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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
A DeliShtfu1 Surprise

This is what Manager J. e. Corley, of
The Cable Company. says in reference
to the very handsome present consts.ins
OF an exuuisitely hand carved Library
Table. With chairs to match. that was
rendered him On Christmas Eve by q
committee representing the combined
Gable forces at Norfolk. Newport News.
Petersburg and Richmond. az we'll as tho
numerous boys on the road. The hand
some table was highly acceptable. but
the best and most highly priced feature
of the occasion was the hearty express
ssions of good will. that came straight
from the hearts OF those who made tho
Gtft, evtdenctng as 1t does the high ess
TEEN and kindly love that Is felt by
them for their employer. who is not only
respected as superior. but q A.
greatly loved as friend tyus ana til
and whom Il IS 4 s6eliEhf - honor,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
w ddim FL.

One ot ,!ie prettiest weddings of the
season was that of Mr.. Dorsey Eggles-
.on Mountcastle and Miss Norma Ed
Mrs. Lewellyn Nea!e.
Miss Edwards is the youngest dauGh-
Ter Of Mr.. P. c. Edwards of Charles
City county, but formerly for many
Years q successful merchant Of this
town. Mr.. Mountcastle is a trusted en-
ploye Of the First National Bank.
The bride, gowned in travelling sui,
OF gray cloth and carrying Brides roses.
came with her sister. Miss Susie Ed
wards, who wore an exquisite costume
oe white chiffon and carried a shower
Bouquet Of Madame Testout roses.
Master Wallace Neale came in, bear
ing the ring enci,cled by a wreath of
pink carnations and maiden hair ferns.
which rested on q pillow of white sati
The other attendants were Messrs. H.
D. Wilkinson, John Bates. and James
A. Richardson. The latter acted as best
nan. The Rev. Carey E. Morgan per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. Buske Siaugh-
ter rendered sweetly the wedding march
md 20. Promise Me-" The house was
.astefully decorated by Hammond, the
5or!st. On the mantels were ferns. pink
carnations and candelsbra. while soft
pink light was shed on the whole lend
ing much IN beauty 20 the scene. The
presents were exceptionally handsome
ind numerous
Congratulations over lunch was serv.
ed the bridal party. after which the hap
py couple left. mid showers of rice. and
many good wishes for northern tour.
Mr.. and hrs. Mountcastle will return
to make their future home in Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Werner have issued
Invitations to the wedding of their
daughter. Helen Y. P Werner. to Mr.
b. NJ Mines. Jr.. Wednesday evening.
December 81. at half-past 8 o'clock. in
the home of the grandparents Of the
bride. Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Hassel. No. 1852
7ieasant street.
Mr.. G. A. Thorpe. brother Of the bride
b-be has issued invitations to the mar
mage OF his sister. Irene Meiance Thorpe
10 Mr.. William Elijah Tomlnson Tues
Gay evening. December 80 at O'Clock in
.he home Of the bride. No 1911 Park ave-
rue
The engagement has been announced
81 Miss Resale Rives. of Virginia and
Mr. Clarence Wright Conrad. Of Wash
ngton. D. c.
Colonel and Mrs. James Robert McIn-
,osh have issued Invitations for the mar
iage of their daughter. Miss Annie Mcln-
osh TO Mr.. Ernest Smallnnan, of Rich
nond
The ceremony will be performed at
d, O'Clock on Thur.,day Jan. S. In the par
.nrs of the Majestic House, Atlanta. Ga.
md the bride and groom will be at home
rter Jan a. with Miss Pitzer. of No rs
Cast Franklin street.
Invitations have been received to the
marriaGe Of Mr.. Samuel Carter, the son
& Mr.. Hill Carter. of Ashland to Miss
1S.izabetb Dozier Lee, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard d. Lee. of Sumpter. S.
G. The wedding will take place Jan.
J. Mr.. Carter is successful young
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
At GreenviIIc, y. C.

GREENVILLE, n. c., Dec. 27.-Green
vile passed a quiet Christmas without
an accident of any kind to mar its pleas
Ures.
On Christmas Eve Mr.. H. W. Renfrew
foreman of Kings Weekly. and Mis-:
Lille Abrams, were married at the home
of the bride Two more marriages will
take place here before new year.
Christmas Eve as the employees of thu
Reflector Office were completing theh
work prepatory to taking brief holiday
a spokesman for the employees stepped
forward and presented Editor Whichart
with large seal ring. handsomely carv
ed and set with Masonic emblem, as a
testimonial of their appreciation. Tbs
editor also n1s.--e an appropriate gift tc
every employee on the paper.
Christmas night the pack house and
barn of Mr.. Frank Alien. about nins
miles from town. were destroyed by fire.
The fire was thought to be OF iucendary
origin. and blood hounds were taken to
the scene The dogs found a trail and
followed it to the house of a colorsd map
living in the neighborhood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
Mr.. CHRISTIAN RETAINED.
with the Acknowledgement to De-
fcnd the Suit Brought by Edgar

With the Acknowledgement to De-
fend the Suit Brought by Edgar
Poe Lee.
Inasmuch as the suits brought by James
H Hayes, the negro lawyer, to attack the
suffrage article. and. indeed. the whole
Constitution. as invalid, are in effect ard
really suits against the State, the Legis-
lature last week passed an act authorizing
, and directing the Attorney-General to de-
fend all such suits. or to cause them to be
defended, and authorized him for this pur-
pose to engage one or more lawyers to as
sist in or to conduct such defence.
Accordingly Mr.. Frank w. Christian
was formally ret lined by the Attorney
General as counsel with himself for the
defendants in the suit recently brought
by Edgar Poe Lee in the United States
Circuit Court at Richmond.
Mr. Christian was retained by the Board
of State Canvassers in the suits recently
tried before the Chief Justice and Judge
Waddill, and appeared in those cases
with the Attorney-General. his able and
learned argument producing a. profound
impression.
Some of the questions in LIE suit since
brought are very similar to .nose argued
in the two suits dismissed by the Chief
Justice and Judge Waodll.
The defendants in the pending suit are
the Governor, members of the convention
who voted to proclaim the Constitution,
the registrars for Jac-.son Ward, and the
judges of election for the First Precinct
of that ward.
The Attorney-General. as member of
the Constitutional Convention, voted
against "proclan,a ton and in favor of
submitting the Constitution to the vote Of
the people for ratification or rejection.
He is not therefore, one of the defend
ants. but as counsel for the State will
appear for all of them
1t cannot .e yet stated definitely when
the suit of Edgar Poe Lee will come up
for trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
sILAS STAPLES DEAD.
Deceased Was nm Uncle of Senator
Thomnx s. Martin

SCOTTSVILLE. VA. Dec. gI.-(Special1
Sias Staples died at the home of hi,
daughter. Mrs. j. S. Davis, near Scots
vile. iris morning.
Mr.. Staples. who was seventy-three
years old. had been in failing health for
some time. He leaves one daughter. MIS-.
]. 5. Davis: two sons. T. W. Staples of
Richmond. and John Staples. OF Scots
Vile: three sisters. Mrs. NJ. a. Martin,
Mrs. D. P. Powers and Miss Susan Sta
pies. all OF Scottsville besides many ne
rhews and nieces: among them Senator
Thomas S. Martin. son Of Mrs Nj. A.
Martin. The deceased was a brother OF
Tonpkins Staples, of Richmond w.o
died several yenrs ago: his wife. who was
a Miss Darneille. also died many years
ago
Mr.. Staples was member OF the Dis
ciples church al this place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

ter, Miss Otey Minor. The house was
beat, July decorated and sweet strains
of music added greatly to re enjoyment
Of the evening. Mrs. X. SANDS ana
Mrs r. T.. Lorraine assisted Mrs. Minor
in the dining room Mr.. G. X. Boone as
sisted Mr.. Pope in receiving as friends.
Among those present were Misses Minor,
Smith, Sinton, Clarke Montgomery, wat
kins. Brown. Lefew, Rose iotarrett. NC
Curry. Pitt, Lea, Starke, Neal. CroXton
Turpin, Hutchenson; Messrs. Boone, Har-
ris, Pitcher Rose, Lyon. Chesterman,
Taylor, Gum, Swartwout, Toombs. Pol
lard. Ninfree, Faulkner. P. Ryland, Har-
Ian, Starrett E. Ryland, Carlton, GWa,-
ney, Hundley, Howard, Tomlinson, Sands,
Collier, and Lorraine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
THE sUMMONsES SERVED.
Deputy MarshaIs Bland and Bendft
COmDlete Their Task.

Deputy United States Marshals Bland
and Bendit returned to the city yesterday
from their tour of the Eastern District
of Virginia serving summonses in the
Hayes damage suits against mebmers or
he Constitutional Convention. Deputy
Bland yesterday said he had had very
pleasant and agreeable trip. The ma
GRITTY Of the defendants on whom he
had served the papers treated it as a
Joke One of them asked:
you have done your duty, have you
not?'
Yes replied Mr.. Bland.
well, I will just put this in my
pocket That will be ALL
Some few of them, however, seemed
worried about 1t. and asked Mr.. Bland
what course they should pursue. as
should the case go against them it would
be ruinous to them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
THE CHRISTMAS OVERFLOW
Express Company and PostofIlce Still
Handling Big Business.

The employees at the Southern Express
Company's Office in this city scarcely
realize that Christmas-Day has come and
gone. so great is the volume Of the over
fow business this year. Packages. boxes,
and bundles of a character peculiar to
he season are still passing to and fro
through this agency. and belated presents
IRE being still exchanged at lively rate.
There was quite rush experienced at
The companys Offices yesterday. but the
officers could not say wether it was the
ending of the Christmas tokens or gifts
Pretty much the same story was heard
at the post-office. a great many pack
ages We're weighed for mailing TO out-of-
town recipients. and an unusually large
number were received for distribution IN
the city.
The contest of giving and receiving was
apparently too fierce to end abruptly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
Good Cheer Mt the AlmShousc.

Despite the fact that the City Aims
house is In quarantine. the inmates spent
very pleasant Christmas day. Disap-
pointed that he could not give the prom
Used entertainment and feast, Superintend-
ent Davis took the matter in hand and
brought cheer to the hearts of the unfor-
stunates under his charge.
The people were assembled In the dining
room. which had, been decorated for the
occasion. and treat. consisting of nuts
candles. and fruits. was enjoyed. Super
5tnterdent Davis made short talk on
the spirit Of Christmas. and ..4e hearts OF
his hearers were made glad.
The condition at the almshouse now Is
encouraging, and no further trouble is
anticipated from ...e contagious disease
that was feared at the first OF the week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

spent Christmas-Aay with his sister, Mrs.
John Burruss. on south Third street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lumsden returned
from their wedding trip on Christmas
Day.
Miss Lottie Hale Of Staunton, Va is
he guest Of Mrs. John l.. Eubank, on
cast Grace street
Miss Margaret Branch passed through
.loke
Miss Inez Goodwin. daughter of Mr..
edmund p Goodwin, who has been made
,eake and Ohio railway. with headquar-
ters in Hinton. w. Va. left yesterday to
visit friends in Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
FATAL SHOOTING
NEAR LESTER MANOR,
Mr. Harmon Gregory Accidentally
Shot by His Brother, Claiborne,
While Bird Hunting.

LESTER MANOR, VA, Dec. 27.--(Spe-
ciaL)-News of a very sad accident
reached here late last night. DR.. Duca-
Ian Gregory's two sons were out bird
hunting yesterday afternoon. when Cial-
borne accidentally shot his brother Han
non. at close range. The load took effect
in lannon's SIDE. tearing an immense
hole in his lungs and liver. There ara
no hopes Of his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
Lvceum Lecture Mondny.

Garrett P. Serviss will appear at the
Young Mems Christian Association Mon
day night in a picturesque pilgrimage
through Shakespeare's italy. emitted The
Land of Romeo and Juliet" The lecture
is highly commended by the critics OF the
press and will no doubt prove thoroughly
joya Elle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

been laboring in the missionary field IN
Brazil. He will leave for South America
very shortly, and take his bride with
him. He will be married next week
Mr.. Jackson is native of Virginia. and
is well known here. He was formerly or
Abingdon. His sermon to-day Will be
a very interesting one. He will dwell on
facts concerning missionary work in South
America.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
TRIAL OF VAUGHAN.
The Preliminary Hearing Before
,Suufre Lewis Monday Morning.


,Soufre Lewis Monday Morning.
rhe preliminary trial of Grant Vaughan
will be had before Squire Lewis Monday
morning at II o'clock. Vaughan is cha re-
ed with the killing of Willie Hill. which
occurred on Wednesday night. The evil
dence brought out points strongly to his
conviction. Willie Boiler. who was at the
scene at the time of the shooting. is be-
irg held. rs it is probable he will be
charged with being an accomplish
Paul Ainsley was made to give security
for six months for his good behavior. He
was tried before Squire Lewis yesterday
morning.
Five young colored boys were tried IN
Henrico yesterday. charged with shoot
ing crap. They paid the fine and We're
dismissed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

ITS members, and there have been II
deaths. no suspensions. and no losses from
any cause. Next Friday night the Lodge
will celebrate its thirty-fourth anniver-
sary with a banquet and appropriate cers-
monies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
Entertained Mt Barton Heights

On Friday evening the home of Mrs
George Minor. 400 Lamb avenue. Barton
Heights. was the scene of much merri-
ment. Mr.. Abner Iope entertained a
number of his friends in honor OF his sis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
MEETING OF CREDITORS.
ri,c Fate of the TriSS ShipbuiIdinS
Industry Will Be Decided.

The adjourned meeting of the creditors
Of the W. R. Trigg Ship-Building Com
pany will be held at the company's office
at noon tomorrow for the purpose OF
further considering the proposed plan of
reorganization The committee OF three
representing the local creditors have been
!udustriously at work looking into the
affairs of the company. and it is be-
.ieved that their report will recommend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Miss Helen D. Tyler left Wednesday to
spend the holidays wit.l Mrs. T. w. Swami
and other friends at Goshen Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

i,arristcr here. and Miss Lee one OF the
mos, popular girls who ever VISITED
Richmond Miss Nancy Cook whosSts
visiting her. will remain for the weddkIg.
and Miss Amy McRae Wcrth and MISS
Mary Randolph will leave next week to
be present at the wedding. 81
Cards are out announcing the marriage
OF Miss Daisy Bell the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Walter J. Todd. to Mr.. CJar-
cnce Sherwood Livesay. on Tuesday
evening. January the 9Th. 1903. at $3.50
o'clock. in walnut H:n,'' the home Of
the bride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
rev. Mr.. jackson To-Day.

The Rev. Mr.. E. a. jackson will preach
this morning at Broaddus Memorial
church. at II o clock. Mr.. Jackson has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Mrs. r. NJ. Williams has been operated
on and has returned to her home in Not
toWay county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Mr. Louis F. Ayers. accompanied by his
sister. Miss Verie NJ. Ayers. are visiting
Hiss Kate Mears, OF north CHARLES street.
Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

To Celebrate Anniversaries.
Hickory Camp. No s. Wood71en OF the
World. will celebrate their eighth ami
versary by giving complimentary must
Gale for the benefit of the members and
their friends at Corcoran Hall. on Tues
day night. January 6. 1902
Damon Lodge No. I. K of P. has q
record for the past year of which any
order might be proud. The lodge now has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
To Celebrate Anniversaries,

Mr.. Howard Bruce. of New York, spent
Christmas-Day in Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Miss Lena O. Pollard. of the Southern
Seminary. and Cadet E. c. Pollard, of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute are al
home with their parents, 1011 Floyd ave
nue., for the holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28
CHIEFLY PERSONAL.

Miss George Netherland Perkins and
Miss Lucie Bea. Perkins daughters of
Mr.. Constantine Perkins of Birmingham
Ala. are guests of their uncle, Mr.. James
f. Netnerland, for the holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Mr. Reginald Bray. of Toronto Canada.
and Mr. Colson Hamilton. of Brooklyn, N.
Y, are spending the holidays at Mrs. R.
C. Braxton's, 1lO9 west Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Isl Mrs NJ. NJ Webb, of Oak Grove, Mo-;
Mrs. A. B. Beckner. of Martinsville. Va.
and Mrs. R. II. Turner, of Figsboro. Va.
are visiting their mother, Mrs. N. E.
Lester. S22 west Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Miss Susie Young Creath has as her
guests for the holidays Miss Grace Stan
field Short, of Lawrenceville, Va. and
Miss Irene Elizabeth Robinson, Of Pc
terSburg Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Dr.. Arthur S. Kimbar of Ann Arbor,
Mich. is spending the holidays in Rich
imond, and Is stopping with Mr.. H. c..
Osterbind. No. 200 east Cary street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

=. Miss Grace Phillips. of Richmond. Va.
in company with Miss Laura Stebbins
and Miss Rose Watkins of south Boston
have gone on quite an extended Southern
trip. They will visit ST. Augustine. Jack
sonville. Palm Beach Key West. Fla.
and Havana, Cuba. May their stay be
"a pleasant one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

: Mr.. Herbert Carter has returned to La
Crosse, Va. after Christmas visit to
his mother. Mrs. A. c. Carter, on Floyd
avenue,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

I Mrs. Santley NJ. Taylor. of Washington.
%. c.. is spending the holidays with her
mother. Mrs. a. D. Bauer. of Grove ave
ME. Home Place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

- Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Davis. of Hunting
ton. ". Va, are visiting their brother,
II. Wythe Davis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Mr.. Richard F. Beirne formerly Of this
city. but now connected with the Balti-
more Herald. is spending few days in
tie city with his old friends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

4 Miss Mary Rudd, of Petersburg is Wis
ratirg her bro..er, Mr.. Thomas V. RCdd.
ON lakewood avenue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

: Miss Matte C. Pegram has gone to Bal
Etimore to be the quo st of Rev. T. n. Snead
during the holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

tsMiss Evelyn Tabb Prosser left Friday
morning to be the guest of friends at
Did Point during the Christmas holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

EplaIiss 1nez Goodwin. Of soul.4 Third
street. entertained few OF her friends
In an informal manner Friday evening.
Some OF her guests were Misses Ollie
Belle HARDWOOD, Robinson. Cardoza, Cat
lin. and Measrs. Mc1lwa!ue, Robinson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

= Mr.. Robert Spilman. of West Virginia,
and Mr.. John Spilman, Of the United
States army, spent Christmas in Rich
nond. with their mother, Mrs Eenning-
nam Spillman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Mr.. Henry Hotchkiss led the german
Friday evening with Miss Lima Shields,
which was the Christmas german of the
richmond Cotillon Club and which was
one OF the most beautiful ever danced al
the Masonic Temple. Miss Helen O'Fer-
reil the debutante daughter of Colonies
and Mrs. Charles T. O'Ferrau. lookso
exceedingly charming In gown of white
tucked crepe de chine with bertha ana
white passamenterie u !
Another pretty debutante present was
MISS MARGARET Shields. in pink chiffon
trimmed with medalions of lace MIS-
Louise McAdams, who is home for tbe
mondays, was very much admired and
looked very dainty In white diaeonaI
tucked organdy inserted with point
q esprit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Invitations have been received to the
marriaGe OF Mr.. Samuel Carter. the son
Mr. Hill Carter. of Ashland to Miss
1S.izabeth Dczier Lee, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard d. Lee. of Sumpter. S
&, The wedding will take place Jan.
,. Mr.. Carter is successful young
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Miss Mary brewery. who is with Miss
Ethel Corbin. in Havana, Cuba, has re-
Gently hadea most delightful trip to San
tiago. Miss Drewry will extend her stay
in Cuba into the new year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Miss Gussy Fridenberg, of Jacksonville,
Fla, Will spend the coming week as the
guest of Miss Florence Bloomberg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

Il Colonel T. NJ. R. Talcott has leased
Mrs. Thomas S. Atkins house. los East
Cary street. until April. The Misses Tai
colt will be pleasant additions to Rich
mond society this winter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

; Miss Minnie Frayser. OF Glass. Va. is
spending the holidays with her mother,
on north Plum street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-28

The engagement has been announced
ST Miss Resale Rives. of Virginia and
Mr. Clarence Wright Conrad. Of Wash
ngton. D. c.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-04-05
curio.ities OF. me caeac rrec.

The cultivation of cacao. say: wrieGs
In The Scientific American. is an lnvit.
ing agricultural pursuit In Trinidad
and parts Of Venezuela. The cacao tree
cannot withstand strong sunshine. and
the young plants have to be shaded by
banana or plantain trees and later
when they attain their growth, by tall
trees known as ''immortelles, or the
mother of the cacao." These make n
Kind OF canopy over the entire planta.
ton. The fruit of the cacao tree is n pod
resembling cucumber and growing on
the trunk or large branches. where Il
looks as though 1t we've artifclally at
tached." The seeds are like large, thick
l'ma beans imbedded In pulp. These
FORM the Cacao beans Of commerce. The
processes Of curing ana drying require
much attention.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-04-05
ONE MORE REPUBLICAN,
VICTORY and THEM.
Let Mr.. HOdr so Much as Whim-
per-" Sdus Mr.. Wdtters0n.-
fhe Next House Democratic.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, April 5-Henry
'Watterson in an open letter to the
Journal this morning predicts
that the next House will be Democratic
and that the party will make its
poncy In 1904 the business of tackling
the Republicans on their chosen ground
and forcing them to an account" The
fight will be made on the Philippine
question solely. In summing up the Re-
publican Philippine program he says;
1T is indicated by the terms mar
tial law and military despotism. andin
the event of victory in 1904 a rot of
carpet-bagging. putting in the old era
OF reconstruction because Of its
moderation.
Give the Republicans another lease
of power, supplemented by the ma
chlnery they have set up and are seek
ing to elaborate. and they will neither
ask or need anything more to make
their power absolute. Then let Mr.
l1oar SO much as whimper in the Sem
ate and something more than an empty
charge of treason will be lodged
against him. Miles was not repri-
manded for nothing.