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Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED.
Thursday, December 10.


An east-bound express on the B. q
o. Railroad was w2soked yesterday
near Oakland. Nd, and six passengers
we're injured.
The entire National Guard OF Penn
sylvanla will attend the Inauguration
of Governor Pennypaoker at Harris
burg on January 20.
In q quarrel over a load OF wood.
Rev. 8. A. Archer, of Decatur, Ala,
was struck on the head with q stick
and killed by Casey Holland.
Henry Miller. OF Columbia, Pa, q
Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, step
ped in front OF an express train as
Atglen and was instantly killed.
Friday, December 10.
General Wagner Swayne died In
New York yesterday Of q complication
OF diseases.
President Roosevelt yesterday re-
ceived $50 teachers from Susquehanna
county, Pa, and the students OF the
Pennsylvania State Normal School at
Bloomsbury.
The Pennsylvania board of pardons
refused to commute the death SEN
tence Of Mrs. Kate Edwards, of Berks
county, to life Imprisonment She was
convicted OF killing her husband.
Harry Bryant was arrested In Wash
ington yesterday on a charge OF lar
ceny preferred by the New York au-
thorities. He was given $500 to de-
posit in bank at Railway, N. J., and
says he lost 1t.
Saturday, December 90
Three men were killed yesterday by
a boiler explosion at the red slate
quarry at East White Hall, N. Y.
The Lincoln Memorial University at
Cumberland Gap, Tenn, has received
an endowment OF 5000, 900 and a mum.
ber of scholarships.
Willis Williams, colored, burglar
and murderer, was hanged at New
Roads, La, yesterday In the presence
Of 1000 people.
Governor ]. G. w. Beckham, of Ken
tucky, in an address to the Democrats
Of the state, announces himself as a
candidate for reelection.
General Wagner Swayne, who died
In New York recently, was buried In
the National Cemetery at Arlington,
near Washington, with full military
honors.
Monday, December %.
Both branches Of congress adjourned
Saturday until January s.
Scott Mcfarland, of Mt Holly, Pa,
was struck by Cumberland Valley
train Saturday and instantly killed.
The fremen and engineers of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad have
made g demand for an increase In
wages.
The $2o.ooo.o0O fund being raised
by the Methodist church as its twen-
tieth century offering has been COM
pleted.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27

was found. At dawn the police of
Saizeurg were informed of the disap-
pearance, and inquiries were made
throughout the whole countryside, but
with no tangible result. The inquiry
was then extended to all parts of the
kingdom OF axony, and on authority
from Dresden by the end OF the second
day, to all OF Europe. The theory of
suicide was suggested, and a ruthless
search for the princess body has been
made. All the ponds and other pieces
OF water in the vicinity of the castle
have been dragged without result
King George and the crown prince
know where the Crown Princess Louise
has sought refuge. but they have de-
cided to accept the estrangement of
the princess and her husband as ir-
reparable. They have made the cabi-
net privy to the circumstances of the
princess flight, as they see them, and
a decree of divorce is talked of as a
necessary sequence to the princess
resolution TO leave the court forever.
This determination the princess an
nounced to her husband early In No
vember, after one Of their frequent
violent scenes. She also confided her
intention to separate herself utterly
from the court and "all its wretched-
ness" to two or three Of her intimate
friends, and discussed with them the
impossibility Of her longer enduring
the artificial etiquette of the court and
the forced companionship of a man
who was loathsome to her"
A dispatch received from Geneva,
Italy, says: The Crown Princess
Louise, of Saxony. has been found In
the Hotel Geneva, with M. CORN, a
French tutor. The princess received
a visit from the two archdukes, sent
by Emperor Franz Joseph"
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
SAVED SEVENTEEN MEN AT SEA
Steamer Arrived Just In Time to Res.
etla Crevg of SinkIno Raroe

Steamer Arrived Just In Time to Res
cue Crew Of Sinking Barge.
New York, Dec. 23.-The Prince line
steamer Nespolitan Prince, which ar
rived yesterday from Naples and other
Italian ports, brought IL shipwrecked
seamen, picked up at sea from the Nor
wegian bark Bayard, bound from
Brunswick, Ca, for London, with a
full cargo of turpentine and rosin. The
Bayard was dismantled and in a sink
ing condition when the Neapolitan
Prince took of her crew on December
IL. She had experienced terrific wealth
er from the outset Of the voyage, tre-
mendous seas boarding her and strain
ing the vessel so that she sprung a
leak. All hands were at the pumps
continuously until rescued by the
Neapolitan Prince. The removal OF the
Bayard's crew was attended with great
difficulty because Of the high sea. The
wreck was set on fire when it was
abandoned.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
Mascagni's Tour Abandoned.

Chicago, Dec. 23-The American
tour OF Pietro Mascagni and his Italian
opera company came to a sudden close
yesterday In this city, with the cancel
lation or all dates. Sunday evening
an attachment was made on Mascag-
mis- personal effects by a constable rep-
resenting local claimant for S1s. AS
q result OF his financial assxArrFyffy
Msscagni Il now confined to his room
s9 the Auditorium annex suffering
frJm nervous prostration.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
PRICE. FIVE s CENTS

s<zA--a- -ss>..s "a
pany, Of this city, was placed In the
hands of receiver yesterday after
noon. The order was issued by Judge
Grinnan, OF the chancery court, on q
bin filed by s. Fl. Hawes & Co., for
supplies furnished the company
amounting to $2,04s. Judge Grinnan
appointed Lilburn T. Myers, vice presi-
dent OF the company, receiver, under
q bond Of $4,000. The amount OF the
claims and liens already fled is about
$1,000, 900.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27

Yer that II this doctrine fs to be the
subject OF arbitration. IL 1t is to be
even brought in incidentally, that
American influences shall pass upon
1t. Another reason is the length OF
time The Hague tribunal would re-
Quire, as fits machinery is difficult to
put in motion, and during all that time
the blockade would continue On the
other hand, IL the president under
takes the settlement he can get rid Of
all red tape and start the work Of ar
bitration within a few days.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
JeffrIes After Am.t.ur chsmplon.

Butte, Mont. Dec. 24.-Clark Ball.
manager OF ]. ]. Jeffries, yesterday
posted q forfeit Of $1,000, which he
will pay Jack Munroe, amateur cham
pion heavyweight Of the Pacific coast,
II he can stay four rounds with JEFF
fries in battle for knockout. Nun
roe secured the decision and $3.50 here
last Saturday night by staying four
rounds with the champion. The bout
may take place here this week.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 27, 1902.
$4,000 Paid.
PoRrsNourH Va ~

PORTSMOUTH, VA, Dec., IL, 1909
This is to certify that have received
from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand Chan.
oelior OF the Grand Lodge OF Virgins,
Knights OF Pythias, l$i50 0o) One Hun.
dred and Fifty Dollars In payment OF
the death claim Of Sir Riddick AIRING.
ton, of Pride of the East Lodge, No,
80, knights Of Pythias, N. A. s.. a.,
k, A, A. and A.
WIN. M. REID, Administrator Of the
Estate Of Riddiok Arlington, Decd.
Witnessed
SAMUEL HoDeEs, DEMPsy
WHITE, W. EDWARD REID, MI.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27

At q call meeting of Royal Lodge, No,
26, K. of P. N. A., s. A., E., A. A. &
A held Monday night. Dec, 29d. 1900,
The following officers was elected for
the ensuing term;-
Sirs- J. J. Garter, o. O., Robert Ken.
ney. V. O., James Terrell, NJ. of Ex.,
A. l.. Voolfolk, NJ. of f., Ed j. John
SON. K? Of r, and s., u. S. Briggs, NJ.
at A, A. O. Jones, III. of Work, VIM.
Parsons Probate, BENZ. Nash. 1. Guard,
Peyton johnson, o. Guard, Grand Re
preventative, Sir. Willis Wyatt, Alter.
nate, Sir. A. O. Jones, Trustee; Sir.
Ri. B. Jones.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
Do You Know Thsmi

1 desire to know the whereabouts of
A.brothers. l came from Oulpeper
s4nd was sold in Richmond, my
s lad I. My name was Mary Burns.
hers name was Georgianna, we
bur brothers Isaac, John, Daniel
tobert Henry, Burns We belonged to
Ny Ricksey. Our mother died when
very young, had an uncle by the
Reuben Reynolds and Henry
rs. Any information will be
deceived. Please write to Mary
Orange St., Argenta, Ark.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
Wyatt-Turner.

The marriage of Miss Mamie o.
Wyatt to Mr.. w. o. Turner will take
place Tuesday Dec, 30th, p NJ, at
First Baptist Church. Reception Tues
day, Jan. 9Th, at their residence, 1877
invited, ne cards.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
Charlottesville.

CHARLoTTEsvILLE, VA, Dec, 30, 1909.
Rives o. Minor and Miss M. Elizabeth
Curry both Public School teachers of
Albemarle o., viii be married, Dec,
31st, p. NJ, at Mt. Zion Baptist
Church. The Rev. Mr.. Hardy will rer-
form the ceremony. No cards, friends
are invited to attend Mr.. Hardy is pas
tor Of said Church.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27
Admiral sohIeY Has Lumhann-

Washington, Dec. 24.-Rear Admiral
Winfield s. Schley is I'll. suffering with
an acute attack OF lumbago. His con-
dition. however. is not at all serious.
though the attack will confine him 70
his bed for a few days.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27

Mrs. S. j. Price and daughter,
Bertha, Of No. 7oS Gilmer St., who has
been north for the past summer arrived
home on the 10th, inst. Both are look
ing well.
Mr.. John A. Simms Of Asbury
Park, N. j., is in the city and called on
rs.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-27

Receiver For Ship Building Company.
Richmond, Vas Dec. 24.-The VIII
liam R. Trigg Ship Building Com
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17
BARTON HEIGHTS ITEMS.
The Runabout Social Club Will Enter
tain Morrow Afternoon.

tain o-MorroW Afternoon.
Mr.. Harvey Gill. of Petersburg, is visit
ing his friend, Mr. Harold McIlvain, of
Barton Avenue and Poe Street
Mrs. John E. Harding has returned to
her residence on Barton Avenue and Rob
erts3 Street from Washington, where she
has been visiting friends and relatives.
Mr. S. Boyce Brady. of Barton Avenue
and Dove STREET, has left for Norfolk, Va.
on business.
Services will be held at the Overlook
Presbyterian Church tonight at 1850
o. clock, conducted by Mr.. F.. c.
Barthe, of the Union Theological Sem
mary.
Mr.. Robert c. Triton, who has been
visiting Mr.. CroXton, on Monteiro Ave
nue., has left for Williamsburg, Va, and
The Baptist Church is contemplating
holding a series of meetings In the near
future Pastor w. T.. Hundley is en-
5co,lraged at the outlook.
Rev. c.. p. Scott has returned to his
residence on Virginia Avenue. from Buck
ingham Courthouse. where he has been
preaching for the past two weeks.
of the Religious Herald, has returned to
his residence on North Avenue and Rob
ertss Street, from Warrenton, Va, where
he has been engaged In business.
There will be an entertainment given
at the Parish Hall on April s25th. by the
Wonian's Auxiliary and the Rector's Aid
Society Of the Epiphany Church. Some
thing unique will be given.
A meeting of the Runabout Social Club
was held at the residence of Miss Brown
of Chestnut Hill. Quite a large number
were present. The next meeting will be
held Friday the 18th, at the residence OF
the Misses Ford, of Brookland Park.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17
FOUR SHOTS AT
A BOLD BURGLAR
Entered Home Of MI. John Bur.
ress and Was Chased Out
by Bullets.

Three pistol shots were fired by Police
man Clarkson and one by Mr.. Charles
Withers. who lives with his brother-in-
law, Mr.. John Rurress. at No. S9 South
Third Street, at a burglar who made a
hurried dash through the house early
yesterday morning. His incentive to
flight was fusilade Of bullets, and he
got nothing by his burglary save scare.
The Burresses, by the way, live next
door to Colonel Henry Clones, whose
home was robbed just a week ago. evil
IDENTIFY by the gang which has been oper-
ating around CANDLES Hill. and to
which this burglar belonged.
Acting Sergeant Wyatt and Police
man Clarkson's attention was at
tracted about half past O. clock yesterday
tracted about half-past four o'clock this
morning to the alley in the rear OF the
Durress and the Jones homes. He went
into the alley and saw a man In the back
yard striking matches. evidently to give
him enough light to use the jimmy with
which he opened the window. The po-
liceman called to the man and got no
answer, whereupon he fired. He followed
this shot with another; as he climbed the
rear fence, and just at that moment an
upstairs window was opened by Mr.. Bur
ress.
BY this time the entire house was
aroused, including Mrs. Burress and her
brorner, Mr.. Withers. Mr.. Burress CALI
ed to Mr.. NVithers to get his revolver ana
guard the front door, and Mr.. Withers,
who is an excellent shot with pistol,
took his stand on the stair platform. a
moving shadow fitted across the glass
of the front door and he fired instantly.
His bullet shattered the glass on one side
of the door and was buried in the WOOD
work The burglar escaped
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17
WOULD GIVE UP CHILD.
Pathetic Scene in Police Court Yester-
day Before Squire Graves.


Owing to the absence OF Justice Crutch-
field Yesterday at the funeral OF MIS- VT $,
John Murphy, Squire Graves occupied sths
bench. Before him came slnSularly pa
thetic case, in which a mother, VINO hio
been threatened with divorce by her nus
band, thrust their only child TO MN ana l
told Kim to take it if he wanted to and
get his divorce. This case was that OF
Mrs. Zolma Kay against her husband,
Thomas Kay, an elnploye OF the Irls5
shipyards Mr. Kay had been arrested a $
the result of a fight between husband
and wife, and said that he would sue Tor
divorce When thrust forward suddenly
by its mother, the child. a girl of tive,
screamed loudly. and ran back to the
mother. Mr.. Kay was fined So for strlk-
ing his wife. AL appeal was taken
Hilton Venabe, who has been several
times before the Police Court on the
charge Of cutting various persons. was
up again yesterday. Tony Lewis having
been his latest victim. The case was sent
to the Hastings Court and a bond of $500
required Of Venable. He is son of one
Of Richmond S most prosperous negroes.
Bette johnson was fined $3.50 for tear
ing up her husbands hat and throwing Il
brick at him, the brick hitting a horse.
Tom Robinson. drunk. was asked to pay
81. Thomas Cheatham was fined S. for
trespassing and IS for being disorderly.
Walter Atkinson beat MaryzAtkinson $40.
George Giles, disorderly, 81. 50. William
Blakey stole a watch from Fl. B.aaEvans
!! and spawned it for S.. He got six months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17
MEETINGS.
Southern Railway Company

Southern Railway Company.
Richmond, Va, March q. 1902
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT a
general meeting OF the Stockholders OF
the SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
has been called by the Board of Direc-
tors, and will be held at the principal Of
fee of the company in the city Of Ricn,
mond. Va. on WEDNESDAY. the I'D
day Of April. 1902. at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon, for the purpose Of
a. Increasing the number Of directors
to be elected at the next annual meeting
to twelve; and
(2) Classifying the directors then to be
elected into three classes OF four directors
each. the term OF office of the directors
of the first class to expire in 1903. OF the
directors of the second class in 1901. and
of the directors of the third class in lNo;
and also
(3) Authorizing the Board of Directors
to take such action as from time to
time it may deem expedient to effect a
consolidation of the Asheville and Spar
tansburg Railroad Company. the South
Carolina and Georgia Railroad Company,
the South Carolina and Georgia Extension
Railroad. and the Carolina Midland Rail
way Company, and the lease Of the con-
solidated railroads to the Southern Rail
way Company.
a. TransactinS any other business that
may be brought before the meeting.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
r. D. LANkFORD, Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17
SWEET BREATH.
When Coffee is Left Off:

a test was made to find if just the
leaving off of coffee alone would produce
a, equal condition of health as when cof-
zee lie left off and Postum Food Coffee
,sed in its place
a man from Clinton. Wis.,, made the
experiment.. He says: = AZ bout a year a go
Ileft off drinking coffee and tea and be-
gan to use Postum: For several years
previo,ls my system had been in wretch
ed condition. always had thickly
furred, bilious tongue and foul breat H. Oh
ter accompanied with severe headaches.
II was troubled all the time with chronic
zcopstipation. so that i was morose IN dis
position and almost discourage
s.S At the end of the first week after
making the change from coffeest to Pos
5tum I witnessed a marvellous change IN
myself. Ny once coated tongue cleared
off, my small appetite increased, breath
5lecames sweet and the headach hes ceased
entirely. One thing I wish to- state ems
remedy for constipation for i certainly
had about the worst case ever known
among mortals. and I am completely
cured Of it. I feel in every way like a
new person.
.During the last summer II concluded
that L would experiment to see If the
Postum kept me in good shape Sor wheth-
FER e had gotten well from just leaving
OF coffee. So g quit Postum .or quite q
time and drank cocoa and water.
/ found out. before two weeks past, that
sonnet thing was wrong and ] began to get
ccstiye as 3sof 81 old. Is It was evident the
came convinced it was not the avoid
ances Of coffee alone that cured me, but
the great value came from the regular
s paA Of Postum
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17
Or. LE. CATO TIL c HAIR / MAN IA

The scheme looking to the erection Of
new cell building at the State peniten-5
5tIary, to relieve the overcrowded and IN
sanitary condition that Institution, was
practically launched yesterday with the
meeting OF the Building Commission, ap-2
pointed by the Legislature, to which has
been entrusted the entire charge of TINS
work.
The Legislature appropriated the sum
Of slsO,OOO for a new cell building and
named a building commission OF eight
mem ers, as follows: Messrs. LIE Cato ana
BRYANT from the Senate; Messrs. sBaKer.s
4IIarman and Newhouse, from the House
Of Delegates, and the Board OF &Direc-s
tors Of the penItentiary. Messrs. chest Ter
man. Bryan and Marcuse.
LIE CATO CHAIRNIAN.
This commission met at NIurphy's at
- 80 o'clock yesterday. Seven members
were present Mr.. Newhouse sent q le.-5
ter expressing regret that he was unable
to attend. Z.
On motion Of Mr.. Chesterman, Dr.. Le
Cato was elected chairman, and AZ.
Kemper, clerk Of the penitenuary' was
elected secretary pro tempore. -,
Numbers Of letters from architects, cen
builders and others were laid before the
committee. Il,
MI. Breese, Of Norfolk. and Messrs:s
M. J. Dimmock and W. c. West. o.
Richmond, were present and az tn rl, -. =
quest of the commission gave tne1r si N..,s
with respect to the method OF securing
the necessary plans and specifications :. :.
Mr.. Schenok also gave his views WIZ .l
respect to the cell mmoda tons.
A considera BILE length of time was
taken ,1p in the discussion OF the CUES
ton whether proper foundation coulu
he secured on the Spring Street 'front.' d.
q sea amable cost. -
SELECTION OF ARCHITECT
Mr. Rrvan# suggested that a competent
architect be selected to prepare plans any
snec,fIca tons, and also superintend tue
worl, of construction. DR.. LIE Cato sug-
eested that competitive designs be invited
from architects. the commission 70 pay
for the best three plans with the PrlVl-
lese of adopting and incorporating SUE
Restfons found in any. design ana ar
| chitect would then be selected and to MN
! would be entrusted also the work OF SUI
nerIntending the construction OF tho
| building. No definite action was taken IN
| this matter.
The following subcommittee were APP
| pointed:
To procure information with respect to
| the cost of the Spring Street foundation:
Messrs. Hartman. hfoncure and Bryant.
! On method Of selecting an architect:
Messrs. Chesterman. Bryan and Baker.
The commission adjourned to meet at
| the penitentiary three weeks hence.
1t. depends upon the investigation to be
made on Spring Street whether the new
building will be put there or on Belvidere
/ Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17

remain as long as the army is kept IN
the field IA civil government, he thinks,
will always meet with resistance. lie de-
MES that the Filipinos are harshly treat
cd. the Government dealing with them
Will, much more kindness than is &C.
corded the negro In some sections OF the
South He does not believe In SO treating
the natives as they show a disposition TO
take advantage OF all leniency. being
ire" cherous and only tractable when ruled
wifi an iron hand. McGhee after his
dis charge from the regular army was ap-
PORTED an Inspector. of constabulary or
native police. In that position he was
thro wn with the Pacificos and became
more intimate with the traits of the
tribes
IN speaking Of the order Of Secretary
Root calling for a court-maltial or. hlRf1
officers in the Philippines for cruelty to
the natives. Mr. McGhec says that ne
docs not believe the trials will reveal
sI,ch a horrible state of affairs, but on
the other hand will show that the Amcri-
cans are humane, entirely too much 50
The water cure and other fortunes are
not fatal. he says. and the pain from
them is soon relieved generally by trea t.
lnent administered by the Americans, Wn
although they regret it, are obliged tc
use some harsh method for making the
natives div,llge important information
There are strict orders against the prac-
lice of these, ..tortures but the privates
and often petty officers disobey them
and have a "little fun with the natives
Mr.. McGehee says all of the natives
are treaclerous. the women especially
so. They pretend to like the American:
and often marry them. They do thls
IS a, part OF their espionage for the rep
army. The Americans are susceptible te
their affections and without much per-
suasion divulge Government secrets. Ne
erocs in the American army are also
criticised by AIcGtse. he declares t hes
arc rank descrtcrs and many are no"
,cadin:; the insurgents
AIcGhee.s record as a soldier Is z uitat
n;shed. When war with Spain was cs,
clared he enlisted in Company 3, Seconn
vir-;.,ia Volunteers. a,i. want 70 F>i i.
Will, the regiment -A:tsr his atscharse
from volunteer service lie, wen: TO Ba. NL
moro ard cniistct. n Tie regulars. &c
Vas s-nt to FORT Cock. Wyo:. where lie !.
was c,,ro..ed in COMPANY Il. Sixteenth
Regular infantry. On May q. 1892 MS
company left the fort for San francisco
where they embarked upon the transport
Grant for Manila. Six weeks later tbs
transport reached that port and then bse -
gan the active career of N1cGhee IN ths
regular army. Captain N-.H. Johnston
was in command of the company. WITH
Colonel Hurt as ranking officer OF TIC
/, regiment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-17
Mr.. Epps Grateful

Mr.. John E. Epps, nominee for. sheriff.
writes the following letter:
Richmond. Va. April Is, 1902.
Tot the Voters of the City:
Fully approaching the high honor con-
fcrrcd upon me by your franchises at the
recent primary, and being unable to meet
each one of You in person. y take this
means of returning my thanks for the
kind consideration shown me and to ex-
press my grateful appreciation for what
you have done for me.
If due diligence and Industrious effort
and strict adherence to duty can repay
the loyalty of friends and the kindness
OF those who did not know me, promise
to make that return-to show my graft
tude in that manner. 1t shall be my am
bition TO So conduct myself in the office
CT Sheriff as to confirm the good opinion
and confidence of the public.
Respectfully,
JOHN E. EPPS.