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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
.CYEM.|5TS' CLUB
ORGANIZED HERE:
Fine Attendance and Much In
terest Manifested-Dr. E. w.
Magruder President.

a meeting of the chemists Of Rich
u1ond was held last evening in the court
room of the Corporation Commission, and
permanent organiza ton was formed to
he known as the Virginia Chemists Club.
The meeting was well attended, and
much interest was manifested by those
present.
The number of educational institutions
in Richmond, and also the rapidly in
employing chemists. gives promise OF a
decided field of usefulness for such am
organization.
The objects of the club, rs stated in
the constitution. are the advancement OF
chemistry and the promotion of chemical
research. and all persons interested in
these objects are cordially invited to be
present and TO become members at the
next meeting. which will be held on the
18th of February.
The attendance at the meeting was
large. and the following thirty-one char
ter members We're enrolled: Messrs y.
H. Allen. r. B. Arnold, Il. C. Bingham,
G. NJ. Bradbury, Hall Canter F. r..
Carpenter. p. Conquest, III. S. Davidson,
=. NJ. Ezekiel. G. NJ. Forester Henry
F'roehling G. d. George. w. n. Hamlet,
F. S. Harding, a. NJ. Henry, p. c. HofT-
man. q. c. Levy, T. w. Magruder, NJ.
A Martin. Otto Meyer. Dochier w. Nil
Ter, j. H. Perkins. j. w. Purcell J. b.
Robb. Andrew Robertson, +. Rhett, w.
2. Rudd. S. II. Scheib, c. L. Sauer, w.
f. White and Henry Zimmerman.
The following officers We're elected for
the ensuing year:
President, E. w. AIagruder.
ice-President Henry Froehling.
Secretary and Treasurer, f. c. Bing-
ham.
Membership Committee. f. B. Car
penter, otto Meyer A. NJ. Forester.
Editing and Literature Committee,
Hall Canter, c. VI. Bradbury, w. n.
Hamlet.
Program COMMITTEES, Andrew Robert
son r. B. Arnold. S. II. Scheib.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Power Of Falling Water.

BY way of experiment, an American.
who is mentioned MS "a sport and an
acrobat" made a wager in Vienna with
an athlete that tho latter could not en-
d,lre OF the falling of pint of water on
his hand, drop by drop, In one spot from
a height of ony three feet The athlete
had an enormous hand, lined with skin
almost as thick and tough as cowhide,
But when about 800 drops had fallen there
was a change OF opinion, and AT the
420th drop he gave up. declaring that he
could no longer endure tho torture.-T!t-
Bits.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
HAD SIX HAMS.
Negro Locke dup in First Police
Lull Before Storm.

With six large hams in his posses
sion James Williams, negro, was ar
rested last night by Sergeant Keyse and
Officer Fowkos, OF the First Station,
and was locked up, He denies that he
stole the meat.
The negro was in the employ of II.
NJ. Perkins, dealer in hams, and left his
place OF employment early in the after
noon. 1T was found out soon after
ward that many hams We're missing,
and the police We're notified,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
United States Circuit Court,

In the United States Circuit Court for
the Eastern District of Virginia. Judge
Edmund Waddill, Jr.. was engaged yes
terday in hearing the case of the
Franklin Trust Company, trustees, VS.,
the Peninsula Pure Water Company.
The case was adjourned over until to-
day,
Messrs. r, G. Bickford and o. d,
Bachelor, OF Newport News, represent
Cumming, of Hampton, and j. j, de
Kinder, Of Philadelphia, the defend
ants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
EXAMINE THEM
IN MAY ANO JULY
The State Board Prepared for
Teachers TO Qualify Them
selves for Work.
FULL OUTLINE OF THE RULES
Dates for Regular and Special
Observation-Disclosures OF
Certificates.

The state Board of Public Instruction
held another meeting yesterday, and dis
posed of a good deal of business relating
To the schools of the State, the INST in
teresting of which was the fixing of dates
and rules under which the 1907 public
school examinations will be held.
The regular examination of teachers is
to be held May I'd. Sd and 4th in every
city and county; special examinations on
July 10Th. Goth and a1st; examination ON
first year of professional course of teach
ers on July 18th; on second year. July
Goth; on third year, July 3ist
First grade certificates, which expire in
1851, may be extended Tor one year, pro-
vided the holder has taught for at least
two sessions during the life of the Ger
titcate, and presents to the examiner
of his circuit certificate from his di-
vision superintendent showing satisfac-
tory evidence of successful experience.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Idle Fear

Barber: He admits that lie shaves
HIMSELF says he's too nervous to let a
barber do it for fear the fellow might
take a crazy notion to cut his throat
Man in the chair: Ridiculous"
BARBER: Amt it. thought"
Man in the chair: Yes. There never
was a barber-ouch!-wh had a razor
sharp enough to do that."-The Catholic
STANDARD and Times
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Mr.. Pollard's Success.

Mr.. Fred q. Pollard. son OF city At
torney Henry r. Pollard, of this city.
has just won distinguished honor In
being elected president of the law class
of tho University of Virginia. This
honor was won oven some prominent
aspirants from various quarters of the
state Mr.. Pollard attained the un-
usual distinction of earning his M A.
degree at the University in single
year His preliminary and collegiate
education were had in the public
schools of Richmond and in Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
PRISONERS MOTHER
Lost IN THOUGHT.
Pays No Attention to Those
Around Her-Countess of
Yarmouth Absent.

NEW YORK. January 25.--Mrs. VIII
liam Thaw, mother of the defendant,
was in court to-day. having fully re-
covered from the indispostion which
kept her indoors yesterday. She was ac-
companied by her daughter. Mrs. George
Lauder Carnegie, the two having been
preceded some minutes by Mrs. Evelyn
Nesbt Thaw and her constant compan-
ion, May Mckenzie. The prisoners wife
still Wore the plain dark blue suit that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
She has appeared in on every day Of the

she has appeared in on every day of the
trial.
Tho lder Mrs. Thaw was in conven-
tional black. The Countess OF Yarmouth
did not attend the trial to-day owing to
a cold, but Edward and Josiah Thaw
were early In their seats.
When the elder Mrs. Thaw came into
court she seemed oblivious OF the pre-
sence OF the prisoners wife IN the neat
seat to her own. The latter assisted her
mother-in-law, however, in removing her
fur-Iined cloak.
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SEVEN JURORS
ARE sECl2ED
CONTINUED FROM First Pageo


who said he was connected with an cleo
trical supply house. and supplemented
this with the declaration that while he
was not opposed to capital punishment IN
first degree murder cases. he was opposed
to the use of electricity in that eohhec-
ton.
Eletcham, when asked if he knew stan
ford White, replied: 4 am glad TO say
Another feature Of the day was the
number OF talcsmcn who had known STAN
ford White. At one time three men IN
succession asserted that they had been
so well acquainted with the architect as
TO make them uns-table as jurors.
There will be no Session. tomorrow, the
court adjourning late to-day until Mon
day morning.
justices to sit on saturday in this city.
In the meantime the seven jurors VIII
be in the custody Of bailitfs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26

bier, Mrs. John f. Payne. Charlottes-
vile. First hen, Miss Clara L. Smith;
second hen, Charles Brown; third hen,
Mrs. j. f. Payne.
White Holland Turkeys.
First gobber and first hen, r. r.
Taylor, Negrofoot, Va.
Chinese Brown Geese-Eirst, Dennis
Brothers.
Embden Geese-F'irst and second.
Charles Brown; third. Dennis Brothers.
Muscovy Ducks - First Dennis
Brothers.
Pekin Ducks-First. r. r. Taylor
, White Muscovy-First and second,
Dennis Brothers; first and second, R.
r. Taylor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Qualification.

Resolutions were adopted whereby
teachers who have held first grade certift-
Gates for as much as eight years and
teachers of special departments, such as
music, manual training, etc. may be
issued certificates without examination,
The Superintendent OF Public Instruc-
ton was authorized TO appoint COM
mlttee on the graded course of study,
which is contemplated for all the schools
in the state
The examiners have the authority in
the case of schools and colleges outside
of Virginia to accept any certificate that
will be accepted by the State authorities
from which the certificate comes, and to
issue a Virginia certificate of such grade
as may be worranted by conditions at
tending the individual case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Miss Tignor Operated On.

MISS Mary Tignor, of this city, was
onarated on at the Virginia Hospital
Yesterday by DR.. Taylor. Miss Tignor
is expected to recover from the effects
of the operation, but her condition last
nlfsht WAS regarded as serious.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Finger Mashed Off.

Robert Long. a young white man,
had his gnger mashed while at work In
a machinery plant at Tenth and Cary
Streets yesterday morning. me anlpu-
tated the end of the finger. Mr.. Long
was taken to his home
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Mid-Night Mission.

There will be rescue gospel meet
in the Midnight Mission. No. 14S4 East
Franklin Street, tonight at +. NJ, to
last until midnight. All are invited to
come
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Smiles at Husband.

When Harry Thaw entered the court
room from the door leading to the pris-
oner's pen he passed his mothers chair.
and reaching over with his right hand
grasped both OF hers. She looked up
quickly and answered her sons smile.
Mrs. Harry Thaw gave her husband an
earnest look of greeting, and during the
examination OF the first talesman of the
day she assumed her customary attitude.
leaning well forward in her seat. eager
TO catch every answer to questions put
either By District Attorney jerome or by
Mr.. Hartrldge, the leading counsel for the
defendant
The seating arrangements of the fem
mine members OF the Thaw family were
ing Thaws mother and wife sat side
by side. Mrs. Carnegie took the seat next
the prisoners wife for the afternoon
session. the elder Mrs. Thaw taking
place one seat removed.
All the members of the family at
tending the trial lunched together In the
clerks Office. thus avoiding the crowd
which gathers every day in the hope OF
seeing some of the persons more promi-
ncntly connected with the case
Harvey Once Convicted Man.
Counsel for Thaw were informed to-day
that Henry C. Harvey, the fifth juror
accepted. had acted as q juror in the
case In which Edward Pekarz was con-
vCted of murder in the first degree.
Perkarzs plea was insanity, and several
alienists testified that he was mentally
unbalanced when he murdered woman
from whom he rented rooms. The verdict
was guilty, and Pekarz was sentenced
TO death. Subsequently the sentence was
commuted to life Imprisonment.
Daniel O'Reilly cpupGo1 for
was quoted as saying to-day concerning
Juror Harvey: I'VE went on the assump-
ton that man who has voted to put a
man to death on one occasion will never
vote fr the execution of a second man.
We wanted him on the Jury.
Mr.. Harney's jury said the man was
sane. but it was proven before Governor
Higgins that he was insane. and the Gov
ernor saved him.
We believe that Mr. Harvey will never
convict another man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Buff Orphingtons.

Second. cockerel. Dennis Bros, Bnns
Hall: third. cockcrel, r. l.. Harrison.
Third cock. B, S. Horn, KeswiclS Va;
Richmond: fourth, cockerel, B. s. Horn,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
White Orphingtons.

Rosecomb White Leghorns.
First, cockerel, Fred Mussey, Messapo-
max, Va; second, cockerel, Fred Mussey;
second, cock. Fred Mussey; third, cock.
Fred Mrlssey: fourth, cock, Fred Mussey;
second, hen, Fred Mussey; second, pullet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26

First and second hens. j. n. Bowen,
Manchester: second and third hens, j. w.
Snellngs, Manchester.
First and fourth cockrels, j. ". Smell
ings. Manchester; second and third
Cockerels. ]. n. Bowens, Manchester.
Second cock. ]. n. Bowen, Manchester;
third cock. j. w. Cnelliugs, Manchester;
fourth cock, j. w. Robertson, Man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26
Silver-Laced Wyandottes,

Third pulet, c, w, Saunders. Rich.
mond: second pulet. George a. Jones,
I1at arshllrE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-26

First bronze gobblcr, Charles Brown,
Curtersvile Va; second gobbler, Miss
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
wEEvIL IN PEAS.
Applications of Carbon Bi-sliphids
Will Do the Business.

Peas and beans are subject to at
tack by several species of ''weevils, q
which are not the same as the weeyils
of wheat, corn and other cereal
grains, but which fortunately are sub.
ject to the same remedial treatment.
Since many eggs are deposited in the
peas while they are ripening in the
field, these will hatch out after the
peas are stored, so that no method OF
effectually preventing the first infesta.
ton by the weevils is known. But
il the peaces are stored in tight
bin it is then possible, and indeed,
quite easy to kill them, by two fumi.
cations with the chemical known as
carbon bi-sulphide. This liquid may
be had Of druggists at about 80 cents
per pint, and should be used at the
rate of about 11a tablespoonful to
every 100 pound of peas. 1t may be
thrown directly on the peas, dashing 1t
on in several places about over the
bin, or it may be placed in several
shallow saucers, which are then
placed in the bin on the peas. In
either case cover the bin at once with
heavy blanket, oil cloth or canvas
to prevent the escape of the fumes,
Leave for day before removing the
cover, and repeat the treatment with
in week or ten days later. These
two treatments will not hurt the peas
either for sowing or for food.
There is one caution which must
be observed in using this remedy, anc
that is that no fire, not even lighted
pipe, cigar, lamp, ETC., can be allowed
around the bin while the treatment is
being given. The liquid and its fume
are inf1ammable.
/ find that the greatest difficulty
in the way of using this treatment
among our farmers is that they have
not the tight bins that are necessary
to do thorough work. II the bin is
not tight, it can be compensated fol-
in part by increasing the amount o.
the chemical used, but if there are sc
many cracks that air circulates freely
it is almost impossible to do salts
factory job of it.-Franklin Sherman
Jr., Entomologist, Department of Agri
culture, Raleigh, N. G.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
,ndia's Cotton Tree,

London Commercial Intelligence re-
Gently printed letter from ]. X.
Spence, at Wallas Cotton, Plantation,
Deese, who claims to have discovered
a variety of cotton tree, Indigenous
to India, capable of revolutionizing the
cotton industry of that country. He
says the tree grows in various parts
of Bombay and Madras presidencies,
which produces cotton infinitely supe-
rior both in classification and staple
to American cotton and In classified
ton alone can not be equaled by
Egypt. 1t is an astonishing fact that
the value of the trees product has not
up to this time been discovered by
anyone in the cotton trade, notwith-
standing the fact that the tree has
been known to exist since the time
of the mutiny and probably for hun
dreds of years previously. The only
uses the cotton 1t produces has been
put to are the manufacture of wicks
for lamps in Hindu temples and the
stuffing of beds and pillows. After
careful examination of the Cotton, Mr..
Spence unhesitatingly expressed the
opinion that it would probably revolu-
tionize the cotton industry of India
and largely resume the European de.
mand for American cotton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
Paper From Cotton Stalks.

The manufacture of paper from the
fiber of cotton stalks is one Of the
latest inventions which are said to
have passed the experimental stage.
1t is asserted that all grades of paper,
from the best form of linen to the low
est grade, can be manufactured from
cotton stalks. In addition to this a
variety Of by-products, such as alco-
hol, nitrogen, material for gun cotton
and smokeless powder can also be
secured in paying quantities. Mills
for the use of cotton stalks in that
way may become general in the cot
ton-growing states.~ 1t is estimated
that on an area OF land producing q
bale of cotton, at least one ton OF
stalks can be gathered. Upon this
basis, from 100000 to 1900, 900
tons of raw material could be secured
for the production OF paper, which
would increase the value of the south
cotton crop nearly $10,000,O00,. A
company has been organized under
the laws of the state of Maine, with a
capital stock of s15.OOO.0OO. preferred
and common, for the purpose OF man.
ufacturing pulp and paper from cotton
stalks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02

assigned the honor OF presiding at the
head of the table to carve the turkey.
He had never done such a thing in his
life, but did not like to decline, neither
did he wish to acknowledge his ig.
norance. Consequently, he went about
his task, apparently as unconcerned
as any Of the party in waiting.
The wing was the first part he at.
tackled. and only after much hacking
and cutting did he at last succeed in
cutting 1t on. Then he took the leg
and found that still more diflcult to
manage. He worked at 1t very quiet
ly for time, as he could not work
and talk, too. Finally, after consider
able maneuvering to find the best
place to strike. he brought the knife
down with almost herculean force,
completely severing 1t from the body.
In doing this he gave the body such q
twist that 1t slipped from the platter
onto the tablecloth beyond, minus both
wing and leg. He dropped the knife
In dismay, the Precipitation oozing
from every pore Of his body when he
saw what he had done.
WELL" he said, "d-n you, the court
rules that you lie there; you car
neither fly nor rum"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
HORSE Is FOND OF BEER.
Peculiar Taste Developed by New Jsr.
sey Quadruped.

A bay horse owned by John Semp-
Ter, a contractor of Bloomfield, N. j.,
left standing in Glenwood avenue, the
other morning while the boy who had
been leading 1t went into a restaurant
to get his breakfast. The check rein
had been thrown over post, but the
animal had no trouble in freeing itself,
and crossed the street to q barroom.
Open went the swinging doors and in
stalked the horse. The patrons were
astonished and dropped their glasses
in surprise. They made room for the
animal, which went to the bar and be-
gan to whinny.
What's the matter, old fellow?"
asked the bartender.
Hes dry. guess" said some one.
A. bottle Of beer was opened and ita
neck thrust into the horses jaws. The
animal swallowed its contents. A sec
ond bottle met similar fate, and then
the horse walked out, seemingly con-
tented. When last seen it was walk
ing straight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
KNEW WHAT HE WANTED.
Astute Yankee Made Money by Wear
ing Queer Pair of Trousers.

A Massachusetts man tells a story
of "Old John" Langley, a veteran Wor-
cester horseman, that is illustrative of
Yankee astuteness.
One day Langley sought his tailor
and in somewhat profane terms de-
manded "a pair of breeches of the best
stuff in the shop" OF the many sam
pies submitted "Old John" hit upon q
beautiful silky broadcloth, the most
costly piece of goods the tailor had,
aud, although this was most unsuitable
fcr the purpose, Langley insisted that
1t was just what he wanted. Further
more, he declared that he desired 1t
made up wrong side out"
The tailor expostulated In vain. but
the trousers were made as per specifi-
cations, and delivered.
A day or SO thereafter friend, call
Ing on Langley, remarked on the trou-
sers in uncomplimentary language.
Langley said he was satisfied. More
guying resulted in an offer from "Old
John" to bet $50 that the cloth cost
more per yard than that in his friends
trousers. The bet was taken and the
tailor was to decide 1t. lie named the
price. The friend would not believe
that the rough goods could be so costly
until he was shown the shiny silky
side. Then he paid. as other men had
on similar bets. SO that "Old John"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
SATISFIED WHERE HE WAS.
Why Buyers Desire for Good Measure
Suddenly Evaporated.

The following anecdote is told of .
most careful and sedate druggist in
Keene, N. H.-a gentleman of the old
school, who for 80 years occupied the
same corner, and who, In all his deal
ings medicinal. is very scrupulous
man.
Not long since a person of not par.
ticularly liberal practices, and withal .
close man. came to the good samaritan
with recipe that he wished put up.
and the man of drugs proceeded at
once to attend to 1t.
While engaged in weighing out the
compound, the customer. with smile
intended to be "childlike and bland"
said to him:
Nov. Doc, be sure and give me
good measure
The druggist paused, holding the
scales at rest while he looked over his
spectacles at the man before him.
Sir" he replied solemnly, III were
to give you the merest grain more
than this recipe calls for. you would be
In hell In I'VE minutes"
The buyer didn't persist.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-02-02
FINEST ON EARTH.
SUPERB CARRIAGE BUILT FOR
PHILADELPHIA BABY.
Proud Father Spared Neither Expense
Nor Time in Providing His Heir
With a Magnificent Vehicle
FOR His Daily Rides.

Master Harold Mutton, the four.
months-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ches.
ter Mutton, of Philadelphia, rides in
the finest baby carriage in the world.
The carriage, not counting time and
labor, cost $40, the price represent
ing the material alone.
Master Mutton Is not wealthy, nor
heir to millions-possibly not to thou
sands. He lives with his parents in a
modest cottage out near Paramount
park, and his father works for mod
crate salary for q firm of commission
men down town. The baby carriage.
with its gorgeous trappings and expen-
sive material, is the only unusual fea-
ture connected with the baby's life,
but 1t is unusual enough to attract
the attention of hundreds Of persons
who sees it in the park on fair after
Moons.
In July, when the baby was born,
Chester Mutton vowed that 1t should
have the finest baby carriage in the
world. Before he went into the COM
mission business Mutton was q car
rage maker. He had learned the
trade as boy, and always had taste
for mechanical work, especially for
fine cabinet work. The first step he
took toward building the finest baby
carriage in the world was to order q
set Of wheels made of pure silver The
hubs, the frame work and the springs
were made of finest Furnished copper,
while the canopy top of the baby cab
was fastened to the body with a socket
Joint Of brass, and attached to the
Joint itself was a shield of pure gold,
covering the joint and ornamenting
the side Of the cab.
The metal fixtures, including wheels,
running gear and the gold hardware,
all were designed by the proud father,
although the work was done by others.