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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
NAVY ACCIDENTS
ON ICY STREETS
Number Of Tobogganists Also
1njured-sleigh Upset and
Girls Hurt.

A largo number Of accidents have
been recorded as the result OF the
slippery pavements and icy streets,
and these have been added to by too
Eenturesome tobogganists, several OF
whom have been painfully hurt.
Ono of the most serious of these
sleighing accidents occurred Yesterday
morning a little way below Richmond
on the Seven, Pines road. A party Of
fifteen young people OF the city, con-9
slstlng OF eight boys one or them
very small. and seven girls. wass coast-
Ing down one Of the hills ncar lie Sever,
Pines Road, when the sled got away
with the big crowd and tuMb!ed them
al! out. In the melee one OF the girls had
her ankle broken. and another broke her
arm. The two Injured girls We're taken
home, and the others of the party gave
up the sport.
Mrs ). 4. Beck. OF Ills Floyd Avenue
slipped on the ice at Second and Broad
Streets5Thursday afternoon. and fell upon
her face. She was rendered unconscious,
and was badly bruised about the face.
Mrs. Beck had her injuries treated In a
nearby drug store by DR.. Brown, and
was taken home in a hack by her friend,
Mrs. Charles L. Wingo. Mrs. Beck was
reported as being better yesterday.
Mr.. Lawrence Becker, while enjoying
coast down a hill near his home, Wal
nut Shades" Hcnrico county, with his
six year-old daughter, was thrown from
his sled and badly cut about the face
and body. The little girl WAS also thrown
from the sled and SO badly injured that
she had TO be brought to the city for
treatment.
The streets are still exceedingly sbp-
perry, and afford much danger To Pc
destrians and horses Warmer weather
however, is predicted, and most OF the
remaining snow and ice will oroo1E'y DC
melted to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

seemed s.! to know enough to keep out OF
the way OF gGoldie. a, #
During each interrnlssion all little folSw
will be allowed to rido tho droncdarics,
,c0mcls and eephanls free. a
rho famous Rogers Brothers In 1ro.
land Will be ut the Academy next l'r-l
day night THIS most successful or.
'Ennizatlon numbers 100 people aud
promises to nlolintsthn Same equipment
used 1T tho LibertyA1 Theatre New York
city.
IipNeither dissatisfaction nor dlsap-
Ip6ti1tment arc to be seen on tho faces
of 1.-THE audience which greet LENA
Rivers" a play which Nixon Il Co.
have tuken3Ifron between tho covers
of6Mrs Holiness popular novel rho
cast lis headed by Miss Bculnli Poynter,
lnn actress Of pronounced ability and
beauty, and hcrsdelineation or tho
child Lem, is Hnld to Eivo unusua,
satisfaction everywhere. Manager Nc
Kec ANNOUNCES that lie has secured thiH
play 'ly and company for the Bljou next
woe X. 49g5st s.-E K 2 h-5 tsists5s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Property Transfers.

Richmond: Mary Domllng to Collins
r. Payne, 33 ga feet on west side of
Second Street, III feet south of Char
ity Street, S1.100.
+ Curdwell Wood and wife to Albert,
A. Tenant, 40 feet on east line OF
Fourth street. No. 1905 north, $3,10o.
william T.. Holzgrefc and wife to
Theodore G. Moselcy, "a feet on Cath
crime street, northwest corner Mum
ford Street. $3.50.
Edward, Donnhoe to James T.. Dom
ahoe. G6 2-3s feet on Louisiana Street.
southwest corner Fifth Street, 96 feet
OH Orleans Street, northwest corner of
Fourth street; &C. feet on Orleans
Street northwest corner Of Fifth
Street, and A q 5-12 feet on south limo
of Louisiana Street, 90 10 feet cast of
Sixth StreetisSlO
Esther and Charles l1lsner. to >. Lee
Davis, As 1-6 feet on south side Of
Main. Street, Nos. 4 525 and 1527 cast.
$4,000.
Il. G. Gayle and wife to Charles T..
Hubbard. as feet on east line OF Twen-
ty-flrth street. between G and ].
Streets, s2,25o .i
Daniel and Ida "A .ts AlcNaughton, n.
NJ, and Lula II. Canaday,S and Florence
u. and Ira a. 4 Beaver to Henry S. Wal
lerstein. Clip feet on west line of
ilishtecnth Street,@70g1-12 feet south
of Main Street, $4,000.
Icnrico: Jacob Wilbur and wife TO
Lena shull. lots -. u 10 a and z on on
plan OF Highland Terrace. $2S4,
John Is. l3liley and wife to Ida
Thompson, @1,Ga7 acres on south side
or Grove Road, adjoining tho lands Of
r. A. Patterson and others, $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
SENATE PASSED
INDIAN BILL
Plan to Allow Army Officers to
Accept Free
Passes.

g WASHINGTON. February S.-The
Senate to-day passed the Indian ap-
preparation bill, which has been tho
subject Of consideration throughout
the week, Senator Frazier made an
address on The subject of states
rights, after wbicl, the army appro-
priauon bin, carrying total of
SCI 100000, was taken up. Tho army
measure WAS rarity READ for appro-
val Of committee amendments. and
Adjournment was taken shortly he
fore O'Clock, when It became ap-
parent that considerable debate Was
Ito be occasloned by an amendment to
permit the government to receive re-
aduced rates from the railroads on
1.-The transportation OF troops and sup
plies for the army. and TO allow army
officers and their families TO aecep,
free transportation Tile adoption 81
5this amendment would be u SnudiAca
lion OF the railroad rate hin passe,
~ the last session OF Congress,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Death Of an Old Servant.

There passed away in this city on lqst
Sunday morning one of the faithful old
"mamlnics," Of whom there are 50 few
left-Amanda Fitzallen Toney. Sha luac
lived for more than a generation in the
family Of the late Mr.. r. a. Lancaster,
and in her declining years was tenderly
cherished by the children, whom she MA
1nursed III her prime, and to whom she
was devoted with all the strength of her
nature. Her maternal grandfather was
nm Indian, and she was very FOND OF
telling Of his having fought at the battle
Of Bunker Hill. With the going out OF
her life something that can never pc
replaced has passed from the lNes OF
those on whom she lavshed her affection,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
CAPT KOEHLER
TO De DISMISSED.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February S.
Secretary Taft has concluded his con-
sideration of the record of proceedings
Of oourt-inartial in the case of Captain
l.. NJ. koehler Fourth Cavalry, who
was tried in the Philippines on the
char ges OF making disrespcctful remarks
about Malor-Gencral Leonard Wood. The
Judge advocate, General Davis, will now
prepare the endorsement Of the War De-
parlnent necessary for the action Of the
PRESIDENT. Ihe understanding is that
me court-martlal has sentenced tho
accused TO dismissal, and that Secretary
Iaft has decided to approve Of the find
ingS 49, -.--
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
.FAVR0T is INDICTED
FOR KILLING DR.. ALDRlCH

BATON ROUGE, La, February ST.
Democratic Congreasman-c elect George
X. Favrot was to-day indicted by tho
grand Jury on charge Of murder for
shooting DR.. Harry Aldrlch. one or the
leading physicians OF Baton Rouge.
Cons ressman -elect Favrot, Immediately
after the shooting las, November. is
sued formal statement that he killed
Or. Aldrtch for making slandcrous.
statements about Mrs. Tavrot. DIR. AL
arich was Mr. Fayrot's family physi7
clan. and had been Ills lifelong friend.
Con gressman-cl Fnyrot IL one OF
the leading jurists OF louisiana, and
was Judge of the. Civil District Court
signed immediately.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy Of Music-Dnrk.
Bljou NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tho Pacific
13ost ock' s--WIld Animal Show.
lakewood Skating Rink.

Next weeks program In Bostock's Wild
Animal Arena will contain tho worlds
challenge combination group, which in
lcludes the man-eating tiger, Goldle. and
the funniest bear alive Doc: lions, tigers.
hyenas. pumas, cheetahs. bears. and other
animals. Goldie. so we'll remembered
here when Bostock wntered in Richmond
before, has lost none Of his vlciousness,
and In every exhibition fights his trainer,
Joyat pronounced "Joya"). as viciouAy
as eyer. Doc, the clown bear. Will also be
recalled as the ono in this group which
was always getting in the way Of tho
pumas. hyenns or the lions, but who
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
LIEUTENANT BYRD PAGE, OF
VIRGINIA, COURT-M ARTIALEDI

CHEYENNE. WYO., February S.--The
court-martial held ut Fort D. A. Rus
sell to Inquire into the truth of the
charges preferred against Lieutenant
Byrd Page. OF Virginia. to-day concluded
It's work. and the findings OF the board
will be submitted 10 the department
commander. General Greeley.
No official statement will be made
until after the verdict Is reviewed by
the commander. but 1t Is learned un-a
officially that the charge that Lieutenant
Page broke his pledge to Colonel Mycri
was withdrawn, Page being tried only
on charge OF drunkenness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
. NEGRO {. TO HANG.
Murderer Of Postmaster Will Pay
Penalty for Crime.

Jesse Rutiin. the negro who was con-.
yctad OF the 1nurder Of Mr.. John Grubbs,
il storgkeepcr and postmaster. IN p r., GO
Edward county, some time ago, VII be
hanged In Ftrmville, va, next Friday
Gruhbs was an Ensiil'slhman ana was
murdered one night last summer py tnpee
negroes, one or whom was Jesse lE apl''i
who afterwards escaped ,st' = 5..,g IL,
Rumn had been sentencHi ny hhoi'ln'
court 10 thirty-six yeaIs In lthe peni-
tonti.ry for honsebreaking, and broke
JAN. In effecung his. escape ne also .!'o
broke three RIBS, some time after ! nc
murder of Cil,ubba lie was Ga ptlur.eh, ann
was lately sentenced 70 die on the scat
told. 81 if Nj: 9 Fef
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
WAGE INCREASE ON
NORFOLK G WESTERN.
Enginemen and Brakernen Get
Substantial Raise for Each
Run.

ROANOKE, VA. February S.--The
following wage increases, which have
been granted to employees by the Nor
folk and Western Railway Company,
Were announced to-day:
Engineers. mine runs. from s4,e5 to
S4.GO per day
Yard enginemen from ss.75 to s4.25
Per day.
Brakemcn from s1s5 to se.1o. per
overtime.
passenger brakemen from sl.20 to
S1.35 per 100 miles. The conductors.
both freight and passenger also re-
.G 6 lived. a substantial increase, but the
figures are not given.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
JUSTICE FATALLY WOUNDED
BY INTERNAL. MACHINE

FAT'TIIEUN n u, Febfnary S.--Jus-
tice Of the Peace Robert Corteso was
fatally injured In his office by the explo-
sion of an Internal machine sent him by
express. The office WAS wrecked, anu
INC detonauon could he heard for blocks.
me Judge, At was said, would die before
morning
Tho judge has actively aided the police
IN the, prosecution of Italian lawbrepkers
reeentlN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
WILL NOT SEND NEGRO
SAILORS TO JAMESTOWN

RIO DE JANiIlRo, February s..-The
iSfa1ilian government has decided, in or
nef 70 asola possible disagreeable Incl
dents 70 exclude negro sailors from the
tBrazilial squadron which is to Wait the
United States. The opposition newspapers
! stick tbs government for this step. {
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
West End Mission

An all-day meeting will be held IN
the West End Rescue Mission on Sum
day 4 Am Full salvation testimony
meeting and sermon: '"rhe Gospel tho
Power OF God Unto Salvation. 3:20 r.
NJ. subject, "Ilolincss Unto tho Lord
p. NJ, revival and Bible talk, subject.
Entire Sanstification."
These meeting are attended by those
OF almost I'LL denominations. All are
welcome
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Professor Currcll Lectures.

" Professor VS. Currell, OF Wnshing-
Etonsnnd Leo University, delicvercd last
night before the students OF tho Union
s,Theological Seminary an Interesting
lecture on '"rhrcc Literary Types or
Satan. Besides the whole body OF
students. there We're many minlstcrs
lof&the city and numerous laymcn pres
ent, and they nll seemed much to ems
JOY the lecture on Satan" In Literal
tlre. 4 Si
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Military Notes.

Colonel w. j. Perry, OF stanton,
commander OF the seventeen tegi-
ment Virginia Military, was IN the clty
Yesterday on private business. While
in the city he called on the ndJutnnt,
general and the two officers discussed
military. matters IN q general way way
and at some length.
Lieutenant Coates. of the United
States army, stationed at the James
town Exposition grounds, vas also q
caller at the adjutant-generaIs office
Yesterday, .Ii52 Fs4t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Daily Court Record
Circuit Court.

IN this court yesterday twenty-seven
convicts, charged with attempts to es,
and convicted and given additional
terms. The days session Of the court
was consumed with this business. John
Warner and Sherman Minnietleid We're
sent UP for$life terms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
CHARGED Witt, Stealing Coat

ilast night on the charge Of stealing "a
coat from James Marshall. rolored He
5wili appear before Justice crutchneid
{lhis morning,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Law and EQUITY Court

Suits Instituted yesterday: Cora A.
Shelby VS.. =. b. Kirk, for s125, money
alleged to be due.
\ Cases set for yesterday and to-day:
That of Neurohr vs. August Grocery
Company and r.. Liebcrmuth was post
poned until February 14th.
This court Will convene it's Febru-
airy term next Monday at 10 "A. M.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
People Seen
in ublic Places

! j. u T. I ] :
Judge William r. Barksdale. OF Halls
FAX. Is at Murphy's Judge Barksdalc.
VINO presdes over the Sixth Judicial
circuit. eat yesterday In case for,
Judge Scott In Henrico county, In which
the latter was disqualified.
When seen Mt Murphy's last night His
Honor said he had Just gotten letter
from his friend and kinsman, former
Senator William r. B&rksdalc, who Is
sojourning In Arizona for his health,
and that the senator said he was rap
Idly improving. Judge Barksdale Is
perhaps the oldest judge in point OF
service In Virginia. He went on the
bench as Judge of the County Court Of
Halifax when Just out OF college as n
very young man, and served contin-s
uously in this capacity until the old
County Court system was abolished.
He was then by Il unanimous vote OF
the Legislature made Judge of the new
Sixth Judicial Circuit. and is looked
upon as one OF the ablest and faircst
jurists in the State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Chancery Court.

W. G. Fuller. Jr, yesterday quail
fled in this court as executor OF the
estate of his father, the late w. G..
Fuller. The estate. including policies
Of Insurance. aggregates about $1,000
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Hon. Richard Evelyn Byrd, OF Win
chester. chairman Of the schoolbook II,
stenographer, Mr.. George l.. Hart, OF.
Roanoke, left for their respective homes
last night. nIr. Hart carried with MIN
bushels OF manuscript, besides his ste,
III Viii probably require several weeks
to complete his typewrlns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Hon. Alfred p. Thorn, general coun-
sci for the Southern Railway, is at the
Richmond. having been here for several
days In connection with the two-cent
passenger hearing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Former state Senator William b Nc
sTlwaine, OF Petersburg. spent yesterdhy
in Richmond looking after some legal
ma tiers Senator McIlWaine was , q
caller at the Capitol during tho day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09
Midnight Mission,

Special revival services have been
going on in the Midnight Mission all
this week and will be continued to-
night at IN. All welcome.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-09

Mr. J. ri. Eullivan. a prominent tray-
cling man or Baltimore, Is at the Hotel
The Delta independent., 1907-02-01
Berth Ma Reaerxed.

Franklin X. Lane. interstate com
merce commissioner. went west last
week. He wanted to reserve berth
from Chicago to Minneapolis. He
wired the request and this reply came
back: Cant do it Interstate com
merce commission will not allow 1t
He fired a wire back reading; BY
what authority do you say interstate g
commerce commission will not allow
you to reserve a berth in a sleeping
carr" The Pullman agent answered
by the authority OF recent ruling
Mr.. Lane was interested by this time
and he telcgraphed: Il am 4 member
OF the interstate commerce commits
sion and am not familiar with the rul
ing. Give me q reference" And a
short time afterwnrd he received this
telegram: Berth reserved"
The Delta independent., 1907-02-01
PRIZE PATRIOTIC ESSAYS.
OFFER Made to Pupils Of Colorado Pub
lie Schools.

Denvcr.-A committee appointed by
the Sons OF the Revolution has issued
a proclamation announcing its four.
tocnth annual Offering to the students
OF the public schools In Colorado. OF
three prizes. one OF gold one OF silver
and one of bronze. for the most meri.
torious original essay. the subject this
year being Colonel Ethan Allen: His
Services In the American Revolution '
The essays should contain not less
than 1776 nor more than 1907 words.
and must be delivered to tho commit.
tee on or before April 8. 1907. Prizes
will be publicly awarded by the gov.
ernor OF Colorado April 18th (Lexing.
ton Day. at Denver.
The committee consists OF c. Valen.
tine Kirby, 1445 Emerson street, Den
yer; George Bedcll Vosburg. DID, and
Ralph Voorhees, All essays should be
mailed or delivered to Chairman
Kirby.
Katherine l.. Craig. superintendent ent
Of public instruction. personally re-
quests county superintendents, prin.
cipals and teachers to cooperate in
inducing their pupils to compete for
the prizes.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-01
TO READUsT RATES,
Interstate Commerce Commlssioo's
Work at Denver,

Denver.-The nature OF Commits.
sioner A. c. Prouty's remarks Just be.
fore adjourning the hearing Of Denver
business interests until next April on
tho question Of unreasonableness of
railroad rates now before the Inter
state Commerce Commission, plainly
indicated to those who heard him that
the commission Is contemplating a re-
adjustment Of rates for the entire
country from Chicago and the Missis.
sippi westward.
The keystones In this prospective re.
adjustment are Denver. Salt Lake City,
Butte and Spokane. The decision ef.
fecting the entire western country will
hinge on the Denver and Spokane
cases. which will come up for final
hearing and decision before the com.
mission in Washington on June Sd Of
this year. Commissioner Prouty made
It quite apparent that he believes that
Denver and certain other western
points have been Disseminated against
and that relief will be given.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-01
RaJah's Unique Conveyance.

While amphibious vehicles are not
In themselves a novelty. 1t is safe to
declare the combination conveyance
just built in England for an Indian
maharajah as absolutely unique. The
body, shaped like boat and painted
in rainbow hues in accordance with
eastern ideas OF color. is hung upon
fourwheel>d skeleton carriage.
While intended by its owner as state
carriage. it may be used on occasions
as state boat. as the body can be
unslung and converted into an electric
launch. The skeleton carriage Is
about IS feet long and Is provided
with four rubber-tired wheels. There
Is a seat for a driver and room for
four in the boat-shaped coach. The
total weight Of the outfit is less than
one ton.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-01
ltfe Without Mind

The possibility of life without mind.
while not subject to positive proof. is
a theory that has gained considerable
strength recently through its advocacy
by DR.. l.. Laloy. librarian of the
Academy OF Sciences. Paris. He be-
lieves that many OF the smaller living
organisms. such as insects. are mere
moving machines. having no 1ore in.
iellisence than may be ascribed to
plants. He refers to the we'll known
fact that insects are attracted by light.
often to their own destruction. and as
cribes It to the same cause that in.
clines the plant to grow toward the
light.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-01
WHITE BREAD
Makes Trouble for People with Weak
Intestinal Digestion.

A lady in a Wis. town employed a
physician who instructed her not to
eat white bread for two years. She
tells the details OF her sickness and
she certainly was n sick woman.
In tho year 1887 l gave out from
overwork. and until 1901 l remained
IN invalid in bed great part Of the
time. Had different doctors but moth
Ing seemed to help. l suffered from
cerebro-spinal congestion. female trou.
Bile and serious stomach and bowel
trouble. My husband called a new
doctor and after having gone without
any food for 10 days the doctor or
dered Grape-Nuts for me. I could eat
tho new food from tho very first
mouthful. Tho doctor kept me on
Grape-Nuts and the only medicine
was little glycerine to heal the
alimentary canal.
when I was up again doctor told
me to eat Grape-Nuts twice n day and
no white bread for two years. I got
well in good time and have gained in
strength SO I can do my own work
again.
my brain has been helped so much,
and I know that the Grape-Nuts food
did this, too. I found had been
made Ill because was not fed right.
that is did not properly digest white
bread and some other food l tried to
i've on.
II have never been without Grape
Nuts food since and eat 1t every day.
You may publish this letter II you like
20 It will help someone else" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich. Get the little book, THE Road
to Wellville," in pkgs.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-01
BALM OF SCRIPTURE
HEALING PROPERTIES OF PINE
KNOWN TO ANcIENTS.
eessfuIIy by Physicians In Treat
Ing consumptive Patients.

The OIL Of the Pine Tree Is sup
posed to be the balm of Scripture. 1t
contains great medicinal properties
and was regarded with the utmost
esteem by the Mcients. and to the
present day is peculiarly priced by
the people Of the East.
A noted authority on diseases OF the
throat and lungs. who established a
camp for consumptives in the Pine
Woods Of Maine. says that his entire
treatment consisted Of fresh air.
nourishing food and the Pure Virgin
OIL OF the White Pine Trees. mixed
with Whisky and Glycerine In the fol-
lowing proportions:
Virgin Oil Of Pine (Pure) .Roz
Glycerlne ..................
Good Whisky ...............
Used In teaspoonful doses every four
hours.
1t Is claimed the above mixture will
heal and strengthen the lungs. break
up a cold in twenty-four hours. and
cure any cough that is durable.
The ingredients can be secured
from any good prescription druggist
at small cost, and can be easily mixed
In your own home.
Virgin Oil OF Pine tPure) Is put up
only in half-ounce vials for dispensing.
Each vial is securely sealed in a
round wooden case with engraved
wrapper with the name-Virgin OIL
OF Pine (Pure). prepared only by
Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati. o.
plainly printed thereon. There are
many rank limitations Of Virgin Oil
OF Pine (Pure). which are put out
under various names. such as Con
centrated OIL OF Pine. Pine Bal
sam. etc. Never accept these as a
substitute for the Pure Virgin Oil Of
Pine. as they will invariably produce
nausea and never effect the desired
result