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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
Loudoun Horse and Colt Show.
fSpecial Dispatch TO The Times.)

LEESBURG. VA, April 4.-The Horse
and Colt Show of Loudoun county has
been Incorporated and granted a charter
by Judge c. E. Nico, of the Circuit
Court. This is a step further in the re-
cent movement TO have an exhibition
in this approaching June, the greater
amount OF funds for which have already
been subscribed by those interested in
horsetiesh throughout the county.
The following officers have been named
for the first year: President, Mr.. s. III.
Ball, OF Leesburg; First Nice-Prcsident
Mr.. Robert y. Harper, of Washington:
Second Nice-President, MIR. ii. III. Rus
sell, OF Ieesburg; Secretary, Mr. S. IL.
Hickman. and Treasurer Mr.. +. Il. Gar
rett, both of this town Besides the above
named officers. the following representa-
tive business men compose the Board Of
Directors: Messrs. S. C. Chancellor. T. Z.
Saunders, John r. Hutchinson. John T.
Tfouriliane and Harry 7. Harrison. The
grounds will be prepared and matters
got in readiness for The appointed tine,
which is the first week in June
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
DEAD AT ABINGDON.
Mr.. Henry S. Preston Passes Away.
Mrs. Q. Barretts Remains Buried.
Especial DISPATCH 10 Tho Times

ABINGDON, VA, April 4.-Mr. Henry
5. Preston, aged .sixty-one years who was
Cor many years n practicinG attorney OF
the Abingdon bar, died at . o'clock last
Night. lie was a member Of the Preston
family that has been prominent in church
and State since the early settlement OF
This section of the State. lie leaves a
widow and five children.
The funeral services of Mrs. O. Barrett.
former resident OF this town. who died
tn Florida on Sunday last, was conducted
from the Presbyterian Church at II O'clock
this morning. She was the daughter OF
Rev. William. Chevaler, n Presbyterian
minister. who was years ago located in
.,fristiansburg. Va. and her mother was
q sister Of General ]. Il. b. Stuart and OF
the late W. A. Stuart. of Saltville. Va.
The condition of William G. Lowry, of
The Virginia Court of Appeals, at Wythe-
willie, is not improving and his recovery IS
not expected
Mir. Leon D. Kirby. travelling auditor OF
The Cumberland Telephone Company and
located AT Nashville. Tenn, is TO we'd on
Monday next Miss Nellie daughter of AIR.
Is. Gildersleeve. of this town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05

he persuaded me. because am just be-
ginning to get acquainted with the nee
essities OF the South, and where you have
not the facilities OF railroad transporta-
tion-that will come III time-you should
have the facilities that nature has given
YOU to the greatest extent. The nation
must take more interest as time goes on
and wealth increases in this country to
have a general and fraternal interest IN
all the people. and wherever that inter-
est is most needed, wherever that Will
help the most, there we should devote our
energies.
81 have made another engagement to-
day, nv friends Somebody told Levy
that I was an engineer, and am going
out to tell him to set up hill without
climbing it. so I won't detain you any
longer. merely want to close i'll saying
that it has been q happy opportunity for
me to have an excuse to come to Nlr-
.rinia and be able to stand before the
people of this great sSta1e and feel that
/ am at home and to give my most
hearty approval to this great work in
snired bv men who have made q study of
the proposition and who are able by
their common sense and judgment to i'm
press upon the people of this country the
;mnnrtance of it. You will have my
hearty sympathy and cooperation"
after addresses by Congressman David
son. Of FLORIDA: Tongue of Oregon, and
Idttleiield, of Maine, the convention adj
iourned sine die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
EASTER IN GLOUCESTER.
MIR Bryan Enterta;ns Some Friends at
Eagle Point.
fs,ec,sl Dispatch to The Times

GLOUCESTER C. IL, VA, April A.
The Kings Daughters gave an enter
tainrnent last night, which, uncer inc
skillf,u management of the president, Mrs.
W. IA. Groves was a decided success;
Fey. ID. G. C. Butts gave lecture l0li
OF force and fun on .'Wringles. Ruts ana
Hiopes." which Was preceded by music
GIVEN by Miss Wyatt and Mr.. CrawfoTd:
and followed by a "Peddlcrs Parade,
managed by Miss Emma Chapman, and
then the inner man was refreshed by
delightful supper, Mr.. c. l. Cary kindly
loaned the Hotel Botetourt to the kings
Daughters for the evening, as 1t is NOT
rented.
The Easter weather was perfect, and
bright music and large congregations were
The features of the day.
Miss Georgia Seawell rs on a visit TO
her old home, 1.-THE Shelter.
Miss Berkley. of Stanton, is at AR
Vile guests OF Mr.. and Mrs w. Har-a
wood.
Mrs. TAHOE and Miss Tayloe. Of Char
jottesrille are expected in Gloucester to-
morrow. and will be the guests of Mr.
and Mrs c. Il. Cary, OF Carysbrooke.
AIR. John Tabh, Jr.. has returned to
Miss Baisy. of Baltimore, is at Mr..
Carrs.
Miss Ethel Carr. who IS a pupil OF the
latin School in Baltimore. is at home
for Easter.
aEu, and Miss Stanley. OF Great Bar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05

pretty and popular daught- Of Mr. b D.
sDoWell. eloped to Washington on Wednes-s
is a sister Of Messrs. r. +. and Lindse!
zDowell. Of Gordonsville, and the groom
is the brother of Mr.. D. L. Freddy.
Mr.. Henry Shelhorn. son of Mr.. A. Shell
horn. was married to Miss Lillian Thomas.
of Charlottesville. Miss Thomas former
ly lived here.
to Richmond to consult medical. advice,
died at a hospital there while having an
operation performed for some humorous
on Tuesday and Inferred in Maplewood
Cemetery, DR.. Bledsoe conducting the SER
vices.
Mr.. Stinson has purchased the Central
Female Institute property and will en-
large it for the accommodation of sum-
mer boarders. II will be opened next year
for school purposes under the name OF
the Woodlawn Seminary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05

er of the rolls place incorporate the law In
the acts of the assembly. In the evens
of his refusal, which is, of course, an
ticipated. an application will be made
either to the Supreme Court of the State
or the United States for a mandamus to
compel him to do SO. I am in favor or
taking the latter course as the most
direct and quickest, but there are others
who favor going first to the State Court
The question has not been settled
II think it probable that the action viii
be brought in the name of the Newport
News Chamber OF Commerce. This is a
mere conjecture, for do not know. SUCH
a statement, OF course. could not be are
thoritative until the Chamber had actedt.
but this course has been suggested
It may. be stated that. while the COURSE
intimated may be approved by those wh(
caucussed. and this is not admitted. 1t
hardly probable that the Chamber VIE
become party to such q suit. AS an unS
incorporated body. it cannot sue and bS
sued" though individual members might
act in concert.
Any attempt, however, to make tho
Chamber a party to the proceeding VIE
result in prolonged and bitter con.
test
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
GOVERNOR'SV
T0BE CONTESTED
Suggested Thatthe Action May be
Brought in Name Of Newport
News Chamber Commerce.
lsn.c,,1 nisn,ich 10 The Times

- 4.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, April IA
caucus Of some Of the moro prominent
friends of the congressional reapportion-s
ment bill has been held, and it has been
decided to test hesvalidity of the meas
IRE. or more properly OF Governor Mon
tague's veto.
Two attorneys have been retained, but
their names are not given out and could
not be obtained, for the reason, perhaps.
that arrangements have not been definite
" competed. Three men are suggested
as proba BILE, R. G. Bfckford and e. NJ
Braxton, OF Newport News, Va. and S.
Gordon Cumming, of Hampton. who led
the fight for the bill In the Legislature.
Mr. Bickford is out OF the city and
could not be seen. Mr.. Braxton refused
to talk. Mr.. Cumming. when seen by
a representative Of The Times tonight.
confirmed the fact that there would be
two attorneys.
..But. = said he. II am not at liberty to
divulge eirnames. do not think that
I shall be an attorney in the Case; GER
tainly not leading counse
The plan IS to demand that the keep
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
V.P.I. CADETSAND
The CEORCIANS
Make a Fine Showing in the Pa
rade: Series Of Trips Planned
for Their Pleasure.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times,


CHARLESTON. S. c., April i.-The stu
hcnts of The Virginia Polytechnic 1nsu-
lutte passed another rather evennul dag
In this city. Their part in the festivities
Of Educational Week at the Exposition
was begun to-day with their participa-
ton in the parade to the Fair Grounds
with the delegation from Atlanta.
Tho Nirginians showed up sp1endidly iii
the procession and We're the recipients of
q great deal of favorable comment among
the thousands of spectators who lined the
streets which the grand pageant ira
Sersed. The entire corps joined in the
line, the Institute being represented by
its band ut the head Of their column.
followed by infantry companies A, c, ID
md battery L.
This afternoon the Virginia Military
boys gave a. battalion drill on the Expo
siti5n plaza, which was enjoyed by about
one thousand spectators. These drills
haze occurred daily since the arrival of
live students. and they form an impromptu
feature of the; Exposition programme.
Last night about forty of the Institute
men attended a delightful banquet at the
Hotel Calhoun, which WAS given by them
Il, honor Of a number of their Charleston
siends, who have accorded them such
Dspitable treatment thus far during their
Jay here.
Tonight about two hundred of the
iacksburg boys accepted an invitation
b a reception given to all Of the VISITING,
tudents by the Young Mems Christian
Association. 1t was pleasant social
junction and was attended by a large
gathering of college men and young lazy
students from a number of leading insti-
tutions throughout the South.
Tomorrow morning the visiting cadets
Will be given an excursion around the
harbor and up the Ashley River to the
beautiful magnolia gardens. The vessel
will then sail out as far as the jetties, in
order to afford them an opportunity Of
seeing something of the Atlantic ocean.
Tomorrow afternoon the Virginia I'oly-
tcchnic Institute and Clemson College Of
this State. Will cross bats at the baseball
park Both sides have good. strong teams,
md it is said that the game will be hotiy
contested.
Ii has not been deaaitely decided as 10
What day the students will return 70
Virginia, but it is hoped that it can be,
arranged for them to be here during
President Roosevelt's visit to Charleston,
next Tuesday and "Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05

rington. Mass, are the guests Of Miss
NJ. NJ. Tabb, at Newstead.
Mr.. J. T. Meredith has returned from
Southern trip connected with real estate
business, and took in the Charleston
Exposition ell route.
Mr. Joseph Bryan spent Easter at his
fine old place. Eagle Point, on the Severn
River Mr.. Bryan's guests were MessVs.
Gry1ncs Harrison. Charles Williams, Doug
lass Gordon. Randolph Holiday, VIM.
Furgerson. Palmer Gray, st. George and
John Bryan
MIR. Bryan has lately bought a
steam launch, named the Isabel, which
Mr. a. w. Withers brought over from
Norfolk and which made the long trip
most successfully.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
THE WILSON MEMORIAL.
The Fund Formally Completed and the
Committee Meets.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Iimes.)

LEXINGTON. Va, April 4.-Mr Jhon
IL. Campbell. secretary OF Washington
and Lee University, this afternoon re-
ccived a telegram from DR.. George II.
Denny, president of the university, who
is i'll New York, stating that the fund of
$iGo.GS0 for the establishment of a me-
mortal chair at Washington and Lee 10
the memory Of the late William L. Will
son was formally completed.
a meeting of the memorial committee
was held in that city to-day. Former
President Cleveland IS chairman and Mr.
Herbert Welsh, of Philadelphia, the sec
rotary and, treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
CRUSADE IN NORFOLK.
Charged that Saloons and Gambling
Dens Run Under Police Protection.

Especial Dispatch TO Tho Tinl9sl
NORFOLK, VA, April 1.-The Norfolk
Evening Dispatch this afternoon printed
what it says is the first of a series of ar
ticles exposing vice in Norfolk. 1t charges
that fifty gambling places are in opera
ton. refers TO many saloons which, it al
leges. are kept oven on Sunday, and al
legcs that law-breakerS pay for police
protection.
Jim Barbour, a colored saloon, gambling
house and dive keeper, is quoted as say
ing that he closed his place because po-
lice protection cost too much.
The police holly deny the story and
Barbour said tonight that he never made
the charges he is alleged to have made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR HOBSON.
Suffolk Veterans Would Not Be Outdone
About His Lecture.
(Special Dispatch TO The Timcs.)

SUFFOLK, VA, April 4-The local Con-
federate veterans, having been disappoint-
ed some days ago. after they had adver-
tised a benefit lecture by Richard Pearson
IIobson did not mean to be outdone this
afternoon when they had a wire from
IIobson. after he had left Washington,
saving he could not catch his train.
Accordingly, the veterans hired a spe
cial train to convey him from Peters
burg 10 Suffolk at a cost Of $3.50. He
lectured here tonight at the City Hall
Theatre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
Damage Suit.
(Specia! Dispatch to The Times.

NORFOLK. VA. April "A. S. Wright,
by Miller and Coleman. attorneys has
sued the Norfolk Railway and Light
Company, asking damages in 5000 Tor
personal injuries alleged to have been
received in collision between a wagon
in which he was and one of defendants
cars, two weeks since, during the strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
Foreign Shipping.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.

NORFOLK, VA, April fittings were
iirelier in the marine district to-
day, and four foreign steamers came in.
These are the Mongebello. Ella, Ioile
and Fortuna. The American tramp Eve
Ign also arrived
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
Train-Rocker Indicted
(sncc,,, nisnatc, ~ nv r,,u

Especial Dispatch 20 The Times
FREDERlCKSBURG. VA, April A.
r. ]. Gately was indicted by the grand
jury here on the charge of throwing
a stone at a train near this city. which
smashed a Pullman car window and
struck u lady in the face
He will 20 tried next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
3 BLIZZARD AT RADFORD.
Winter 7 axes Fresh Start in the South
west-Rrakeman Loses Leg.

Especial Dispatch to The Timcs)
EAST ZRADFORD. VA. April "A
prevailed here for the past four days,
bringing down the thermometer, lis we'll
as hay stacks. fencing and the like. A
gentle, large flake of snow is now Steadily
falling, and it looks like winter is just be-
ginning.
Arthur Bell, a worthy cclored citizen
the Norfolk and Western, fell under the
car he was trying to couple. which crush
ed his leg SO badly that amputaiion was
necessary. The operation was success
Fuqua and Smith. The patient viii re-
cover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
Rhody-Shelton

Especial Dispatch to The Tines)
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA, April A.
Mr.. Calvin Lee Rhody and Miss A1illic
Anne Shelton. both of this city, were
married here last night at the Methodist
parsonage, Rev. George T. Tyler ofticiat-
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
ELOPED TO WASHINGTON.
Mrs. Mary 2. Hogan Dies in Richmond
Sale of Central Institute.

Especial Dispatch to The Ttnes.)
i GORDONSvILLE.bl April 4.-N1r.
Leonard Freddy and Miss Cornelia, the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05
AInFARtY Fatal. RUNAWAY.

Started q horrible ulcer on the leg OF
defled doctors and all remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Saiye cured
hin.@SJust as good for Boifs. Burns,
bruises. cuts. Corns. Scalds. Skin Erup-
tons and Piles. CSC. at Owens and Minor
Drug Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05

watch for the Sunday Times Wants.
next sunday-cut out the Coupon-Free.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05

Read The Sunday Times wants
wants supplied.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05

Ho. for The Sunday Times wants. One
cent a word. Cheap but valuable to the
advertiser. Try them and bas convinced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-05

"star. Horse Shoe ~. Standard Navy"' Spearhca
Planet: Neptune, Ole Granger rwis: q
end w NTinsleys picture tin tags aud Trade Mark scc.z
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
The University and
Industrial Conquest
BY CEIAS. F. THwING,
President of Western Reserve
University, Cleveland, Ohio.

conditions and forces the formation great steamship lines the
equipment OF mills for the manufacture lumber
and Tor the products of iron and and
the CHIEF forms which ndusaism This
IS to touch Africa South America Asia Minor China is to
touch ultimately the world parts as Tibet
Persia and Afghanistan.
To this and to become vast industrial movement
the university bears several relations.
First the initiative progress of these movements de-
will for decision strong carrying decisions
into effect The university does primarily will the
university does primarily train the mind which at once
the and the Therefore
able to offer to those concerned the
der of talent than elsewhere be found
Secondly the university also should only to furnish
great administrators should also be able the most
effective methods by which these undertakings proceed the
most favorable conditions under which undertakings can be
made to achieve their highest purposes AGENERAY TRAINED
INTELLIGENCE is THE BEST METHOD AND CONDITION
FOR SECURING THESE GREAT RESULTS It is for exam
pie generally trained intelligence which has silently and
unconsclousy to to be almost the working
spirit which has proved that iron and steel econon
icaly made the southern shore of Lake
generally trained intelligence that has tried and steel
certain other remote parts Wisdom touching all the conditions
great should represent training given to
university
Thirdly the university moreover, neglect to point
the per which lie the pathways these undertakings both
for the people and for the which
ments The of the university free from parsansp
suspicion of faint of patriotism seeking
TRUTH trying do those acts Of righteousness which or
truth should be the potent and persuasive determining
the of the industrial of the world The only
that though the voice speak, may be heard ntaons
followed. its admonions needed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
Substitute. for Rubber.

Substitutes for india-rubber and
gutta-percha, fbrous and elastic in
nature and uniform in color, are
claimed to be attained by process
patented by Mark Sherwin and Hans
NJ. Mathieson, of Cambridge, Mass.
Fatty oils in the pure state or fatty
oils mixed with various quantities Of
gums, resins, wakes, asphalts, pitch,
tar or kindred substances; sulphur
or sulphur chloride; coloring mat
ter; volatile solvent, such as naph-
tina, turpentine, carbon bisulphide, are
the ingredients used. The fatty oils
are mixed with the gums reduced by
the solvent; the sulphur chloride is
gradually added and then the color
ing agent. Sulphur chloride is then
again added
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
Agreed with the prore..or.

Weary Willie had picked up scrap
of paper and was reading from it.
This here perfesser," he an
nounced at last, sis all right. He
says the long and involved sentences
amt no good; that the short SEN
fences is lot palmer an better.
Them's my sentiments exactly. 1
don't think there ought to be any
sentences for more than 80 days.
Chicago Post.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
@g1lRYNl91

+.
shipwrecked, homesick mariner has.
pected to bear them back to civiliza-
ton, and then be forced to watch it
bear away again until it disappears.
below the horizon, because, forsooth,
it could not find a landing. There is
but one that is possible, on the north
side of the island, and that only in IA
vorable weather, and even under the
most favorable conditions a sudden
squall may send it upon the dangerous
shifting shoals and another be added
to the long list of wrecks.
Strange legends of ghosts come to
us from this place of death, and the
superstitious tars are loath to remain
there longer than is absolutely neces-
sary. But their enforced stay lasts
some times close onto year. A boat
will disappear and be given up for lost.
The relatives and friends of its pas
sengers and crew mourn for them as
among the unfortunate victims of the
sea, and then the return of the supply
steamer from it's next annual visit will
bring those who have survived the dan
gers of shipwreck back to home and
friends again.
Sable island takes mich from the
world, and all that it gives in return
are few small ponies raised on the
rough sand grass, little drove Of
which are each year sent to Halifax to
be auctioned off to the highest bidder
that the proceeds may add to the in
comes of the keepers of the lights and
stations. MAX OWEN.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
Not That Color.

"What do yez want of the mistress
of the house, demanded Norah, bel
Egerently blocking the door.
II want to get her subscription for
the blue book" replied the solicitor.
can fwhat is bluebook?"
Its a book containing the names
of people who move in society,"
"Ill take wan mesilf," said Norah,
after moments reflection, "if Yell
have it bound in Crane" Chicago
Tribune
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
Bird. Acting a. Shepherds.

The yakamik or trumpeter of Ven.
ezuela, fowl of the crane species,
is bird of extraordinary intelli-
gence. The natives use il instead Of
sheep dogs for guarding and herding
their focks. 1t is said that however
far the yakamik may wander with
the flocks, it never fails to find it's
way home at night, driving before it
all the creatures intrusted TO it's
care.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
Playing with Fire.

do you know this is the sixteenth
time you have proposed to me?"
sit may be. I haven't kept count"
"But why do you do it?''
II think it has become habit. But,
say, do you know my heart was pref
ty nearly in my mouth the time be-
fore the last one?'
"Why?"
81 was afraid you meant to accept
me.''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
Corrected Herself

81 have been interested in the wom-
an suffrage movement" said Miss
Passay, proudly, almost from it's in
fancy"
"Indeed?" Miss Sharp remarked.
"Let me see. That movement was be-
gun about so years ago, so that
makes you"
'How ridiculous of me! I meant
to say almost from my infancy p
Tit-Bits.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
Not the Modern Kind.

"she's not what you'd call an al
vanced woman?'
ooh, no.
"Has no mission in life, suppose?'
ooh, 1 believe she claims to have
one, but it's nothing of any impor-
ance.''
"What is it?"
"Just mission to make some good
man happy, understand" Chicago
Post.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-04-15
The Fits

But" observed the fool man who
had permitted his wife. to take him
along on her search for spring bon
net, the hat doesn't seem to fit.
Now, I think woman's hat should
conform to her head the same as a
MANS"
"Oh," Uttered the merry milliner,
"there are no fits connected with
spring hats. They generally develop
in the men when the bill comes
home. Baltimore American.