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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-18
ARREST DOUBLE MURDERER.

Americus. Ga, Feb. 17.-Under the
guise Of hunters. Sheriff Christian and
Marshal Hawkins approached Henry
Sanders. a negro, an alleged double
murderer. late yesterday an, arrest
ed him at the point Of a gun. The ne
gro is charged with killing c. C.
Brantley, merchant Of McWilliams. ,.
Ala. and deputy sheriff. who at
tempted his arrest.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-18
e,c CONCERN BANKRUPT.

Nashville. Feb. 1.-THE Tennessee
Packing & Provision Co., q two-mfllion
dollar concern. was thrown into bank
ruptcy today on a petition filed bv New
Yorkers, representing claims OF near
~ a quarter Of a million.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-18
TRAMP THROWS STONES
At MISS HELEN GOULD
Nv Associated Press.

New York. Feb. IA tramp tonight
threw a stone through the library
window at Helen Gould. at Fifth ave-
nue.. and hit Mrs. Edward Scholes.
Miss Gould was in another room. The
man had been refused aims
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-18
DEEP CUT IN RATES.
BY Associated Press.

San Francisco, Feb. IA deep cut
in the rate for hauling freight between
Atlantic and Pacific coast ports by the
isthmus route was made yesterday by
the Pacific Mail Company.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-18
; QUAKE SHOCKS RECORDED.

New Orleans. Feb. 17.-An earth
quake, probably several thousand miles
west Of here, was recorded by the seis-
mograph at Loyola college this morn
ing. The shocks began at $3.50 and
continued until 10 o'clock. The maxi
mum amplitude was two milirnetres
and the movement was from east to
west.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04

lectures We're very instructive and
highly appreciated. Come again and
stay longer. and we will give you
vice as many people, were the part
ing words of many audiences.
Rig Attendance.
The at these meetings
mas cHcelled anything ever seen in tho
state before. AT some points moro
than GOO people were present. and the
attendance for all the points
at which the train stopped will an.
800 people.
The cars of exhibits were scrutinized
every one and hundreds of compli.
mcnts were passed upon it's excellence
The credit for this beautiful and in.
structlve exhibit is due entirely to e.
"A: Schubert. assistant Industrial agent
OF the Norfolk and Western.
Al Bristol we were met by thu
soard OF Trade of the city. n were
appreciated by the railway officials
and the lecturers.
BY the cooperation of the Norfolk
and Western and the Southern an arr
TanGcnent was effected by which The
train was carried over the Virginia AMI
southwestern. which is owned bv the
from Bristol to Big stone
Mr.. Thaxton. Industrial agent
Of the Southern. was in charge
O. the train. The stops were at
Gatc City and Big Stone GAP. and the
was as good as tt had been
on the Norfolk and Western. $50
Both the commissioner and the rail
companies are highly uratifind
over the success of this train, and -
similar n will be run next year,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
HOSPITAL
FOR REST GU {
Especial to The Times-Disna,oh /,

Washington, D. c., April 3.-The fao,
mat G. Jones Rixey, 900 Sixtoentb
street, Northwest, indicted in connec.
lion WITH the failure of the Virginia
safe Depostt and Trust Company. nj
AleNandrla, Va, had been removed to
Johns Hopkins Hospital, at Raltimoro
ior treatment became known TO-DAY
lie was taken from his home IN this
city and placed in a private room T.,
Inc Baltimore Hospital on Satnrdav
INC TACT that no one could ne fo,,n,
at his residence his morning lent w ~
terry to his condition, it bein a. ,,ndar
stood that his relatives had hean 60,
moned. oec" sum
MeaSre reports given out in RAN.
more are to the effect that the forna,
oank official is taking the rest r,rc
anvlces received from Alexandria this
morning are to tho effect that iha
sspecial grand jury. which convened in
the corporation Court there TODAY.
was presented with additional evidence
IN the banking case. The evidence was
passed on the reports of the receivers
.or the corporation. Which have lust
illed their reports. 1t is not bcifnyed
however. that Mr.. Rixey will be able
70 appear for trial on Monday Of newt
Week. the day for which his trial is
SET. Because of his physical condition.
me trial OF Rixey was postponed from,
March Is until April 10, and il IS ex.
pected an effort will be made to secure
another postponcment. r. III. MEG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
COAST ARTILLERY
TO.BE ORGANIZED
Two Companies Will Succeed
Corps Which Was Recently
Disbanded.
MILITARY BOARD TO MEET
Important Matters to Be Heard
lhursday-Hough Goes on
Charities Board.
MILITARY BOARD TO MEET

Hililtary matters Of considerable i'm
p~ortance arc scheduled to come br.
toFe a meeting of the state Military
Soard to be held Thursday night
ono is the camp OF instruction to be
Itid probabl In August at some point
YET 10 be selected; another is the
llhal action on the deed TO the new
.Ha1 ianse ana camp site near Vir-
klhia Beach, another is the %rclabilita-
ZION or the coast artillery arm, Of the
service OF the Virginia Volunteers.
Inc latter proposition Is progress
lng satisfactorily. Permission wa
granted yesterday morning by .Adju-
tant-General w. W. Sale to G. z
fieinemann. former commander OF the
Fourth Company OF Coast Artillery, to
organize the new company which Is
being formed in Portsmouth. AS he
gets in ahead OF the Norfolk people,
his new command will be known as
the First Company,
Have Tive companies.
In the report OF the court OF In
quiry which recently investigated the
coast artillery. it was recommended
that tho entire corps be disbandcd
and that two companies instead Of
four be fornned-onc In Norfolk and
the other in Portsmouth. Mr.. Hcinc-
mann. then captain, was one Of the
few officers coInplimented In the Of
ncial report OF Colonel Townsley, OF
Fort Monroe. which was tho tInrne-
date cause OF the Investigation con-
Quoted by the inquiry court.
The abstract OF the deed to the rife
range was returned yesterday morning
to General Sale by Acknowledgement
Samuel w. Williams, who has exam
ined 1t. Judge Williams Will make
his report at Thursday nights meet
Ing of the board. and 1t is the general
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
A PERFECT SHAMPOO
IN FIVE MINUTES

Care Of the Hair in the Los Angeles
Times. Mrs. Mae Martyr says:
Women nowadays find washing their
own hair a very simple matter-yes, a
pleasure. as compared with the old
method Of using soap and water. then
waiting hours possibly for their hair
to dry.
.an nfy di Isl a. a. %t ea o.
has an inexpensive. reliable shampoo
that forms a rich. creamy lather and
cleanses the scalp thoroughly of dirt
and dandruff as no other shampoo
will; it rinses Oft easily without n
trace Of sickness and the hair dries
so quickly hat 1t takes only a few
minutes for the entire process OF
Shampooing.
Unlike soap and most shampoo mix
lures which make the hair dull, harsh
and brittle, canthroN makes the hair
lustrous, fluffy and Easy to do up
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
CITY MAY PAY FOR
PAVING SIDEWALKS
Present Plan Clumsy and IN.
satisfactory-To Discuss
New Method.

a Joint meeting OF the Council Com
mittees on Finance and Streets. VIII be
held Tonight TO discuss plans for SIM
rlifying or abolishing the present COM
plicatcd system OF local assessments
for sidewalk and alley paving. some
members OF the Council favor having
such work done at the c!tS,S expense
work, Willie others would haze Il spc-
cial tax levy OF 5 to 10 cents to raise
IL special tund for his work.
Under the present plan much time
Is taken by numerous clerks in search
Ing out the property owners. serving
notices OF allegations, measuring prop
erty. and going through other details
OF special assessments
The street COMMITTEES passes on such
work three times. the Council twice,
ana the Committee on Local Assess
m man once ice n m"ki1 tIs it ]s, a nrsies Wof *
done, and making tic records Of the
Council and street Committee unneces-
sarily v~oluininous.
or the appropriation made each year
for sidewalk paving. the Committee on
Local Assessments rebates onc-half OF
the cost along the side street of corner
property: the city pays for tht street
Intersection. and in many eases OF
churches and charitable institutions re-
bates OF onc-half have been made. In
many other instances. because or the
great delay IN making tho assessment
courts have held that the city cannot
collect such a claim against an limo
cent purchaser. As a not result the
city docs not get back at the end Of
the year anything like tho original
outlay. and has. besides TO pay the sal
aries OF the clerk nj. special assess
mcnts and OF several clerks. in tho
Engineers office. whose time is taken
In searching records to IND who arc
property. owncr Of record; in maxi
ing and serving allegations. which re-
Guire, personal service, and in measur-
Ing tho work to he charged 10 each In
airidnn.l property owner. Under tho
resolution pcndinG 1t Is provided that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
FARMERS GREET
]. INSTITUTE TRAIN
Average Of Three Hundred At
tend Meetings OH Norfolk
and Western.
MANY EXHIBITS ON BOARD
Health Talked by Dr.. Frecn,an
and Farming by Corps Of
Speakers.
MANY EXHIBITS ON BOARD

Unequaled attendance was had at
all the stops made by the special farm
ers' institute train run last week over
the Norfolk and Western from Elktoli.
on the Shenandoah Valley division. to
Bristol. The train was then taken over
tne irginia and southwestern TO Big
stone Gap. a stop being made at Cato
City. The Norfolk and Western has
nov, been reachcd again at Norton. for
a trip over the Clinch Valley division
The following account of the meet
ilSs has been written for The lines
Dispatch from Norton BY j. ]. owen.
institute director for The Department
of agriculture
Tho agricultural special train left
the Norfolk and Western. The train
was in charge of +. II. LaBaurne. agri-
cultural and industrial agent. and his
ment or Agriculture was represented
BY Commissioners q. w. Koincr and In
s,itute Director J, J. Owen. This was
any road in Virginia. having two cars
filed with exhibits. two passenger
coaciies and a private car: where those
of the railroad officials could not have
done which could be done to make ii
Many Stops Made.
stops were made at Elkton. Grottocs.
sf bawsa Draf e. Gl1sg9w; TrputyilIe
Wytheville. Rural Retreat. Marion and
Abingdon.
Mr.. Koincr and Mr.. LaBaumc made
some excellent addresses. The former
explained in a very clear and concise
manner the work of his office. and how
It could help the farmers. and he
urged upon the farmers the Importance
Of their sending into his office their
names and addresses If they wished
TO receive the bulletins he was pub
fishing each month. He also explained
the advantages tina would accrue to
me fariners through the pure seed law.
Everywhere his speeches were greatly
Appreciated and hundreds OF farmers
him.
Mr.. LaRaume urged a more hearty
co-operation between the farmers and
his company. lie said. you cannot get
along without us. neither can We get
along without you,'t
Other Speakers on the train were:
Or. y. w. Freeman, Of the state Health
department. who spoke on Home San
it%ation": H. l. Smith. who discussed
the various phases of the fruit bust
ness: j.. +. Gordon. of Ohio, who tax
cd on live stock. potato growing ana
nroftahle corn production. and W. ID.
linn. of West Virginia. who discussed
soil Improvement and alfalfa. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
CouRT TERM pnsTpoNED.
Delay Caused by IIncxa Of .J,,,ir
TNlnr'S SOn-NIiII MaH Chnn,.c InnIs

nc,ns Caused by IIincs. OF Judge
Especial to The Times Dispatch
ll,amsburg Va April ~3.--Judge
y. G. Tyler viii not .onen the regular
april term OF the Circuit Court in
Yorktown to-morrew owing to iii,
critical Illness of his Oldest son, Gar.
liner. who was operated upon In q
Richmond hospital late last week.
While the child is doing as wen n.
conl1 he expected. Judge Tyler wishco
To keep in touch With him until hc IL
out Of danger. Court will convene next
ThMrsday if the condition of his son
Will allow Judge tyler to leave him
G. C.. Ciroat, OF New York. who has
made the trustees of the williamsburg
Knitting MIL Company an Offer For
the plant. is here to-day, ana will hold
9 conference with the trustees. II
is understood that IL Mr.. Groat hr.
comes the purchaser, tho mill Will be
enlarged by the INSTALLATION .of $780, 900
worth Of new machinery, and the num-
Der Of employees will he Increased from
about $50 to from 800 to 500.
Gus Minor has purchased Of Captain
Ron Gillian tho lutter's fnrm in James
City for $4,000. Tho tract contains
about 100 acres.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
Any Woman Can
Have Beautiful Hair.
(From. French Beauty Monthly.)

i(From. French Beauty NIonthly.)
M woman should use water upon
her hair oftcner than once in two
months" says M. Fournier, the noted
French scientist. "Dry powder only
should be used. Moisture ca.eses the
hair to lose It's color II in time be-
come thin.
Any woman desiring abundant, lus-
trous hair should use IL dry shampoo
every two or three days. Mix four
ounces Of powdered orris root with four
ounces of thcroX. Sprinkle about a
Tablespoonful of this mixture upon the
head; then brush the powder thorough
~ through tile hair. This will keep it
light and fluffy, and beautifully lus-
trous. You will soon see now hair
starting to grow. This treatment is
the only thing that I am sure Will pro-
ducc n growth Of hair.
while plain orris root is used as n
dry shampoo by many women, still no.
such results car be obtained as by
using the formula ] have given
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
A HEALTHY.
HAPPY OLD AGE

May be promoted by those who
gently cleanse the system. now and
then, when in need Of a laxative
remedy. BY taking a tablespoonful
Of the ever refreshing, wholesome
and truly beneficial Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of Sienna, which is the
only family Laxative generally ap-
proved by the most eminent ply
sicians. because it acts in a natural,
strengthening way and warns and
tones up the internal organs without
weakening them. tits equally bene6-
fic'alforthe very young and the mid
die aged. as it's Away efficient and
free from all harmful ingredients. To
get its beneficial effects it is always
necessary to buy the genuine, bear
ing the name Of the Company
California Fig Syrup Co.-plainly
printed on the front Of everypackaee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
PLANS
PROFIT STATE
Would Raise Blooded Cattle and
Manufacture Cheese at
State Farm.

1t was stated yesterday by Cover
nor Mann that he had recommended to
the board of directors OF the State
Penitcntiary that the State Farm, In
SCOTLAND county, be given up in
greater measure to the raising of
stock. The Governor believes that this
course would make the property far
more productive OF actual returns than
It has been in the past.
Major James d. Patton, Of the board
said last evening tina the BODY has
The Governors suggestions under con.
sideration. but that no action had az
Yet been taken. He thinks the board
regards the proposition favorably, and
that it Is no improbable that moro
stock will soon be placed there. Major
Patton said 1t was impracticable to
convert the property Immediately into
a stock farm, as that would consume
considerable time.
Thinks Money Is In 1t.
The Governor has always taken a
great deal OF interest in the state
Farm, where are kept those convicts
whose health is impaired. lie makes
frequent trips to the place. lie believes
that stock-ratsing would be the imam
ciai solution OF the farms operation,
turns to the State If properly managed
With pure-bred cattle.
According to tho calculations Of the
executive. each blooded COW should
SNtoS iot 1853 LuaH o'uuU EhiioHo u
milk q year. or say. 500 pounds of
cheese, worth 10 cents II pound. This
would make the annual yield per head
$3.50. and with 500 COWS the estimated
returns would be $4,000, Which ov-
ernor Mann link conservative
But in addition. there would be the
calves to be considered. which, he es-
Inmates, would put the average cash
yield per COW up TO about $3.50 OF
course, the proposition would cost
some money in Che way OF stock and
the installation of machinery. which
would be matters for consideration
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
INSANE WOMAN ENDS LIFE.
Had Previously, ON Two Occasions. A
fcnlnted Suicide

lSpeciai TO The Times-Dispatcll.1
HarrisonburS. Va. April 3.-Insane
from bad health, Mrs. James l.. BilIer
aged forty-siX years. to-day went into
Inc back room at her home, near
m her throat. and bled TO death In
Two hours. Her daughter rushed int5
We room too late to prevent the trag.
Soy, She calmly asked to sec the
mciihcrs of her family before she died
several days Mrs. Biller tried to
kili herself with q Ratchet. Before thai
Sne Jumped into the fire. saying she
Emma Edwards before marriage. Uc1
nephew: Samuel Edwards. wa killeJ
u month s on the railroad in Lex
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
POLICEMAN RESENTS
REMARKS OF LAWYER
Sensational Encounter in Police Court
mt Stnunton-Fcnr Negroes May
Cause

stanton, Va. April 3.-There was a
sensational collision between Lawyer
Charles Curry and Policeman S. d
G%ochenour, in Police Court this morn.
ing. Last week Curry defended several
negroes arrested by Gochenour and an
other policeman for holding a rough
house. Curry spoke very roughly OF
the policemen. and said the negroes
would be justified In shooting them.
The policemen appealed to the court
for protection from the lawyer. but
the justice failed TO interfere. though
no fined the negroes. To-day Curry
defended another negro, arrested by
Gochenour. and when he made insult
Ing remarks about Gochcnour the lat
ter declared he would protect himself.
and made a break for Curry. striking
him one blow before byStanders could
separate them. and pulling out a bunch
CT his hair.
Incited BY Curry's remarks. It is al
legged that the negroes are talking
very boldly about what they will do if
a policeman attacks them. and the
white people are considerably aroused.
many of them expecting serious trouble
to grow out of the affair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
Medals for Military Service.

Exceedingly handsome medals have
been secured by Acknowledgement Sale
TO be awarded to members of the Viz
ginia volunteers for length of service.
This course was decided upon by the
state Military Board som time ago.
The medals are costly. Lieutenant
Colonel 10 Lane stern, assistant In
spector- general. gets the highest dis
tinction for his forty years OF service. q
gold medal with two gold bars. The
grades are as follows: Six years SER
vice. bronze medal: nine years. one sii-
vcr bar; twelve years. SECOND silver
bar; fifteen years. silver mccall; eigh-
teen years, one gold bar; t~wenty-one
years, second gold barr; twcnty-four
years, gold medal. with one gold bar
for each additional six years OF SER
vice. About 200 in all Will receive
medals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
WILL SELECT PRIMARY DATE.
'icctfnG Of, Democrats OF buckingham,
20 BE Held April 10.
[S3cciul 10 Thc Tlmes.

T. occial 9TH Times. Dispatch.1
.l,iilWyn. Va. Aprll a.-Thc Demo
cratic Executive COMMITTEES OF Buck
inSham has called It meeting Of ali
iI"inocratic voters Of the county for
m;,iRrilE 10 at buckingham Courthouse
me purpose Of the meeting is 10 go.
lect a date and plan for the primary
among the Leading Democrats it is tho
opinion that the date for the Unite6
1tateS senatorial primary will be Sc.
lected for State and county primary
also. Thus time and expense viii bc
senatorial primary is August Z.
the commissioner OF revenue will
nave opposition In both districts. In
District No. . G. C. Camden. who Ia
INC present commissioner. will be on
posed by M. /. G. Mosely. In District
No. the present commissioner wfj
not run. but his son. Gordon Elcan
isplrants. ~
The race Is between a.. r. pitts. ~
and =. j. Terrill for the I4eEislaturo
q. w. HUBBARD. for commemorative Al
torney: Jas, l.. Anderson. treasurer.
Lewis Williams. sheriff. and w. j. HI,
bard. clerk, will be reelected TO their
I.canactivc Offices without opposition.
Snnds Gayle. who represented the pen-
nlH IN u session of the last Senate.
VIII he before the neoplc again. so
lar NJ. has no opponent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
Rcindictcd by Grand Jury.

ISpecla! % The Times-Dispatchl
AleXandria Va, April "a grand
jury in the Corporation Court today
reindicted G. Jones 1aixey. president Of
the Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
Company. Eight indictments returned
asainst I;iXey Will; it is understood,
morly returned against him
An additional Indictment against
liXcy was made for making a false
1ntry. crcditing the account OF Eppa
RiNey. with $S22.64. 1t Is said the ciyht
new indictments arc practically tho
same.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
Housh on Charities Board.

The Governor yesterday appointed
j. ". Hough, OF Norfolk. a n of
the State Board of Charities and Cor
rections. to succeed L. p. %Stcarnes, of
Newport News. Mr.. StcarneS, whose
work on the board has been generally
is retiring from active
life because Of i'll health. HIS term
has just expired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
HOLD Another Election.

An order was issued Yesterday from
the Enthusiastically office for an
election In Company c. First Infantry,
for a second lieutenant, within thirty
days. Former Captain George ~. Skip
with, who was elected to this office.
declined TO accept.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
Major Tngsnrt Gets leave.

An order Issued by the War Depart.
ment grants a leave of absence for
thirty days to Major Gilmore +. Tag.
CART, of the Twenty-fourth Infantry.
This dates from the completion OF Ma
jor Taggart's work in Inspecting the
infantry commands of the Virginia
Volunteers. In which he Is now en-
gagged,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
wants to Deyclon Lands.

An individual with big plans has
written tho Department. Of Agriculture
for information regarding land in
blocks OF $500 acres each. 70 be han
died and developed by Il corporation
which to spend $1,000 per
month on each block. to be sold to
wage-earners on easy terms. He viii
get the information, and Will be wei.
coined II he carries out his plans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
New Infantry Company.

The Acknowledgement is Informed
that the new company OF infantry
which is being organized at Inches
ter will soon be ready for mastering
in. 1t will be a part OF the Second
Regiment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04

no claim for rebate for back payments
is to be considered by the city.
Other meetings for to-day arc a
meeting of the Committee on Improve
ment of the James River at S o'clock
and q meeting OF the subcommittee n
new bridge at = O'Clock. s N1 s ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04

understanding that at last everything
Is satisfactory. and that the deed will
be formally accepted, the property
passing into possession Of the Tom
monwealth. The deed Will be placed
on record in the clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Princess Ammo county,
where the land is located. The prop
erty Is a clear gift TO the State from
citizens OF Norfolk and the vicinity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04
Contract for New. school.

tSpeclaI 70 tn TiIneS-DiSpatch.
Orange, Va, April 3.-A Chariottcs-
tract here this evening to build tho
new High school building, which is to
cost $4,000. 1T is to start work within
the next three weeks.