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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
ROMANCE
ENDED SUDDENLY
How Miss Skinner and Bronson
Howard Happened to
Meet.
NORFOLK GIRL CHARMED HIM
Courtship Began in Baltimore,
Then the Wedding-Parted
Now.

BALTIMORE, June 1G.--1t was at a
matinee performance in the Inter part
OF February, at Albaugh's, with Miss
Roso Coghlan as the star. that Mr.
Howard first saw Miss Skinner. and 1t
was a case of love at first sight From
the moment OF their Introduction he
paid her assiduous court.
Miss Skinner had gone to Albaugh's
with friend, who also knew Mr.. How
ard They occupied seats in n box. and
shortly after tho curtain had gone UP
Miss Skinner remembered letter She
had written to her mother. but had for
gotten to mall Her escort offered to
mail 1t. and 1t was while ho had gone
to the street in search Of letter-box
that Mr.. Howard found his seat in the
next box. When Miss SINNERS escort
returned. he found Mr.. Howar< stand
Ing at the rear of the boxes. After
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
BRIDE BLINDED BY
SHOWERS OF RICE

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Shrleking
wildly and with her hands covering an
eye. blinded for the moment and per-
haps forever. Mrs. John Ebberllng, a
bride, of ST. Louis. was whirled away
on west bound train from the Balti-
more and Ohio station to-day. The
accident formed an almost tragic cul-
mination OF a pretty romance.
Rice was deluging the Union Station
when Mr.. and Mrs, John Ebberling
started to run the gauntlet of merry
party of friends who We're formed in
an ambuscade. When the rice was ex-
hausted a thoughtless merry max
gathered handful OF the white grains
from the dirty floor and flung it in
the face of the bride.
"Oh, John. I'm blinded" Mrs. Ebber-
ling shrieked.
tanned some bit of glass or gravel, for
the pretty woman's eyeball was terribly
lacerated. Dismay fell upon the party.
and the wedding carriage was called
in order to take the unfortunate bride
to the nearest hospital. But Mrs. Eb-
berling grew hysterical and Insisted
on going on the train. The distressed
husband and unnorved guests were UNI
able to quiet the moaning woman. The
party was Joined by physician going
to his country home. Just as tho train
pulled out. He said the wound was
serious, Only prompt departure OF the
train saved the man who flung the rice
from passago-at-arms with the hus-
band of'the stricken bride. Tho Wash
1ngton contingent consisting OF three
women und tw oemn, refused to give
women and two men. refused to give
their names. and left the station hur-
riedly, after sending q telegram to
IIarper's Ferry. the trains next stop.
to arrange for medical treatment and
conveying consolation, 1t was said
that Mrs. Ehberling. the injured wo-
man, Is the daughter OF millionaire
brewer Of st. Louis, who had come to
Washington and Jamestown on her
wedding trip.
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NEWS GATHERED
FROM SOUTHS|DE
MIR. Benjamin a. Baber Dies
Suddenly Of Congestion
Of the Lungs.
MONEY FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Extra Appropriation Also Carries
Sum for Improvement of
Cemetery.
Manchester Bureau. Dispatch,
No. 1902 Hull Street.

Mr.. Benjamin a. Baber, of No lilo
semmes Street, died suddenly at 4:3O
o'clock yesterday morning. Mr.. Baber
was in apparently good health during
the day, and 1t was not until O'Clock
Sunday morning that he was stricken.
He suffered an attack of congestion of
the lungs, and an hour and half later
died.
Mr. Baber was employed as a car
penter at tho Southern Railway shops,
where he was badly injured In an acct
don't several months ago He was forty
years old. and Saturday marked the
twenty first anniversary of his mar
riage.
Mr. Baber is survived by his widow.
eight children. and three brothers--Mr.
James Baber and Mr.. d. Baber. both
of Manchester, and Mr.. j. b. Baber, OF
New York. Mrs. d. Baber Is very Ill
and her death Is expected at any mo-
ment.
The hour of the funeral has not yet
conduct the services. and the interment
will be made in Maury Cemetery
Extra Appropriation.
At its last session the Council nppro-
priated an additional $1,000 to be APP
piled. 81 900 for the High School build
ing and $500 to the cemetery fund.
This increases the total appropriation
for the erection of the High School up
to $4,000. which Is adequate to meet
bids for the work, as already submits
ted by contractors.
The $500 increase to the cemeteto
fund Is made for the purpose of OPEN
ing new records for the better man
agement Of the grounds. and the en-
ployment of competent clerk to keep
them
A subcommittee of the Cemetery
Committee is to report tomorrow
night on clerk, when time VIII be
set for all section holders to report
and have their records set straight.
These matters will come up to-mor-
row night for final ratification before
the Board Of Aldermen
The ordinance prohibiting cows from
running at large in the city was also
passed at the last session of the
Council.
Personals and Briefs.
Captain William Jordan. noted war
veteran. was the guest last week OF
Mr. James F. Turner, at "Elvin Farm.
The condition OF Judge Walter A.
Watson. whose illness was reported
several days ago, Is decidedly I'M
Mr.. J. E. Turner. of Chesterfield
county. will go next week to the
Jamestown Exposition for a few days.
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ASHLAND NEWS NOTES.
ftfcl,n,Ond Commuters Want Early
Morning Schedule Changed,

NvTuiuE SCUcuuIe SuuUHcW
Especial to The Dispntch.l
ASHLAND, VA. June 1s.--The Board
of Trustees OF Randolph Macon Col
lege elected Mr.. r. NJ. Terry OF Lynch
burg. Va, as associate member OF the
Executive Committee OF the Woman's
College. and Mr.. r. 3. Fitzgerald. OF
Danville, as associate member OF the
Executive Committee of the Danville
Institute.
One of the most interesting and i'm
Dressive fentures of the recent COM
mencement exercises of the college
was the farewell supper OF the senior
class, which was held in the Henry
Clay Inn. Nearly all the members Of
the class were present, and the occa-
sion was strictly private. The class
this year OF young bachelors OF arts
was unusually large and congenial. be-
ing composed OF some OF the most stu
dious and promising young men ever
graduated from Randolph Macon Col
lege.
DIR. and Mrs. T. NJ. Jones, of the
college, will Visit the jamestown Ex-
position this week and will spend the
summer In Augusta county, Va.
The family of President Blackwell
will spend the summer at home in
Ashland.
A petition has been presented to the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad by the commuters be-
tween Ashland and Richmond. request
Ing change of schedule OF the acl
commodation train which leaves here
at 1888 a. NJ. as 1t Is now 30 seldom
on time. and this Is proving to be Sc
rious interruption OF early business
hours In Richmond.
The new laundry pant Of the Tayt;
Tor Syndicate at Ashland will COM
mence business here tomorrow, and
VIII be managed by Mr.. John Taylor.
The new Ice plant OF the Taylor
Syndicate will also commence bust
ness here tomorrow, and will be In
charge OF Mr.. Hardie Taylor.
The new country club building OF
the Hanover Club will be completed
and ready for occupancy by the goth
of July.
The family of Mr.. J. +. Howison
will leave the Henry Clay Inn, where
they have been spending the winter,
for College Park. near Lynchburg. Va,
where they Will spend the summer, re-
turning to Ashland in September.
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omcer, Of nctty Levi. Chaptcr.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.1
FRED VA, Juno 10
The Betty Washington Lewis Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
has elected the following officers for
the year: Regent. Mrs. John T. Cool
rick; vice-regent, Mrs. William Fl.
ier: recording secretary, Miss saiiie n
Gravatt; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
r. L. Stoffregen; treasurer, Mrs. FL.
M. Eckenrode; historian Mrs. ]. b.
Gray.
The Colonial relics which have been
collected by the chapter will be packed
and shipped to the Jamestown EXPOSE
ton In few days for exhibit there.
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WIN Ob.crvc "Dattle Day"

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG, VA, June 16.-The
18th, Battle Day" the anniversary Of
the repulse of General Hunter from
Lynchburg by General EARLY, will be
observed here as Confederate Memorial
Day, The service will take place at
the Westminster Presbyterian Church,
where addresses will be made by Cen
eral T. T. Munford and Mr.. Don r;
Halsey. At the same time a portrait
of General Robert E. Rodes will be
U. c. v.
One of the features at the soldiers
section In the Methodist Cemetery, after
the parade. will be the singing Of old
camp songs by the veterans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
HUNG CHILD BY
WAIST IN AIR.
Mother Accused Of Adopting
Cruel Method of Punish
ment.

CLEARFIELD PA. June ia strans'
story of cruelty comes from Boone Ridge.
noar Penf,eld, where Mrs Burhelder ID charg.
ed with having suspended her six-year-old
child In rnidair. permitting her to hang fol
three hours.
The child did something that displeasea
the mother. and seizlnS the little one II
is alleged she tied her hands behind her
and thon fastened strap about the child'a
waist The little offender was dragged to
tho barn, where rope was attached to tbs
bolt. thrown over beam tpd the child
pulled up in the mir.
This was shortly after supper. and 1t Il
said she permitted the child to swing around
and around In that painful pacen u1oil
her husband came home at 10 SseStk and
cut down the child.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17

fly open, and the blazing paper will
come In contact with small ball OF
guncotton suspended few inches
above the valve. The cotton will ignite
and explode.
Life in Fire Damp.
The rescue experiments will be very
Interesting. and are likely to prove
fully as valuable as those testing ex-
ploslves. Mr.. Clarence Hall, one of
the governments experts. found In use
In Germany certain apparatus which is
capable of sustaining lifo where there
Is fire damp or poisonous gases follow
ing mine explosions. The apparatus
consists OF canvas Jacket equipped
with cylinders OF compressed oxygen
Connected with the operators mouth by
flexible. rubber lined, metallic tube.
A pressure gauge regulates the use of
the oxygen. The exhalations OF the
miner are passed through small Jumps
OF potassium hydroxide. the carbon
dioxide being absorbed and the remain
Ing products. together with more oxy-
gen, Is again available for the man
wearing tho Jacket
A miner with this Jacket on could
enter mine Immediately after an ex-
plosion and aid in saving lives. There
is no apparatus OF this nature known
" no l1A dSc III lAS SllllCo SldleS dl
present.
When the recent explosion occurred
at the Whipple mine, in West Virginia,
Mr.. Hall hurried to the scene, and ar
rived on the ground within a few
hours. He learned in short time
that the explosion was due to heavy
blasting, which In itself was due to
the hurry of two men to complete n
disagreeable job. The men had struck
fault In the coal, and were going
through a rock heading to get to the
coal again. They were paid $3.50 a
day while blasting away the rock
but as soon as they got through with
this work were to go back to mining
coal. at which they could make from
SIS to So a day. It is said that they
failed to undercut the coal, as this
would take more time. and blasting in
the solid required a larger charge of
dynamite than If the coal had been
weakened and loosened.
Gathered Force as 1t Went.
The explosion in the mine gathered
force as 1t went along. for the reason
that there was not enough air at the
origin to cause complete combustion
At distance of 1900 feet away the
greatest destruction was wrought. AL
together twenty-three men were killed
and two hurt.
Tho two men whose hurry caused the
explosion were found dead some dis
lance off. at the place where they had
run to await the outcome Of the shot.
Mules in one underground stable
were found slightly burned; in an
other stable they were untouched-only
hungry. "A mule In one Of the pas
sageways was found wandering about
In tho most disconnected manner. His
driver. who had evidently abandoned
him. was found dead a short distance
away. Had he stuck to his mule he
would have been uninjured.
or course. coal miners and mine
owners Will be most deeply Interested
In the outcome OF tho experiments for
the purpose of safeguarding the lives
OF those who have to toll in the bowels
of the earth. developing the riches
thereof; but the general public as
we'll Will hope that It's; Experimental
ton along the lines indicated in the
foregoing will be productive of graft
flying results.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
RECEIVER Fon roxAwAY.
Does Not affect Hotels, Which Are BE-
ing Operated an Usual

Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch.l
ASHEVILLE. N. c., June 16.-On ap-
plication Of Attorney ]. C. Martin. rep
resenting numerous creditors, Judge
Fred. Moore yesterday placed the de-
funct Toxaway Hotel Company. a
Georgia corporation. which formerly
leased and operated the string of hotels
owned by the Toxaway company. in
the Sapphire country, in the hands OF
George II. Wright. OF this city, receiver.
Afr. Wright Will go to Lake Toxaway
tomorrow to take charge OF any
visible assets.
The receivership does not affect the
hotels owned by the Toxaway Com
pany. which have been leased to. and
are being operated by other parties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
REPRODUCE BATTLE.
Famous Kings Mountain Fight In
Alimlc-Build Own Mountain.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
BRISTOL VA, June IA faithful
reproduction OF the battle OF Kings
Mountain will be a feature OF absorb
ing interest in the Fourth OF July cele-
bration in Bristol. Elaborate prepare
lions for this feature have been In
progress for several weeks.
The mountain requires forty thous-
and feet OF lumber for its construction
1t being built much after the shape OF
the original battle-ground. 1t rises
fifty feet in height. and, being covered
with scenic effects In the way of trees.
rocks. logs and brush. presents very
realistic appearance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
MIR. BARR TAKING HOLD.
VIII snrt Many Reforms mt the James.
town ExpOaItIOn.

Especial to The -Dispatch.]
NORFOLK, VA. June 16.-The adj
vent OF James NJ. Barr into the man
agement OF the jamestown Exposition
1s already being followed by the insti-
tuition of economic policies. reforms
and progressiveness. Wherever i'm
provement Is possible the effects OF the
new power are being felt. This is
true OF the working force OF the ex-
position. as well as in the physical
operations on the Exposition Grounds
The machinery OF the big show. it is
expected. will run without a hitch
under the guiding hand OF Mr.. Barr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
BARR HAVING FIGHT.
Signs OF Unrest in Lee County Coal.
felds-COntention for Privileges.

Especial to The Tin,es-Dispatch.]
BRISTOL. VA, June 16.-John NJ
Barr. former president OF the Seaboard
Air Line Railway. and a postmaster in
the art Of handling railroad affairs, Is
now at the head of important coal
operations in Lee county. Va. and In
that capacity Is having his first expert
ence as a representative OF other inter-
ests in fight for advantages in the
coalfields.
For two weeks there have been signs
of unrest in the Lee county coalnelds.
and IT has been due to a contention
for rights and privileges between the
interests represented by Mr.. Barr and
the interests of the Virginia and South
western Railway and It's owner, the
Southern Railway.
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VALUABLE PORTRAIT.
Picture of Former Governor Holmes,
OF Iississippi, in Virginia Family.

Especial to The -Dispatch.]
BERRYVILLE, VA, June 16.-Dr.
Dunbar Roland, historian of the State
of Mississippi, visited Mr.. Burwel1 Nc
CURE, about mile and a half from
Berryville. His mission was to exam
1ne the old oil painting of Governor
Holmes, the first Governor of Mlssis-
sippi The portrait Is painted on a
piece of mahogany, and is in good con-
Idition., It Is much over q century old.
1t has been In the MCGUIRE family for
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generations, and is priced very highly.
II was painted ut the expense Of the
State or Mississippi. and presented to
Governor Holmes. who represented the
State, after his time expired as Gov
crnor. many years in the United States
Senate.
DR.. Roland is trying to persuade the
Mcclure family to present the state OF
mississippi with the portrait. in order
to be placed In the Hall of Fame, at
Jackson, Miss
The. family has tho matter under
consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
SERMON ny DIR. SMITH.
commencement Begins mt VtrEinia
Military Institute mt Lexington.
Especial to The imes-Olspatch.]

I, Especial to The mes-Dispatch.]
LEXINGTON, VA. June 16.-The
commencement sermon before the corps
of cadets of Virginia Military 1nsti-
,tute was preached this morning by
REV. w. r. L. Smith, D. D., pastor of
the Second Baptist Church. in Rich
mond, from the text, Bear ye one
snother's burdens" The theme was
"Christian Service" and the preacher
eloquently emphasized the thought
that no man lives unto himself. but
his life is linked with that Of his
fellows. The music was led by a ca
det choir, with several special selec-
tions by the v. NJ. I. orchestra.
On the platform. which was appro-
priately decorated with flowers and
eyergreens. were seated General Ship
and members Of the faculty and of
the board of visitors. The exercises
were held in Stonewal1 Jackson Me-
mortal Hall, which was crowded with
friends and visitors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
Dedlcatc L1theran Church,

Especial to The Tines Dispatch.1
LYNCHBURG, VA, June 16.-TheI
new Lutheran Church here, which was
completed several months ago. was
formally dedicated this morning. TheI
L. A. Fox, Of Roanoke College. The
pastor. Rev. ]. G. Peery. assisted mi
the service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
I,ich,non,ler Get. Contract.

FHR SrI ,I VA, June IL
The contract for improving the Nation
al Boulevard, in this city, by the got-
eminent. has been awarded to the
James r. Bradley Company, OF RIch-
mond. The amount OF contract is $0,474.
Tho work will begin at once.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
Walker-Ncwton.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
MONTROSS. VA, June 16.-Cards are
out announcing the approaching mar
riage Of Miss Jane Blake Newton. Of
Hague, Westmoreland county. to Will
liam G. Walker, of this place. The
ceremony Will take place in Copel
chapel at Hague. Wednesday,, June
26th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
The victor Hugo Sails.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, June 1.-THE cru!s-
er Victor Hugo. one of the vessels
which represented France in the James
town Exposition international fleet.
went to sea at o'clock this after
noon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17
Wrong Food
Makes Invalids.
Little Quirks and Ais are Natures
Mild Requests to Right Some Wrong
One must Heed the Complaint or
Pay the Penalty
Pay the Penalty

Modern folks have discovered a way to recover-by
proper selection OF food and drink
ook carefully into the health OF the individual who
knows that coffee don't hurt me" and you Will almost
sure to find some physical all or functional disturb
ances-pcrhaps muddy complexion, weak eyes, inclp-
lent heart failure kidney liver or bowel disorders or
some form of weakness that shows plainly enough the
cry for relief sent up from some organ OF the body
Dismissal Of coffee and change to Postum brings re-
lief and shows clearly that coffee binders digestion
Failure in digestion lack of good red blood and
therefore a lack OF food for the centres. Re
rnoyal OF the cause will allow Nature to right herself
and Postum contains Phosphate of Potash, Abumen,
etc from the field grains which unite to form the deli
cate gray matter OF the throughout the body.
Long-boling (see directions package) brings out
the rich flavor and snappy coffee taste-frec from the
nerve-racking drug-caffeine-n coffee.
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safety valves. When the gas or coal
dust ignites and explodes, the flame
Will light the paper. The valve Will
fly open. and the blazing paper will
come In contact with small ball OF
guncotton suspended a few inches
above the valve. The cotton will ignite
and explode.
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In order that the effect of the OK
pIosons. IL there are any. may be fully
observed, a piece +ot oil paper will be
placed across the face Of one OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-17

Mr.. J. E. Turner. of Chesterfield
county. will go next week to the
Jamestown Exposition for few days.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-03-20
Receive Benefit from Seash0re
Visit

Mrs. II. E. VanHaagen and Miss
Florence Zellers, of Reading, Pa are
enjoying the health giving air of Wild
wood, comfortably located at the Hotel
Fenwick. Three weeks ago Mrs. Van
Hagen came to the resort hardly able
to walk from depot to hotel. A won
derful gain in health and weight has
resulted from her short stay, her weight
increasing nearly a pound a day.
Mrs. VanHaagen and Miss Zellers
are charming young ladies and viva
cious conversationalists. They are
charmed with Wildwood-by-the-Sea
and wax eloquent when speaking of
its many advantages.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-03-20
Received a Large Gagged Eagle

Carl Erickson, the genial fish dealer,
is debating on whar to do with a large
and handsome specimen of the bald
headed American eagle, which he re-
ceived from q friend in North Carolina.
He has the bird in a large cage and it
is ''much alive.o Carl gingerly pokes
food and water through the wires for
he's not overly anxious to get within
reach of the bill or claws of his feather
ed captive. Many friends have been
admiring the handsome bird this week.