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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
THE DISMANTLED YACHT.
he Eudymioa flowed into Hampton Roads
After Terrific Experience.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Ilmcs.J
NORFOLK. VA, March 20.-The schoon-
er IIndy1nion, swiftcst yacht that ever
crossed the sea, passed in Cape Henry at
ll:40 o'clock this forenoon in tow Of the
tug T. ]. Merritt.
There are 10 men on the yacht. Her
two masts were broken off flush with her
deck. Those aboard said this evening
that as she passed Diamond Shoals light
slip at one O'Clock last Sunday morning
with every sail out the forestry broke
ard both masts soon went by the board
The yacht, lightened by the loss Of her
masts, rode the heavy sea easily, and
eight hours afterward the Merritt picked
l,eI up, towed her to Lookout harbor and
thence here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
yIl,G.NlA isEACH.

Through trains to the above popular re-
sort may be chartered at low rates from
the Norfolk and Western railway oT
churches and parties desiring 70 run ex-
c,,rsions TO the Atlantic Ocean during
the season now approaching. For terms,
dates. ETC., apply at once to John q WaS-
ner. city passenger and ticket agent. or
G. n Bosley, district passenger agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
EMPRESS TEA AND COFFEE.

We have taken the exclusive agency in
Richmond for the sale. of the celebrated
Empress Teas and Coffees. The Empress
city, do nothing but import fine Teas and
Coffees and they have established great
reputation on their fine blends of Oolong
and English Breakfast Teas and their
Mocha and Java Coffees. Coffees. 15c.
to 45c per pound. Teas, SOC: and ACC.
per pound. We give cup of hot Coffee
to all callers and for one week with every
pound of our 49c. Tea we will give free
a. pound Of our Mocha and Java Coffee.
Basement, MILLEr. & RHOADS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
MR.. 0'BRIEN DEAD.
Well Known American Tobacco Company
Buyer Dies in Turkey.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

lSpcC1AI DIbIutCH -- =
w1NSTON-SALI3NI, n. c., March 20
Manager uolcomb. of the American To-
bacco Company's Office here. received a
telegram to-day from the New York OF
!ce. stating that a cablegram from Iur-
key announced the death of Mr.. Charles
y. OBrien, which occurred this morning
1t Ne1nphi, Turkey. No particulars are
given as to the cause OF his death OF
how long he had been i'll.
Another telegram stated that the re-
mains would be brought back Tor inter-
,er,nent at his former home in Durham.
Mr.. O'B-ien bought leaf tobacco on the
Winston arket for year or more lie
left here in January and sailed Tor Tur-
l5ey on the oath of that month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
THREE IN ONE DAY.
Virginia Couples That Called on Rev. I. H
Walker, at Pelham.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Special Dispatch to The Times)
Z PELHAM, NJ C., March e0.--The fol-
lowing Virginia couples sought hyn:enial
happiness here yesterday.
Ats O'clock A NJ. Mr.. cab.l Fl. R1art
and Miss Emma L. Fredericksen. both o.
.Clover,#Va
Att a. M. Mr.. Charlie Yeats. Of Pitt
sylvania, and Miss Minnie L. Moos. Of
Danville. Va.
Ate II. NJ &, Mr.. Warren Thompson, Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION
Richmond. Va, March I7.z2, 1902.

For the above occasion the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad announces rate OK
one first class limited fare in the sale
Of round trip tickets to Richmond, Va.
from all points on It's line within one
hundred and hfty miles Of Richmond.
Tickets to be sold March 18th. Goth. and
Hst. final limit March 22nd. 1902; continu-
Gus passage In each direction.
For full information, apply to any agent
Of the company, or
Division Passenger Agent,
1888 East Main Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
Halifax Elopemeut.
- =
Snocfal Dtspatch to Tho Time.

fSnocial Dispatch to The Time..)
CLOVER, VA, March 2o.-Mr. C. NJ.
Blunt. popular young photographer Of
this place. and Miss Emma Frederick
son, who resides near Naxwelton post
office, about five miles from here, board
ed the southbonnd passenger train on
the Southern Railway at 2:45 o'clock yes
tcrday morning, going to Pelham. N. c.,
where they were made man and wife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
Painters seaifold Falls.
1snecia1 Dispatch to The Tlme..l

nANyILLE, VA. March $3.50
a ferguson, a painter. was scrt.
o,,s.y injured this morning by falling
from the fourth-story OF the Dudley
Building. Ferguson and James Brewer
s,xere suspended outside OF the building
ON a ladder worked by rope pnlleys. when
the side nearest Ferguson gave way Tho
fierce OF the. fall was somewhat b1oken
~ striking a projecting cornice on tbs
lower floor. internal injuries are feore4
I.rewer, with great presence OF mind.
swung on to the dangling rope. hung
suspended for an instant, and was drawn
inside. s,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
BARN BURNED IN HANOVER.
Vegetables Are Likely to Be Scarce and
High.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

ELLERSON, VA, March pa barn on
the place occupied by Mrs. Slaughter. and
owned by Mr.. T. L. West, OF Richmond,
was burned yesterday afternoon. Tic
o; igin Of the fire is unknown
Farm labor is very scarce, as the best
hands have gone to the city. Many
truckers have also gone to Richmond,
a.lt; a much smaller area will be planted
than usual.
The probability is that all kinds ofvese-
tables will be very high during the com
ing season.
The winter cabbages were killed in
many instances by the severe winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
HIS WEALTH AROUND HIS WAIST
Death Of an Eccentric Farmer Who Had No
Faith in Eanks.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WINCHESTER, VA, March 20.-Con-
rad Kramer, one Of the best known ma
tives of Winchester, died to-day at the
home of his son, William Kramer, near
Lebanon Church, aged 81 years. He was
eccentric in his ways, and never placed
any confidence in banks.
He was worth about $4,000, much OF
which was in gold, and he carried his
wealth in a belt around his waist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
KOREA'S TRIAL.
The Great Steamer Leaves Her Docx at New.
port News.

port News.
Special Dispatch to The Times.)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March ~
The new Pacific Mali Leviathanl
Korea, the largest vessel ever built on
American soil left her dock at the yards
of the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Drv-Dock Company at o'clock this
morning and steamed slowly out Of Hamp.
ton ROADS on her builders trial. She will
he out two days and one night, returning
here late tomorrow evening after a thor
ough test at sea. Captain Seabury. COM
modore Of the Pacific Mail steamship Co..
vessel when she sailed We're General STU
.perintendent of the Yard w, A. Post. r..
H. FERGUSON, Inspector OF the Line; Jas.
Rowbottom and c. f. Bailey, Yard Of
ificialS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
Nominations Confirmed.
nv Associated press ,

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 2a-The
Senate to-day confirmed the following
nominations:
Morgan Treat. marshal Eastern Dis
trict of. Virginia: S. B. Allen. marshal
Western District OF Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
TWO FINE SPECIMENS
OF PHYSICAL Manhood.

No form of athletic exercise demands
ruch perfect physical condition as prize
lighting Every muscle IN the body must
he fully developed and supple. and the
heart. lungs and stomach must act to per-
Whether we endorse 1rize-fighting or
not, 1t is nevertheless interesting 10 Know
me manner by which men arrive at such
hhNsical nerfectiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
ANNUAL CONVENTION VIRGINIA
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR UNION,
Richmond. Va. March 1880, 1852.

For the above occasion the Atlanta
Coast Line Railroad announces rate %
one and one third first class limited fares,
on the certificate plan. to Richmond. Va.
from all points on its line within tho
State Of Virginia. Certificates to DO
signed by NJ. II. F. aliley. Transportation
Manager. Richmond, Va. and vtsed by
Mr.. S. II. Bowman, Special Agent, Rich
mond, Va
For full information apply to any a0oee
Of the company, or
Division Passenger Agent.
S3S East Main Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
ASTORIA.
Bears the y The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature :; Le,12Zzs;zSS<
SEE THAT You GET

the genuine Dr. David's Cough Syrup
and accent no ..just as good (so-calledJ
remedy that an INSCRIPTIONS dealer may
wish to force on you. Dr.. David's Cough
syrup is put up by Owens & Minor Drug
Company, whose name appears on the
orange colored carton. Price Csc for a
large bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
Bristol Furnace Banked.

BRISTOL, TENN. March 20.-The
Bristol Iron Furnace has been banked
for the present, on account of short
age IN the coke supply, due to tho strike
in Wise county. The strikers continue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
d. Observation-Disclosures.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
DANYILLE, VA, March 2O.-Miss
Marie Louise Robinson, the eldest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
Heating.

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floating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-21
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-14

Good News Of Future Enterprises
N Culfure Projected.

Correspondence Of the Messenger,
Fayetteville. February 10.
Mr.. Ernest w. Cooke. n of the OIL
Gals OF the new Fayetteville and VII
mington steamboat Company. Is back
in the city. and the talk on the streets
today has the ring OF citation. TO the
effect that the new steamer. now ouiid-
ing at Jacksonville. Fla. will o De
completed: and. In connection with TINS
river transportation iae. that a trolley
car ranch will be built to The Cape
Fear wharves anyhow. for meeting en-
larged freight demands.
Mr.. F. r. Rose. the energetic secre-
tary OF the Fayetteville ami OF
commerce. is now in correspondence
with northern moneyed men. who are
seeking a desirable sItution In North
Carolina for the cultivation OF the kus-
sian mulberry and the establishment OF
the silk-worm industry. These capital
lists express themselves as already APP
prised OF the advantages offered by the
climate and soil OF his section. and ask
that their projected enterprise be laid
before the chamber OF commerce. and
that any other information accessible
be forwarded to them.
The meeting OF the Daughters of the
C~onfederacy. presided over b. Mrs
Kyle, was OF unusual interest. n the
programme OF exercises displayed II
high order of musical talent in the pa
triotic song Of Mrs. !. w. Tomlinson-
| and Of literary culture in readings by
Mrs. H. T. Graham, Mrs. Tomlinson
and Miss Hicks. The society viii pre-
| sent TO each old soldier a cross OF honor
on the 10th OF May memorial celebra-
ton.
r. c Dosa .,ppty .oropar has
| held an inquest over the body Of a ne
gro girl II years OF age. found in Il
| stream of water in list township. She
was an epileptic. and is supposed to
have fallen into the creek.
Mr.. J. E. Davis, a farmer OF Rock
fish township. is a loser TO the extent
Of 81. 900 or 81. 200 bv the burning OF his
with some live stock
Mr.. Love Seasons, a SuccesSlul farm-
er and a prominent Baptist in the east
ern part of the county, passed away
Saturday in the 7Gtn TCar OF his age.
On Saturday evening Miss Mamie
Alexander pleasantly entertained a
party of friends in honor OF Mrs. r. 81
McDuffie, and Mrs. J. B. Underwood
Jr.. gave a delightful card party.
Miss Fannie Mckay. CT Harnet'
county, and Miss Et~heIidge. Of Johnston
county, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. "
N. Williams.
Mr.. F. S. Westbrook, Of Wilmington
was a guest at the Hotel La Fayettf
Sunday
Mr.. James Sinclair of the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad service, was here
yesterday.
Mr.. A. II. Slocomb and Mr.. D.. T. Oates
have returned from a business trip to
Jacksonville. Onslow county.
1t is reported here this morning that
Sheriff G. B. Mcleod. Of Robesor
county,, was killed yesterday. but the
correspondent has been unable to verify
the rumOr.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-14
ILLNESS OF YOUNG ROOSEVELT.
May Cause Postponement of Prince
Henry-s visit-Hfs Condition Much
More Serious.

Washington. February Io.-Uniess
there shall be decided change for the
better in tbs condition OF the presi-
dents son before the end of the pres
ent week. it is probable that Prince
Henry. OF Prussia. NAV be imoeIled 10
defer his proposed visit TO the United
States until later In the year.
Groton Mass, February io.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Jr.. the oldest son OF
President Roosevelt. nas double pneu-
monia- Otherwise his condition is un-
changed tonight. The boy IS seriously
sick. but it is too early to say what the
chances are for his recovery
This was the statement issued by Mr..
Cortelyou. secretary to the president.
at 3 O'Clock tonight and was made after
a careful examination bv DR.. Alexan-
der Lambert. the family physician Of
President Roosevelt. who arrived here
from New York at s o'clock tonight
President and Mrs. Roosevelt spent a
long, anxious day in the infirmary.
awaiting the crisis OF the disease. which
this morning appeared TO have taken
sucn a strong hold OF their son. The
change for the worse II the boys condi-
ton occurred during the night and
showed itself when the regular morn
ing examination was a by DR.. Shat
tuck and DR.. Warren. Secretary Cor
telyou. who is the only means of COM
i~nunication with the sick room made
the announcernent th,s morning of the
PATIENTS serious condition although he
said then 1t was not Alarming.
His temperature s higher. aid Mr.
Cortelyou, and his respiration is weak
er than yesterday. but his pulse is bet
ter"
He also said there was no immediate
change. only the natural progress OF
the disease. He that tho
disease had spread and involved both
lungs.
This sudden and unfavorable turr
warned the president that the most
skilful medical treatment was neces.
sary, and tonight he called TO the aiC
of Drs. Shattuck and Warren his fam,
lily physician, DR.. Alexander Lambert
Of New York, an eminent practitioner
and a man well acquainted with TIL
boys phsique.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-14
HOT TINE WITH THE BOERs.
Lord Kitchener Reports Last weeI
the Liveliest in Some Time.

p London. February l0.-A report re-
ceived today from Lord Kitchener at
Pretoria shows last week to a been
he liveliest week. with the heaviest
losses on both sides, for several months
past.
Lord Kitchener gives the Boer cas-
ualties as a total of So killed. l. wound
ed, 81 surrendered and 5H taken prison.
ers. The British captured $50 rifles one
pompom n the usual grist of NUM-
ions and live stock.
The most serious British loss during
the week was the capture OF sixty dom
key wagons. conveyed by 160 troops. At
a point thirty miles from Beaufort
West, Cape Colony. h enemy swooped
down on the donkey wagons and cut
up the convoy before assistance arriv-
ed. They were able TO o only
twelve of the wagons and burned the
rest. In this engagement the British
lost 2 officers and ii men killed and one
officer n Al men wounded, while the
Beers lost a killed and Al wounded.
The Beers also rushed a detachment
OF 100 men of Colonel Doran's column,
the night of February 3rd. when the
British lost 3 officers n Z men killed
and II men wounded
Van Donop surprised Potgieter lager.
near W-olmaranstad. Transvaal colony,
February 7th, killing 8 Beers n cap
turing So. az well as Is wagons and live
toe
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-14
A SWEEPING DECISION.
Which Will Release two
Volunteer Soldiers In Federal

Which Will Release two
Volunteer Soldiers In Federal
Prisons.
st. Louis, February 10.-Established
precendents of the United States armv
overthrow n the freedom OF nearly
200 men now confined in federal peni-
tentiaries was assured by the decision
rendered by the United States circuit
court of appeals today in the case Of
Peter G. Deming, a former captain Of
United States volunteers. against Rob
ert M~cClaughery, warden of the federal
penitentiary at Fort ~Leavenworth.
Deming was imprisoned IN the sentence
of a court-martial composed Of regular
army officers.
The opinion of the circuit court is
that the court-martial which sentenced
Deming acted in violation of article II
of the articles of war which provides
that officers of the regular army shall
not be competent to sit on court-mar-
tial for the trial of officers and soldiers
of other forces.
Deming will be released from the Fort
Leavenworth penitentiary within sixty
days and all other former members of
the volunteer army who are confined in
federal prisons on sentences inflicted by
courts-martial Of regular officers may
also be liberated as the resu Of to-
days decision.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-14
Cultivated THE AUDIENCE.
Miss Georgia Ray Mcmillan Gave an
Evening of Readings Before a
Very Appreciative Audience Last
Wight at the Y. NJ. c.. Al Auditorium.

Miss Georgia Ray Mcmillan. OF Lum-
berton. N. c.. formerly of Richmond,
KY, gave an evening of readings last
night at the Y. M. c. A. auditorium
and was greeted by one OF Whining
tons most representative and appre-
ciative audiences.
Miss McMillan's programme embrac-
ed fourteen most admirable and Judi
cious selections and the audience 81
highly appreciated her artistic work
that she was frequently encored. The
fact is she captivated the audience. She
is a most charming Young wonan and
her talent is of a high order. She is
an elocutionist of are ability and has
a musical voice of great capability and
1exibility. She is not only an artistic
reciter but is quite pretty and exceed
ingly taking in the delsartian effect
which she gives to her readings. With
a rhythmatic voice. she reads her lines
in sweet n clear tones, and last night
her very first appearance mace her a ia
vorite. After her performance she re-
ceived a perfect ovation and certainly
w NISil Il a l1o II hikb
friends and admirers Her ricital was
under the auspices of the Woman's
Auxiliary and the ladies realized quite
Il snug sum for the fund which they
are raising to refurnlsh the i. M. &. A.
rooms.
In addition to the delightful readings
of Miss Mcmillan. the audience was
given great pleasure by Miss Clare
Swami. a most gifted and accomplished
pianist. who artistically and beautifully
rendered Chopin's Polonaise n A ma
jor. Her playing met with high appre-
citation and elected great applause. Mr..
A. S. Holden also made the programme
all the more enjoyable by one his SUI
perbly rendered solos. He was also
given a flattering reception.
Miss Mcmillan is a native of Ken
lucky, and is the daughter of the
James P. Mcmillan. d.. D., a distin-
guished and scholarly Presbyterian
minister. formerly Of Richmond. KY,
but now of Lumberton. She leaves here
today and will give a reading at Bur-
gaw tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-14

Our Senators and Congressmen
Writing Letters Saying They VIII
Exert Their Best Efforts I'm Having
the Appropriation for our River
and bar

in accordance with the recent action
Of the Wilmington Produce Exchange.
Colonel John L. CantweIl. the secretary.
wrote to the senators and congressmeD
of North Carolina at WASHINGTON. call
ing their attention 10 the ~inadeduacy
of the amount of the appropriation re-
Gently recommended BY the nous com-
mittee and requesting their earnest eff
forts in securing an appropriation that
will be sufficient to keep I'D the work
on our river and harbor in accordance
with the recommendations of CAPTAIN
e. w. VanC. Lucas. OF the engineer
corps. and also to repair the damage
done by the storms at New Inlet and
to remedy the shifting OF the bar chan
mel towards Bald Head
Colonel Cantwell has received letters
from several of our representatives in
both houses saying they will use every
effort to get the appropriation in
creased.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-14
A MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
The william Whitley Building in
Springfield, Ohio, Burned.

Springfield. O.. Feb. 10.-The great
East street shops built by William N
Whitley, the reaper millionaire. at a
cost Of SO. OOO,O 900, were DESTROYED by fire
today. The shops were occupied by the
Springfield Foundry company. Progress
sive Stove and Furnace Company. In
dianapolis Frog and Switch Company.
Kyle Art Glass Company. Kreill French
Piano Company, Miller Gas Engine.
Company. Champion Chemical Cnmpa,
ny and Owens Machine Tool Company.
The building was bought by Senator
Fairbanks, of Indiana. ten years ago,
following the failure of William White.
ly, The loss is over 81, 900, 600. The
water pressure was insufficient and
bremen were handicapped from the
start. Hundreds of buildings in the
vicinity were in imminent danger and
bucket brigades were formed and the
buildings were drenched.
The fire started in an attic but it's
origin is not known. The insurance is
$50, 600 on the contents and for Sen.
ator Fairbanks on the building S110, 900,
a total Of $240. 600