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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
REPORT OF MURDER
IN ROCKY MOUNT

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
WINSTON-SALEAl. N. c., January 49,
From parties arriving here this afternoon
on the Norfolk and Western train from
Roanoke, It was learned that murder
was committed this morning near Rocky
Mount Va A man named Stanley shot
and killed q man named Foster The
two men were farmers, and it is re-
ported that bad feeling had existed be-
tween them for some time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
Our / ee Edition


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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
SENATOR MARTIN SAILS
FOR EUROPE THIS MORNING

WASHINGTON, January Ex-senator
and Mrs. Martin left this afternoon for
New York, whence they will sail for Ma
pies on the Celtic at $50 o'clock to-mor-
row morning. A number of their friends
went to the railway station to bid them
gooy-by and wish them bon voyage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
WON'T TAKE THE MONEY.
Norfolk Will Try Another Way
Of Giving Away $4,000.
(specinl to The Times. Dspntch.l

Z NORFOLK, VA, January 1S.-The Nor
folk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad.
ton OF $4,000 by the City Council in con-
sideration or the extension of the line
from Berkeley side Of the Eastern Branch,
of the Elizabeth River to the mouth of
Tanners Creek, on Hampton Roads, a dis
lance of six miles. negotiations have been
reopered with the officers OF the road
looking to the framing Of another ordi-
nance appropriating tho money that will
thought that the matter can be satisfac-
toriy adjusted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
COL. GREEN SAYS
R.|XEY IS SOLID.
If Any Man Comes Out Against
Him for Congress He Will
Be Showed Under.
LAMB WILL SPEAK TWICE.
James River Will Get at Least
s175,ooo and Daniel Hopes
for 5000, 900.
-AMB WILL SPEAK TWICE.
tFrom Our Regular Correspondents

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 3D.
Colonel Moses Green, member of the
House OF Delegates from Culpeper, was at
the Capitol to-day.
You may put 1t down as certain" said
Colonel Green, that any man who an
nounces at this time his candidacy for
the Democratic nomination to Congress-
from the Eighth District to succeed Mr..
Rixey. will be defeated as sure az tho
sun rises on election day, unless Rixey
should decide not to be candidate an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
Mrs. Elizabeth De Haven.
= Especial to The I1mes- LGspatch

ALEXANDRIA,, VA, January IS
Mrs. Eliza beth De Haven, wife of Jack
son De Haven, well known farmer,
died at her home at De Haven. this
Surviving her are her husband, four
sons, Messrs George, Bennett, Coyle
and Lester, and five daughters. Mrs
Valley Grim, Of Martinsburg: Mrs. Lena
Zimmerman and Mrs. Mary Jackson, of
tG1angarry,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
bitches FILLED WITH
GOOD FOAMlNG BEER
Especial to Tho Times ptspa tch.,

II WINSTON-SA SALEM, N. O., january 1S.--
Revenue officers to-day seized and de-
stroyed a blockade distilery ana about
300 gallons of beer near Fillmore. Yad-
kin e+nty. Tho still has capacity OF
100 gibbons, and was being operated Mt
full speed, When the officers arrived
they found eight men In charge, three
of whom We're arrested but later released,
the officers being convinced that the men
were only visitors to the plant, Tho
bitches around about We're filed with the
beer, HI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19

other time" No candidate has announced
himself. and probably all who would like
to sit in the House of Representatives as
the member from the Eighth Virginia will
"lay low" for some time. at least
Representative Thomas j. Hefin, OF
Alabama, win be the orator at tho Lee
birthday celebration under the auspices
of the Confederate Camp at Ieesburg to-
morrow night.
Representative John Lamb will make
two Lee birthday addresses tomorrow.
He will address the Confederates at Ash
land tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
and the Confederates or Alexandria to-
morrow night.
1t Is understood the river and harbor
bill will provide for an expenditure of
$4,000 for the Improvement of the James.
Captain Lamb hoped the sum of $780, 900
at least would be obtained, but he Is in
formed otherwise. Tho Senate may make
the Increase. Senator Daniel will try to
secure a continuing appropriation of $780,
900.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
BILL INCREASING ARTILLERY
PASSES THE SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. c.. January 49,
The Senate to-day passed the Warren
bill, Increasing the Artillery Corps of the
army The total increase, which Is to
reach It's maximum in five years. Is s,lH
officers and men, which, with the increase
In certain salaries of men in special
grades, such as electricians and machine
lists, will amount to s245,324 annually.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
What Will Lodge Do?

Much interest," is attached to Senator
Lodges position because it Is generally
felt that, If he should see his way clear
to vote against the Blackburn provision,
strong friend of the President that he is,
many others who hesitate to antagonize
the President, would follow his example.
Senator Blackburn, the author of the
amendment, said he was standing
pat" II mean to force the issue as
far as I can" he said, land ! do not
believe that fighting man like the
President OF the United States will
oppose an amendment like mine, which
is In line. with his own course and
conviction"
He said he had been importuned by
the Republicans to withdraw the
amendment but that ne had declined
to do SO, and added that, If the Re-
publicans should vote 1t down. the con-
sequences must be upon their shout
ders. He repeated his conviction that
practically unanimous Democratic
vote would be cast for the amendment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19

took charge of the forces in the Senate
in opposition to the Blackburn amend
ment- and when the day closed he ex-
pressed himself as confident of the sue
cess OF motion to lay the Blackburn
provision on the table.
Many other Republican Senator's were
of the same opinion. There were others.
however, who thought that in case there
should be any break in the party ranks
the detection would be Of considerable
a.t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
OBITUARY..
John E. Eggers.

Mr.. John o. Eggers, well known
colporter of this city, died last night
at his home. 92l West Main Street. Mr..
Eggers was partially paralyzed some
time ago, but had recovered enough
to go about his work again. He had
been engaged in colportaEe for many
years. principally in the West End OF
the city.
The funeral will take place to-mor-
row afternoon at $3.50 o'clocle from
Laurel Street Methodist Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
DEATHS.

January 1s. 1907, at his
residence, s21 W. Main, JOHN II, EG-
Funoral $50 SUNDAY AFTERNOON
from Laurel Street M. n. Church.
Friends are invited to attend.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
SENATE PASSES
KINGSTON RELIEF Bill Il

WASHINGTON, D. c.. January is
The Senate passed the Jamaica relief bill
Immediately on its receipt from the House
to-day without discussion. The President
signed the measure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
Mrs. Annie G. Cartrnell,
Especial to Tho Times -Dsspa Itch. }

WINCHESTER, VA. January 1S.-
Mrs. Annie G. Cartmell, wife OF Thomas
X. cartmeil, died in, this CITY this morn
ing, after brief illness. aged sixty
years. Surviving her are her husband,
who is one of Frederick county's most
prominent citizens. and for many years
clerk Of the County Court. and one
daughter. Mrs D; G, Randolph, Of
Richmond. Va. She also leaves one
brother Colonel James Carr Baker. of
this county, who commanded Second
Virginia Regiment during Spanish
American War.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
q. RidgelY collins.
Especial to The T1mes-peepabch.

Especial to The Mines Nspat ch.)
BOWLING GREEN, VA. January
1S.-The funeral of c. Ridgely Collins,
who was killed in an alteration with
negro near Keysville, was conducted
at Antioch Christian Church by DR.. II.
remains were taken to Lakewood
Cemetery and laid to rest. He is sur
vived by his wife and child, his father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l.,
Collins, and by five sisters and three
tbrothers-Mrs. Charles T. Jessu, OF
New York: Mrs. F. ". Chandler, Misses
ellie Collins, and Mr.. George r. Col
Inns. Mr.. Hugh Collins and Mr.. Charles
Collins, all Of whom We're present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19

"rhere is nothing between Paradise and
Perdition which can make me withdraw
my resolution" said Senator Blackburn
to The Times-D Dispatch correspondent to-
day. Every Democrat In thu Senate
resolution will not be withdrawn The
Republican Senators will have to vote on
it,
And Senator Blackburn looked as much
determined as his words Indicated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10

washed downstream. Next came more trains
OF larger rocks. for as the speed OF the water
increased so did its pressure At the maximum
Of velocity the water caught rock weighing
five and half tons, diverted il cut Of a verti-
cal line and rolled il over jagged rocks TO a
distance of sixty feet
At midnight the hail and bombardment in
creased to the limit Of human endurance. Smoke
stacks belched fire, safety valves kept eXplod-
ing. the eXhauStS of the struggling monsters
were as thunder. and the escaping steam com
bIned with all these and with the roar OF car
wheels grinding granite the rails in an
inCessant din. by this time the fury Of tho
water was simply terrifying one man went
down with rock and his head was crushed
like "A shell. Had the faces OF the engineers be-
trayed a shade Of fear II is possible that n panic
might have occurred. but these men and every
subordinate kept at their posts. Finally the
mass Of stone and gravel rose above the water
and then angry spray dashed against the bot
toms OF cars and on the fiTeboXeS of the en-
gines, and on the men. Down Taincd the rocks
and up dashed the spray, and the tumult ragged.
Everyb body looked eastward for half a second.
They saw the rising sun. Down went rocks.
and the tempest Of steam. stone and water
ragged on. Nine, ten. eleven the hours
that went slowly by. and the top of the dam
almost up to the rails Then a few more
trains Of gravel Look" somebody shouted;
stationary? shouted another and then the en-
gineers announced that the battle A
triumphant shout Of victory went up.
In all. 100000 tons of rock. gravel and clay
were cast into the river. The runaway river was
harnessed and made to go peacefully down its
proper channel on February ~. To put the
bride on had cost $325OOO, The necessary i'm
proving and strengthening of the levees will
bring these figures up to a round half million Of
dollars
And whether or net even this dam stands viii
depend on the Ievees. The test of strength viii
come a few weeks hence, when the SHOWS begin
10 melt in the Rockies and the Colorado River
flows down to the bank full To insure per-
manent safety many miles of strong l6vees will
have TO be built and maintained. in addition 10
those that have already been constructed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
dWdITTNG THE FLOOD.
Colorado Might 1gain Penetrate to
the SeLtOn Sea.

IL was IN the latter part OF December that a
small army OF twelve hundred men and a thou
sand mules and horses went to work TO stop the
break in the west bank of the Colorado River
The food had cut deep gOrges moved down for
ests Of cottonwood. destroyed farms and vii
lases and. flowing northward into the Salton
Slnk. had made lake four hundred square
miles IN extent and hundred feet deep. The
destruction Of property worth S7OOO0OO0O was
imminent. and unless the break was quickly
closed the works Of the government reclamation
service in Arizona would be ruined and millions
OF acres either already fertile or soon TO be
mace TO bloom as garden would for lack of
water. become once more a parched and burn
ing desert. In November the break had been
successfully closed by means Of a dam built
upon a foundation Of woven steel cables and
brush But few weeks later the water worked
its way through the adobe bottom Of the levee
extending southwark from the dam, cut away
tie levee. got in behind the dam and was soon
rushing toward the Salton Sea again through
break eleven hundred feet wide.
again the engineers rallied their forces. ard
Tor weeks a battle royal was waged between the
yellow food. racing through its newly cut gorge
~ The rate Of twenty miles hour. and human
in~cnuity and determination. From Portland
were sent carloads OF machinery. men were
rushed forward from wherever they could be en-
g2sod. trainloads Of gravel were hurried from
TWO hundred and four hundred miles away. Red
tape was cast aside. and whatever was needed
by the men in command at the firing line was
sent At once Steam shovels. men in overa,ls
aal gravel trains had the right Of way over fly
ers. limiteds CT specials. and were rushed along
at top speed for Hanlon's Junction.
II the break work went on at high tension
day and night. Colonel Epcs Randolph the en-
ginocr in charge Of the undertaking. decided to
brld a rock dam directly upon the sandy bot
tom II the river. Expert opinion throughout
tie Southwest said it impossible. Engineers
OF note visited the scene, shook their heads and
said he would never succeed Three times he
built the trestle across the break and three
times the river tore out the piling and carried
away the major portion Of the work. The flood
thirty feed deep and laden with drift. This
debris, coming down beneath the surface caught
on the piles and gave the fierce current
stronger grip. The pile driver would creak and
rock and sway though it in the throes
OF an earthquake. and il would seem if the
huge machine must be overturned into the yell
low flood. Ninety-fCot piles were hoisted IN
air. and the men. struggling and straining.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
WANTED 70 SEE THE MONKEY.

Little jonathan Edward had often begged his
mother to take him to church. That was his
hearts desire. Compared with the privilege OF
going TO church tin trcycles were vanity and
molasses cornballs merely as feshpots of Egypt
SO fine Sunday morning recently mother
took little Jonathan Edward. who all agreed
was marked for the ministry. to u neighboring
sanctuary.
He seemed to be deeply impressed and then,
becoming thoughtful. he turned and asked In
rather loud whisper: But, mother. where's
the monkey"
When mother recovered her presence of mind
che said: why. my dear there's no monkey
IN church. What made you think Of such an
absurd thing?"
"Why-why-yOu said there an organ In
church. and / thought there would be a mon
key, too."-BufTalO Commercial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
HIS PRESENCE OF MIND.

General Funston at dinner in San Fran
cisco cited example of great presence OF
mind.
I'm the height of the disorder here" he said.
ga mob was IoOting big grocery. when a band
OF soldiers arrived on the scene.
zone thief had seized two hams. and was
about TO make OFF with under each arm.
when he ran plump into officer.
Placing the hams in the officers arms he
said peTemptorily:
Take care of these, my man. or the first
thing you know they will be stolen "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10

PORTRAIT OF SHAKEsPEARef
It is the Importance of this portrait that is tho
real-or Overwhelmingly, not the portrait
itself, which was exhibited some years ago al
Stratford- on Avon during the ShakeSpeariau
celebrations. u is claimed to be genu-
inc portrait Of Shakespeare at an early age
his first portrait, says this tale Of a wayside
inn. The portrait comes from the Bridge
water Arms, wayside inn at Winston, near
Darlington. II shows the poet at twenty four,
with slight mustache and head of thick.
dark curly hair. He wears a sIashed doubles
CT crimson velvet and lace collar. The panel
is inscribed "<E SV/E %, 1885," and on the
back the initials "W. K. S."
The Graphic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10

The coronation Of the Shah, Mahou1ed AT,
was carried out at Teheran on January ~
with great ceremony. He aseenoeo the throne
with the leading representatives 81 the Ghureh
around him. az his right were the princes, ano
beyond the diplomatic representatives, or the
foreign powers. At the left stood the Persian
ministers and mobiles. The Grand gizier placed
the crown on the head Of the Shahs who soon
exchanged Il for feZ with a diamond aierette.
He afterNarG walked down the centre OF the
hall, receiving the congratulations of the for
eign diplomatic representatives --1n- sshnr>
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-10-02
PUTS THE "olNoER" IN.
The Kind of Food Used by Athletes.

A former college athlete, one OF the
long distance runners, began TO lose
his power OF endurance. His expert.
ence with a change In food is interest
ing.
While I vas In training on the
track athletic team. my daily logs be
came task, until after / was put on
Grape Nuts food for two meals a day.
After using the Food for two weeks
felt like a new man. My digestion was
perfect, nerves steady and l was full
OF energy.
Il trained for the mile and the half
mile runs those events which require
30 much endurance) and then the long
daily logs. which before had been
such a task. were clipped OF with
ease. won both events.
THE Grape-Nuts food put me in per.
feet condition and gave me my ginger
Not only was my physical condition
made perfect, and my weight In.
creased, but my mind was made clear
and vigorous so that could get out
my studies in about half the time for
merly required. Now most all Of the
University men use Grape-Nu'9 for
they have learned its value. but I
think my testimony win not be amiss
and may perhaps help some one TO
learn how the best results can be OBJ
tanned"
There's a reason for the effect OF
Grape-Nuts food on the human body
and brain. The certain elements IN
wheat and barley are selected with
special reference 10 their power for re.
building the brain and nerve centres.
The product is then carefully and
scientifically prepared so as TO make
II easy OF digestion. The physical and
mental results are so apparent after
two or three weeks use as TO produce
a profound impression. Read THE
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's
a reason"
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-10-02
horrIbIn Method Of snlnIde.

Most people have at some time wit.
messed revolving sights. but the fall
ing of a suicide from the cathedral
tower onto the pavement, 2t0 feet be-
low, into the midst of the hurrying
MONDAY crowd, upon whose faces aud
clothes his exploding debris scattered
itself, which was seen in Antwerp re-
Gently, beggars description. A mer.
chant known as Jacques Simons quiet
ly left his wife and two children at
home, as II to go on some business
errand, made straight for the cathe-
dral tower. climbed It, and without an
instants hesitation, hurled himself In
to space. History relates that no one
has jumped from this tower since the
suicide Of it's architect, TO whom a pop
ular legend OF the sixteenth century
attributes the same fate. small bits
of brass marking the spot on the
pavement where he fell.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-10-02
Wear Palamas on Cars.

Il learned something from the por-
ter on our train this morning" said n
hotel guest. Il noticed him pick up
the coat 20 a pair Of pajamas while he
was making up one Of the berths
Whoever had occupied the berth had
got off the train. evidently. and left
the garment behind Forgot part of
his nightie. Ell? says TO the porter
The porter grlnned broadly. Wasn't
any his about It, boss he says. 1t
war a lady that was in that berth las
night. Yes, sab. Lots OF 'em seems
TO like them to weah on the cabs. ]
guess they thinks they's better in case
of a wreck or sump'n like that"
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-10-02
KNEW VALUE OF AN OATH.
colored Witness at Least Was Aware
Of Its Pecunlary Worth.

Clarence S. Darrow, the well known
lawyer and essayist, discussing the
Haywood trial, in which he played so
prominent n part said the other day:
Some of the evidence in that trial
was so transparency false that II re-
minds me of case that came off in
Alabama few years back. One OF
the witnesses in this case was an ex-
tremely ignorant man. AS his testi-
mony progressed, his ignorance be-
came so shockingly evident that the
judge, looking sternly down at him
said:
Look here, sir, are you acquaint-
ed with the value of an oath?'
"The witness answered anxiously:
ledge, | hope / am. That thar
lawyer on yer left hand gimme six dol
lars to sw'ar agin the other SIDE.
Thet's the correck value of an oath,
amt it, ledger"
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-10-02
usury starts EmInratIon.

The practice OF usury In MityIene
has started wholesale emigration
TO the United States. have been re
liably informed that out OF is. 900 male
taxpayers. 5000 between the ages of
ls and 20 have left for America.
From the village of Hagiasas, In the
center of the island. one-tenth OF the
whole population has left The move.
ment is assuming such an alarming
aspect that the Turkish government rs
now using its utmost endeavors TO
prevent this exodus. With few excep-
lions, only men emigrate. which
proves conclusively that II is the in.
tention Of these people 10 eventually
return to the island after they have
earned sufficient money in the United
States to enable them 10 do 80.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-10-02
NO PLACE EoR HIM HERE.
Alabama Judge Did Not Think De.
ceased Would Miss Much.

Your honor" said a prosecuting at
torney in an Alabama backwoods
court, "the prisoner at the bar is
charged with killing one of the most
exemplary citizens Of this county.
Thomas Jones. your honor, was In
every respect a model man. lie was
member of the church; he was never
known TO bet on horses. play poker,
drink whisky or use tobacco. He"
Hold on minute" said the Judge
you say he never bet on a horse?"
That's what said. your honor"
Never was known to play gamer"
Never your honor"
"Apd he never drank liduor?"
Never drank a drop, your honor"
"And he didn't chew tobacco2"
Never took a chew in his life"
swell, then" said the Judge, II
don't see what he wanted to live for.
There wasn't anything in life for him.
and ] don't see why he amt about
as well OF dead as alive. Release the
prisoner, Mr.. Sheriff, and call the next
case"
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-10-02

y
lNl writes
"a have suffered with kidney and
other trouble for fen years past
Last March | commenced using
Peruna aud continued for three months.
I have not used IL since, nor have felt
pain.
II believe that am well and there
fore give my highest commentator to
the curative qualities of Peruna."
Pe.ru.ns For Kidney Trouble.
Mrs. Geo. II. Simser, Grant, Ontario,
Can, writes:
81 had not been we'll for about four
years had kidney trouble, and, In
fact, felt badly nearly all the time.
This summer ] got so very bad !
thought / would try Peruna, so | wrote
to you and began ut once TO take PeIunu
and Manalin.
81 took only two bottles Of Peruna
and one OF Manalin, and now | feel
better than / have for some time.
IL feel that Pernna and Manalin cured
me and made different woman OF me
altogether. bless the day picked up
the little book and read of your Peruna."
MS the business of fhe Kidneys 10
remove from the blood an poisonous
materials. They must be active all the
time, else the system suffers. They are
times when they need little assistance.
Peruna is exactly the sort of rem
edy. IL has saved many people from
disaster by rendering the kidneys ser.
vice at "a time when they were not able
to bear their own burdens.