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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
TO BOOKS AGAIN;
SCHOOLS RE0PENED.
All Teachers, Present Except One.
Colored Instructor, Who Died
During the, Holidays.

After the usual Christmas holiday the
public schools opened on time yesterday
morning. and the reports from all sec
tons Of the enlarged city are to the
effect that the after-holiday attendance
was unusually large. All the teachers
save one we're on hand. apparently re-
freshed by the holiday season, and the
scholars came up in smiling columns. not
altogether as bright. as they some times
are. but in fairly good spirits consider
ing.
Yesterday afternoon the school authors
ties had received reports from the twelve
white and the seven colored schools in
the city. and also from the four white
and the three colored schools in the new
tly-annexed territory, and all showed that
the conditions as outlined above were
the features of the reopening.
The.private schools and colleges are also
getting down to work, and every train
Is bringing In students who have been
spending the holidays elsewhere.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
A LIVE CHICKEN
TIED To DEAD.M
Police Have Battling Mystery in
Death of James Thomas,
Railway Contractor.
LAD FINDS BODY IN RAvINEI
Man Had Then Been Dead
Several Hours-Had Two
Sons in College.
tspceIal,to The Timcs-plspatch.l


EDANvILLE, Va, January Flying in
deep rnvine on the s.nurbs of the city,
near the bank Of the Dan River. and with
live chicken tied to n button on his
coat, the dead body of James NJ. Thomas.
one OF the superintendents for Lane
Brothers. railway contractors. was found
to-day. The scene OF the discovery was
in n rather secluded spot, and the body
was noticed by schoolboy crossing tin
iron bridge some distance above
Tie case is battling mystery, and
whether the man came to his death from
natural causes, was murdered, or COM
mitted suicide, no one can tell. Thomas
was originally from Lexington. N. c.,
and was a widower. He had been maxim.
his home recently in places where he
happened to be engaged in work. He
came here during Christmas week and
late yesterday was seen near where the
body was found. In company with three
men. All OF the party seemed to be
drinking, more or less.
Companion Unknown.
All efforts by the police to ASCERTAIN
who the companions of Thomas were
have proven futile. and this is what has
led to the suggestion of foul play. He
always carried large roll OF money with
him, but only twenty cents was found
on his body. The body showed no signs
OF violence, aid there was nothing. found
on It to furnish any clue as to how the
man died
Mr.. Thomas was labout Fifty years OF
age. and had two sons, who are at college,
two married daughters living in Roanoke
and one in Gainesville. Fla. A bank
book and several letters from his children
were in the pockets OF the dead man.
Where the chicken comes in Is a puzzle
The feet of the animal were tied and the
string securely bound TO the button. The
fowl was alive and making n desperate
/. fight for liberty when the discovery was
made.
The mans body is being held pending
further investigation and orders from
the family of the victim.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

L =
at sea and in more trouble concerning
the law than anybody else.
10 use the language Of one ofgthem.
they do not know where they are at
and can't tell when they are dealers In
whiskey or when they are dealers In an
unnamed something that may be called
r>and' or any old thing"
The law, as II now stands. says when
ever n man offers for sale anything that
Is blended or mixed he must call 1t by.
some other name, and 50 label It. What
to name 1t IS the question. Under the
law nothing but the pure stuff Is whiskey,,
and the Secretary Of the Agricultural De-
partment has been asked to name the
other stun. He has not yet christened It,
and In the meantime the whiskey dealers
are resting on their oars, but trying to
comply with the nw as best they know
how under the circumstances.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Commission TO
MEET HERE TODAY
Much Interest Taken in Ques-
ton Of Virginia Hostess at
Jamestown Exposition.
Jamestown Exposition,

The Jamestown Tercentenary Commits
sion will meet at noon to-day In the Of
flee OF Governor Swanson. and a question
ginia women will have its final adjust
ment.
Since more than q year ago. the mat
ter Of appointing a Virginia hostess at
the jamestown Exposition began to be
taken seriously into consideration. Ideas
previously formulated in feminine minds
tcrystallzed, and in a short while a number
of names were connected with probable
sappointees, Mrs. Lucy Preston Beale, OF
Buchanan, Va; Mrs. Frank Anthony
Wake and Mrs. Hugh Nelson Page, both
OF Norfolk, Va, bong prominently spoken
of.
It has been recently understood that
Mrs. Beale does not care for the posi-
ton Mrs. Wake is most thoroughly en-
tdorsed for; 1t by the United Daughters of
the Confederacy, by Norfolk men and
those in Richmond as we'll. The claims
of Mrs. Page are also urged with strong
support. she being the choice of the
Daughters OF the American Revolution.
The appointment or non-appolntment5
will be made to-day, and women are
awaiting the result with great interest
RI So fnrsas Governor Swanson's attitude
with reference to tho question Is cons
cerned. 1t is we'll understood that the
Governor not only opposes the proposition
OF having any woman commissioner, but
has emphatically declared that there will
be none.
He contends that there is no law aus
thorizing such mn appointment. and no
provision for salary, and he really does
not SEQ the necessity In any event.
The prediction is made that there will
be no woman commissioner for the COM
ing show.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
JACKSON CERTAIN HE
WILL WIN HIS CASE

Giles Jackson. drector-general Of the
Colored Jamestown Exposition. will leave
for Washington this morning armed with
data which he is sure will satisfy the
national commission that he and hisFas-
sociates have properly managed the af-
fairs of the concern He and his board
held conference last night and carefully
went over the report prepared from his
books, and they say they will be able to
show that only $500 Of the 100000 appro-.
-priated by the government, has been
spent. while jackson has spent over Sill
900 IN getting up exhibits.
4 He gives in his reportIthe name of
every person in the United States exhibit
Ing. together with the articles to be ex-
.hibited, H III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Daily Court Record
Law and Equity Court.

IL w eAAAA ~ 49, - N<SAA ~
The case Of Van zant e johnson VS..
compromised.
Decree entered yesterday: Sarah Jane
Royster vs.. Blanche Y. Roane and others |;
paying interest on fund on deposit In
bank.
Suit instituted yesterday: y. NJ. Raw
lings VS.. b. G.. Jones for 5000.
Case set for to-day: Allen Bassett VS..
William Sorthrop and Henry r. Wick
ham, receivers. Richmond Passenger and
Power Company. and others, for 500 dam
ages sustained by plaintiff by car runs
and mules at Eighteenth near Franklin
street on October 81, 1905.
Chancery Court.
In this court yesterday Mrs. Sidney
Taylor Adair qualified as notwithstanding
OF the estate 6f Lewis Cass Adair, and
gave the required bond.
Circuit Court.
In this court yesterday Judge Scott
ovcrruled the motion of counsel for the
John Matthews, and ordered that judy
ment for $500 In favor OF the plainttf be
entered.
In this court the suit of William A.
Parsons VS.. II. G. Hennings, In which the
plaintiff sues to recover $500 commission
trial before jury. The case had not
been completed when court adjourned for
the day.
Hastings Court.
In this court next Monday grand jury.
will be empaneled, and the,regularg jan
nary term OF the court will begin. There.
are no cases OF especial interest On the
docket. and the list of those certified to
the grand Jury Is ur..mportant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
ANNUAL ADDRESS.
Much Interest in Coming Of Mr..
Ford to Richmond.


The Virginia Historical Society was or
ganized on DecemberA29. 1881. at a meet
ing held in the hall Of tho House OF
Delegates. Ever since that date tho So
'ciety has been intimately associated With
that famous old room, and It has been
the. scene of many notable addresses.
BY the courtesy Of Governor Swanson,
tho society is allowed to use the now.
hall. and on Friday night, at $3.50 7. NJ.
in the twenty-sixth year of the society,
another address Of great Importance will
be delivered. Mr.. Washington c. Ford,
of the Congressional Library, will speak
ON Virginia In 1S29-the Parting OF the
.Nnys,'''n and Will treat Of q most im-3
.portant and critical era In the history Of
our State and country.
There is, OF course, no charge for adj
mission, and tho public8are cordially in
ivited to attend, Visitors had better els
ter the Capitol Square by the Grace
Street gate and thus avoid the clay Of
tho new embankments. n a granolithic
walk leads from. this gate to the eastern
entrance Of the Capitol.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
8. G 0 WRECK
INVESTIGATION
.Coroner's Jury Will Examine.
Fifty Witnesses and Consume
a Week in Questioning.

WASHINGTON, D. G., January 2.-T7An
investigation to ascertain the cause AUD
fix the responsibility for the DISASTROUS
train wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at 'lerra Gotta, D. G.. last sun
day night was begun here before a coro-
3ner's jury to-day. The principal Wit
nesses were three officials Of tho road.
none of whom could give a reason for
the wreck. Nearly fifty witnesses have
been summoned, and the inquiry promises
.to,occupy tho entire week.
The inquest will proceed tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Hottel-Ha11l1ners.

LURAY, NA,, January a,-Mr, Claude o.
Hotel of Hagers town and Miss Nellie M !.
Hammers. OF Lurny, were married ut the
BRIDES home this evening, Rev, j. a.
Fuffard, Of st. Marks lutheran Church.
IIuray, officiating. The bride Ia a daughter
OF Mr. Joseph Hammers, OF this place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
ASK PRESIDENT
TO JUDGE BABIES
Jamestown Exposition Manage.
ment Planning to Have Great
Baby Show.
Especial to The Tlme..D,spatch.l

NORFOLK, VA. January. IAN inter-
national baby show. with President
Roosevelt as chief judge and presenter of
prizes. will be q feature Of the James
town Exposition Should the President ac-
cept the honor. which it is proposed 20 be-
stow upon him..
The plans for the show are now being
worked out by exposition officials. It is
proposed to have babies from all cOun-
tries and conditions In life in the COM
petition, and there will be prizes far the
latest babies, for the prestiest babies. for
the slinmest best developed and best
formed babies Mothers OF prize babies
are deeply interested IN the proposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
BOYS ARRESTED.
Charged With Trespassing 0,

Railway.
Four boys were arrested last night at
"a late hour by Detective Duke. OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, charged
with the trespassing on the railroad prop
erty. They were found at the Seventeenth
Street depot In the act Of boarding the
trucks OF a train.
Thier names are: Henry Nunnally, Har-f
ry Jarvis, Paul D. Beattie and Claude
sSatchfeld. and all came from Manchester.
Two revolyers were ia ken from the pris-
soners. s9i h
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Hustings Court.
SUIT is COMPROMISED.
Subcontractor and Contractor
Agree Upon a Settlement.

xA61CS Y POlI q N1SIS1SHR'SHe'
The suit OF Van Zant &; Johnson VS..
Wilhelm & Co. for $500 for alleged
breach OF contract. which was entered IN
the Law and Equity Court, was sesttr-
day dismissed settled as recorded IN legal
parlance. In other words, it was COM
promised. The plaintiffs were suo.con-
tractors for plastering. and allayel mat
wilhelm & Co broke their contract ana
subjected them to great loss and iurs. .
The terms of compromise OF the case
were not disclosed, the agreement being n
private one. Both sides are satisfied with
the result.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Maps Of New City Lines.

Maps showing tho new boundary lines
OF the city have been finished by City
Engineer Cutshaw and one each fur
nIshed to the police stations, the chief =
police, and Justice Crutchtield. The
maps are in handsome frames, and will
adorn the walls OF the different offices.
A rcd limo shows tho territory of the
city, and yellow line shows what was
once tho clty's boundary,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Elha Council

Tho following officers Of Elba Council.
4 No. COG Royal Arcnnuln, were Installed by
Grand Sentry Harry Kemp, assisted by
Grand Guido Mlnetrae Folkes on Tuesday
night: A. 1. |Iobson, regent /; w. II. Sale.
.vice-regent; Cass Johnson, orator; q. ",
Tyler, secretary; William Galloway, Tcol-
lector;] G. u. Richardson, treasurer; James
p, Angle, guide; John r.. Tyree, ahaplain:
Joseph CT Adams, warden, and Ct i,
gIloucl hens sentry. s ss q,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03

Tho regular meeting of the board Of
directors OF the Infants Homo at Thirty
second and Clay Streets. will be, held this
afternoon at 80 O'clock at the Home.
Mrs. VA. G. Stevenson, the president. Is
very anxious that every member shall be-
on hand at tho hour designated IN order
that matters OF Importance To the Home
may receive attention. q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-03
Legal Notice.

IN THE acHANCERYA
N NHlS ,oo TI E ETH DAY OF DEcE EN-
h In the matter of the estate OF Charles
-. Phillips. deceased: -
It appearing to the court that q report
and of the debts and demands against Ethe
estate OF said Charles III. Phillips, Ide-s
ceased, have been. fled In the clark e once
having elapsed, since the qualification OF
said Mary. M. Phillips. executrix as atore-
said on the motion of the said Mary NJ!
Phillips deceased, 1t Is ordered that the;
creditors of said Charles III. Phillips, de-
ceased, II any there be, do appear bet fore
January jan iso7. and show cause. il anyS
can, against the payment and sdeliverysofg
the estate of said Charles II, Phillips, de-I
ceased, to the said Mary NJ. Phillips. his
sole legatee, Without requiring a refund
Ing bond Of her. 81 n
And 1t is further ordered that a COPY OF
this order he published once n week for
patch. a newspaper published In tho city
OF Richmond, Va. @ $$ y IN IN
A copy-Teste: .&s
j. Jordan Leake. pa, s
TN THE CLERKS oFFICE OF THE
SUPREME SCOlkIsasi lf,ss NJ ItAlsStx
AT RICHMOND DECEMRERl3 . 1905
M. a. Finch ct ppellan
ts45 against 1i.53i . s; 4s III 4, ssa4
5TJpon an appeal from and supersedeas to v
a decree pronounced by tho Corpora ton
~ Court Of the city OF Newport NaWs on
the a0tii,day OF July. 1906.
Tho object of the petition filed In this s
cause Is to have tho said decree reversed
and annulled. and affidavit having been
not a resident of tho State OF Virginia. III V
is ordered that tho said appellee. altar
due publication OF this order q ~ .S,rh as
Times Dispatch, a newspaper published il
cessIvo weeks. appear hero on tho int. N
day OF January. 1901, to answer tho said NJ
appeal and to do what In necessary IN ~
protect his interests therein. VI ~ yss
"a copy-Teste . =, q. 8. .. .5 q. WI
3 II. STEWART Jo NEs. g. a. u
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-05-02

I borne ont by the result. Oven with
ont any such movements as was
lsiarted IN the late election the large
NEGRO population would be a burden
10 this community and with such
movements, IL we are 10 have them
at regular intervals, II would be a
serious menace to tho peace and
p. ospefity OF the city.
There are several reasons why this
Is true, which may be briefly stated
Granting that there are among them
n large number Of men and women
who are good citizens, who are indus
trious. who save their money. who
own their homes pay taxes, educate
their children, sustain their churches,
and who take proper degree OF
pride In the city's welfare-still the
fact remains that considerably
larger proportion work only when
they must, live from hand to mouth.
are utterly lacking in personal or
civic pride, have little respect for
others, and while leaving all the bur
dens of maintaining government and
schools to others. add materially 10 |
those burdens by engaging in all man
ner of offenses against law and order |
and filing our city and county jails.
Perhaps the one fact which goes
'ariher than all others combined to-
ward accounting for the demoralized
state of the race was developed by
he recent school census, namely that
u per cent OF the negro families of
he city were without male heads. and
he women in most cases would not
II could not tell the whereabouts of
he husbands and fathers. With such
home life among them the coming
generation of negroes in Cairo may
veil give serious concern to men
Tho feel a proper degree of interest
n the cammunity's future aud we
ave right to expect the eo-opera
ion OF he conservative and intelli
ent men and women among the
egro race in all efforts to restrain
nd diteci and educate the Youngsters
8 they grow up.
But the coming generation is the
robem OF the future. There is n
resent meAaca 10 the community in
he large number of worthless and
ackless adults who need to he dealt
it'll. The best thing 10 do with them
TO set rid of them, and the surest
ay to get rid of them is to close
Ieir dives where they are permitted
hold nightly reyels. Shut down
&c 'Honky Tonks
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-05-02
Sea Fish in Fresh Water.

The finny folk of the briny deep
are colonizing the lakes and rivers.
1t has been found by experiment IN
Germany that deep sea FISH can be
acclimated in fresh water and win
live and breed in rivers A number of
different kinds OF fish were taken
from the sea. including whiting, her
ring. sole and founders. and kept in
a pond OF salt water The percentage
of salt was gradually lesse-eJ By tie
addition OF fresh water until finally
no salt remained. Practically no ma
terial difference took place in the fish,
which we're as lively and healthy
after the treatment as when taken
ont OF the set. So encouraged has
been the result after a test extending
over several months that the fish now
are being introduced into The various
rivers and fresh water lakes IN order
10 bring the experiments TO a practi-
al issue. The success Of this expert
ment may change entirely the fishing
INJURY
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-05-02
IHH.|II;f!)|IlI|I||I)
IH)|III||l'S)|IlOO
Bone Pains,Itching, Scab-
by Skin Diseases.

Permanently cured by taking Botanic
Blood Balm. If you have aches and
pains In bones. back and joints, Itch
ing Scabby Skin. Blood feels hot or
thin; Swollen Glands Eisings and
Bump on the Skin, Mucus Patches in
Mouth, Sore Throat, Pimples. or of
fensive eruptions; Copper-Colored
Spots or Rash on Skin. are rundown
or nervous; Ulcers on any part Of the
body. Hair or eyebrows falling out,
Carbuncles or Boils. Take Botanic
Blood Balm guaranteed TO cure even
The worst and most deepseated cases.
Heals all sores. stops all swellings,
makes blood pure and rich. com
pletely changing the entire body, into
a clean healthy condition.
Botanic Blood Balm %. 3. b. is
Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly
tested for 30 years Composed of Pure
Botanic Ingredients. Strengthens
Weak Kidneys and Weak Stomachs.
cures Dyspepsia. Sample Sent Free by
writing Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
scId by Druggists 81 per large bottle.
or sent by express prepaid. Sold in
Cairo. a., by W. r. Simon, 1901 Wash
ineton Ave. Call or write.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-05-02
IRVING to knIaht q. smeep.


The visit OF the King and Queen 10
Burton-on-Trent recalls story chat
has been told for generations past i'll
Burton, but which Is so good that 1t
Is worth repeating
During the latter years Of the eight
zenith century, when George H. was
King, the Regent happened to visit
Burton, and being in an excellent
hunor with himself, and also with
Burton. he wished 10 knight some
body in honor OF the occasion, and
that somebody the first man he could
lay hands on A chimney sweep
named saltinstaA happened to BE- the
nearest person to thu. Regent when
he formed his hasty resolution, and
regardless Of the SCOT that came out
OF the mans clothing be seized the
sweep and told him ne would knight
him.
The man was too scared TO utter
word, but as the Regent was calling
for a sword with which to eonfcr the
honor the Marquis Of Angleaey, the
Regents host pointed out that his
solicitor. John Fowler Yves a worthy
recipient Of the honor The Regent
was, after come damur persuaded to
alter his hasty decision; end the sweep
was only too pleased to set away, and
Sir John Fowler worked a comfort
able practice for many years, "Aich
still continues London stall.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-05-02

Generally speaking and from one
point of view, the Cairo police force
has done very we'll during he last
two years. When they have shown
weakness in service TO the public IL
seems to have been due TO a want of
orders from headquarters, or shall We
say, to the issuing of wrong orders
from headquarters? Be this as 1t
may, the fact remains that the force
as nov constituted. from the chief
down, have acted tremendously to-
gether and, barring the lapses at
tribntable To the cause stated, have a
good record, taken all In ALL and
some really excellent work to their
credit. All they need is the right
kind Of orders and proper support
when they DO their duty.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-05-02
cAIRo's PROBLEM.

According 10 reasonably rel able
data. including the latest school cen
sus. the negro population of Caro- is
about 3s per cent. The school enroll
ment is ~ per cent Of the total en-
rolIment. but as the proportion Of
children 10 adults is greater among
the negroes than il is among the
white people. the rare ratio in the
total population Is believed 10 be at
least s per cent less than the ratio Of
school enrolment.
This statement presents an inter
esting problem. in view Of recent
efforts BY q few leaders of the negro
race to force a race issue in munich
pa politics The Bulletin did not be
iieTe. al the time. that the attempt
Houid succeed, and It's judgment was
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-05-02
Facts About Gernlany.

Germany's best schools are her
public ones. Poor boy and prince
alike attend these schools. Thus
there are not two dialects the yui-
gar and the aristocIatie, rs in Eng
land and France -bat al! Germans
speak alike. and the language, both
written and spoken, is kept pure
Berlins sewage is used 10 lertillze
the citys huge sewage farm farm
thirty square miles IN extent.
The German Emperor's cigars are
seven inches long and come IRON Ha-
yana to him in glass tubes hermed-
cally sealed.
A Berlin man breeds rats for surgi-
cal experimental work
Germanys proportion of suicides Is
the largest in the world.-Chicago
Chronicle.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-05-02
roo MUCH FOR HIM.
fDallas News.)

dallas NewsD
A small boy sat alone in school. Poor
Ounce, the teacher kept him in.
He didn't know his lessons; and TO
fail To know them was a sin.
For he was left behind his class, and
though he laaew of things long
past.
A million other things had come; a
grim procession, moving fast
The tale of Bunker Hill he knew; the
date OF Jackson's death per.
haps.
He knew about The cause of strifl be
tween ne Russians and the
Japs.
He knew OF Lafayette and Lee and
other noted leaders. still
He corIdn't tell TO save his soul who
led the charge on San Juan
Hill.
He'd filed his mind with many things
of how the Frenchmen cross
ed The Aims
The way the Mexicans make soap,
and how the Indians take
scaips;
But fell down on the y-ry thing a
proper scholar should have
known
The quantity 81 watts it takes 10 nun
wireless telephone.
Port Arihur's siege he knew by heart
the names Il all the lead rs
there.
And farm and algebraie dope ccneern-
ing roofs both round an
square:
But had 10 know OF Tillman's views
and who the Porto Ricans are,
And when II was that Pcary left :oI
search the Arctic. white and
far.
The chiidr Of today are duh. and
often now a teacher finds
The great events that shake the
ear n make no impression On
their minds.