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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
ONE VIEW OF YERKEs MORGAN FIGHT.

destined to eat their way into vital parts.
AS last resort MT. Hyderpool went to
New York last summer to take the H-ray
t-ea tment, which he describes as embrac-
ing a process Of almost literal roasting.
This seemed only to make his condition
more serious, and the New York physi-
clans sent their patient home to die. For
ten days after his return he lay in ap-
rarently a dying condition, and was suf-
fering great agony, The priest came TO
prepare him for the final leave-taking OF
this world.
In spite Of all this. Mr.. Hyderpool took
4 turn for the better. The numerous can
GERS began a process of separating them
selves from the breast. and dropped out
one by one as the lays passed. The
pits are now healing. and it looks very
much as though Mr.. Hyderpool might be
cured. The cnange was no doubt due to
the heroic treatment. which literally
roasted the life out of the tenacious ul-
GERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
BRISTOL's WATER SUPPLY.
Will Come from Fine Gravity
Source-Ncv Railroad Station.

VIII Como from Fine Gravity
Source-Ncv Railroad Station.
BRISTOL, VA. November 22.-tSpe-
cial)-After worrying with the subject
for several months. Bristol has finally
solved the problem of more abundant
water supply upon an economic basis.
For an expenditure OF about Sc. eco, in
addition to what has already been spent.
tie city expects to get from splendid
sravity source an average OF about 100000
gallons Of pure water per day. Through
an agent the city has purchased the
Moore and Mumpower lands. three miles
Et..th OF the city, thus securing eight
mountain springs that Will afford from
4oo. 600 to 100000 gallons per day. The
city's water mains already extend to
tasin within half mile OF these springs.
The city will begin at once the construc-
ton Of two or three catch basins near
the springs and will run the water from
the several springs into these basins
through terra GOTTA pipes. Next spring
there will be constructed In addition 80
these basins a large storage reservoir
that Withhold water ample for any emer-
gency that may arise on account OF IRE.
With this system the city Will have an
excellent water supply from a point SO
high above the community as to afford
excellent pressure. forcing the water into
the upper stories OF tho large college
buildings on the highest elevations. For
The past two years the city has been sup
piled with water from the Bristol, Tenn,
water-woTks system.
BristoIs handsome new union station.
beng erected by John 2. PettyJohn & Co..
for the Norfolk and Western Railway
{ Company. ID nearing comptetlon- The
principal work remaining 70 b. done eeoD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
Simply Inserts the Words can Exc
cutivc Head" Immediately before
the Provision Comforting Power
to Choose Profcssors-Not Antici-
patcd That the Dill VIII Meet with
ANY Formidable Opposition.

a bill has been drawn and will be In
troduccd in the General Assembly proba-
bly, during the present week. having Tor
its object such amendment OF the Code
rs to provide for the creation of an exec
utive head for the University. The bill!
Is an amendment to section 5is. which
prescribes the duties and powers OF the
Board of Visitors OF the University.
Under the section as 1t now reads. the
board is given power to elect professors.
to remove or suspend them for cause.
and to choose subordinate officers and en-
ployees of the University. Inasmuch as
the statute confers specifically no higher
powers upon the board than those enum-
Grated, 1t is deemed necessary by sound
lawyers to amend the code
The Amendment.
The amendment proposed Is to Insert
the words "an executive head in1medi-
etely before the provision comforting
power to choose professors. so that the
section as amended will read just as now,
with the exception OF the words inserted.
This bill, it is expected. will be introduced
In the House by Hon. w. II. Boaz, of
Albemarle. the county in which the Uni
versity is situated. He is Master or
Arts and Bachelor Of Law Of the Uni
versity. and takes a lively interest IN
its affairs.
In the Senate the bill will be offered by
Mr. w. B. Mc1lwaine. of Petersburg. q
distinguished graduate of the University.
end a former member of the Board OF Wis
itcrs 1t is not anticipa ted that the amend
ment will meet with any opposition OF a
formida Bile nature III either House, and
if any at all is encountered. it will be
from those alumni who are known to OPP
pose the innova ton
Proposed by Committee.
At the last meeting Of the Board of
Visitors a committee was constituted
consisting of Hon. c. P. Jones. Of High
land rector of tho University: Hon. Eppa
Hunton Jr. OF this city. and Mr.. Daniel
Harmon OF Charlottesville. charged with
the duty OF drafting such legislation and
taking whatever steps they might deem
necessary TO provide an executive head
for the University. rhe amendment to
the statute outlined herein is the method
Of dischargng this duty determined on
by that committee. The committee vii!
prepare the bill for introduction in both
Houses 1t does not name the proposed
officer simply characterzing him as IAN
executive head,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
The Total Amounted to Over Two
a1nlion Pounds.
a FARuER COT TOO MUCH MONEY
Hi. Crop nrouEht so Much More
Than Nc Expected Thas he Want.
ed to Give the wnrehou.eman .
Par. OF I. Dnck-sar. Harry F,ckien
Ha. Raised some Fine cisnr To-
Inceo
bnceo.

DANvlLLE VA, November e-tSpe-
ciaL)-It was officially announced yester-
day tina, the America, Cigar Company
would establish large stemmeTy tn this
city. II is believed that the new industry
will give employment to more thnn eco
hands.
Mr.. II. A. Cobb was interviewed Thurs
day In regard 10 the matter. He stated
that 1t was fact that the new stemmery
would be established. He said that he
had been trying for the past two or three
years to get such business here. and
that II was only recently that success
had crowned his efforts 1t Is the pur-
pose Of the promoters OF the enterprise
to use the old Brutor building. which
IS now used by the American Tobacco
Company as storage warehouse. and Oh
which they have a three-Eear lease. for
the new plant IL will be established at
soon as the new plant can be completed
1t Is expected that the plant will be In
operation by the 1st OF January. This
contemplate stemmery will be an addt.
ton to the enterprise OF Danville. and
will put a great deal OF money in circu
lation.
Mr. Cobb stated that two cars OF stock
had already been received. and that
other stock was expected to come te
hand from time to time. The Americas
Tobacco Company expects to commences
n owing into their new building near the
Southern Railway depot. within the next
ten days Only part Of the plant will
be moved at this time. as the building Is
not yet completed
Leaf Tobacco Sales.
The sales OF leaf tobacco for the past
week have been unusually heavy. The
sales aggregated 1880. piles weighing
something over 100000 pounds. Fms
warehouse offerings OF the week broushs
| over s2oo. 0O0
| All of this tobacco was handled In
manner entirely sa tisfactory to both buy.
ers ano sellers. The offerings we're prin-
| cipally OF home grown. or this section
| tobacco. The farmers continue to bs
! pleased with the prices obtained.
I Wrappers are In mor- active denanu
| than any other grade. The farmers can
Esafcly count on good prices. for all the
| wrappers In this crop.
| Got Too Much Money.
A. c. oliver, South Carolina farmer.
! sold wrappers on this market this week.
| He Kot more money for his goods than
| he thought he ought to have receiv ,d,
| and insisted on the warehousemen tx.
| Ing a part Of 1t back. He was >ider the
| Impression tina; mistake had been made
The sales were blocked IN the early part
| Of the week. but prizes were well main.
| tanned on all goods.
The season is good and heavy sales are
| looked for the balance Of the week
! Prices are somewhat easier on the lower
| grades, and also on the South Carolina
| stock OF stripes and exports. There Is not
The active demand for these grades thas
| there has been.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
Il AM TIRED AND SICK"
He ENDED HIS LIFE.
III Health. md no Prospect of Re-
coyery Caused Him to Put Bull
let in His Heud.

NEW YORK, November 22.-fSpeciai0
Il do this because ! am tired and sick
and want to be with my dear parents.
II love my wife and child. Good by.
Ella. dear. tSigned) Ed.
child
This letter was left by Edward se'ig-
man to explain his suicide In Central
Park this morning. He was found at
E:ghty-sixtn street in the bridal path
with bullet hole In his head On caro-
in his pocket was written: Days Thea
tire Good by to all my friends"
Selis1nan is a bill poster attached to
the theatre forces.
The police said 1t was clear case OF
suicide and moved the body to the arse
nal and sent word to Mrs. Seligman.
She and Se!iSman's sister hurried to the
arsenal and were taken to the basement
where the body lay. AS soon as she sa "
it she threw up her hands and screamed:
MY God. 1t is my husband!
Then she tainted, ana both she and
Miss Seligman had Mysteries for half an
hour.
When she became calm Mrs. Seligman
said that her husband was DILL poster
in Days Theatre. and that he had beer,
ir i'll health for some time. He left
home last night to so to the theatre. and
before going kissed her and her BABY
twice This was unusual but she did not
suspect suicide. Of which he had never
spoken. She believes he had become de-
spondent over his ill health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
SCOTT COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Big Damage suit-Condit,on of Jas.

Big Damage Suit-ConditIon OF Jas.
Observation-Disclosures Wedding.
GATE CITY. VA. November 22.-tSpe-
cial:)-Circuit Court convened here Mon-
day, Judge Fl. a. W Skeen presiding.
The first three days Of the court were
taken up in disposins Of the chancery
docket.
Yesterday the law causes were taken
up and the trial of one OF the most I'M
purtapt cases that has occupied the at
tentton OF court here for several years
was begun. It is the case Of c. P. Car
ter VS.. the Stony Creek Lumber Com
ps;ny. being suit for large damages so-
sulting to Mr.. Carter from its destruc-
ton of a vast amount of timber on POW
ellis mountain by fire alleged by him
to have originated from the company's
logging engine.
II is claimed that the engine was not
provided with a spark arrester. and that
the company, manifested indifference IN
various ways as TO the rights OF citizens
IN the vicinity OF its works.
The Stony Greek Lumber Company b
composed of Ohio capitalists and owns
the large woodworking plant at Millen-
dertcwn, a portion of which was destroy
ell by fire recently.
The plaintiff is represented by Hon.
D. F. Bailey, of Bristol, and Mr.. ". S.
Cox. Of Gate City, The defence Is repre-
serted by the law firm OF Richmonds &.
Bond There are about seventy witnesses
in the case. The trial will probably end
tomorrow.
JAMES CRAWFORD IMPROVING.
James A era wford. the young man who
was seriously injured by the explosion or
dyna mite caps in his vest pocket, at
the limestone quarry here last Friday
morning. is resting we'll and his physt-
clans think he will recover.
What is aptly termed union OF Feb
rrary and December occurred In this
county recently. when MT. ira r. Quillin.
respected citizen aged So, and Mrs.
Lou Moore. aged about 10, were united
In marriage.
The appointment Of Hon. Henry c. Stir
art as a member OF the Corporation Com
mission has given universal satisfaction
here. The Southwest has no stronger and
more popular son. Should he follow the
suggestions of his friends and enter the
contest for the gubecnatorial nomination.
this section would rally to his support
with unprecedented enthusiasm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
RICHMOND VA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1902

:sists OF interior finish. granolithic plat
forms. floors, etc The new building is
handsome In design and commodious. Its
full length, including sheds.sis s72 feet.
1t is constructed of stone and handsome
tUfF brick. with green slate roof The
cost viii be upwards OF sl0o. coo.
The new State-street Methodist church
here Is about ready to be put under roof.
1t Is OF a most beautiful modern design.
and is constructed OF red pressed brick
with gray brick trimmings. The new ecu
fee which takes the place Of one OF the
oldest buildings in Bristol will COS.
s.s.G00
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
A COLONY OF CATS.
Mourn the Los. of Their Pauper
Mistress.

UTICA. N Y. November 3.-(Spccial)
A house fun Of cats at the home of Mrs.
Mary Lewis are meowing for their mis-
trcss. but no more will the well-fed felines
hear the gentle voice OF their mistress.
who had lived for nearly half a century
all alone save for the colony of felines
with which she surrounded herself.
Mrs. Lewis is Sc years old. and ever
since her husband died. when she was
Young. she has lived with her cats, beg
cling In the street for money to buy then,
food. To-day the authorities sent her -
the county home a Rome. and she weft
bitterly as she parted from her feline
companions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
OLD AND ESTEEMED LADY.
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Matthew'S
One of the oldest Residents.

Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Matthew'S
one of the Oldest Residents.
There died In this city yesterday morn
Ing at the residence Of her daughter. Mrs.
E.r1,na BAILEY one OF the Oldest ladies' IN
the city Of Richmond
This was Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews. VINO
was about 80 years of age. She had neen
an Invalid COR about three months. She
vas the widow Of Felix Matthews. VINO
was a member of the firm Of Matthews
,-iuberlake. well-known large retail gro
GERS before the war.
She leaves two children. Mrs. Emma
If. Bailey. md MI. James Matthews,
now of New York.
Mrs. Matthews resided on west Mar
shall street for more than fifty years, and
was widely known among the older peo-
pic or the city.
Her funeral VIII be conducted from the
residence Barton Heights, Monday. at
Z NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23

father. Patrick HENRY
Stories of Patrick Henry.
mo; he died before i was born. but
I've often heard my father relate stories
OF him.. Her expressive features glow
ed with conscious pride. THE inmates
don't think much Of my grandfather
They say he was only an Irishman. !,
reckon. though. he was as good as the
average lrlshman.''
AS the visitor started to leave. the old
lady called him back.
You forgot TO shake hands! We
southerners never part without shaking
hands and bidding godspeed until we
meet again
Nearly every fine day. Ithacans see in
their streets the figure of large. erect
woman. clad in polka dot calico dress.
her shoulders protected by light. gray
shawl and wearing a wide-brirnmed
black straw hat. un1rimmed save for
a black ribbon. by which it is tied under
her chin. All recognize her as the grand
daughter of Patrick Henry and she IS
given the freedom of the town. With a
truly feminine instinct she enjoys shop
ping True. she has no money 10 spend.
but all the merchants know her. speak
kindly to her. and load her down with
prevents. Photcgra piers. dentists and
doctors offer her their services without
money and without price.
Her Family Pride.
AS revealed in her conversation. the
old lady's dominant chara cte-istic is
family pride. Although penni!ess and
friendless she realizes that her veins are
flied with the bluest blood of proud
old Virginia. This knowledge goes far TO
atone for the accident Of fate. She hoids
herself aloof from the other inmates, ana
even regards them with suspicion.
Next TO rccounting memories or the
rast. Mrs. Beas,ey delights in eating
She is still an epicure. The finest OF
vfands and the choicest of wines are her
delight: of the latter she is more than
an ordinary connoisseur. Never is she
so happy as when. surrounded by
merry social group. she sits down 10
truly recall feast Many prominent FAM
lies of Ithaca realize this. and she is
afforded many invitations out to dinner,
In fact. she rarely eats three meals
week at the home.
The late Professor Moses Colt lEiel,
was n great favo-ite- with Mrs. sea
In his Life of Patrick Henry. PROBES
scr Tyler vas aided materially by her.
Like her distinguished ancestor. MIS-.
Beasley possesses besides intellectual
acumen. a full ready wit Some tins
since. the Episcopal clergyman caile s,.a On
her. AS he was leaving she asked,
why. Doctor. you will offer prayer be-
fore YOU go?" Now it CHANGED the rec
tor had forgotten his prayer-book In
confusion ne excused himself. stating the
reason. Weeks later. Mrs. Beasley met
him on the street.
Doctor come up and see me soon"
she said, then. with a twinkle In her eye.
'TH not ask you 10 pray.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
En,.copur High School Won.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. November %
(Specal)-1n a hard-fought game the
Episcopal High School football team this
afternoon Gefea ted the Locust Dale Acad-
envy by score Of "a to :. For the home
team the work of Randolph and Craw-
ford was fine. For the visitors Briscoe
and Jeffr.es played we'll.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
LAW STOPS a. SHARP GAME.
lttcmpt of an Adventures to Swim
die old Woman Baked.

WHITE PLAINS N. Y. November 22-
fSpecial)-A commission and sheriff
jury declared Mrs. Sarah Gisner, 81 years
old q former society woman of Dobbs
Ferry. incompent to manage her estate.
rhe proceedings we're instituted by her
two grandchildren. who say that Mrs.
G!sner recently gave all her property,
worth about $1,000. to a total stranger.
Emily Clister, Of Yonkers. otherwise
known as Mile De villa. fortune-teller.
to take care Of her during the remainder
OF her life.
Mrs Gisner, 1t is said, signed deeds for
81 and '.other valuable considera tons"
Mrs. Gisner received only an oral agree
ment that Mile De Villa would take care
of her. Proceedings will be taken to re-
cover the property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
M1LL-HAND KILLS YOUNG FARMER.
Walking with Lady When Dead Man
Oncned Quarrel.

ROMEO, MICH. November 2.-Charles
Allen. a mill hand. 13 years old. shot Reed
Cornell, a young farmer. 20 years old. last
night. Allen was walking with young
lady. when Cornell alighted from bug
sEy and opened a quarrel Allen hrst fired
his revolver wild. but the second shot
struck Cornell In the region OF the heart
and lodged in the left lung. cornell
jumped into the buggy and drove 20
phvs1cian's ofilee. expiring before medical
attention could be given him. Alien. who
claims self defence. - undsr arrest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
VIII LIE In New York.

Mr.. Edmond E,speies. who has for long
while been most popular attache OF the
firm of Burk & Co.. clothiers. has severed
his connection with the house to reside
in New York. where he will engage
business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
Troops in Service.


The inspectors report will show that
there are In service at this time 81 com
panies OF infantry. 3 battalions Of arti!-
lery. and one troop of cavalry. aggregat-
ing eco men, The companies of infantr,
are as follows: IL in the Seventeen Ee
giment; IL In the Seventy, first Regiment
2 in the battalion of Blues; unattached
The three batteries Of artillery constitutc
the first battalion.
The troop OF cavalry In Surry county
is unattached.
Two new companies were mustered into
the service during the year. and one COM
pany Of infantry at Martinsville was
mustered out, having fallen below the
minimum required by law.
The percentage of attendance at in.
spection was ga
Suitable Armorics.
The Inspector deals at great length wit!
the question Of suitable ar1nores of tho
several commands and many Of these ar
mories are reported as inadequate to the
needs of the soldiers. both for drilling arc
storing property. and the cities of Ports
mouth and Roanoke are especially mer
toned as being. perhaps. more derelic'
than others in this respect, with Newpor,
News not far behind them.
With City Authorities.
The inspector recommends that the
ouestiGn of armories be taken up with
the city authorities by correspondence
from headquarters in Richmcnd. as th'
soldiers themselves do not seem to b.
able to bring the necessary influence tf
bear upon the city fathers to bring abou'
this much needed accommodation tor tn.
troops and ,.leir equipment.
Many Recommendations.
Many other recommendations are mad
by the inspector including changes In tn
manner of kee ping cerIain books and re
cords. in making provision. for encamp
ments target-iirins. and IN other matter;
deemed necessary to put the Virginia vol.
unteers in condition for active service OF:
short notice.
Better Equipped.
He refers TO the fact that the troop:
are now better equipped than ever before
in the history of their existence. eithe.
in peace or in war. every article os equip
ment necessary for service in the f1elC
having been supplied since the reorganl,
cation of the volunteers in 1879. after the
Spanish-American war.
Assist Civil Authorities.
The inspector refers to the fact thai
during the present year several calls were
made for different command to assist the
civil authorities. and that on these oc-
casions bout 81 per cent. Of the companies
called on responded to the call. notwith-
standing. 1t is true. many OF the men sac
riiced their own business interests tc
DO So
Short CominEs In Detail.
The report gives in detail al! of the
short comings Of the several commands
in the most minute manner, and recon-
mends that reg!Incntal and battalion com
rnanders be ordered to take up These
matters with their respective companies
anu the proper remedy applied to cure
the defect.
During the year about $50 men were dis.
charged, and about that number re-
cruited
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23

10 Lane Stern. Assistant Inspector
General has filed his report Of the In
.spections and muster for the year 1902
and it will appear as part OF the Adju-
tant-General's report which will probabl,
be published during the month of Deem