race tomorrow night John
Brent, who is well known as one of the
fastest skaters in the State. A message
lust received here from DIR. Young, father
Of Carl Young. OF ~Lynchburg, states that
Carl continues very sick. and will not be
able to come. AS no skater of Brent's
equal could be secured, Leweck jumped
at his opportunity. and offers to skate
Brent for q mile, and will forfeit $40 II
does not beat him, he to skate backward,
and allow Brent to skate forward
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Post Office Appointments.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 9.-Ru-
raj carriers were appointed for North
Carolina professionalism. route /. Mar
tin F. Jones, carrier; Henry B. Waldrop,
Leaksville, route =, Harden
]. Evans, carrier; Jesse F. Wilson. sub
stitute. Reaford. route l, Malcolm A..
Chisholm. carrier; Eldridge ChiHholm,
substitute, Route 2, John G. McDuffle,
carrier; John D. McDuftie, substitute.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
ATLANTIC COAST LINE
BUYING MANY CARS
tspecIal to The Ttmes-Dispatch.D

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
WILMINGTON, n. c.. January 9.-The
Atlantic Coast Line has given out con-
tracts for 1900 steel bottom box cars to
the South Baltimore Car and Foundry
Company; for $50 steel bottom fiat cars
to the Standard Steel Car Company. OF
Butler, Pa, and for 1000 plain box cars
to the Barney & Smith Company, Day
ton, o. Contracts for more rolling stock
will likely be given out within the next
several DAYS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
SAY AMARTO WAS IN
HIS TENT AT THE TIME

DANVILLE, VA, January 9.-Fred.
Amarto. charged with the murder OF Joe
Pretrello, Maggie Sullivan and her
twelve-year-old son Lawrence at Mot
leys on the morning of December ~,
was held in $1,000 bail to-day. A num-
her of witnesses. most of them members
of the immediate family Of the accused,
testified that Amarto was at his nome
asleep at the time Of the shooting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Not Known Here.

Search here last night failed to reveal
whether Harry Mantle was q resident of
this city. 1t was stated In the City Hall
that no such name appeared on the list
of the city employees. and II Mantle family
that was interviewed could give no light
as to the mans identity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
MANASSAS BRANCH AGAIN
Southern Railway Company An.
swers to Commission.

The Corporation Commission heard at
length yesterday testimony relating to
the equipment and service on the Ma
nassas branch Of the Southern Railway.
Mr.. A. P. Thorn represented the company,
and the inquiry Was conducted by the
commission. The case was taken under
advisement, and a decision will be handed
down later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
VIRGlNIAN NEVER SAW
TRAIN OR STREET CAR

Special TO The IInes-DEpaVcUJ
STAUNTON, VA, January s.-Harry
who lives twenty-six miles from
Stanton, and had never before seen a
train or street car. was in the city to-
day. He would not leave the railroad
station, expressing the fear he might
get lost. He is otherwise very Intelligent.
and was well dressed and seemed to APP
precIate the humor of his situation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
CONGRESS KILLS
BIG CRAFT BILL
fcontinuca from First Page.)

fContinued from First 3
la dead. although IT may be revived at q
later session.
"Do not overlook the fact" said Chair
man Mahon. himself a G.. A.. r. MAJ
from Pennsylvania, that every one OF
the petitions to ave the Congress enac
such legislation comes from men who
have already been got TO their homes AT
tho eYpense of the government and with
ont the expenditure of one cent OF their
own money. l do not believe Congress
will ever pass such a bill"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
HIS LIFE BUT A
RAREB|T DREAM
New York Artist Commits
Suicide Because Of
Ennui.

NEW YORK, January 9.-Vith a note
lying nearby, in which he had written
that life is a rarebit dream" the body
of Albert A. Chittenden, an artist of
some note, was found in his luxuriously
furnished apartments on West Twenty
ninth Street to-day.
Chittenden had committed suicide by
inhaling gas. and had been dead at least
three days. Pinned on his waist coat
was the following note:
Life Is a rarebit dream. Ha! Ha!
Such a funny dream. but enough; I am
ready to awake to something less ridi-
culous.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Avoid Taking Cold"
Protect the Lungs.
Germs Of lung and throat diseases fill
every crowded train and car. Your sys-
tenn should be in condition to resist them.

Zach season of the year one has
to fortify himself against the dis
case or diseases peculiar to that
season. In summer you have to
be careful of the digestive organs.
In winter and carly spring, when
the weather is cllangeable, at
times damp, and again cold, you
have to guard against taking
cold" which generally is the be-
ginning of all lung, throat and
na al troubles.
Getting sick depends largely
on the condition of the body to
withstand the attack of the dis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
EDWARD 7. SANFORD
CONFIRMED BY SENATE

WASHINGTON. January 9.-The SEN
ate. in executive session to-day confirmed
the nomination of Edward T. Sanford,
OF Tennessee, to be Assistant Attorney
General to succeed James G. McReynolds,
resigned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
1000 IOWA CITIZENS
LYNCH A WIFE-MURDERER

WATERLOO, IOWA., January "a
crowd of more thar one thousand men to-
night battered through the walls OF the
county Jail at Charles CITY, iowa, Win
railroad irons and tore hinges from the
doors and took James Cullen out and
,lvnched him for ~wife-murder.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
LIEUT.. RANKIN RESIGNS.
Richmond Man Succeeded by
lanes Fl. Price.

Especial TO Tho Times Dispatch.i
STAUNTON. VA, January 0,--An ORDER
was issued by Colonel Perry, of the Sew
entieth Regiment, to-day, appointing
JAMES Fl. Price first lieutenant and ord
nance officer. to succeed Lieutenant Le-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

land Rankin, OF Richmond. resigned. Pri-
vate William w. Smoles. of Company X,
Seventeen Infantry, was appointed reg
mental sergeant-major.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
SENATE Wits
FOR T|LLMAN
Senator From South Carolina
Is Still Too Ill to
Talk.

WASHINGTON. January Sat the con-
c,nsion Of morning business to-day the
Brownsville resolutions were laid before
the Senate, but discussion was postponed
until tomorrow on the statement or MIR:
Foraker that Senator Tillman was still
indisposed and unable to address the SEN
ate, as he desired.
After a general discussion, q tentative
understanding was reached in the Senate
to-day justifying the expectation that a
vote on the generalTservice pension bill be-
taken next Friday. The Measure was de-
bated at some length during the early
part of to-day's session and received no
local criticism, but many concentrations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10
Nominations to Senate.

IVU1II11IdV1O11o " 0S1tdtSs
WASHINGTON. January 9,-The Presi-
dent to-day sent the following nominal
tons to the Senate
United States attorney. Northern Dis
triot OF Florida, w. B. Shepard.
United States marshal, Northern Dis
trict of Florida, IT. r. McGourin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-10

Judgments entered yesterday: James
10. Turner VS.. Wickham ana Northrop,
receivers; verdict of judgment for de-
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13

John F. Usher Of Terre Hautc was for the prose
cutIon ! took a short leave from the store TO
attend the trial a witness / became deeply
interested IN the discussions of the lawyers as to
view of the law 10 me ! its relation to Justice,
and how innocence might be made 70 appear guilty
through evidence that not admissible under rule
Il was careful in giving my testimony that It
should not be lnVaIdated weakened either by
heaTsay undue expression of opinion. | wanted
unjusty criticized and that her character had been
srnlrched by gossip inspired by envy. | wanted
my testimony 10 help her in her trouble. and SO
made II simple and direct / stuck 10 that simple
and direct testimony through the entire cross cX-
animation. and did not allow the insinuatlons OF
making a slip
Il watched the whole casc.-the handling Of the
witnesses on both sides, and was impressed with
the way Mr. Usher disposed OF those who had only
hearsay gossip to repeat on the witness stand. /
listened to the arguments, and further impressed
to show that there not a single fact revealed
that would cast reasonable suspicion the char
acter OF the girl reloiced with her friends in the
verdict in her favor and against the author of the
malicious gossip about her.
Il went back to the country store thinking OF
the and how the trained in the law had
saved that girls character and gwen her a future
II seemed 10 me The most important event IN the
history of that community. He was hero IN my
eyes. The law was the granlest profession that
had come IN contact with 1t was more important
than that of teacher or minister. 1t held its
from the sacrlegc OF malicious and irrelevant gossip
! should Ike to be a lawyer; but | had no eduCa-
ton. ! had read the Bible and history and some
philosophy. / had never read any law books.
supposed 4 college education was necessary 70 be-
come a lawyer; but had no hope Of
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13
His Thoughts Were Far Distant

/ W In / back TO the store ana re-
L sumed my daily routine Of selling
needles and tar, muslin and nails; but
my heart was no longer in my work.
Ny thoughts were with that lawyer
in Terre Haute | bought a law book
and began studying it, and soon deter
mined TO become a lawyer, whatever
the difficulties ! told my employer
OF my determination He discouraged
me; said | would make a good business
man but a very poor lawyer, and
offered me a salary of five hundred
dollars a year, and at the end Of a
year an interest in tt business. He
did not dissuade me; bu. he induced
me to continue for a time in his en-
ployment.
We had an exciting political cam
paign that fall, and there was a big
mass meeting in Annapolis. John p
Usher and Oliver p. Morton were the
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13
A Hard Up Hill Climb

XTELL, it was hard work; but ! did not mind
w that, and since had determined 10 be a lawyer
there was nothing else TO be thought Of | secured
a cheap boarding place, did odd Jobs, tended Nh
Usher's Office and devoted my time 70 his books
He was away from home most of the time on the
circuit in Indiana and Illinois; but when he came
back he always had word of advice and encourage
ment for
After had spent year in his office | went to
Cincinnati and took Il term in the law school
There | had opportunities to hear great lawyers
and great orators the pulpit and on the plat
form | also went occasionally to the theater and
10 the opera, and began TO get glimpse OF the
world that had been a sealed book to me. But
studying law and becoming lawyer are separate
and distinct cases, | soon discovered.
i could endure any sacrifice TO study law; but
found 1t more irving waiting for clients. | went
bach, to Terrc Haute. and Mr. Usher advised me
to for myself IN some place over in Illinois
where he thought there would be better opportunity
for a young man. | went to ShebyviIle and hung
out my shingle | had my diploma from the law
school neatly framed and hung III my office. Then
| sat down to wait for clients, but they dldn
come. | became discouraged and one day took
down the diploma and set my foot upon 1t, took
down my shinge. and moved over to Iuscoia
where | made another effort, but combined business
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13

remembered nae On the stand. and that he had been
Impressed with the character Of my testimony and
the way had passed through the cross exaInina-
ton.
| then blurted ont my ambition. | wanted to
be q lawyer. and asked HIM if there was any hope
Tie asked about my education, and said it was not
a very good foundation. but when hc saw the look
OF dlscouragemcnt III my face he said that with
hard work / might become a lawyer, but pointed
out the difficulties the way. | had a thousand
dollars saved. and was ready o. spend every cent
OF It and face starvation % become "a lawyer. He
took me by the hand and sand | would succeed. and
THAT might come any time o. Icrrc Hautc and take
place II his office and have access o. his library
quit the store, and went t. Tcrre Haute to
study law"
The Speaker stopped short with his story. The
other lawyers sat ~ silence for a minute Here
Was the most practical lawmaker among them
who had entered the ranks with an ideal. Il was
not business. not ambition. but the awakening OF
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13

very serious situation Tor the
g.-l and her family. Her
t4-re- took 4 serious. and |
mink q sensible, view Of the
--uat.on. and brought suit
zionist the woman for SLAM
de-
Then the people divided
-5 the suit became the
-aIect of bitter discussion
Tie Young men sympathlzed
th The girl and her parents.
Many other people who be
we'd all girls should be Ike
asars wife sided with the
oman who had held up the
--. IS an object Of suspicion.
! good many witnesses
ere summoned 10 testify 10
-- character Of the girl /
ra5 one OF the witnesses. |
lad met her frequently al
dances and parties, had taken
leigh rides with her, and liked
her | knew no cause for
-picion against her. ex-
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13

u that She was tull Of lie and enjoyed the
Ympanv Of Young men and did not hesitate to say
Sd. For al her unconventionalities | believed her
-szt as good and pure as any girl in the community.
J was q witness for her and while felt that could
and should say everything in her favor, ! disiked
the ordeal OF a cross examination upon my knowl-
edge Of a young woman's character
When the trial began everybody in the com
rlunity was present. A very distinguished attorney
from indianapolis appeared for the defense, and
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13

speakers. / heard them, and That settled The ques-
ton of the future for me The trained logic of those
men convinced me that | must be a lawyer TO be
able 70 do things wisely and realize ideal that
had entered my brain
After the meeting | went forward with Others
70 meet and shake hands with those great men.
introduced myself to Mr. Usher, told him | had
been a witness in the trial he had conducted and
that | had been much impressed with his handling
OF the case. He was kind enough to say that he
New-York tribune., 1907-10-13
A Victim of Gossip

YOUNG woman who might now be called
~ aoldenish but was then called i tomboy, became
the .ct,rn Of gossip and her father took the matter
l--g court. She was one Of those girls who liked
81. vas good fellow and all the young men Of the
5qn liked TO be IN her company She was more
.5pular with the young men than She was with
ne women. and some Of the women discussed her
actions quite freely. One woman, who constituted
herself the moral censor Of the village allowed her
criticisms TO get beyond what apparent facts war
-4nted She openly discussed the girls character
II. = way to take from her all character i q