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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17

The young business mems committee
which SO successfully engineered the re-
cent Y. NJ. c. A. campaign In Richmond
effected a permanent organization last
night at banquet at Murphy's Hotel
the object Of the new body being the
furtherance OF the moral, mental ana
physical well-being Of the city of Rich
'mond. Mr.. N. d. Sills, the popular
chairman Of the committee during. the
campaign. was elected president and a
full force of officers were chosen.
The banquet was largely attended by
those who took an interest In the cam
paign, and handsome menu was served.
Thilows Orchestra furnished pleasing
accompaniment.
Mr.. Sllls presided and gracefully in
troduced tho speakers of thtA evening.
He alluded to the banquet just thirty
days ago in the same hall. when the
campaign was inaugurated and spoke
of the men who came In as raw recruits,
who were now seasoned veterans.
ut was a memorable fifteen days that
will always stand out in the history Of
our lives" he declared. we have a
common aim and common purpose for
the brotherhood Of mankind. The
gracious, manly Christian spirit in which
tho campaign was conducted was simply
wonderful. We entered tho campaign
with fear and trembling. Fifteen days
llLtIl-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
THAN|' 5 LAWYERS
AT BITTER 0DOS.
Conc certed Action Taken to Gust
Attorneys Delmas and
McPike.
FAMILY TO MEET 10 DECIDE
Thaw Alarmed at Threat Of.
jerome! to Have Commissioned
Lunacy Appointed.
" 175773 - -I----7.
Especial 10 The rlnes-Dlspatch.

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch1
NEW YORK, February 1e.-The legal
forces lined to save Harry K. Thaw from
the electric chair got into the fiercest
kind OF fight among themselves today,
and a concerted effort was made by four,
OF the lawyers to drive Dolphin Michael
Deln1as. the chief OF staff, and his part
nor, Henry Clay Mcr1Re. out OF the case,
Whether Mr.. Delmas will appear Mon
day in the criminal branch OF the su-
preme Court, when the trial OF Thaw is
resumed, depends upon the outcome OF
family council OF the Thaws which
will be held tomorrow.
The split among the lawyers is most
serious. and 1t Is a question whether
the four who are opposed to Mr.. Delmas
Clifford w. EIartridge, John B. Gleason.
A. Russell Peabody and Daniel O'Reilly
continue in the case If the family de-
eide In favor Of Mr.. Delmas.
John B. Gleason held a conference to-
| night with Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw at
the Hotel Lorraine, and Clifford w.
Hartridge at the same time had q con-
| ference with Mrs. William Thaw, mother
Of the prisoner
It 1s understood that both lawyers
lodged vigorous CO omplaints with the
wife and mother OF Thaw, and de-
manded q change of counsel before the
! trial .is resumed Monday. = f'olloWlnS
the two conferences 1t was arranged
for the various members of the Thaw
family to meet Tomorrow and reach
a final decision.
| At the family council there will be,
besides tho wife and, mother of the
prisoner. Josiah Thaw. Edward Thaw,
the Countess Of Yarmouth, and Mrs.
George I.aude Carnegie. r
It Is said the rupture between the
lawyers was caused by Mr., McPike.
who gave an Interview to the press
which was rejection on District At
torney Jerome's knowledge of law.
and an unpublished statement by Mr..
Delmas, which came to the ears OF MIR.
| |IIartridge Mr.. McPike's statement
drought forth formal statement from IN
| the elder Mrs. Thaw, denying In sub
stance that Mr.. D Delmas's partner ever
Ihad any connection with the conduct
| Of her sons defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
mrs BYVVA7ERSS 4.
TO GO ON 0 STAND. | ID
Widowed Sister Of strotller.
Brothers Yet III, But Slowly
Improving g.
TRIAL TO BEGIN :1l;i THURSDAY
Strong Counsel on Both Sides and
Desperate Fight WILDE Made
to Save Young Man.
TRIAL TO BEGIN THURSDAY
Especial q rhe rInes-pl.patch. !

l+1ls l0peCld!
f CULPEPER, VA. February 1e.-The
case OF tho Commonwealth, against
James F.. and Philip G.. strother for
the murder OF William F. Bywaters win
be called in Circuit Court for this
county next Thursday, when 1t is now
thought that both sides will be ready
for the trial. It IS not expected. how
ever, that the widow OF Bywaters will
be able to attend court at its opening,
but that she MAY be well enough to
testify some time during the progress
OF the case. Judge Thomas w. Harri-
son, OF Winchester. Will preside at the
trial.
Counsel for the State are Major Mica
5ah Woods. Of Charlottesville, and John
M. Keith, OF Warrenton, while Messrs.
John L. Leo. Of Lynchburg; John l..
Jefrries, OF Norfolk and Walton Moore
will look after the Interests Of the do
Tense. Counsel for both sides were here
this week preparing the case for trial.
Great interest Is manifested In the case,
and tho trial will bring to- court host
OF adherents on both sides.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
must ssiAIIP MI 0UI
DREADED. |! DISEASE
DR.. Darlington Emphasizes Ne
cessityHofs Upllolding Work Of
Health Department.
MILK K SUPPLY DEPOT E HERE j
Plilanthropic Citizens Behind
Movement Of Importance
to Richmond.
MILK SUPPLY DEPOT HERE

DR.. Thomas Darlington. chief health
officer of$Greater New York, delivered
last night In the Central Y. NJ. e. A. a
profound and Instructive lecture on
School. Nursing and Medical Inspection
of Schools" Near the conclusion Of
his lecture, the distinguished physi-
clan took occasion to deliver short,
fex tempore talk on the. subject OF the
great white plng ue. and to lay par
ticular emphasis on the necessity ond
Importance Of the work Of the Health
Department In combating the dread
disease. On this subject he waxed elo-
quent, discussing 1t from both hu-
manitarian and an economical point of
view, and Questioning with sarcastic
emphasis the utilitarianism which edu-
Gates the children of the State and
then allows thousands OF them to die
of consumption.
The lecture was lnstructively illus
trated with stereopticon views, which
showed the nurses OF the settlement IN
New York actively engaged in their round
Of duties, and at Its conclusion Rev,
Thomas Semlnes. rector OF st. Andrews s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
PLEA OF INSANITY
FREES ESKRIDGE
Man Who Shot D. 6. Burton Ac'
y, Quilted After -Four Days
\ Trial.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch,

CHRIsTIANsBURG, VA. February
1e.-Eskridgo is a free man. After q
hotly contested trial, lasting four days.
tho jury tonight found a verdict OF
mot guilty" on the plea of insanity,
which his counsel used very actively
and successfully in his favor.
It viii be remembered that Eskrldge
shot D, C. Burton at hsi wifes resi-
dence on the night Of December lst
claiming he saw him kiss his wife,
with whom he had not been living
for over two years, Somehow there
was a certain element of public sem
timent which approved Eskrldge's ac-
tion. ana together with the instrue-
tion on insanity he had little trouble
In getting an acquittal to-day.
Flo was defended by CAPTAIN J. r,
johnson, OF this place. Longly & Jor-
dan, OF Iiadford. and A. II. Eskridge,
Jr., Of PULASKI, While Hairless & Cans
houn assisted Commemorative Attor-
8Hey, r. :. Roop in the prosecution,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
CENTRAL TRAIN
JUMPS. ]. |. N TRACK "A
KILLS, MAIMS
Electric TrainFilled With
People Topples Over
at Curve.
10 KILLED AND
MANY INJURED
Overturned Cars a shamble iii
Which Dead Bodies Were
Crushed Beyond Recog- NJ
nition-Fire Added III
to Horror Of the a.;
Accident. ~
Electric Power Only
Three Weeks Installed.

ii
Work on the New York Ccntral.as
chnnEe Of motive power from steam
TO electricity wns begun three and
one-hnlf years ago. and the Improves
ment, completed. IN to cost $5O,OOO,.a
200. Three weeks ago the new Sclec-$
tric system was put into effect ON
the Harlem DivisiOn, between the
irnnd Central Station nnd White
Plains. The temporary stntJon 5un-$
ucrnenth the Grand Central Palace
on Lexington Avenue, hns been N
use. "A Iss'e.1sl
The change involved the most im-S
portnnt revolution in trnln propuI-a
.ion ever suEEcstcd, and many
months were spent in plnnninr schc.:
dulles, signal devices and cqliiDment.I
The old automatic signals were Stlin-
carded, &nnd In their place were the
electrical signals, NO combin ell with
the switching system, according to
announcements, that mo- ryvltchinri
movement could be made without the
siEnnls being set mt the sam time. Z
The Central IL now operating c1fE
electrical trains n day between the
Grand Central, Yonkers nnd White
sPlnins. Only the delay in recurring
the new electric 1ocomotfvcs from
Schenectady hns postponed the nD-t
licntton Of the electric system to Y
n1l the trains ON the ronGff be tween
the Grand Central md Croton.
Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17

YOUNG MEN FORM
PERMANENT | n |. | BODY. { |
Will Work to Advance Interests
of City ias4 liz Every Way
Possible.
FINE SPEECHES Al. BAN UET.
Mr.. sills Made President Of the
Organization and Other Of
ficers Are Elected.
FINE SPEECHES AT BAN UET
WHAT NEW BODY
WILL STAND FOR.

Realizing the great benefit which
has como, to our city In the recent
campaign. in3whlch the young business
mems committee had such. a prominent
sfraternal org anlzatIon: be It, therefore,
Resolved, That veto. night 90 s Into
q permanent organization Of tn 8 young
4 business mems committee Of Rlc hmord
that Its purpose shall be to p erpetu.4
= have done, and to do all In our power
to advance the Interests Of Richmond,
morally, socially and E Commercially;
2tiat the officers and the ten captains.
hereafterfto be known as @chairmen OF
the executive committee sof the younu
business mems committee for the first
year, and be given power to complete
the organization In all Its details,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
ONLY MILITARY MEN
WE'RE MENTIONED
Officers Entertained at Brilliant
Dinner at Executive Mansion
Last Night-Selection Of
Brigadier Will Be
Very Popular
in State.

AS forecast in this paper, Colonel Cecil
c., Vaughan. OF Franklin. Southampton
county, was elected brlgadler- general OF
Virginia Volunteers at meeting OF off,
GERS held here yesterday at the call Of
tho Governor.
No names were considered in the con-
ference except those OF real military men.
Under the law any citizen of Virginia
might have been selected for brigadier-
general, but the officers In whose hands
the choice rested seemed determined to
consider only the claims Of those who
had seen actual service. There were sev-
eral such from whom to select. and the
first ballot enabled the electors to pay
compliments to good officers. and then.
on the second ballot, they had no troubl,
3 In selecting the man who had already
been practically agreed upon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
JUROR r BOLTON
WILL BE IN PLACE
Saves the State and Thaw Family
Immense Sums by Preventing
Mistrial.

NEW YORK, February 16,-The trial
OF Harry x, Thaw will bo resumed
before Justice Fltzgerald on Monday
morning,
Funeral services were held o-Aay
for tho wife Of Juror Joseph b. bolton,
and 1t was sald afterward that the
jurymnn had expressed his readiness
to again take hIa place In the Thaw
panel and continue the trial Mr. Hol-
ton feels 1t is a conscientious duty for
him to hear the Thaw caseBto the end
RI N1r. Bolton had dropped out 1t would
hava meant the loss Of many Thousands
OF dollars to the State and to the rhaw
family. A nistrinl would have been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
PROMINENT MAN
KILLS HIMSELF
Ill Health Drives A. Fl. Boyd to
Turn Shotgun on
Breast.
[speqlal to The Times Ispatch,J

Z N [SpeOIaI TO The TImes- Ulspatch,I ~ n u
4 SALISBURY. N. G., February 16,--A.
II. Boyd, an ex-sherlff and a prominent
citizen Of Lenoir. Caldwell county. shot
and instantly killed. himself at his home
this afternoon. A shotgun was used. and
tho entire load went through lis breast.
Dependency following n health is said
to be tho cause OF tho rash act, "A
large estate Is left to the surviving
members Of the family
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
Behind CLOSED Doors.

The officers who were to name the
brigadier-general met In the office OF
the Adjntant- General at 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, and all were In full
dress uniform. They were Colonel c.
c. Vaughan. Colonel r. F. Lcedy.
Colonel William J. Perry, Lieutenant
Colonel T. j. Nottingham, Lieutenant
Colonel S r. Millar. Major Il. W.
Owens. Major Stanley w. Martin, Major
a. Il. Moody. Major c. G. Boisseaux,
Major ]. L. King, Major z. II. Gibson.
Major 3. w. Saiomonsky and Major E..
r. GOODWIN.
The election was conducted behind
closed doors-a door closed on both
sides-with a military man In full uni
form. standing guard on the outside.
People who are in the habit OF passing
in and out OF the library building
every day in the year and every hour
In the day were little startled when
o uniformed soldier lpet athhm as they
came and escorted them to tho outer
or to the inner door but those who
took time to Investigate found that
the guard was perfectly harmless, and
that his presence In the hallway and
was only matter OF form.
The officers went to the work en-
trusted TO them in a busincsslike man
ner. It was already practically UNDER
stood that Colonel Vaughan. OF the
seventy-hrst Regiment. was to be the
new brlgadier-general. but thero were
other efficient officers who were at
least entitled to O complimentary vote,
and numebr Of them were thus hon-
ored on the first ballot. which was
taken In an informal manner.
On the second ballot Colonel Vaughan
received enough votes to elect him, and
very quickly the vote Tas made unani-
NOUS The best OF good feeling and per-
feet harmony prevailed during the en-
tire meeting.
New General Popular.
General Cecil G.. Vaughan is natural
born military man. The people in soutl1-
ampton county. where he was reared. say
that he has been marching under feath-
ers ever since he was little kid with
q tin sword and stick gun"
For the past fifteen years General
Vaughan has been an active member
OF the Virginia Volunteers, first enter
ing the service as private IN Company
I, otherwise known as the Franklin Light
Infantry. Early In his career he was
elected q lieutenant OF his company, and
from that position he went UP to tho
various grades, finally being colonel OF
the seyenty-first Regiment, to fll the va.
cancy caused by the death OF Colonel
"A. M, Higgins, February !, 1905
General Vaughan was in the Span
ish- American War and thus ne mas
experience OF military character, both
IN peace and In war. His popularity
With the men in the volunteer service,
combined with his real ability. mako
his selection for the highest military
position known in Virginia happy
one, and 1t is believed that it Will have
a splendid effect on the rank and ale'
General Vaughan will In few day
rame his STAFF at officers. who will be
chief OF commissary, chief quarter
master, chief, OF ordnance, judge-advo-
cate, chaplain. military secretary
and two personal aides.
Tho election OF Colonel Vaughan
Will leave a vacancy at the head OF
the seventy-nrst Regiment. Lieuten-
ant Colonel Nottingham Will undoubt.
cdly succeed him.
After the military men had COM
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taken IN IN INFORMAL MANNER. 2 ~
On the second ballot Colonel Vaughan
received enough votes to elect him, and
very quickly the vote Tas made unani-
nous. The best OF good feeling and per-
feet harmony prevailed during the en-
tire meeting. 9HNI.e
New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

affair. l fancy every New Yorker does in these
days of sensational newspapers.
4 suppose so" Her voice was bitter. Then
she faced him suddenly and said quietly but INA
presslvely, Tom, want YOU TO 60 into that house
and get some papers
The man half rose from his seat and bent over
her to search her hidden face. Surprise, bewidcr-
ment, and distaste showed successfully in his coun-
tenance then gave way to a peculiar ronIcal smile
Finally laughter mastered him; he leaned back
against the cushions and began to chucklc.
loudly but with deep appreciation of some jest
You may laugh She said with offensc
but that is what you must do if you are going 10
help me"
But" began Granger, still shaken by gusts OF
laughter, do you realize what YOU asking,
You planning burglary Of the most bare faced
sort, and YOU expect me to turn housebrcaker with
YOU"
Nothing Of the kind she retortcd sharply and
now there doubt she was offended. d" 1t Is
not burglary, and YOU won't be a housebreakcr
The papers mine; have a key to the front
door; and YOU would go as my personal represent
ativc"
Granger choked over rising bubble of laughter
squared himself around toward her, and emitted Il
New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

long drawn whistle of surprise and understanding
so" he said, eyng her with keenness that
made her wriggle uneasily; then you are
He set his teeth the words suddenly, but contlh-
ued his sharp search of her veiled face
She fnched at his smothered quest1on-woTdS
could not have stung more sharply than the sudden
change in his attitude; and her voice had note OF
defiance Yes, | am-didn't you know ltt But
Of course you wouldn't. I'm Mrs Wilton ana
those papers are mine; and mean to nave thern IN
spite Of the law if have to steal them
The man shook his head in grave protest; but
allowed her to proceed uninterrupted
You know Of course what the other side CLAIMS,
New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

ning to feel Ike the fellow who was haunted by
a phantom -etshaW. And If II wasnt absurd |
should thns somebody contemplated kidnapping
NE As II he shook himself with 4 whimsical
smile, "I IN to9li The driver may be drunk, or
waiting for .are. There IS no chance for romance
II an errar- g.b.'
But his self mockery could not alter the fact
The carria1- HaS coming after him again, the
same tantaHz.n1ly leisurely pace, and yet fast
enough TO pass him before he had gone another
block For moment he tempted 10 quicken
his steps or ~ turn down an InterceptIng street
and 50 prove a- once whether he was the quarry
OF this proving EehIcle; but he too ready to
believe his .-;-loSlty. eager for adventure
however tame risk curtailing his present state of
puzzled exta-a-ion 50 he held his way steadily,
and with our RI compoSure.
The carra instead Of keeping on the farther
side OF the street, On previous occasions. came
slowly alon- ..e curb beside him; and when he
turned TO the driver he was dumbfounded
u discover he vehicle had occupant, and
that occupaa- FL woman. And when he found him
sell at a los how 70 approach it. the door flew open
almost n h- lace. goVed hand tiuttered IN his
direction, q Yelled and coaked form bent toward
nun, and voice hailed him, sNeer, tre,nulous
New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

ItS nave udrtu 20 90 tnluSS
just as bad. and they have gwen
Us no reason TO trust them
But even if you must get
Your proofs this way-and you
know yourself it is undcrhanded
and dangcrouS-it is no work
for YOU. Couldn't your lawyer
do 1t, or have it done"
Yes, ne could; but he
doesn't. He seems TO be doing
al he can by legal means; but
the law is 50 slow. and the other
sftlle sftlle Is 81, s5l};;eeifs s5ll}};;eeifsi,-;as''9sd RI | cant
wait years to prove that we are
right and they are wrong
For the first time the girl lost
her self possession, and 4 little
sob escaped her And I'm
afraid he doesn't quite believe
the papers are there, and fears
we shall try some trick that will
involve him
Granger vented his indigna-
ton in a smothered cXpletivc
before he spoke. Then, for
Heavens sake, why don't you
get a man who will believe YOU
There are lawyers plenty who
would be glad to take the case
Yes, | suppose so. But
would they be any more ready
10 believe Il poor woman, with
out friends or influence. whose
case is already discredited' It's
not the money!" she burst forth
ficrcely. It's the right-the
acknowledgment of the mar
riagc that I'm fighting for.
and | won't be beaten by lot
Of tricky lawyers
Her hands clinched convul-
sively. and she was shaken with
righteous anger; then, with a
hopeless little sigh, she leaned
YEARLY back in the corner ot
the carriage, while one hand
piled tiny handkerchief under
the veil
Granger regarded her intcntly
for moment, then turned away
as if he felt that he had no
right to intrude upon her grlet.
Finally he spoke, with a sharp
ness that told his sympathy
Give me the key and tell me
where TO find those papers. Ill
have a try for them at least.
She swayed toward him I'M
pulsively and laid her hand upon
his arm as if to steady herself
YOU really? | can't begin to
t, ." he returned bruskly. What
mess in an instant, though the
ID the handbag trembled little
arded, YOU knOw-they are 80
,ou may have some trouble, but
d say YOU thought of renting, or
: Wilton's, or something of that
lat YOU had a key ought to help
that" answered Granger shortly
le key. Now, where are the
5 big desk in the library-it's
New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

7F''T-T-'IIs OI IIIeHuIy gossip now Tom -Tr,.'
nave mat later. ! want you to do sone,h;r,, fr
me. and do il quick. If you will ''s io'
IrE me"
intend to-in more senses than one / -..,,,4
you - go INTO place that | don't dare eflrer Do
you know the old Wilton place on Fifh-aves'
"ranseT started and shot keen glance Ar her.
lhen Teailzed the futility Of trying 70 read brr
tDulle4ance, and answered carelessly. Yes. |
ana soInething Of rs history too, | suppose =,
ca i'a reier TO the scandal about the will :"
ohe nodded assent
ies, think l know The salient fact, in that
New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

that the marriage wasn't
legal. % even the veil could
not hide that blush but
the papers are there 20
prove It. and the Will the
last Will. The one IN which
New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

NHAE Is the fourth
time. Granger as
Su-i himself. aS
he danced over
New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

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New-York tribune., 1907-05-19

oh Tom, VIII
thank you"
" Never mind tina
am | to do,
She was all bus
fingers that searche
The house is gu
afraid of us-and y
| thought you coul
were a friend of Nj
sort and the fact II
I'll look out for
as he pocketed II
papers?"
In Mr.. Wilton
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-08-16
Abviee 10 0oys

Goe. o. Blake-One of the serious
faults Of many boys is q disposition
to quit hard job. Nobody likss Q
quitter and he never succeeds. II 10
the fellow who sticks to it, making
every stroke count, who finally "gets
there" or ~ another slang term has
it knocks the persimmons. 1t 10
to be remembered that things worth
having require effort to pet them
and yet more effort to keep them.
Boys who habitually shirk work
that requires sustained effort will
find themselves up against it hard
later in life. Education of mind
and hand is secured only by hard
work Without these one has moth
ing but muscle as stock in trade,
and mere muscle brings q small
price in any market. Trained mus
Gle and educated mind form a CON-
binalion with which ,ns may hold
his own anywhere.