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SILVER MEDAL AWHHDED TO WINNER OF CONTEST I i'oaturo Is IncUlcnt to Session of Woman's Christ inn Temperance j Union at Petersburg. MIDYEAR MKKTING CLOSES Kaielgh Man Wins Itoanoke ?HHde, and They Are Now Kn Itoute to Palm Iloach for Honeymoon. Negro Workman linrily Injured. PKTKnSnimO. VA.. February 24 ? The session of the Woman's Christian Temperance t'nlon In the Market Street | '"hurch last night was largely attend- j I'd. Kino music was rendered by Uio choir, and a feature of Interest was a | rending contest for the prize of a silver ( medal. There were six contestants for the medal: Misses Mamie Thweatt, | Irene Hogwood, Helen ItauRh arid j Mamie Perkins, and Franklin I'.auKh ' and Vernon Parker, all from nut of > tlie rltv. -'AH read well, but the Judges decided in favor of Miss Paugh as the winning contestant, and the medal was presented to her by Mis. Howard M. Iloge, State president of the union. The union held an Institute to-day, with Mrs. Howard M lloge as leader. Mrs. (logo, ilelb-verad an address at the opening of the Institute. The speakers during the day were Mrs. j Pound, of Manassas; Mrs. .Spencer, of Keysvllle; Mrs. Ould, of Concord; Mrs. Nowlln, of I.ytichburg; Mrs. Weaver, of Waynesboro. Mrs Clements, of e'en- J tralla, and others The session to-night closed this mid- I year meeting of the union. It was In the nature of a mass gathering. Spe- j cial music was rendered, and an ad dress was delivered by Miss Christine .1 Tlnllng, national ami State organizer, who has given tnueh attention to temperance work throughout the county. She tohl in interesting story of the great progress the cause has made j and is making. Unlet Afternoon Miirrlngr. Almond C. Strickland, a young busi- | nesn man of rtaleigh. N. and Miss i Kllznbeth M. Hoard, of Itoanoke. came i to Petersburg yesterday afternoon, and ; wrrs quickly married, subsequently] leaving for Palm pearh, l'ia . to spend j their honeymoon The rcrcmony was j performed at the residence of the of- i delating minister, the 1'ev. K. W. Moore, ! of tiie Second Baptist Church. 'leorge Peeves, colored, was brought to tiie hospital from l.dnwlddie last night suffering with a severe er?.sh in the lrft forearm. He was engaged In chopping wood on a farm near the city, when, by some means, the ax slipped and inflicted the wound. Tiie main artery was severed, and he bled so freely that ho was much weakened before receiving the attention of a phv- i siclan. He is attended by Pr. 11. A ? Hurke. Ileport of SpIhhiU. Superintendent Martin's report of the schools for January shows a while en rollment of 2.2"*3. witli an avorace :>t- j Imitaiirc of ??*..*! por rent, and ,??. cot 'iro<l oproll merit of l.'.M, with an avcr a ge attendance of S9.1 per rent The percentage of att.-nd-ince was remark ably good. Tlie attendance In th? high s< hool was r,T.S per cent. There were very few absentees among the teachers \rn* \ 11 ten of Inlrrrnt. \V. II. Frey, Inc., lias sold his drug business and stock of goods. In Syca more Street, to Russell A- Howe, uho will condui t the business at the same) atand. Little Miss Lucille O'Neal. of Kttrlefc, who was visiting her aunt, Mrs. 'toheit 1 I.edl'ord, at Wythe and Jefferson Street.*, was struck hy a passing to:!m yesterday afternoon, and narrowly es caped serious injuries. Saturday will ho the semimonthly pay day at the Pu Pont works, at City Point, and thousands of employes will receive their checks for theli two weeks' waces. The National Hank of Petersburg will open Its door from C to 8 o'clock in the evening to cash these checks Two negro brothers, Sjun and Nick Drumgoole, were sentenced '.o Jail by the police Justice to-day for stealing money?sottiu S30 or more?from their employer Tho Ladles' Hebrew Auxiliary So ciety Is arranging for a masquerade ball to ne given at the library Hall on March 3. and the Daughters of the Confederacy are arranging for a grand Easter grennan. JOIST CF.I.EHHATIO.N (IK I.ITKIt AIIY ?so? IF.TIKS [Special to The Times-Dispatch 1 BLACKSIU'llC, VA., February 24 - The Lee and Maury literary societies of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute held their annual Joint midterm celebration on Monday night in Herman ?* 1 u?? Hall, when teams from the two societies con tested for a medal in declamation and (?>r possession of tho silver cup that is given each year as a trophy to the win t s in debate. Professor II. M. Ar i ?!r>. chaplain, made the Invocation, and I'wl.-t Gray, president of tho Lee, intro i r ? il tho speakers. The Judges wero !'? ? l>. J. Woods. Dr. C. M. Newman and P < ? "ssor A. S. Jewelt. The. declaimers \\ e?? ? C. J. Kirbv of the Lee. and Rich ard {'?. Hutchcson of the Maury. The debaters on the affirmative side of tho question, "Resolved, that emigrants should lie subjected to the literacy test," were W. W. Ford and J. W. West of tho Maury; for the negative, J. K. Cowles and F. R. Klrhy, of tho l.ee. R. (J. Hutcheaon, of Charlotte Courthouse, was awarded tho declaljiier'.s medal, F. R. Klrhy, of (Jrayson, tho debater's medal, and the Judges decided that tho team from the Maury bad the best of its opponents In the debate as a whole, in I he possession of tho Maury society The silver cup will, therefore, remain fir another year, and was given into ts care by Professor C. K. Vawter. SF.CniCTAnv OF STATE) IlllYAN SPKAKS IX ASIII.AM) TO-MOIUIOW [Special to Th$ Times-Dispatch.] ASHLAND VA., February 24.?Secre tary of State William J, Bryan will deliver an address beforo the Wash ington Literary Society of Randolph Macon College on Friday evening. Mr. Urvan was to have delivered an ad dress here on Monday evening, but was detained In Washington by pressure of -late matters. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan will arrivo In Ashland at f. o'clock KrldaS' evening, and will return to Washington thrr-o hours later. Fair Dates Are Fixed. [Special to The Times-Dispatch.] FRKDKRICKSRORO, VA., February 24.?Tho hoard of directors of tho Rap pahannock Valley Agricultural and Me chanical Fair Society, at a meeting here, fixed upon September 2S. 29 and 30, ns tJio dates for holding tho next annual fair at this city. President It. C. Vance announced tho appointment of i ho following executive committee: Captain M. R. Rowe, A. P. ftowe, W. S. Fmhrey, J. M. Ooldumlth, F. C. Bald win, C. II. Hurkamp. Captain R. C. Vanco (?::-o(Hclo). Tho standing coin mltteea were annotinced for tho year. A contract was cloaod with the Moyer hoff shown of New York for their at da.jm. NOT ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE REMAIN APPOINTIVE House Votes Against Hill Providing for Their Klection by Vote of People. RAIIiHOAI) SAI.K HlSri'SSKI) Committee Recommends Against Selling Stork in Atlantic* anil North Carolina Railroad at Price Offered, and Asks Further Negotiations. RAL.ETGH, N. C. February :t.?The House hart a lively debate to-day over the nine pending bills providing for the election of county boards of edu cation by vote of the people, that for Brunswick County bring the first up. The. House voted by a large majority against this and the rest of the bills, carrying out the policy agreed upon in the Democratic caucus on Monday nicht. that for tne future these boards shall be appointed, except in the six counties that have had the elective system for several years The House received, through Repre sentative Seawell, of l,t>e County. the report of the legislative committee from the special session on the ques tion of th?- advisability of the State accepting the proposition of K. C. Pun can and interests he represents to sell the State's shares of stock in the Atlantic and North Carolina ltail road, Goldsboro to Morebead City, for $!H9,9iiO. The committee recommended that the prlco be not accepted, the property being worth more than this. It recommended that the Governor and Council of State or other individual should be authorized to negotiate further with Mr. Inincan. and be em powered to sell If n satisfactory price can be aereed on, with a specification that within one year any counties, municipalities or private holders of stock may have an option to sell their holdings at the same price the State receives. The committee reviewed the situation as to the stock and the road, the present lease to the Norfolk and Southern and possibilities for Increased value nnd for deterioration, in Ar riving at Its conclusion that the State should sell If the price Is made right. The report is signed by Seawell. K. I?\ Young, Gallatin Roberts, of Bun combe; W. I.. Parsons nnd W. H. Wltherspoon. Other members of the committee who did not sign the re port. wjiich Is not unanimous, were Senators Gilliam and Weaver nnd Rep resentative Stevens, the latter of Wayne. The Senate set the Grier antljug bill from tho House, under "without prejudice" report from committee, as a special order for Friday. Representative Clark, of Bladen County, this morning In the House filed an amended resolution calling for tho proposed Investigation of tho conduct of Judge Frank Carter and Solicitor Abernnthy growing out of tho judg ment of contempt entered against Aber nathy by Judge Carter at Newbern three weeks ago. and specifying times and places in the charge of grossly Immoral conduct of Judge Carter. Mr. Clark stated on the floor that II had been charged that his first resolution lacked specification and was a "sub marine warfare"; that he was conduct ing no such campaign and that while his might not bo a Dreadnought ad vance, It was certainly "open and above board." After spirited argument for and against tho Hobgood State-wide pri mary bill from R to 11:3ft o'clock to night, the Senate adjourned to 10 o'clock to-morrow with the agreement that it be resumed ns a special order to-morrow night, when It Is expected a vote will he reached. Don't fail to hear Pastor Russell at City Auditorium Monday. 8 P. M? on of Armncdlon."?AO?, 'real estate subject TO INHERITANCE TAX Supreme Court So lltilrn In Spite of OptnlnnN Delivered l?j- Attor ney -(irncrnl, [Special to The Tlmcs-Dispatch.] I RAI.EIGH, N. C., February 24.?The | SupriTiic Court ruled to-day In the test i case of Solicitor Norrls vs. Cary K. j Durfcy, trusteu of the estate of Flor l ence P. Tucker, that real estate in 1 herltances are subject to the lnheri i lance tax under the revenue acts of i lfi'.'i, l<?f>7. 130'j and subsequent acts. In spite of rulings by Attorney-' Seneral Gilmer, concurred in by Attorney-Gen eral Blckett, that the act a-? worded only applied to personal property. This suit was brought at the in stance of the Corporation Commis.'?ii>n, the commission holding that the rev ' enuc acts in question Intended that real estate inheritances be taxed. | Now there will he a general movement j to see to it that all tho Inheritances I that have passed during these years , arc held, as far as possible, to the payment of the tax, amounting, it is 'estimated, to possibly $2.*>0.000 the ] State over. The following opinions were hand ed down: State vg .-Vrmans, Hyde County. reversed. Savings Bank \ ?. Johnson, p!?.?.|OotHnk. reversed on plaintiffs appeal: af firmed on defendant's appeal: Mutual Provident Association \s Kriwards et al. Beaufort, no error: Pier.-?- vs. Wal ters, Washington, per curiam, no er ror; Godfrey vs insurance Company, I Pasquotank, no error; State vs Uipkin. j Kdgecombe. no error; I,eggett vs. Rail road Company, Martin, reversed: Roh j ersuii vs. Moore, Martin, affirmed: llas ! sell vs. Steamboat Company, Martin, no error; Thompson vs. Batts, Wilson, re versed: Guano Company vs. i.imbcr | Company, Kdgecomhe, reversed; in re | inheritance tax, John G. White, Bertie, ? reversed; Xewsome vs. llarrell, Hert ford, reversed; Plnnell vs. Burroughs, I Warren, new trial; Tyler vs. Mahoney, ? Bertie, reversed; ZollieofTer vs. Zolli i coffer, Halifax, no error; Norris vs. Suffer From Piles i no matter how long or how bod?go to your drtiggiBt to-day and get a f>0 cent box of Pyramid Pllo Remedy. It will glvo quick relief, and a singlo box often cures. A trial packngo mailed ? free in plain wrapper if you send us i coupon below. FREE SAMPLE COUPON PYRAMID DR17G COMPANY. f>lS Pyramid Jtldg., Marshall. Mich. Kindly send me a Free sample of Pyramid Pile Itemedy. In plain wrapper. Namo Street City State Purfev, Wake, error: Cook vs. High land Hospital, Buncornbs, no error. IIATTI.KSIIIP \ORTH DAKOTA MAV l?H KBI'T IN" COMMISSION' NORKOIjK, VA? February 24.?It was learned to-day '>n good authority that the naval board, which arrived here yesterday to inspect tho turbine engines of the battleship North Dakota, will recommend that the ship be kept in commission. The North Dakota, which was with the Atlantic Fleet in Cuba, was forced to return to the. Norfolk Navy Yard because of serious trouble with her machinery. The N'avv Depart ment Intended ordering the ship out of commission, and had transferred part of her crew to other ships. The inspection board thinks the ship can be made ready for service in a few weeks. Necro I.ynched hy Mob. KISSI.Nr.MEE, FLA., February 24.? "Will Heed, a negro, who was accused of having1 attacked a whito woman, was taken from the county jail here to day by a mob of snore than 100 men and hanged to a tree near Forest City. His alleged victim Is said to have identified him. A coroner's jury failed to determine the names of any members of the mob. The sheriff said the men were heavily armed, and obtained the key to the negro's cell by overpowering him. What Thin Foiks Should Do To Gain Weight Physician's Advice For Thin, Unde veloped Men and Women Thousands of people suffer from ex cessive thinness, weak nerves and feo blo stomachs who, having tried adver tised flesh-makers, food-fads, physical culture stunts and rub-on creams, re sign themselves to life-long skinnincss and think nothing will make them fat. Vet their case is not hopeless. A re cently discovered regenerative force makes fat grow after years of thin ness, and Is also unequalled for repair ing the waste of sickness or faulty digestion and for strengthening tho nerves. This remarkable discovery is called Sargol. Six strength-giving, fat-producing elements of acknowl edged merit have been combined in this peerless preparation, which is endorsed by eminent physicians and used by prominent neoplo everywhere. It Is absolutely harmless, inexpensive and etlicient. A month's systematic use of Sargol should produce tlesh and strength by correcting faults of dlgestloi r.;id by supplying highly concentratcil fats to the blood. Increased nourishment Is obtained from the food eaten, and tho additional fats that thin people need are provided. All leading druggists supply Sargol nnd say there is a large demand for it. While this new preparation has given splendid results as a nerve-tonic and vltalizer. It should not be used by nervous people unless they wish to gain at least ten pounds of flesh. DEATHS IN VIRGINIA Itev. K. II. Smith. The body of Itpv. G. K. B. Smith, of Kord, Dlnwlddio County, who died in the home of his cousin, Julian H. ljuyn?\ Klmwood and Walton Avenues. Gintcr Park, early yesterday morning after an attack of heart trouble which lasted less than twenty-four hours, will ho | taken to his home at Cumberland Courthouse for burial Friday. Ar rangements for the funeral are being) made tin-re. Mr. Smith was at one time pastor of' Kpworth and Kairmount Methodist i Churches, lie was born in Cumberland' In 1S71 and secured his education In I Bandolph-Mncon and Richmond Col-' [ leges. Besides his widow, who was I Miss Kva Sanderson, ho is survived by five children?William M , l'rancls, Kd- i ward. Brandon and Virginia Smith, i Two brothers, Judge William M. Smith and Dr. J. W. Smith, of Cumberland, also survlvo him. Mr. Kay nc, his cousin, in whose house I he filed, said yesterday that Mr. Smith had come to his home Tuesday after noon. . He was taken III shortly after I ward, and his condition grew worse | steadily, until he died yesterday morn ing about 7 o'clock. Acute heart trouble was given as the cause of death. Funeral of Colonel llnrgTryn. The fun?rai of Coillnson Pierrepont Krlwards Burgw.vn, one of Virginia's most noted engineers, who died at the home of his nephew, l>r. Harry B. Baker, 1 Kast Grace Streef, on Mon day night, will b?; held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Hev. W. Russell Bowie, I). I)., tho rector, will conduct the services. Interment will be in Hollywood Ceme tery. The pallbearers, will be: Active?Kangbourne M. Williams, George Gibson, !?', W. Scarborough, B. B. Klorance, .1. Hampden Chamber layne, B W. Brockenbroujfh, 11. H. Noel and \\\ T. Oxenham. Honorary?General Charles .1. Ander i son, Charles K. Boiling, Colonel Jo I.aiic Stern. George M. Wilson, Dr. J. i B. Gilderslceve. K. ,\. Haughman, A. W. I I'atterson, Charles Seidell and S. H. I Vonge. Colonel Burgw.vn was a member of ! the American Society of Kngineers and j of the Bifhmond Society of Kngineers. lfe had much to do with the planning of Richmond improvements, and showed always the deepest interest in the city's welfare. Drive Out Impurities and Make the Skin Smooth and Clear. i rolsons In the blood, ro undermine the ! i health as to leavo tlie system In a low Rtate of resistance. Rut use S. S. S. for a brief time and you flare up the vital spark of blood vigor. It sweeps Its way ] all through the body, dlstodces rheumatism, ?relieves ratarrhal congestion. clears the throat and bronchial tubes, dries up all I skin eruptions, enables the kidneys, liver, bladder and lunps to work promptly and effectively In carrying Impurities out of the circulation. S. S. S. Is tbe best known j medicine for the blood and has the cotifl- j : deuce of a host of people. They know \ It Is harmless to the stomach and exper- ! lencc has shown that it accomplishes all ! j that was ever expected of mercury, Iodide I of potash, arsenic and other destructive j minerals. Get a bottle of P. R. R. today at any i 1 druggist. Read the important folder wrap- i ' ped around the bottle. it tells of the | ; work being done by a famous medical de- | partment, with aids and helps that have proven of wonderful value to those suf- ' ferlng with blood diseases. For a special book on the subject written by an expert, ? address The Swift Specific Co., 57 Swift j Rldg., Atlanta, Ga. For nearly half r ; century 8. S. S. has been the safeguard ! of a myriad of people who are living ex- | emples of what wonders can be accomplished 'by thla famous blood purlflnr. Get a. bottle | today but refuse all substitutes. USE EATMOH BREAD Pure and Wholesome juafiiniiBimiMm ?mumiiii.B i ? - Montague Mfg. Co. LUMBER AND MIIjIAVORR. Offlco, Yards and Factory: Broad Street and Flelt Una. RICHMOND. VA. The Best Light is Acetylene Gas Cheaper and better than coal gas or electricity. A great convenience in country and suburban homes, also for cooking. We also sell and install small isolated Elec tric Lighting Plants, Water Systems and Refrigerating Machines for household or business use. W. T. & J. A. MOULTON Seventh and Main Streets, ... Richmond, Va. tho same family sis the celebrated Bap- r tif*t preacher. Rev. Marvin Wharton. j Surviving are four children, Mrs. Wll- J son and Miss Salllo Colvtn, both of Washington, I). C\; Pr. J. A. Colvln, of Charlottesville, and C?. It. Colvln, who liven at tJ:o old homestead. Mr*. Kllen C. G?*. [Special to The Times-Dispatch.] FHKDERICKSHURff, VA., February 24.?Mrs. Kllen C. (Jee. formerly of this city, died at her homo In Washington, I axed elnhty-four years. She was a na- j tivo of Spotsylvania County anil resld- | ed In this city for a number of years. Some years ago Bhe went to Washing- j ton with her faintly and hnd resldorl ! there ever since. She Ib survived by j two children, Mrs. Gertlo Anderson and j Joseph D. Gee. She also leaves a num- : ber of relatives In Spotsylvania County and several In this city. Minn Irene Arnold. fSpecial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch. 1 BRISTOL, VA.. February 24.?Mlqs Irene Arnold, seventeen yearn old, ! daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Arnold, of Bristol, riled to-day, following an operation for appendicitis. William Poole. [Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.] FREDERICKSBURG, VA., February 24.?William Poole, a well-known citi zen of Spotsylvania County, died yester day at his homo of heart failure, aged sixty-live years. He was a Confederato veteran and Is survived by his widow, I three daughters nnd one brother, one half brother and a number of half sisters. Norman P. Ilrnnnh. rSpeclal to The Times-Dispatch ] j PETERSBURG. VA., February 24.? N'orman I*. Branch. sircI slxty-elnht j years, a Confederato veteran and re spected citizen, died on Sunday night j of heart trouble at the home of his ! son. William Branch, near DeWItt, In j 'Hnwtddlc County. lie Is survived by I four sons and two daughters. Mrs. Annn K. Ilnrnen. (Special to Tho Times-Dispatch.] PETERSBURG, VA.. February 24.? Mrs. Anna E. Barnes died on Saturday night at the home of her son, U R. Barnes, at Amelia Courthouse. She was in her eightieth year, and Is survived by three sons, K. R. and W. W. Barnes, i of Amelia, and It. Irvln Barnes, of j Urbanna, Va Mm. Jnarph Miller. [Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.] j CUL.PEPER, VA.. February 24.?The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Miller, who died at her home near Haywood In Madison County, after an Illness of several weeks, was held on Sunday at tho Hay wood Baptist Church, of which she had been for many years a member, tho service helnc conducted by Itfv. Mr. Curter, the pastor. Interment wan In the cemetery at M.idlKun <*r>urt.hou?;e. Surviving Mrs. Milter are h<*r husband and four sons, Dr. Jud Miller, of N'or. folk; Bernett Miller, of Culpeper; Hunt, er Miller, of Bedford City, an<l Wharton Miller, of Haywood. Dnvld ilntllmore. 'Special to T'r.<? Times-Dispatch 1 CREWK, VA.. Fel>niar> J4.~ David Baltimore, .iced seventy-eight. a Crti federato veteran, died at his home hein last nlyrht. He moved hcr?> from I'eterw burir when the Norfolk and Western machine shops were built and had b<-?n In their employ ns machinist until hi* health failed him. lie leaves oti<? daughter. Mrs. Isaac II<>rrlr\K. with whom he made his home. The Inter ment will bo in the Crewe Cemetery. Jnmes \\ tlllnmn. [Special to Tho Times-Dispatch 1 l/SXCHBURd, VA, February 24 Jame? Williams, who was about sc< - enty-fivo years old, and for many years was postmaster at Amherst Court house. died last night at his home near Sweetbrlar. Death was due to In flrmaties of old age. Surviving hhn are his wife and peveral children, ainonr whom are Crawley Williams, of this city. The New Baby is World's Wonder EH'ary tiny Infant makes life's per spective .wider and brighter. And what ever there Is to en hance Its arrival and to case and comfort the expectant mother ehould be given at tention. Among the real helpful things Is an external ab dominal application known as "Mothers Friend." It Is so well thought of by women that most drug atores through out the United States carry "Mother's Friend" an one of their staple and reli able remedies. It Is applied to the abdominal muscles to relieve the strain on ligaments and tendons. In a little book are described mora fully the many reasons why "Mother's Friend" has been a friend Indeed to women for more than two generations. This book was prepared not only to aid the Inexperienced but to enable so many women to have at hand the timely hints, euggestlons and helps In concise and neatly printed form for ready reference. It should be In all homes. "Mother's Friend" may be had of almost any drug gist but If you fall to find It write us di rect and also write for book to Bradlleld Regulator Co,, 303 Lamax Bldg? Atlanta, Georgia. A Word for the Men Folks ?MISS PRINCINE Kind Sir, I take it that you love your wife. Also, that you like the biscuit she bakes. And yet I know that it is possible to make better biscuit ? better tasting, more digestible and additionally nourishing ? simply by following my recipe which I'll send Free upon request. Princine Pure Phosphate Baking Powder Princine is the baking powder of sure results. It never fails to raise the dough into lighter, airier, more tempting baked things than you ever ate before. It is the phosphate baking powder that restores to the flour the strength - giving element the . milling process takes out. Thus Princine-raised biscuit, and all other kinds of baking, possess added nutri tive value. Princine comes in ?n im proved air-tight cup that per fectly preserves the contents. Half pound, 1 Ac ; one pound, 30c. Valuable United. Profit Sharing Coupons in every tin. Look for the Princine Shelf at Your Grocer's The Southern Manufacturing Co RiokBenJ, Va. Another Solid Car Load of Goods Unloaded Yesterday 24743 lbs. About a carload in to-day by open freight. New selections?new finishes. Remember, we get the first cuttings. We keep up with the procession. Will you take'the new things now or wait until New England and the West have installed them. SYDNOR & HUNDLEY