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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
HOLD WOMEN FOR
R0|BB|||NC A S |L0R.
Officers Declare They Flccced
Tar for $So-Much Of the
Sum Recovered.
JUDGE JUL. CROKER ROC !: OFF BENCH
Will Preside Over Hastings
Court for Last Time at
January Term.
JUDGE CROKER OFF BENCH.
Especial to The Tlmcs-Dlspa,ch.I

Especial to The Times Dispa,ch.J
& NORFOLK, VA, December 3l.-"sissy'
Roundtree, her brother. Ernest Round
tree. and their mother. Mary Manuel, col
ored, were before the Mayor this morn
Ing, charged with grand larceny, In rob-
bling John j. O'Laughlan. discharged
white sailor from the United States
receiving ship Franklin. O'Laughlan
went to the Roundtree house, at the
corner OF Third and Randolph Streets,
Saturday night, where he remained all
night, and when he woke up yesterday
morning missed his money. amounting
to about $50.
and took all three OF the occupants
of the iouse to the police station.
During the absence OF the officers the
old woman left the office with o Laugh
Ian and returned TO her home. Detec-
tive Land followed, and as he reached
the house he was met by the woman,
with q handful OF money, which she
said she had found in O'Laughlan's
trousers leg. There was s72 in the roll.
To-day the woman and her daughter
were held for the grand jury, the son
being discharged.
Judge Croker Revives.
Judge James f. Croker Will convene.
the Court of Hastings on Thursday OF
stnlS week LOT tne Jhnuary civil term,
and with 1t Will end his career on the
bench--a career that has been attended
with much credit to himself and of great
benefit to the public. Judge Croker
has served six years, and was not a can
didate for reelection.
7 At the January term he will clear the
docket as far as possible, that his Sue
cessor. Judge Kenneth A. Balm. who as
sumes office on February LIST, may take
up the duties OF his position with new
business.
Pythians at the Fair.
Major Rice. of the Pythians. is at the
exposition headquarters to-day in con-
nection with the arrangements for tho
camp of Pythians Mt the exposition. The
camp will be maintained throughout the
exposition for the accommodation Of visit
ing Pythians, and already as many as
five thousand have been booked for one
week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Little Son Had Eczema

my son when four years Of age had
eczema on his body and limbs and suf-
fered badly. Cuticura Remedies were
recommended to mo and gave the
complete treatment trial and at the
end ofithe third month my son was cured.
I cannot say too much in praise Of Cuti-
cura Remedies and am always ready to
recommend them to others. Mrs. G. Fl.
Conant, Box 8l1, Rockland, Mass, Dec.
IA, 1906" ss5
Helpless Infants cured of Tor
turing, Disfiguring Humors,
Eczemas, letters, Rashes, Itch-
ings and Irritations, owe more
to cuticura Sos,2 and Cuticura
Ointment than to all other REM
edies combined. No others SO
pure, so sweet, SO speedily
effective. Nay be used from birth.
Complies External ald Internal Treatment for Evsfy
Huof OF Infants Children and Adults consists Of cuti
eurA soap tse g cean.s ne slin cutie.r. oiatnsnt
the fern Of Chocolate cpsted Pills. No. per Vial OF 90 TO
Purity The Blood Ssld Throughout ths World Potter
Drug 4 Chsya Corp, Sole P.opL, Boston, Aass
nEMaEsd Free, "Tresuss on the Skin and Blood"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Pythians at the Fair.
DOUBLE WEDDING.

Mr.. Smith and Miss Brumfield.
Mr.. Worsham and Miss Blair.
RENEN, VA. December 31.-At the
home of the mother of the bride first
named beautiful marriage was solemn
lied Wednesday.
Mr.. Marvin Smith and Miss Carrie E.
Rrumfield. both of Pittsylvania county,
and Mr.. Henry R. Worsham and Miss
Ethel N. Blair, OF the same county, were
the couples thus happily united at the
same altar and time by Rev. J. r.
Sturgis.
The spacious and tastefully arranged
parlor was filed with the kindred and
relatives of the contracting parties. After
the marriage receptions were held at
separate points for each couple and party.
Both the young men and their fair
brides are very popular and are held in
highest esteem.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Memorial Window.

Especial to Tho Times DIspa,cn.J
BRISTOL. VA. December 31.-A hand
some memorial window, recently placed
In the First Presbyterian Church here, to
honor the memory OF DR.. George A. Cald-
well, one of the first pastors of the church.
was dedicated with special services yes
terday. The memorial addresses were de-
.livered by DR.. w. O.. Cochran. the present
pastor, and DR.. ]. Albert Wallace.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Grants T .eonard Bail

Especial to The Times Dtspa tch.l
BRISTOL, VA, December H.-Recorder
Burrow, who heard the case Of Oscar
Leonard. the young white man who shot
and killed Pickle Brown, negro bar
tender. on Christmas night. has finally
granted Leonard bail in the sum of $500,
which amount he is endeavoring to secure
through friends. Leonard insists that
the killing was accidental.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Case Continued

John Jackson and James Cheatham, the
negroes, who are'held as suspects in con-
nection with the murder Of Sandy Tay-
;lor, another negro, found dead In his bed
last week, We're called in Police Court
yesterday morning, but the case was not
gone into. It was continued until Wednes-
day. Sergeant Holdcraft and officer
Wiley, who worked up the case, found
two Colts revolvers In the room occupied
by Cheatham and jackson, ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Needs Of Civilization.

Tradition says the first locks were mado
in England during the reign OF Alfred the
Great, but 1t was not until civilization
had progressed to the middle Of the four
tenth century that their use became gem
eral and only mt the highly civilized period
of the nineteenth century that steel vaults,
burglar-proof safes and such things be-
came necessary ashington Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
HAVE SCARLET FEVER.
Dread Disease Among Sailors of
. Battleship Alabama.
n the Times. pispatch


NORFOLK, VA. December 3l.--Scarlet
fever has broken out among the men
aboard the battleship Alabama. attached
to the big feet scheduled to sail for the
West Indies next week. and now at
anchor in Hampton Roads marine,
stricken with the disease, died yesterday.
It Is not now known how many men
aboard the vessel have been stricken with
the disease. The ship is said to be prac-
gtically Quarantined
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01

trate ]. Fl. Swan. OF Bristol. Tenn, has
issued ffty-two marriage licenses since
December LIST. This Is the highest record
for one month thus far. except one In
which there were sixty licenses issued.
Most Of these represent Virginia and
West Virginia Opponents. the couples as
rule having been united in marriage by
Rev. a. H. Burroughs. who built hotel.
for the purpose of entertaining runaway
couples
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Surprise Their Friends.
rsnecial 10 mic Tlmes-Dispatch.l

- Especial to The TInes-Disphtch.J u ~
III STHUNTON, VA, December 31.-James
w. Liggett, one OF Stnunton's most popu-
lar and successful business men, was
married last night to the surprise Of his
many friends to Miss Clara l. Mitchell.
OF Baltimore They were married ut the
Methodist parsonage by Rev. P. II. Ham
mel The bride is exceedingly handsome
and very popular, The groom is one Of
Staunton's most popular society leaders.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Vindictive.

81 am feeling so mean to-day,
and hateful and out-o'-sorts gem
serally,n gr,mped the Old Codger,
whose rheumatism was worrying
him. "that, bad as hate attending those
functions. I'd enjoy filling my pockets
with rice, taking an old shoe in each
hand. and going to a wedding! PUCK.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Eanr,es-Adkersson.

GLENLAND, VA, December Sl.-Mr..
Ollie Eanes and Miss Eliza D. Adkerson
were united in marriage Thursday at the
home Of the brides parents, Rev. j. +.
Sturgis OBLIGATED.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
BULLET PL0WS
THROUGH. FOREHEAD.

AMELIA COURTHOUSE, VA, .Decem-
her ala young man named Bailey, who
lives about two and q half miles from
hero. ON tho old Jefferson place. was hurt
here during the holidays In d peculiar
manner Flo was shooting at a. target
with a pistol, BY some means 1t failed
10 Are and while examining At. 1t went If
and the bullet struck him Just In the;
eyebrow. went upwards under the v akin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
.Rnrks-Robertson.

Il BRUTUS, VA, December S1.-Mr.5
John Burks and Miss Ella Robertson.
both Of Pittsylvnna county, We're married
near here recently by Rev. j. r. Sturgis.H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
CARRIAGE FOR
TRA|I-R ROBBERS
Reported That Men Who He'll,
Up Seaboard Went Off in -S
Swell Turnout.
ARRESTS IN PETERsBU RG'
Further Investigation, However,
Conviuces Chief That y oung
Men Are Not Guilty, j;
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.l

LA CROSSE, VA, December In oth>
ing has developed to-day in the hold-up
Of the Senboard southbound vestibulo Il
of here about o'clock this morning, in 4
which the Pullman conductor was she's !
through the arm in an attempt to arrest
the man who was requiring the passen-
gers to hand over their cash and valu-
jables Mt the point Of a revolver One
passenger was robbed of $500 and a valu IS
able diamond ring, and another. seeing
what was going on, emptied his two
purses and concenled the contents under
the seat which he occupied, and when;
the robber called for his money. and
5valuables he only had the two empty 4
purses to hand him.
Detectives Baldwin and Newman arc
here working on the case. but 1t seems
very difficult to obtain any definite clue
as to who the robber was or In Whit
direction he fled after committing the q
bold act s53
Had Carriages in Waiting.
It is said that the robher left the tt
when he brought 1t to stop by pul
the emergency cord. It Is also said
two men left from the blind baggag
Inc tram pulleu ilIllO ILLS .SltalAo!it3{o4
opposite side of the depot. and en-
a carriage, driving south.
This carriage was seen about five
south Of here about forty five mi
later by the engineer of train Mo- s!
public road running parallel with the
road for six or seven miles. It Is thu
by some that the parties In this CARY
was the man who committed the bold y
md his accomplish: yet others think
rohber did not again board the train aftal
the robbery, but took to the woods and
boarded the Southern eastbound passen.sS
ger train No, 4. 4 at South Hill Brodnax
or Charlie Hope. which was the first
train that passed on either road aftesjS
the robbery. 8 VIII M
Petersburg Arrests Two. 2sss)
Especial to The Times Dispatch,
PETERSBURG " A., December " l, ---7s
Two young men. who were arrasted hySs
Chief OF Police Ragland this afternoon.
on suspicion Of being the men who rohhAd
the passenger train No. 81. On rho Sea
board An, Line. near La Crosse. In Neck
Slenburg county, ut q o'clock this morning.
were released after exanlin ton, No
other arrests. have been made here mp ID ]
"a late hour tonight, A 8 harp lookout AL
being, maintained, Ssssss Il On
q -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
SHOOTS WIFE AND
DRINKS POISON.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

woman. who had had some trouble with
her husband, was sitting in the bedroom
on the first floor OF the house. talking to
Mrs. Walden and young woman compan-
ion. when her husband walked in and
asked to see her privately. She replied:
Whatever yo,, have to say, say 1t now!'
Ills second request elected the same re-
ply from his wife, whereupon he drew
the revolver within a few feet Of her
and rapidly fired four times The scene
of the tragedy is a small brick tenement
near the corner of Lombard and Third
Streets. in the lower part Of the city.
Poarch and his wife lived on the second
floor. He Is about twenty-six years old
and had been employed on a river dredge.
His wife is about thirty-flve. Poarch &C.
cured the laudanum by telling the drug
store people that his wife was very Ill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
CroWder-Dorsey.

HENDERSON, N. G., December Biz
Miss Ethel, the daughter OF Mr.. Melville
Dorsey, a prominent citizen and drug
gist Of Henderson, was married at
O'clock p. M. last Saturday In tho Church
OF the Holy Innocents to Mr.. r. B, Crow
der, Of Alabama, the rector, Roy. Julian
lngle, officiating. 5v ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
3Crullrrn,-Witt.

NOTLEY'S, VA, December s1.-Mr.
William H. Crum Of Franklin county,
and Miss Norah NJ. Witt, of Pittsylvania
county, were married here recently by
Rev. J.. R. Sturgis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-01
Petersburg Arrests Two.
Had to Conceda

'yvell.'s said subbubs. We list Nd ~
little labor trouble that s. costing me aavsnty,s
hve per week, Y
, What, !, {! exclaimed 'ssvsnty
q raise from 81 q 10 Is. The %Caths;i9
Standard ana q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
BRYAN ANALYzES TAFTS ADVICE TO 0KLAH0MANs
If They Reject Present Consiti

surance can he give that republican
congress will act Immediately to bring
in a democratic state just before a
presidential election? You have been
struggling for statehood for some Is
years, and now when it is within Your
grasp he asks you to exchange aeT.
tainty for the delusive promise of an
other chance. Does he control the con-
gress to such an extent that he can
guarantee immediate action? The two
senators from his own state do not ac-
cept his advice His influence as a
presidential candidate cannot yet be
measured. for not single state has
yet instructed for him.
Extreme Measures Not Necessary.
"Why does he advise you to reject the
constitution and postpone statehood
Because he is opposed to some parts
of the constitution He has suggested
several amendments which he would
like to have adopted. Even If the
amendments which he proposed were
good amendments and worthy to be
adopted. it would not be necessary to
reject the constitution in order to adopt
them.
Secretary Taft says that if you in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
KERMIT ROOSEVELT LEFT
THE CAVALRY AT J0SLlN
Dropped Out of Line Day After 18th
Left Rock Island and Went to
| the Dakota5.

Chicago, Sept. 6.-Kermit Roosevelt,
son of the president, wearied of the
hike" being made from Fort Riley,
Leavenworth, Kan, to Fort Sheridan,
H., by the 18th United States cavalry,
which he had joined for the novelty Of
the experience, hit the trail' few
days ago for the Dakotas. With
friends he will hunt in that portion of
the country for several days.
Reports reached Chicago yesterday
to the effect that the insistence dis
played by women visitors in shower.
ing attention on young Roosevelt, a
part of which was the frequent gift
of flowers with speeches laudatory ot
his father, disgusted Kermit and re
suited in his desertion of the squad
ron. This, however, is strongly de
MED.
Lieutenant Z. j. r. kiehl, quartz"
master and commisSary of the squat
ron. last night declared the report was
without foundation.
MIR. Roosevelt had made arrange
ments to join friends in the Dakotas.'
he declared. He had been with us II
days and left when we reached Joslin
ILL.,, Aug. "A. Unwelcome attention;
were not forced upon him, and he wa'
treated with exceptional courtesy
throughout the march,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
FOLK As A WITNESS;
GRAND JURY INDlCTS
ST. Louis lnquisitorial Body Returns
Many True Bills for Alleged
Petty Graft.

st. Louis, Sept 6.-Following the
appearance of Governor Joseph W.
Folk before the st. Louis county gran |
jury at Clayton that body made final
report containing II indictments AMI
urging the selection of a new grand
jury to complete Investigations. Yel-
terday's indictments are said to in
'clude true bills against justice of tn
peace for accepting bribe and it is
generally believed a deputy sheriff will
be forced to defend himself against 4
perjury charge. After testifying be
fore the grand jury Governor Folk ad
dressed a crowd from the court house
steps, saying a half dozen honest men
could secure enforcement of the law
in st. Louis county. The grand jury s
report also practically accuses Prose
cutting Attorney Johnson of maxine
lhalf-hearted efforts in prosecuting vic
latOrs of the Sunday closing law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
Thomas F. Ryan aud 9th.
er Capitalists Corner
Typewriters.
FORMING A COMPANY
Object to Controlihe 0utputand
of Course Regulate Prices
Throughout World.

New York, Sept. G.-gThe possibility
there is to be a typewriter trust was
made public today by the Herald. =
new company with Allan A. Ryan, son
of Thomas F. Ryan, as president, has
been formed, it is stated, in which
Charles w. Schwab, the Guggenheims,
Harry Payne Whitney, the Ryans and
other capitalists are interested.
Nucleus of Industry.
The Royal Typewriter company -
the nucleus of the big enterprise an
according to rumor it will endeavo:
to control the typewriter interests OF
the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06

Oklahoma City, Okla, Sept. 6.-Wil-
liam J. Bryan spoke to a large crowd
here last night in reply to the speech
recently made by Secretary Taft, in
which the latter advised the people of
Oklahoma to reject the proposed con-
stitution of the new state.
In his address Mr.. Bryan said he
would not attribute Mr. Tafts advice
to the fact that as presidential candi-
date he desires to keep seven electoral
votes out of the democratic column;
rather he said. he would take the
more generous view and say that the
advice resulted from the secretary's 8
habits of thought.
Mr., Bryan said that the constitution
of the proposed new state was even
better than that of the United States.
Terms Taft "Postponer.n
He termed Secretary Taft the great
postponer." He said that Mr.. TAFT is
in favor of self government for the FIJI.
ipinos, but would have it postponed for
a while; that he is in favor of reform
ing the tariff. but this 100 lie would
postpone. Continuing. he said:
He holds out to the people the hope
!of another enabling act, but what as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
GOV. HUGHES PAYS
MCKINLEY TRIBUTE
yelling of Buffalo Monument
to Late President.

Buffalo, n. Y, Sept. 5.-A monument
was dedicated here today in memory of
William Mckinley. 1t was erected by
the state of New York on the site pro-
vided by the city of Buffalo. 1t is in
the form of an obelisk, with marble, 2G
feet high, and is situated at Niagara
square. The obelisk rests upon pedes-
tai ii feet high, the base of which is
II feet above the street level. The
whole is surrounded by a tessellated
promenade, embellished with ornate
parapets and ballustrades and splash
ing fountains.
In accepting the monument from the
Buffalo commission, under whose di.
rectiOn it was constructed, Governor
Hughes paid touching and tender
tribute to the life and character of Nc.
Kinley. He said the martyred presi
dent sought patiently to learn the peo
pies will and faithfully to execute it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
STEAM BOAT PARADE
Unique Pageant Suggested for Presi-
dents Visit in keokuk.

keokuk, Iowa, Sept. 6.-There now
appears 10 be considerable prospect
that the idea of having a steamboat
parade here on the occasion of the
visit of President Roosevelt and the
members of the deep waterways conl-
mission to this city on Oct /, NAV
materialiZe. This was suggested by a
prominent river man who has seen
such demonstration successfully given
and upon his mention of it the Gaze
City mentioned the proposed plan a
few weeks ago Since that time
matter has been talked over in several
of the river cities and il appears to
be growing in favor. Quincy people
are taking up the idea of having a..
the river cities represented in the
naval parade when the president
comes, each by suitable steamboat
1t is suggested that the steamer DI
buque represent Quincy in the carnival
proposed to be given in the president
honor from this city to st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06

PRIEST is ACCUSED OF THEFT
Father Carones, CarmeIite, Charged
With Abstracting $4,000.

Rome, Sept en- consequence of an
application by the superior of the Car
melite order of Rome, the kings attor-
ncy probably will issue a warrant for
the arrest of Father CarOnes. who is
charged with having abstracted $4,000
from the safe of the order. Father Car
ones went to America in April last, TAX
ing the key of the safe with him. After
waiting several months for the return
of the key the superior of the order
had the safe broken open and the theft
then was discovered. Father Carones
now is a missionary in Oklahoma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
POSTAL CLERKS
ASKING CHANGES
viii Work for 80 Days Vacation and
is Days Sick Leave Annually
and More Promotions.

Peoria, Sept. Crank I. Rogers,
of Chicago was reelected president nf
the National Postal Clerks association.
During the coming session of con-
gress the association will fight for ali
S-hour day, 80 days vacation yearly,
and Is days sick leave annually, and
also for more promotions above the
S1,100 year limit now set. They
will incorporate a hospital in Alama
gCrdo, ~ NJ, for the treatment of
tuberculosis among their ranks and
will try to open channels from the
postal service to higher civil service
positions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
THEORIES MANY
In MURDER CASE
John J. Phillips, Cleveland
Coal Operator.

Cleveland Ohio, Sept. G.-New theo-
ries, suspicious and developments in
the mystery surrounding the death of
John j. Phillips, the coal operator and
broker, follow each other i'll rapid sue
cession. Today a former employe is
suspected of having caused the death
of Phillips. His name is known to the
officials and search is being made
for him.
James Dunn, Phillips private secre
tary, says this man called at Phillips
Office Tuesday.
Chief Stauberger stated Mrs. Phil
lips will formally be placed under ar
rest during the afternoon. Mrs. Phil
lips attorney will endeavor to have the
charge against his client dismissed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-06
U. S. TO STAMP OUT PEST
Marine Hospital Service Will War on
Plague in San Francisco.

Washington, Sept G.-By direction
of President Roosevelt the public
health and marine hospital service has
assumed charge of the measures to
stamp out the plague in San Francisco
This step was taken yesterday upon
the request of the mayor of San Fran
cisco. Acting On telegraphic instruc
tions from Oyster Bay, Surgeon Gel
eral Wyman ordered the corps of ser
vice officers already at San Francisco
increased and additional measure:
taken to prevent the spread of ths
disease