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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
HUNTING A BACILLUS.
DR.. John F. Anderson Studying the Bubonio
Plggu.
ESPECIAL Di,patch to The Tiues

Especial Dispatch TO The Tirnes)
FREDERICkSBURG, VA, Jan. DIR.
John F. Anderson, formerly of this city,
who was sent about two months ago by
President Roosevelt to study Eubonic
plague at the ports of England, has re-
turned to New York after visiting
sailors boarding houses and other places
where the plague had been or was in
fected, and where he made a microscope
cal examination of the plague baciila.
DR.. Anderson viii at once report the re-
suit of these examinations to the sur
geon-general of the marine hospital SER
vice.
The New Years german given tonight
In the fine half of the Enterprise build
ing was brilliant social success. Many
fair visitors from other cities were pres
ent and participated. There were large
number OF couples and invited guests.
The patronesses were the leading society
ladies of the city and the music was
furnished by Donchs Band, OF Wash
ington.
Seven large barges are at the wharves
here loading with railroad ties for the
Philadelphia market.
Mr.. John Frazer, one of the most
prominent and prosperous farmers OF
Orange county, was stricken yesterday
with paralysis in the left side. and his
condition is regarded as serious by his
friends.
"A meeting of tie stockholders OF the
Rappahannock Valley Agricultural and
Mechanical Society will be held in this
CITY on Tuesday. January 9Th, for the
election Of officers for 1902.
Colonel E. D. Cole has purchased the
residence of Mr.. Powhatsn NJ Rose, on
Hanover Street In this city.
Among recent prominent marriages IN
King George county was that Of Mr..
Watson Jennings and Miss Sarah Cliff,
both OF that county. at the home of the
bride, Rev. Wv. Owens officiating.
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WHITAKER AND SHANNON.
Formerly Resided in Lexington-TIe High
Water In ockbrldge.
Especial Dispatch to Tho Times


LEXINGTON, VA, Jan. 1.-Two OF the
trainmen who lost their lives in the re-
cent wreck and flood at Reusens, above
Lynchburg. Conductor E A Whitaker
and Express Messenger Harris Shannon,
were son-in-law and son, respectively,
of Mr.. J. B. Shannon. of Lexington, who
is a. merchant here. They both formerly
resided here. and when the Richmond
and Allegheny Railroad (now C. and %
was built to Lexington, Conductor Whit
taker was the first 70 have a run. he
met Miss Pattie Shannon, whom he
4fterwart welded. and by whom he is
survived with a large family OF children.
Young Shannon had his first run on tho
branch into Lexington, and was pro-
NOTED to .. run on the main line
The rivers and streams throughout
Rockbridge county were raging torrents
and much damage was done. The roads
are reported to be much washed and i'm
passable in some places. A star route
nail.carrier lost his mail bag while at
tempting to ford a stream and just man
aged to escape himself The entire mail
from the North, which includes all Sun
day daily papers. was carried away IN
the wreck at Rcusens, and none received
here from any source.
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v RalNIrs PROSPERITY.

The trade exhibits from the various
cities and towns of Virginia. as published
in The Times of yesterday. go to show
that the whole State has been sharing IN
the general prosperity of the country.
There has been progress from every
quarter and wonderful development CT
the States resources. The manufacturing
i,+erests of the State have made most
gratifying gains during the year. ana
there has been wonderful development N
the mineral regions of the state. W.
ginia is rich III. minerals. but :;rle Las
never advertised her mineral wealth as
she should have done. and has been SLOW
TO take advantage of the opportunll!
that nature has given her.
The State is rich, not only in minerals
but III raw materials generally ''ne mas
splendid water-power. an equable ell
mate, ana all the conditions Of lnanulac-
trrc are in her favor. More than 'h's'
she has almost every variety OF farming
lands, adapted to agriculture ana hnrti-
culture in all their branches. But tie
people have been slow to recognize these
advantages and slow to make them
known to the outside world
We hope that there will be departure
from this course during the dew year
and during the administration of Cover
nor Montague. This is q day of sdvertis-
ing. and Virginia can we'll afford to cx-
pend considerable sum of money IN
that direction Jud;cious advertising al
ways pays, and it will pay the STATE as
well as it will pay an Individual who has
a good thing to bring to the attention OF
the public.
The Virginia exhibit in yesterday
Times ought to be advertised in all parts
of the country.
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are payable on stocks Of par value OF
SIZES, $50, OIL the amount of such IS dlVlz
bends being s4s,675,614, compared with
81, 191 462 last year, s54,747s95 III 1900, s2s-
$751; III in 1899 and s26,S19.1S2 in 1888 Com
bined interest and dividend dlsoursc-
ments are Sis, 1a9,os4, as compared Wilt VIII.
s1oe 573, $50 last year, s1Oo,756,os1 in 1902
SIS. 661. Ss9 In 1899 and S7a,2o1,e5 In 1881
Adding the disbursements on account OF
Government interest, s4,50o0O0. recently
anticipated, and the amount disbursed by
banks and other industrial corporations.
interest and dividend payments aggre-
gate 10000, 900.
Sorry for you. old man." said the
Jobs comforter. CDR. Price will keep
you under his care for at least a week
.eWhy,'. exclaimed the invalid, m not
so i'll as all that II know, but the
Doctors wife told my wife she had
struck him for a new dress
phia Record.
When weapon of any kind IS pur-
chased in Russia a permit must be Sc
cured from the local authorities. Inc
name of the man who makes the pur-
chase, with the number of the weapon.
is recorded. If the purchaser ever wants
to dispose of the weapon he must nodfy
the authorities and cause tile transfer
to be recorded on the books OF the hrrn
which sold it. II that weapon is ever
used in an attempted assassination or IN
any demonstration against the law the
man recorded as last having it In his
possession IS held responsible.
$50 your husband died while you were
abroad?" said the hostess.
Yes replied the young widow OF
old Mr.. slSinhynt, with an appropriately
nlournful sigh, poor John has gone TO
his final reward.
BEG pardon said the host, suddenly,
that reminds me I must go down and
look at the furnace fire."-Philadelphi
Press.
Nome's population this winter Is estf-
mated at about 1900, which is 1900 less
than last winter.
~ sent a poem, complimentary to the
editor of one Of the best magazines"
with what resut?''
HE returned the compliment. "-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
mo" declared the Free Thinker, Il
will never have any faith in hell"
''True,'' replied the good man, If you
are to have any faith at all you had
better have it here. '-Catholic Standard.
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NEW YEAR AT Y. HI. |.
An Improved Method OF celebrating II BY the
First Class.
Special Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines)
LEAI-, GrON, VA, Jan. 1.-The New
Year was ushered in by the graduating
or first class Of the Virginia Military In
stitute. forty-two in number. by big
banquet held at the Lexington Hotel.
This is a change from former mode.
OF celebrat ting. which was with fire.
works, exploded at cadet barracks, and
which, In 1899. resulted il the dismissal
of the class with one exception, the Of
1cer OF the day. The authorities by this
method put an end to such frolics. These
inaugurate a new sra Ill observing gr.d
uating years entrance.
After q service of seventeen years as
quarterrnaster OF the Virginia Military
Institute, Major E. W. Houston to-day
resigned his office and retire5 to hi.
home below East Lexington. Mr.. V. l..
Mcclure has been appointed acting quar-
termaster by General Ship. pending the
meeting Of the Board Of Visitors.
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A NEW YEARS GIFT.

Ono Of the most acceptable New year
gifts which The Times has received is the
following letter from a subscriber, who
is s. wears of age. He says:
Dear Editor.-Your paper gives more
Virginia news than I can write to my
children. and if these turn out all r'sh'.
7 will subscribe to one for my son-'n Ia"
down in Texas. can give your paper
an extensive circulation, for l have chil-
dren and grandchildren scattered rom
the falls of Niagara to the Gull OF Mex.
co and out to the Pacific coast No:S' oea
that. Of oil right let me hea-'-
Truly your friend,
GEO. S. AYRE,
Paris. Va
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Nssi- Smg.he-.
fso cial D!spat b to The Times,

sTORMOCNT. VA, Jan. mir Claude
Neal, prominent rneIchilt Il SaIudl.
Va, aud Miss Bernice Smith daughter
OF Mr.. II. l.. Smither, prop ietor of tina
Hotel Saiuda. were married in C!ark's
Neck Baptist Church. Saluda. at II
o'clock to-day, Rev. F.. J Richardson
officiating.
The haprY couple left at once via West
Point for Richmond. and will arrive In
time TO attend the Governors reception.
They viii then attend the Charleston Ex-
position, and after January 10th VIII DO
at home tt, their friends at Saiuda
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
ELECTRICIANS NARROW ESCAPE
His Horse Killed by shock-Sirs Tyler sud
Daughters Ar.iY
(Specinl Dispatch to Tie Times

---- [SpeCluI DIspHtCE 10 iHt IIWeS.
EAST RADFORD, VA. Jan. 1T. L.
Pickle, superintendent of The kGadforo
Water Power Company, while returning
from the electric plant last night, rode
into a disused Bell Telephone wire, which
was down across First Street, AID which
was in contact with a light wire. heavily
charged
Not seeing the wire In the darkness.
he rode into it. His horse dropped as
If shot, and, though severely shocked,
Pickle cut the wire, but the horse was
dead.
Mr.. Pickle. a fine electrician. considers
his escape almost miraculous. He was
able to be out to-day.
Mrs. ]. Hoge Tyler, the young ladies'
and H c. Tyler arrived at their Radtord
home this morning.
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the interior into a veritable bazaar of all

nations.
Among the booths were particularly no.
ticed 1.-The Tobacco Booth" presided over
b. Miss Marian Upsbaw. the japanese
Booth. whore Miss " arner Price dis
pensed tea, Chocolate and cakes; the
HrIdes' Booth where Miss Fannie Car
ter presided and sod large quantities
OF cake and candy, and last, but not lea t.
was bountiful feast Of oysters in every
style, and real Virginia supper ably
prepared and served by Mesdames Harri-
son, Ruffin, Cornck and Saunders.
Large crowds attended till late in the
evening, when all dispersed, leaving a
goodIy sum in the treasury Of this most
worthy association.
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nelrcss to q Fortune.
nv Associatet pres.1

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Jan. Mrs
Lonnie Hanson. who has lived in Mont
gpmery and who has been in strait
ened circumstances for many years. was
to-day notified by Ex-Governor Joseph
F. Johnston that a fortune had been left
her in Germany. Governor Johnston has
received necessary proof OF the fortuna
and Mrs. Hanson viii forward her ss-
sponse tonight
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LOST HIS RIGHT HAND.
Young Robert hiecaud!ish Shot While out

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
sTORMoNT, VA. Jan. Howard Nc
Candlsh, aged fourteen, son of the late
Hon. Robert 3d.oCandIsh, of Saluda-
While cunning on Urbanna Cree.A to-day.
accidentally shot himself, almost sever
ing his right hand at his wrist. HIS
srm was resting on the muzzle Of the
enn when it was discharged. Drs. Brown
and Christian amputated the Injured
limb below the elbow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
A mose of FairyIand.

Especial Dispatch to The Tines.)
MISSIONER, Va, Jan. @1.--Visitors at
crar - Cit. Courthouse Friday night had
a glimpse of fairyland. as ladies' OF the
Kings Daughters, ably assisted by some
of their male friends, had transformed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
Li
fack Again.

The First Police Station Is once more
on terra hrna. and the roll hereafter
will be called from that place instead OF
the Nineteenth Street Jail. where head
quarters were temporarily transferred
Curing the fresheL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
Roas@--asA psses,

From Geo. C. Geick. Ovens Mill. No. I:
."some time ago bought a package OF
suffered very much The hrst trial did her
more good than anything she has ever
tried It .s Just what Is claimed for It..
for It cured her completely. For sale by
and Cure" mailed free. Pyramid Drug Co.,
Marshall Mich
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Tammaily rule. The new regime may te-
come corrupt but the Tammauy govern
ment was already as corrupt rs IT we'll
could be. and any change must he fer
the better There is no doubt 4,t this one
thing: Seth Low is clear and Leile:it
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
PERSONAL AND CRITICAL

RERLIN. Dec 31.-The Tobacco Trust
has ordered an American sculptor, Who
resides in italy, to design a heroic troEze
statue of the late President Mckinley
for the public park of President Dukes
ma tive town in Virginia.
D,ke is anxious that Dixie" shall
contain the first memorial of the mar
tyred President. perpetuatins the First
American of Modern Times.
Still Manufacturing-'You friend Jig
lev failed in the wooden business didn't
he?"
yes, he was a yarn manufacturer, and
he's started UP again III Inc same Inc.
THAT so?"
Eyes; he's press agent for a circus
w."-Phiadelpha Press.
Mrs Benjamin Harrison. widowed less
than one year ago by the untimely death
of her distinguished husband, is living
in modest retirement in Indianapolis, and
,b, life of o'onesticity which she leads
is said by friends to be the source OF
more contcntment than she found in the
social functions at which she was some
times the hostess but more often the
lifetime
Disgrace is not in the punishment. but
in the crime-Alieri.
The manuscript diary and correspond
ence of President James K Polk which
have never been printed IN book form.
,,a haan BOUGHT for So 500 by the Chi
cago Historical Society. The diary is In
forty manuscript volumes, and. with the
correspondence, covers twenty years OF
American history, some OF Whlch en- en-
brace0 the important period of the annex
alton of Texas and the conquest from
Mexico Of California and the Southwest
The one prudence of life is concentra-
tior.-Emerson-
Dr. John Watson spent Christmas in
Egypt. his first vacation since he under
+ooly the mod erat orship OF the English
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

STRAYED-FRoM MY. PLACE ABOUT
the 1st of December. one small spotted
COW, red and white Any intorma ton
leading to her recovery will be rewarded.
GILL BROTHERS. Wood and Coal
Dealers, Manchester, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

A pleasant New Years gathering was
that of Mrs Minetree at her residence.
No 100 South Sixth Street. Refresh
rnents. music and games were enjoyed
by those present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
si.E.GiAL NOTICE.

Richmond, Va. Jan. l, 1907
I HAVD THIS DAY DISPOSED OF Va
business, saddle and harness manGtae-
tory, at No. SIT East Main street. 10 my
son HARVEY C. BROWN, who will
continue the business under the nanle OF
D. A. BROWNS SON. 1 shall remain
with the new firm and be pleased 10
serve you with goods at the lowest pos-
siole price consistent with good quality
1 take this opportunity TO thank my
friends for their past patronage and So
licit a continuance of the same for my
successor. D. A SRON y, ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs Parker returned to their
home IN Waslling ton yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

this afternoon for the first time, making
the fifth prominent whist club OF the
city. Mrs Moncure Perkins Will be ths
charming hostess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

DR.. John Watson spent Christmas in
Egypt, his first vacation since he under
took the moderatorship OF the English
Presbyterian Church two years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

TIE L x l. will meet next Tuesday
at the residence of Miss Lula Mount.
castle. No. 24G4 East Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

The "stay-at-Home'' Whist Club Will
meet tonight at the residence OF Captain
h Webster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Miss Marion E. c.. Michaux IS the guest
of Mrs Franklin stearns, No. 2o6 South
Third Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Bentley LEFT yesterday fog
their home in Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

with to-day the first year OF the old
century Will end.-Norfolk virginian-
Pilot
Stranger. whar have you been?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

The people Of New York city are to be
congratulated upon their deliverance from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Having purchased the saddle and har-
ness business established In 1857 by my
grandfather. D. A. Brown. Sr.. and car
ried on by my father, D. A. Brown, Jr,
at No. S14 East Main Street. shall con-
tinue it under the name Of D. y.
BROWNS SON and shall carry larss
assortment OF fine harness. equestrian
goods, horse clothing. etc. Also q
large stock OF English saddles. brides
and whips OF my own Importation. So
Letting the patronage of my friends and
the public, shall be glad TO have them
call and examine my stock.
HARVEY c. BROWN.
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LOST AND EOUND.

L Q T-JANUARY fST. BETWEEN
Twelfth and Porter Streets. Manchester.
ehilds silver BRACELET. The finder
Will please leave 1t at No. HOS Porter
Street and receive a reward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

regular monthly. meeting OF IA.
Board of Managers sof the Richmond
Homeopathic Free Dispensary VIII bs
held at the Dispensary, No. COL West
Main Street or Friday. January Sd. at
1i:3o A. n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. .'nilip N:h'tloeE have is
sued invitations TO the marriage OF their
daughter, Miss Susie Vhitlock, to Nr-
Simor NJ Block. the son OF Mr. and Mrs.
NJ. s. Block.
The ceremony will take place January
18th at $50 o'clock
The Afternoon Whist CLUB will meet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Even when the Government does al that
1t can 1t cannot make a wicked man
happy or protect a thoushtless man from
TIE trouble which his conduct invites
Mr Bryan's Commoner.
Nor can it make a shiftless man rich,
or lazy man prosperous. The man who
relies upon legislation rather than upon
his own merit and effort to make hin,
rich will die poor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

The Kings Daughters will meet at tue
". C. A rooms this afternoon at4 o'clock
to arrange fer the reception OF Mrs.
J. C. Davis. of New York city. Mrs.
Davis is a member OF the Central Coun-
Gil OF New York State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

NOTICE.-wE HAVE THIS DAY EN-
tered into Il partnership under the firm
nams and style OF 4. SIMON & SON
for the conduct OF the Merchant Tailor
ing business at No. I0s Z. Main
A SIMON,
NATHAN SIMON.
Richmond. Va. January l. 1907.
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The one prudence of life is concentra.
49,,
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Centrally located new BRICK HOUSE.
with eight rooms: modern: price 500 per
annum-
POLLARD & BAGBY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Mt. sr. JoSEPH.S COLLEGE. COURSE
OF Studies-Classical. Scientific and Com
nerciaf. Terms: Boardcrs. per session
OF FIVE months. Sf25. Students admitted
any time during the year. For further
information address BOARD OF d.
RECTORS. Station D. Baltimore. Cata-
Iogue sent on application.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

Still Observation-Disclosures friend Jig
lev failed in the wooden business. didn't
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

The Jefferson Club will commence a
course OF travel lectures this afternoon
at o'clock
Miss Maria Blair viii re the charming
lecturer. and VIII take as her theme.
"Stratford on the Avon.
These lectures viii be crite social
event in Richmond, as well as a. INTEL
Iectual treat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02

NoTICE.-oN ACCOUNT OF HIGH
WATER we have moved the offices tenn
porarily. Call old phone No. $50. All
orders will be promptly filed. No
trouble about getting you coal.
". S. DANIEL & co.
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The Afternoon Whist ClC
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FOR ESiI.N .

FOX KEN
FOR RENT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-04
al PERICHOLE" At THE VICTORIA.

The French Opera ComQue Company. which has
played for the last five weeks at the Victoria,
closed its engagement last night with merry per
formance OF OTenhach's La Pcrichole.' even the
chorus losing much OF its woodenness and joining
in the fun with a vim evidently wishing TO make
this final performance before the company is dis
banded good round period. The audience. which
filled the house, was ready TO applaud everything
that Mile Laya did: Mile. Laya was ready 10 do
these things again; and. as she did them. they
were worth repeating. Queyla as Piqulo support
ed her well. and Douchet. Gabel and Robert. the
last a comedian who has not played In many or
the operas were effectively humorous Gabel espe-
Cially is a comedian who knows how to get the
most out of bright bit OF dialogue with the least
effort He gives to every joke point and TO some
Of them two, with perfect 1t TO be
pected that the principals would make the tipsy
scene effective. but when the curtain descended
on the entire chorus Keeling in Contagious abandon
all over the stage wondered why the stlmula-
ton couldn't have been given them some weeks
with poor scenery and worn costumes. after all the
iustification of the engagement of this company
has been the operas that they have revived They
may point this list for their excuse: La Belle
Helene" La Jolie Parfumeuse," Miss Helyet.'
''Boccaccio," La Mascotte.' la File de Nine
Angot" lie Grande Duchesse," lie Petit Faust
LES CIoches de Bonneville" Les MousGuetares
Convent" Sc Jour ct la Mutt and La Perichole."