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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20

truly love feast, in which both employ
err and employee We'd with each other In
felicitous expressions. and an outsider
would have thought it was family re-
union.
1t was little less than this, as many of
the statesmen present live away from
Richmond. some leaving for home to-
morrow in order to spend the holidays
with their families, after which they
start out with their spring samples and
hustle for business The men promised to
give good accounts of themselves when
they next met and Messrs- Rosenbaum
& Co. are to be congratulated in having
men whose fleeing toward them is SO
loyal.
Colonel Murphy sustained his reputa-
ton as a host, and the boys thoroughly
enjoyed themselves.
Those present We're Messrs. Morton b.
Rosenbaum, Joseph NJ. Rosenbaum, Cap
tain William Russell. Allan NJ Minter,
r. +. Gaskins ]. II. Bicscn. NJ. G. Ter
relf, W. II. Curry. and +. r. Butler, of
the house, and the following travelling
statesmen: ". o. Rddiek of North Caro-
lima: I. r. Robinson, OF North Carolina;
w. d. Parrish travelling North Carolina
and Virginia: J. G. Harris. of South Car
Dina: G. J.. hubbard Georgia: 3. II.
Hancock, Virginia: J. w. Williams. West
Virginia, and II. Z. Baker Virginia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
WYATT EX0HERATED.
CONFINED FROM FIRST PACED
elr. wyatt. the trouble between US is

Mr.. Wyatt. the trouble between us is
all over
The board. in executive session, dis
missed the charges against Wyatt.
The. Baker Case
The case against Nh. Baker for cir
culating malicious charges against citi-
Zens and brother officers was then called.
The complaint was made by Officer
Schlief.
MIR. Bannster. the first witness, said
that Baker told him that his negro COOK
WAS circulating a report that four citi-
ZenS and four policemen had engaged in
= banquet with some girls at Il place on
Broad street, over florists. and that
ii was u bad thing. and would give the
police d black eye.
Mr.. Banniste~ believed that the officer
was trying to suppress the report The
negro. who claimed to have furnished the
supper had disappeared.
A number OF other witnesses testified
that Policeman Baker had made inquiries
about the alleged affair
Mr. Baker claimed that his sole pur-
pose was to stop the report
And Vet YOU told at least three people
about IL. did YOU not?' inquired a mem
Der of the board Would it not have
been better 10 let it alonc?
After a great deal more testimony was
taken, the board Went into executive Ses-
sion. and concluded the matter by repri-
mandiDS Mr.. Baker and timing him $25.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Verdict Against Trndc-Unionists.

LONDON. Dec. 19.-.Aftcr a long trial
in the kings bench division Of the high
court OF justice, the case of the Taft
Vale Railroad Company against the
AmaiSamatcd Society of Railroad Ser
wants. involving many questions Of the
utmost interest to trades unions. result
ed to-day in a verdict for the plaintiff.
The latter complained of malicious mo-
lcstation. picketing. intimidation. etc,
during the strike Of 1900. The judge re-
served his decision on the question of
damages until the next sitting of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
The Sons Ont in Force.

The Sons Of the American Revolution
held their regular meeting in the rooms
OF the Virginia Historical Society last
night. The attendance was good and the
society transacted much routine bust
ness.
For some meetings past it has been hard
to get a quorum, and special notice was
given of this and request made that all
the Sons attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Funeral Of Mr.. Coleman

The funeral of Mr.. Thomas J. Coleman,
who died Thursday morning. after Il
lingering illness. ut his home. 1903 Floyd
avenue, took place yesterday afternoon
at $3.50 O'Clock from the Sacred Heart
church The nterment was in Mount
Calvary cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
HERE'S A HOME FOR YOU.
Unique Advertisements, of Ienluel
Borden. AN Eccentric
Shenandoah Man.

WOODSTOCK. VA. December ls-
(Special)-An advertisement of Lemuei
Borden, who came into prominence
about two years ago by preaching his
wire's funeral and preceding the funeral
| cortege to the burying place on foot, has
attracted a good deal of attention and
comment on account of It's uniqueness.
Here is the advertisement:
To Investors. Homeseekers. Lessees
Borrowers of Money, and to Visitors
from the Cities
Il offer for sale or rent privately my
valuable house and lot at Calvary. three
miles west Of Woodstock. Va, consisting
Of the court that they resolved to inflict
upon him a novel punishment. Feigning
one day to be overcome by the beauty Of
his face and person, they fell upon him
en- masse, hugging and kissing the
wretched dandy till he cried for mercy.
Deaf to his entreaties, the ladies con-
tinued their merciless caresses until the
object of their mock ove-who, indeed
was but q sorry weakling-in endeavor
ing to break away from their clutches.
broke blood vessel and died few days
later
Amurath w. the Turkish sultan, sus-
pected one of his ministers Of having
designs upon the sanctity Of his ha1en,
ordered the culprt to be kissed to death
by his female slaves. This sentence was
actually carried out the miserable vic
tim being securely fastened to the ground
and then suffocated by the caresses and
were stimulated to unflagging exertion
by the unrelenting rods of the tyrant's
eunuchS.
Musical .lons'' seem in especial dang
er of this novel method of assault and
many OF our most famous pianists have
run the gauntlet. only to emerge crushed
and exhausted from the ordeal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
HARRisONBURG's BANK.
Directors Decide to Build an Inns
mcnsc Fiyc-story Structure.

mcnsc Fiyc-Story Structure.
HARRISONBURG. VA, December b
(Special.)-Thc directors or the flrst
National Bank, of Harrlsonpurg. deter
mined at a meeting to-day to tear down
their present clearinghouse and replace
It with a five story building that will
cost from $4,000 to $4,000. The new build
ing will occupy an entire block on the
r,,hlic square The ground floor will be
equipped d for the use Of the bank and one
storeroou. The upper stories will be
fitted for offices.
,oses,1a &C If is estimated that twelve
months will be required to complete the
building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Burglar and Murderer Hanged.

NEW ROADS. LA, December 19.-NVl-
lis Williams (coloredD. burglar and muir
dercr. was hanged here to-day in the pres
encc OF 600 people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
BANQUET OF DRUMMERs.
Roxemhnum Il Co., Tender n Dinner
to Their Travelling Men.

The Messrs. NJ. Rosenbaun1 & Co. ten
dered their travelling men and other
employees handsome banquet at MUIR
phys last night. 1t was most enjoy
able affair. and one which will long linEer
in the minds OF those present It wax
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Palma Sends Treaty to Senate.

HAVANA. December 1a-President Pal
ma sent the Cuban-American treaty to
the Senate to-day, with a message urging
that early action it be taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Mr.. SEAY'S LATEST MOVE.


Mr.. NJ. Fill Seay. of Clay Ward, has
sold out his interest in the Pharmacy on
Pine street. which will transfer the man
agenent of the postal sub-station there,
and will stand for reelection to his viz
tualiy vacated seat in the aldermanac
board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20

liberal appropriation at TINS session.
They expect to get the entire Szoo,VOo this
year and next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
DEATHS,

SUBLETT.-Died. December 10. 1902
WALTER S. SUBLETT.
Funeral will take place from residence.
No. Oil east Marshall street. TO-DAY
fSa furday> ut p NJ
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY.
Railroad Conductor and His Wife Found Dead in Bath Room
 Supposed to Be Poisoned

St. Paul, Minn.. July "A special from Grand Forks, N. D., says: While their son and daughter and several young friends were singing and danc- ing in the parlor Sunday night, Charles J. Mccormick, a Great North ern conductor, and his wife were dv- ing in a bathroom upon the same floor. Their bodies were found some hours later by their young son, who went to call them. Mr. and Mrs. Me- Cormick had been out driving in the evening and had both appeared to be in excellent health and spirits. Upon returning home they informed their son and daughter, who were enter- taining several friends in the parlor, that they were going to take bath. Later the daughter was asked to bring them some clothing, and this was the last seen or heard of them alive. The party in the parlor made merry until a late hour, and when the guests had left, Hilby, the son, aged 13. went to call his parents, supposing they had fallen asleep. He could get no response, and becoming alarmed, sought for assistance When the door to the bathroom was finally opened MT. and Mrs. Mccormick were found to be dead. Their bodies were in the bathtub and the clothing scat tered about the room. Nearby stood partially-emptied bottle of beer and fragments of lunch. A physician who was called thOuOht that thev had been dead two hours. No satis- factory explanation of the tragedy could be given, although the evidence points to poisoning. An inquest will be held
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
BIG BLAZE IN CHICAGO.
A Fire that Threatened Serious he. suits Was Prevented by Good
 Work of the FIremen

Chicago, July Fire Sunday de- stroyed the buildings at 305, 3O7-3O9 and 311-313 Wabash avenue, causing losses aggregating over $325, 5,0OO. For time the fire threatened widespread destruction, and it was only through the utmost efforts of the firemen that the flames were prevented from spreading to the department store of Siegel, Cooper &y Co.,, fronting on State street. and separated from the burning btildings by only narrow alley. Much excitement was caused among the guests of the Auditorium hotel, directly across Wabash avenue from the burning buildings, and at the Auditorium Annex
 The guests were aroused from their slumbers at seven o'clock in the morning, and the fire had gained such headway that it threatened other buildings in all directions. On the Wabash avenue side the flames belched out into the avenue so fierce- ly that it was considered unsafe for trains on the elevated loop to pass, and for over two hours all traffic on the loop was suspended.
 The fire originated in Bosch & Co.'S basement and had burned up to the second floor before an alarm was turned in. Explosion followed explo- sion in this building, and many of the iron shutters were blown from their fastenings and fell into the street.
 Following severe explosion that occurred at 9:10 o'clock the side wall of the building at 307-309 Wabash ave- nue toppled over into the Kuntz- Re1hmler Co. building, crushing the smaller structure
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
Condition as Shown By the Month ly Report of the Department
 of Agriculture.
FELL BACK FOURTEEN POINTS IN JUNE.
The Condition, However, is Still Above the Ten-Year Average In
 Most of the Cotton Stutes-Texas
 Has Pared the Worst Owing to Drought, Which Has Been Broken.

Washington, July 1.-The monthly report of the statistician of the de- partment of agriculture will show the average condition of cotton on June 25 to have been S4.7, as com pared with 95.1 on May 26, 1902; S1.1 on June 25, 1901; 75s on July 1, 1900, and ten-year average of S5.6. With the exception of North Carolina, where there seems to have been a slight improvement, and Virginia, where there is no appreciable change in condition, every cotton producing state shows a decline during the month, the decline being greatest in Texas, where it amounts to 22 points, and in Louisiana, Indian territory, Mississippi and Alabama, where it is II, 10, and 8 points respectively. The condition is, however, still in excess of the ten-year average in the follow ing states, by the number of points stated in each case: Virginia,3; North Carolina, 6; South Carolina and Flor ida, g; Georgia and Arkansas, 2; Ten nessee, 12; Oklahoma, 2; Missouri, 10. On the other hand, the condition falls below the ten-year average by two points in Louisiona and Indian territory, one point in Alabama and 13 points in Texas.
 This report is made up to June B, and no changes subsequent to that date have been taken into account. The departments statistical agent for Texas, however telegraphed Wednesday that the recent rains in that state have been of little or no benefit to the crop, and that further deterioration may be looked for un- less there is more rain by July 10.
 The condition in the principal states is reported as follows: North Carolina, 93; South Carolina, 95; Georgia, e1; Florida, 96; Alabama, S4; Mississippi, S5; Louisiana, S5; Texas, 73; Arkansas, 94; Tennessee, 9S; Ok lahoma, 90; Indian territory, S9.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.
In Algiers olive oil and naphtha have been used as dust layers since 1896.

In Algiers olive oil and naphtha have been used as dust layers since 1896.
 In the interest of manufacturers the Canadian government admits coke free of duty.
 Cherry is the best wood for eboniz- ing; the counterfeit can only be de- tected by an expert.
 Science has no record of the discov- cry of mercury; history knows noth- ing of the discovery.
 Germany shipped to this country in the first four months of the year, 36,- 0S1 tons of steel rails and other iron, against only 3,4S5 tons year ago.
 The water of the artesian wells in the desert regions of southern Cali fornia rises sometimes to the height of two feet over the top of four-inch iron pipe.
 The purity of Japanese copper ob- tains for it market all over the world, 1t having the highest known electrical conductivity of any specimens of this metal procura ble.
 Many steam-pipe explosA)ns are due to water-hammer action. In late pa- per, MT. C. E. Stromeyer showed that a plug of water only six inches long propelled only two feet under pres ure of 15 pounds would exert press ure of 6,040 pounds on being suddenly stopped.
 An architect of New York says that with the modern steel frame build ing can be carried to height equal to 7H times the diameter of the base. By this rule on an ordinary city block could be erected a building 1.5OO feet high, 800 feet higher than Eiffel tower. It would have 125 stories and cost about $3O.OOO.OOO.
 H. H. Vreeland. president of the Metropolitan street railway. of New York, has arranged a pension plan whereby those who have been at least 25 years in the service of that corpora tion and have reached the age of re- tirement, will receive from 25 to 40 per cent. of their annual salary. The system includes all employees whose wages are less than 1900 a year.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
HEAVY DAMAGE BY FIRE.
Building of Swift's Packing House at Chicago Damaged to the Ex-
 tent of $5OO,OOO.

Chicago, July 6.-By a fire which broke out at their plant at the stock yards Saturday night, Swift X Co.,, suffered a loss which is estimated by the officials of the company at $5OO,- 900. The fire was confined to one building standing at the intersection of Packers avenue and Broadway.
 This structure was four stories high, built of brick and was 300 feet square. The first floor was occupied by the wholesale meat market of the company, the second by the shipping department, and third and fourth by the general offices of the company.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
He Knew an American.

'Here, you little American girl, you pick up every piece of that paper!" was the command which little visitor to Paris was surprised to receive from a policeman on the street. The child, who was with her mother, had torn piece of paper into fragments and thrown them on the pavement. The embarrassed mother was obliged to stand by and see her little daughter, who had probably never before been asked to wait on herself, pick up every bit of the offending little, while the officer watched the process as grimly as if guarding a housebreaker-N. r. Tribune
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
MURDER FOR REVENGE.
Chicago LabOrer Kills His Wife and Seriously Wounds His Baby
 Son and a Stepdaughter.

Chicago, July 7.-Taling his re- venge for a quarrel of long standing, Theodore Oelfeuer, laborer, shot and killed his wife, Adelaine, Sunday, as she lay asleep in bed Oelfeuer then turned the revolver on his baby son Walter, and or his stepdaughter Lizzie Stramm, who were sleeping with his wife, wounding the former, probably fatally, and putting bullet in the latter's shoulder. Oelfeuer also fired a shot at his two stepsons, but hit neither. After committing the deed Oelfeuer hid in an attic of the house until police officials arrest ed him.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
THE FOURTH ABROAD.
It Was Celebrated by American Col Onfes in All Principal Cities of
 Europe, and in Manila.

London, July 4.-Several hundred Americans attended the reception given by the United States ambassa- dor Joseph H. Choate this afternoon, in honor of the Fourth of July. It lasted from 4 to p. m. The floors of Mir. Choate's Carlton house terrace residence were packed with Ameri- cans, among whom were Gen. Joseph Wheeler and his daughters, RearAd- miral John c. Watson, MT. and Mrs. M. H. De Young and all the members of the embassy.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
COnCNrninU nusta

Some school children were being shown through the capitol the other day and visit, ed, among other places, the vice president s room, Mr. White, the handsome young clerk of Senator Frye, undertook to play guide for. the youngsters.
 Here" said he, lis the bust of George Washington, the first president of the United States. He is dead, now, you know And here ia the bust of Jefferson, He, dead, too, And this is Henry Wilson, one of the vice presidents. He died in this room"
 A little girl looked up at Mir. White with wide open, wondering eyes. Did he bust, tOO?' she asked. LIVE Waehington Post
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
At QueenstOwn.

Queenstown, July 4.-The Massa- chusetts state training ship Enter prise and the United States training ship Alliance have arrived here, and with the United States training ship Monongahela, which has been here for some days past, they are making profuse display of bunting in honor of the Fourth of July. The town was decorated and the British warships dressed ship in honor of the day.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
At Paris.

Paris, July 4.-The Fourth of July was celebrated in this city by re- ception at the United States embas- sy held by Mrs. Horace Porter, wife of the United States ambassador, Gen. Porter, who is now in the United States. It was exceptionally we'll at tended, practically the whole Amer ican colony being present.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
At ROnle.

Rome, July 4.-George Von l.. Myer, the United States ambassador, being at Homburg for the cure, Lewis Nor ris Iddings, the secretary of the em- bassy, and Mrs. Iddings, assisted by Mrs. William H. Taft, wife of Gov. Taft of the Philippines, held the Fourth of July reception at the em- bassy here to-day. It was attended by over one hundred Americans.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
Dom eStic Bliss,

Meeker-Did you tell the cook that I kicked about the roast at dinner last night?
 Mrs. Meeker-Yes.
 "What did she say?"
 "She said l might inform you with her compliments that there was no string tied to you and if her cooking didn't suit you it was up to you to take your meals elsewhere."- Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
Not AnxiOuN to LeaYe

"Poor man," said the sympathetic lady visitor, q expect you'll be glad when your time is up, won't you?"
 ''No ma'am, not partickerly," re. piled the prisoner, "I'm here fur e"-Tit-B Bits.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
Thoughtful Girl.

Madge-Dolly is going somewher. with that young man this evening.
 Marjorie-Yes, going to sit with him in the hammock. Right after dinner she went upstairs and put on dark shirt waist.-N. Y. Sun.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
At Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Denmark, July 4.-The American colony here celebrated the Fourth of July with banquet at the Hotel Phoenix tonight, at which L.. s. Swenson, the United States minis ter, made an address.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
At Manila.

Manila, July 4.-President Roose- velt's amnesty proclamation was read at noon to-day in English and Span ish, from a fag-draped stand on the Luneta, after a parade of 6,O0O Amer. jeans and Filipinos.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11

BiIl-"l ou look bad, Jim. Been laid up?" Jim-"To-d days the first time out of doors for three months" Bill-''What was the matter with you?' Jm-"Nothin'. But the magistrate wouldn't believe it, London Tit-BitS
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infall- ble medicine for coughs and colds-N. w.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11

Police Captain-"So you shot the doc Was he nad?" Officer Grogan-sNo, sor: but th teddy thot owned him was. De tro!t Free Press
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11

A little knowledge IS only dangerous When T, one Is contcnted with it.-Ram's
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11

It is misdemeanor to use milk bot ties for anything else but milk in New York city.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot. Ease. A certain cure for swollen, sweating, hot, aching feet. At all Druggists, 25c. Ac- cept no substitute. Trial package FREE. Address A. S Olmsted. Le Roy, x. Y.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11

Stops the Cough and works off the cold Laxative Bromo Quirins Tablets. Price p cents.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-11
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA Founded in 1854, and now has 3SO4 Graduates, It's advantages for practical instruction, both in ample laboratories and abundant hospital materials unequslled. Free access is given to the Charity Hospital with 9o beds and 9DoOo patients annually Special instruction is given daily at the bedside of the sick The
 sion begins October 2sd 1902 For catalogue and nfor
 nation address Prof. F. GHAILLE, NJ. D., Dean, F. o. Drawer 261, NEW ORLEANS, LA
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-05-28
LED THE STATE.
plendid Record of Mr.. Howard
HOrsIey on His Examination.

plendid Record of Mr.. Howard
HOrsley on His Examination.
A Dawson boy has the honor OF
aiding the entire state in records
ade at the examination for pharma-
pts license held last week In Bruins
cl.
Out OF about twenty applicants for
amlnation from all parts of Georgia
r Howard Horsley of Dawson re-
iVed the highest mark awarded by
e state board. His percentage was
TWO points higher than that of his
srest competitor.
kfnends of Howard In Dawson and
PeWhere will be pleased to learn of
RSSuccess. He is one of the bright
and most popular boys that has
ef been before the state board, and
II people of his home town will
rSch his future career with the ut
Pct interest.
Ar Peddy Harris is also another
f"Son boy who stood very credita-
examination before the board, and
n given pharmacists license. He
Only II years of age, and is one of
youngest licensed pharmacists in
E state.