davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

wishing to obtain books should call
for them OH those days only.
Mr.. Allan Terrell, OF West Virginia,
lns been on n visit to his homo folks
at this place.
Mrs. II. II. Terrell is making visit
to her mother, Mrs. BEETLE Rice.
Mrs. Mamie Graham, of Grahams
Forge, Wytho county, and Mr.. II. G..
Hanson, of Bristol, Tenn, are tho
guests OF Mr.. aud Mrs. James Buford
Mrs. a. j. Hall, OF Bristol, is ex-
l1cctcd to arrive this afternoon, and
will spend some time visiting rcla-
tives at Montvale.
The work of tho doublc- track on
tho Norfolk and Western Railway Is
progressing we'll since the fnvorable
change In the weather. 1t Is understood
that tho l1ancs & Payne contract is
nenring completion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
SEVERE EXPERIENCE.
Boys Locked in Box-Car Make
Trip Without Food.
Ispeclal to The Tlmes-Dispntch. ]

Especial to The Times Dspntch.l
NORFOLK, VA, February 21.-From
Philadelphia to Norfolk locked in box-
car. almost freezing and without food, is
q trip made by VIM. Cline. Geo. Graham.
Frank Coyle and WIN. Grown. from tif-
teen to seventeen years old, il the story
they tell is true.
They claim they went to sleep IN the
car in Philadelphia, and that the door Of
the car was locked without their know
ledge The boys suffered much from
cold and hunger on the trip
They broke open packages of freight
in an effort to get something with which
to force their way out OF the car. for
they were arrested on tho charge of de-
stroying the property OF the railroad, and
Justice T. P. Rodman sentenced them
to fifteen days each In the Norfolk coun-
ty JAIL They did not succeed In making
known their presence in the car until the
car Was almost here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
"Will Be Hanged Anyway.

Special 70 TIC IIIHts-DIspHtcltJ
DANVILLE, VA, February 2l.-Her-
bert Stcptoe was brought to Danville
this afternoon from Amherst Court
house. in custody 'of Sheriff Beard.
Tho trip was unevtntful OF anything
sensational. Few people hero knew
of the arrival Of the negro, and there
was no demonstration at the station.
He was carried to Jail by side street.
and no trouble Is expected. Steptoe
protests that he Isl innocent of the
crime with which he is charged. but
expressed the belief that he was go
ing to be hanged. Judge A. NJ. Aiken,
of the Corporation Court. who was
designated by Governor Swanson to
preside at the trial, returned to the
city this afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
WHIsKEY WAS FATAL.
Child Drank Pint and Died ii
Short While.
Special to The Timcs-Dispatcl1.

ISpeclnI to TIC Times -Ulspatch.I 81 ~
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, February 2l.--Iii
News has reached here OF the death
at AIesslcks, York county, yesterday, OF
seven-yenr-old Paul Evans, son Of Caps
tain and Mrs. William Evans, from the
effects of drinking pint Of whiskey. Tie
child climbed on top of chair, took
tho bottle from cupboard and dranlsa
every drop of the liquor before he was
discovered. Soon afterward his mother
found him very III. and sent for DR.. Fay
Sinclair. When the doctor arrived the
child had become unconscious ana was
beyond medical aid.
Captain Evans Is weil.kno-Tn wa-8
tcrman of York county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
ONE HOUR IN JAIL.
Richard Haymore Gets This Sen.
tence. With Fine of S25.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
= CHATHAM, VA, February 21.-The reg
ular term of Pittsylvania county circuit
reopened Monday, and the first case called
was Richard Haymore for malicious
shooting. Haymore was attending q
dance several weeks ago when he became
involved in a quarrel with two Yates
brothers, resulting in one of them being
shot Several witnesses were examined,
and the jury, after being out short
while. returned n verdict of one hour
In jail! and a fine Of SIS. On two other
counts IIaymore was fined in each sl5
and the cost.
The case OF Asa Viccellio against the
Southern Railway Company for $1,000 dam
ages, alleged to have been sustained by
his team being frightened and made to
runaway, came next. Verdict for the de-
PENDANT.
John Jones, colored: Homer Davis and
G.. i. McNcely, white, for holding United
States retail llquor-dealers license. was
before Mayor Hargrave this week and
fined each 500 and cost. All noted ap-
peuls to the Circuit Court.
A certified list from the Internal Revc-
nue. Department containing the names of
all those holding United States retail
lquor-dealers' license in Pittsylvania
county was this week presented to the
grand Jury, but no indictments were
maze. Inc NUMBER ioluiHS Such !cSnSe
in this county other than distilers are
nearly fifty.
Joseph Blons was this week lodged in
the county Jail, charged with assault
ing Robert Whorley and shooting him in
ono arm. From best information. Blong
was drunk, and, for no cause, fired upon
old man Whorlcy. woundlng him, rs
, stated above. After shooting Worley,
Blong turned his revolver upon Thomas
MldkiH and fired at him several times
without effect. Blong has been indicted
and will In all probability be given n trial
at this term Of court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
BIG FIGHT ON.
Lynchburgers Will Object
Trains Using Belt Line.

ESPECIAL to Tho TimcS- DIspatch.I
LYNCHBUIaG. VA, February 2l.--
IT is learned hero officially that the
Southern Railway will erect and main
tain station for its through pas
scnger trains on the new line being
constructed In tho western portion
of the city. IL tho City Council will per-
nit 1t to do so. 1t proposes to have
all Of tho local passenger trains &C
through the present union station. The
franchise desired by the company Is
pending now before council commit
tee. and big fight Is expected to de-
velop against any Of tho trains of tho
system passing the city without en-
tering the present union station.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Otey Enter
tain Their Friends

MONTVALE, February 21.-Tho en-
tertainment given on Friday the 10Th,
al VALLEY View" the home Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Il. G. Otey, may be recorded
as the most pleasant social event Of
tho week A number of young poople
from Montvale We're present,
Mrs. Bernard early entertained TIN,
Shakespeare class Mt tho last meet
Ing, Delicious refreshments followed
tho intellectual feast, after which the
propriety of charging the village
library, making room for new books,
making new rules and regulations, was
considered. Hereafter Tuesdays and
Tvldays will BIO library days, and those
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
NEW Y. M. c. A.
Board Of Directors Select Speak
ers for Opening Event.

The board of directors of the Y. Nj. G..
A. arc making extensive preparation for
tho opening Of tho. new $4,000 building
on March 4th. 9Th and 9th, which Will
work IN tho city after suspension for
two years. Among the out-of- town
speakers who are expected to participate
In the three-days program VIII DO Coy.
The University Of Virginia: Rev. Frank
II. Mcladcn, of Richmond; state Sec,
rotary l.. A. Coulter and International
Secretaries Il, M. Robinson, Cecil j."
Gates and II. o. Williams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

a few years older Fearing that their
extreme youth would be grounds for
parental objection. they he'd about de-
cidcd to take matters into their own
hands when wise heads got an inkling
OF the truth and allowed the wedding.
Mr.. Winston Is a son of DR.. Winston,
of Farmville, and brother Of DR..
Currie Winston. OF ampden-Sidney.
The grooms father. mother, brother
and quito a number of Farmville
friends came down with him.
Mr. and Mrs. Woody had n few of
their friends here, and altogether 1t
was most pleasant affair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
PRINTING PLANT BURNS.
D. A. St. Glars Business Wiped
Out bY Flames.
,ecial TO The Times-Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
WYTHEVlIlL1I. VA. February 2l.-The
printing establishment Of Mr.. D. A. st.
Clair, on the corner of Church and Monroe
Streets. was almost entirely destroyed by
fire this morning about o'clock The
fire caught from gasolene In the hands
of careless employe, and though tho
fire department responded promptly and
soon had water on, the flames could not
be subdued until the building was to-
tai wreck. The presses and cases are
considerably damaged by water Mr.. ST.
Glars loss is from $1,000 to $1,000, with
no insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
TOUCH OF ROMANCE.
Pretty Young L adyLeaves School,
WEEDS Rather Than Teach.

Especial TO The Times Dispatchl
CREWE, VA. February 21.-There
was quiet. but pretty, marriage in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Woody
last night. the contracting parties
being Miss Marie Woody and Mr.. Bev-
erly Winston, of Farmville. There
wac Just enough romance about the
wedding OF this youthful couple to
make 1t interesting. Tho pretty little
bride. who has been student in the
Woman's School in Farmville two SEES
sions, is Just sixteen, and the groom
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
DIES SUDDENLY.
Aged Lady, in Usual Health
Succunbs to Heart Disease.

Especial to Tho Times Dispntch.l
DANVILLE, VA, February 2l.-NIrs.
Gertrude Sharpe. wife Of Thomas r.
Sharpe. a retired railroad man, and
the builder of the Danville and West
ern Railroad, died suddenly yesterday
afternoon at her country home. Edge
wood, N. G. She had been In her usual
health when suddenly attacked with
heart disease Mrs. sharpe was seven
ty-two years OF age, and was widely
known. Shc is survived by her hus-
band and tho following children. Lucy
Ashby Sharpe, of Spray George and
Thomas r., Ir., Of Washington, D. c.,
and Mrs. Bird Myer, OF Buffalo. N. y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
FATAL QUILTING PARTY.
Bad Blood Between Negroes Re
suited in Ones Death.

Especial TO The Tlmcs- Dlspatch.J
DANVILLE, VA, February 21.-George
Motley shot and instantly killed George
Hall at negro quilting party in the
county near FAN Creek, last night. a
large crowd OF negroes were In room
dancing at the time OF the killing. Motley
and Hall had been on bad terms as the
result Of quarre! over a womn. The
former was apparently merely careless
~ handling a pistol, when he pointed
Ii at Hail. firing point-blank. the bullet
piercing his heart. Motley fled after the
killing. and has not been captured. Both
arc Young negroes,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

thrown into n turmoil to-day when IT,
became known that Thomas Iuttrells
aged thirty-five years. farmer OF that
place, with a wife and four small chill
dren, was missing. The local police arc
trying to locate the man.
young woman, aged sixteen years, Is
! missing. She and Mr.. Luttrell were seen
on a train a week ago by Sheriff Pur-t
cell. Ssss
Luttrolls wife was Miss Nesmith. She
and their children are destitute. s551
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
BRAKEMAN HURT.
Slips Under Wheels Of Engine.
Injuries Probably Fatal.

Especial to The Times Dspatch]
DANVILLE, VA, February 2l.-Dave
Bradberry, n brakeman for the Southern
Railway, was run over early yesterday
morning by a Southern. Railway engine
near PAGES and probably fatally injured.
He was in the facthofebonrding the en-
CINE when lie slipped under tho wheels.
He was brought to hospital here, and
his leg amputated above the knee. Other
parts OF his body were badly lacerated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
BANK DIRECTORS.
Stockholders Of Cumberland Bank
Meet.

Especial TO The Times Dlspatch.l
CUMBERLAND, VA, February 9l,--At
the annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Cumberland Bank, held on yester-
day. the following directors were elected:
c. r.. Sanderson, DR.. Carter Weisiger, I,
II. Perkins, p. e. Grigg, Donald McRae,
Judge Vim. M, Smith, j. j. Robertson, Il.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
NOT TO INTERFERE.
Mayor of Newport News Takes
Same Ground as Mayor Mccarthy

Same Ground as Mayor Mccarthy
Especial TO Tho Times Dispatch.1
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, February 21.--
Mayor Buxton has Informed the negroes
who protested against the presentation Of
1.-THE Clansman" at the Academy Of Mu-
sic next week that he has no authority
TO Interfere with the show. Tho petition
presened to the Mayor was signed by
all of the leading negroes of tho COM
munty, who alleged that "rhc Clans
man" is calculated to mar the pleasant
relations existing between the races here
at this time" The Mayor said that he
had no right to Interfere with any theatre
cal performance that was not SO Indecent
as to corrupt public morals, or Of a ma
ture calculated to incite riot or dis
order.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
TAKE PRISONER
TO DANv|LLE
Judge Aiken Sustains Motion for
Change Of Venue in
Amherst Case.
No TRUE BILL AGAINST HUDSON
Ono Of the Negroes Released and
Promptly Secures EN-
ployncnt.
tsncclul 10 rho rlmos. pispntch.

Especial TO Tho Times Dispntch.l
AMHERST, VA, February 21.--'rhe
soldier boys left Amherst about noon.
This time Herbert Stcptoc alone
marched in the centre Of their column.
Peter Hudson had been released. This
morning the grand Jury returned the
indictment not a, true bill against him.
RE III once sec.reu employment mere.
| lie was very happy when released.
| He has expressed himself as OF the
opinion all along that he would be
released, and would not em.<cy coun-
sci to defend him until after the grand
Jury had acted Steptoe Will be taken
to Danville and placed in Jail to await
tho first Monday In March, when he
will be tried. Judge Aiken this morn
ling sustained the motion of the pris-
oner for change OF venue Both
Sheriff Beard stated that they had
never had any apprehension Of vio-
lence being done tho prisoner.
Why He Called for Militia.
| Mr.. Beard stated that he had called
for the militia on account of a letter
which he had from the Adjutant- Gems
cra on tho subject. Judge Aiken said
that since he had been in Amherst he
! had seen no reason whatever why the
| prisoner could not have fair trial
here, and saw nothing which caused
him to think that there would be vio-
Hence, but that the law made 1t man
datory on him to grant a change OF
! Venue whenever the ml1ltIa nau Deen
called out to protect the prisoner.
BY consent the case was transferred
Ito Danville, which is Judge Aikens
court.
The soldiers made many friends
while here. Their good appearance
was Il subject of much comment. De.
spite the fact that there was no rea
apprehension here of mob violence, 2
squad Of sixteen men was kept or
guard at the jail last night. and foul
men constantly patrolled the Jail. They
regarded this as their duty, as they
were sent here to guard the prisoner
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
WILL LIVE HERE.
Mrs. Mary Q. Culpeper Will Sell
Handsome Home in Norfolk.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.]
NORFOLK. VA, February 2.-Mrs.
Mary Q. Culpeper. widow Of DR.. Charles
L. Culpcper, has decided to dispose of
her splendid home In North Court Street,
Portsmouth, and to return to her former
home in Richmond. She has many friends
in Portsmouth who will regret to learn
OF her intended departure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
R;ct,monders in New York.

NEW YORK. February 2l.--'rhe fol-
lowing Richmond people We're regis
tered to-day ut New York hotels,.
Belmont, Mrs. Lynch; Victoria, q. w.
Poo, Latham, y, S. Reilly and wife;
Murray Hill, A. TT, Christian, Jr,i Inn
per!al, IT. ID. Meanley; Herald SQUARE,
4, NJ. Howard; Waldorf, ID. ANtell, !. c.
.kIutchins.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Poor Show for
The Dyspeptic
Poisoned Stomach, CloEgcd Brain, Wa
vcrinE Ambition, Irnilurc-Unlcsa
He Scizes His Opportunity,

There's no good reason for any mans
remaining dyspeptic--a burden to
himself and family, when he should be
producer.
There's only one reason why he has
been a dyspeptc and that Is because he
has overworked his stomach so that 1t
cannot secrete the juices and work the
muscles necessary to digest the food.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
DAUGHTERS Entertain.

-etersburg Chapter. United Daugh-
Gers OF the Confederacy, Will give a
lunch and supper at a. p. Hill Camp
hall Tomorrow afternoon and evening
for tho benefit OF the chapters fund
for the Daughters of the Confedcracy
building at Jamestown. The ladies'
pre- making elaborate preparations for
!he entertainment, and q liberal patron
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

A lot Of all.iron frame Bed Springs, ranging
in price from $3.50 to 5000, will be sold at
0Oc. each.
Another lot Of Cane and Wood-seat Dining
and Bedroom Chairs; you can get sets of
chairs and upwards; $100 and $1.50 Chairs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-26
Personal Notes.

The poetical drama, ''Rosamund." by
Charles AlGernon Swinburne. will be
Germany next season Schubert'S Rosa
mund'' music will be used.
A monument has been erected to Anna
IIolZel, in the Schlossgarden. at Mann
helm. Germany. She was the wife of a
carpenter who, in 1884. saved the poet
Schiller from Il debtors prison
The Sultan of Turkey has finally over
come his opposition to the telephone, ana
has ordered that the Ministry of COM
municatiOnS work out q project for sup
plying Constantinople with telephones.
Kermit Roosevelt will join the troops
from Fort Riley, Kansas. on their march
from that station to Fort SULLIVAN Capt.
tain FitZhuSh Lee and Lieutenant fhillp
Sheridan will accompany the squadron.
Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth are receiving much social atten-
ton in California On Thursday at l
O'Clock they will sail on the steamship
Siberia for a months visit to the Ha-
waiian Islands.
The preat-grandson of Robert Burns,
the poet. has recently been acting as
Ills ism name is is j. MarshaIk Chatterson. and
for many years he mas Deen an attorney
in Louisville, Ky.
The man who captured Santa Annals
cork leg, the most interesting relic of
the Mexican War. is still living at San
Rafael. California. His name is Edwin
Flvin Elliot, and he was member of
the Fourth Regiment of Illinois Infan-
try.
Rev. r. T. Gasson. president of Boston
College. recently conducted "A retreat for
| the PassamaquOddy Indians of Pleasant
Point, Maine, in their church, which is
under the patronage Of St Anne. Thera
are nearly 400 members of the tribe and
almost all made the mission.
The people of Clcrmont County. Ohio.
arc forming plans for the erection Of Il
| tablet to the memory of General Grant
| at TT Pleasant. where he first saw the
| light of day. April y. 1922 The event is
| to he in connection with the Cincinnati
Homecoming in September. PIT Pleasant.
| the birthplace of Grant. is n little hamlet
on the Ohio river. about twenty five
miles above Cincinnati
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-26
School SAVINGS Banks.

The system of school savings banks,
which was introduced in this country
from Europe on a small scale about 20
years ago. has long since become firm
ly established in the cities of many
states, including our own. We know
of it's workings in Augusta where hun
dreds of the pupils in the graded
schools have been taught their first
lessons in thrift and saving. Accord
ing to figures just compiled under the
direction of the comptroller Of the
treasury this system is in operation in
p states, though to Il very small extent
i'm many of them. 1t is in 1016 schools
and has 1GS,S62 depositors with deposits
nov amounting to $744,457 The total
deposits since the system was intro
duced nave been over s5,3O0,000. In
Maine it is in operation in 80 schools,
with 1,jSi de3ositors AMI dcpGsit; pow
amounting to S13, 419-a little nest-egG
of about $3.50 drawing interest for
each pupil depOsitor. The following
table shows the schools, the depostors
and the sum now on deposit in each of
the states where the system is in
operation:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-26
He Risked IL.

Vice President w. c. Brown Of the New
York Central Railroad said in Syracuse
that he believed in governmental super
vision of the railroads
such supervision. conducted. as it is
bound to he. with fairness. will benefit
the whole country" said Mr. Brown 1T
Is an error to think that the government
is going to Cypress and prosecute thu
railroads. Some people think that.
though. They think the government is
going to take chances with the railroads
as the farmer did with his son.
THE farmers son was blowing, and n
great black cloud of crows followed the
pillow, picking up the worms that wrig-
gled in the rich, chocolate-cOlored fur
rows.
THE farmer ran into the house. got
his gun. fired at the crows. and pep
pered his sons legs with shot. The young
man fell down, and when his father
ran IN to him he groaned:
Didn't We soc me. father?'
Yes said the old man. T saw We
we'll enough. but I didn't like to miss
the chance at the crows"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-26

| The New England Farmer is pub
Hshed in Massachusetts,, but it's editor
knows thing or two about Maine and
when no less paper than the Chicago
1nter-Ocean was recently guilty of
/ saying las to farming land, there is
| little to speak of in Maine" he arises
to rebuke this Windy City display of
| ignorance in very effective fashion.
Not content with telling the Chicago
editor about Names more than S.OO0,-
600 acres of improved farming land,
divided into 10000 farms, her famous
orchard and dairy products, her live
stock which has a greater value than
that of the important stock raising
states of Montana or Colorado, the
$4,000 paid yearly in premiums and
purses at her agricultural fairs,-not
content with this sort of a reply the
New England Farmer man proceeds to
make some direct comparisons be-
tween Maine and Illinois which are
u
Chicago editor. The latest figures he
had at hand We're those of 1903 but
they are official and serve the purpose
nicely. Here is the parallel he draws:
Maine produced in 1903, on S7,O77
acres, 11,064,092 bushels of potatoes,
valued at $9,557,572, an average yield
of 1876 bushels per acre.
Illinois in 1903, on 143,367 acres. pro-
duccd 10,322,56S bushels of potatoes.
valued at s7.432. 249-an average of
only ~ bushels per acre.
Names wheat crop in 1903 averaged
25R bushels, valued at $2444 per acre
The average yield of wheat in Illinois
in 1908 was S.4 bushels per acre. valued
at $62S
Names barley crop in 1903 averaged
29.9 bushels per acre, valued at $2123.
The Illinois barley crop in 1903
averaged 1872 bushels per acre. valued
at s12.41.
Names buckwheat fields in 1903
averaged 27.S bushels per acre, valued
at s15.20: Illinois, 1873 bushels per
acre, valued at $11.17.
We could go all along down the
entire list of staple and by-products of
the farm and show by comparison that |
the Maine farmer produces more in
product and in value per acre than her |
Illinois cousin.
Similar comparisons could be made
between Maine and almost any other |
state in the Union, not only in the
farm products mentioned here but also
in other products of the field and |
garden, orchard and dairy. There is |
no better place in the whole country |
for successful farming than here i'm /
Maine, no place where more money can |
be made from the acre. Maine has the |
soil, the climate, the market and all the |
favorable conditions, with an absence |
of the unfavorable conditions which |
are such 4 menace to agriculture in |
some sections of our country. What |
Is needed on thousands of our farms, |
however, is Il kccner realization of this |
advantage and more intelligence and |
energy in the application of modern
methods.