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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
STRANGE GRAVEYARD LIGHTS.
Wil!-o'-the-NVisp Badly Frishtens
Watchers In Cemetery.
philadelphia Ledger

Y
This community Is wrought up to a high
pitch of excitement by strange lights
which fit nightly between the old and
new Episcopal cemeteries. Superstitious
persons believe them to be warnings Of
some impending calamity. There are resi-
dents who declare that similar lights We're
seen just prior to the flood Of 1889 ana
the smallpox epidemic of 1894.
On Wednesday night Mrs. Shoemaker,
an aged resident was returning to her
home after spending the evening with a
neighbor, when, nearing a vault in the
old cemetery. she was startled at seeing
a brilliant red light leave the vault, move
slowly across the street directly in front
Of her and lose itself in the new ceme-
terry. Badly frightened, she made rapid
strides for home, but had taken only a
few steps when she again saw the same
light some distance away on hill. This
time it was waved up and down in such
it disappeared. Before she was half
way home Mrs. Shoemaker, fell and rolled
into the gutter. When regaining her feet
and senses she saw the same light ap-
parently hanging in the middle of the
street only a few feet from her. Almost
frantic. she ran, screaming, to the house
Of a neighbor. where she recounted her
experience. Thinking she was the VIC
friends paid little attention to the mat
ter.
Thursday morning the story of the
lights flew like Wildfire. and before noon
several hundred persons had visited the
scene. That night three or four prom-
nent residents stationed themselves near
the cemetery to watch for the lights.
but Were SO badly frightened by a repe-=
tition of the scenes of the previous night
that they forgot what they had assem-
bled for. The following night and last
night the same antics We're witnessed by.
hundreds of persons, who had gathered
from all parts of the town. but before any.
attempt could be made at capture the
lights would vanish, and their source re-
mains a mystery.
Although no grasses or phosphoric min
erals are known to exist IL this locality,
ex-Sheriff William RYAN and other prom
inent citizens say they have seen these
lights at various times and that all for
mer efforts to gain a clue to their origin
had proved futile.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
CEREMONY CARDS.
MENUS, BUSINESS DIES.
ADDRESS DIES.
.~r.-N>~n.-o>~n,-N>~r.<n>-n-N~%~

FAINT child OF her sister, Mrs. J. r. Miller
who died Tie 18th at Oakdale. w. va
/ Miss Maude PampAn will enter on nef
duties as principal OF the graded scnooi
at Esgleston October 9Th.
Miss Jennie Hoge IS critically III at ner
home In East Radford.
Miss Patra Mitchell. who spent the
summer IN Buena Vista, left Sunday fe'
Kinser. where she will teach this winter.
Mrs. Pate. OF Richmond. Mrs Wllson-
of Petersburg. and Miss Lucy Radford,
of Bedford, who have passed the summer
at Mrs Adams. returned home Thurs
Thursday.
Mrs. s. ]. Battle spent several days IN
Roanoke last week with her son. Colonel
W. S. Battle.
The Sunday school OF st. James Epis-
copa1 church held its annual picnic sat
urday at Rarford.
Mr.. Charles Kinsey Is visiting friends
in Eastern Virginia
Mr.. Fred Painter. secretary and treas
urer Of the Radford Woollen Mills. has
returned from Marion.
Mr.. William Resented came down Fri
day from Max Meadows, where he holds
a position as chemist for the Virginia
Iron Coal. ant Coke Company. to lead
the german at the Adams building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
WANTED TO TAKE
DROP IN elevator
New York Reporter In Guest of Sem
sation Made Reuest, But Chief

Pierre Refused.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 2-'How does
it feel to drop 450 feet in a rapidly de-
scending elevator"
An enterprising newspaper man from
New York city was anxious to solve this
Interesting question. and forthwith jour
neyed to Philadelphia to satisfy his am
btion. Several days ago the new elevator
in the city hall tower was tested with
two sewer rats as the only passengers
The elevator dropped 200 feet but the
fact that the rodents were alive at the
end of the perilous drop bore evidence tc
the effectiveness OF the safety all
cushions.
The test was preliminary to the one
which will be given this afternoon in
the presence of 500 invited guests, con-
sisting of prominent officials of the NUM-
cipality and representatives of the gov
eminent from Washington. The journal
list from Gotham. with the principles OF
a Message to Garcia" wildly impressed
upon his mind, jauntily struck town and
made his way to the Office Of George G.
Pierre, chief Of the bureau of city prop
erty.
IT am from New York" he impressively
announced '"rhe bustling citizens OF
that prosperous burg are anxious to know
how it feels to drop $50 feet In an eleva-
tor I am here to satisfy their curiosity.
When that elevator drops want to be
in it, am absolutely without fear. All
I require is your permission to occupy
the car with the two sewer rats which
I understand will also make the journey.
I want to be alone with u1yimpressions
and the rats. Do rider
Chief Pierre smiled indulgently, and re-
n1;e1 !'Yo,1 do not -
'.But I must have been instructed to
take the trip and cannot disobey orders.
Do ride?"
Nothing doing, young man." said Chief
Pierre.
Just think Of the great disappointment
Of thousands of New York." pleaded the
journalist.
Gust think Of the work will save the
coroner by my REFUSAL spoke up Mr..
Pierre, and closed the interview with a
wave Of his hand The air in the vicinity
Of city hall was of an indigo hue as the
indignant New Yorker gloomily made his
way in the direction Of Broad-Street sta
ton. It is safe to assume that he does
not think much Of "A Message to Garcia =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
THE NEW CAPTAIN.
Brief Sketch Of j. f. shinbergcr,
Who Succeeds j. 3. Angle.

Who Succeeds j. 3. Angle.
Captain j. f. Shinberger who sue
ceeds Captain T. B. Angle, has served
as clerk to the Chief of Police for several
years, and has proven himself very
faithful and efficient officer. He is not
only a good member of the force but
also has a splendid war record.
He was in Norfolk when the war broke
out, end when the First South Caro-
lima Regiment was organized he en-
listed for twelve months as sergeant
major. Subsequently he was appointed
orderly for the colonel commanding at
Fort N1oultrie, and was present at the
bon1bardment of Fort Sumter. After be-
ing honorably discharged he came to
Richmond and re-enlisted in the Balti-
more Artillery. He went with his COM
mand to the Rappaliannock river, and
from there to Gordonsville, where he
fought in Jacksons army. He returned
to Richmond in time to take part in the
seven days fight around this city At
forwards he went with his battery to
Charlottesville to recruit and subse-
quently went into the accoutrement de-
partment, and while there was elected
lieutenant of a new company that was
then organized
Sergeant Shinberger has lived in Rich
mond ever since the war. He was for
merly engaged in the saddlery and har-
ness business, but on March s. 1880. was
appointed member of the police force
and when he entered on the duties con-
nected with that appointment he re-
signed the office of registrar of cleo
tions Of the third precinct of Marshall
Ward, which he had held since 1870. At
ter being on the police force for about
u. ,koJ
geant in the Second District, and re-
NAMED in that position until June &C.
1885 when the Board of Police Commits
sioners made him a sergeant He has
served as clerk to the Chief of Police
since March, 1894.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
CIRCUS MAN killed
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.1

nifcent horses such as would 90 credie 70
the Ben Hur race. rushed into the arena
and. mid the cheers and shouts OF ths
people, dashed around the ring. One OF
the horses hitched to the outside chariot
Slipped and fell. A serious accident
would have ensued had 1t not been FOR
the quickness and GOODNESS Of the driver
of the inside car, who. urging his horses
on. passed the other chariot and. leaning
over, caught the reins Of the fallen morse
and, pulling him UP, threw the re1ns INTO
the drivers hands. and as the audience
gave vent to mighty applause, the TWO
chariots sprung forward and the race
was renewed.
Runaway In Parade.
But for the presence OF mind OF the
driver of the second hand wagon IN sau-
telle's parade. many people would have
been injured in Main street in the morn
ing.
= When the wagon reached Fifth street,
because of the heavy grade, the wagon
began to push upon the horses. and they
became frightened and started down the
hill at break-neck speed. The driver
didn't lose his head for moment.
Through the crowds, and between the
cars he guided them with wonderful Skill
When Eighth street was reached no cars
were in the way, and he swerved them
into that street. The hill forced the
frightened horses to stop. When the
horses had been quieted, the wagon pro-
ceeded to Broad street. and Joined in the
parade again.
The driver showed himself an expert
enced horseman. and his GOODNESS was the
subject Of much admiring comment.
May Winter Here.
The show was good one, and large
crowds attended both the matinee and
night performances. The show exhibits
to-day in Columbia. in Scottsville Satur-
day, and at Lexington Monday.
Sig. Sautelle, when asked where he
would winter said: I'VE have an offer
to winter In Richmond. and we also have
an offer to come to Petersburg, and it Is
very probable that we will accept one or
the other. We will be on the road for
about two weeks longer, and in the mean
time we will decide as to where we will
StOn''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
A C0L0RED CONFEDERATE?
NORFOLK, va, October 2-tspeciaD.
The only colored Confederate soldier or
seaman admitted to registration here
as such was Samuel Davis, who served
in the Conf ederate navy.
KILLED HtMSELF
WITH SHOT GUN.
John Make Peace of Sanford, N. Q
Made Clean Job of 1t.

John Make Peace of Sanford, n. O.,
Made Clean Job of 1t.
GREENSBORO, N. c., October q
Especial John Makepeace. a prominent
and wealthy sash and blind manufactures
of Sanford, shot and killed himself to-
day at noon.
There was no suspicion as to his inten-
tons until the report of gun was heard
in his room. He had placed pillow on
the floor to break his fall. A shotgun
was lying by his side, and the nature OF
the wound was such that it was seen
that he had placed the muzzle of the
gun at his breast and pulled the trig-
ger The contents Of the weapon pierced
his heart, and death ensued instantly.
Confirmed mela cholia is supposed to
have led to the rash act. His business
and family relations, so far as known,
were perfectly satisfactory to himself.
He leaves widow and grown children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
ACTIVITY IN L. & N.
Caused by Report of Protection of
Minority Interest.

Minority Interest.
NEW YORK, October 2.-(special)-
The activity in Louisville and Nash
Vile shares to-day was caused by the
circulation of report that lie minority
interest was to be protected in some
way in the deal by which the Atlantic
Coast Line assumes control. There was
some buying by small spectators, but the
bulk of the transactions In this stock
were conducted by houses identified with
the syndicate that now dominates the
situation.
Inside buying gave southern railway
shares an impetus that encouraged specu-
lative buying to a considerable extent.
The belief is prevalent in Wall Street
that the interests of the Southern have
been carefully guarded in the Louisville
and vile-Atlantic-Coast Line deal.
The date for stamping Southern railway
stock certificates deposited In assent to
the five years extension of, the voting
trust has been extended to October 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
Cuban Receipts and Expenditures.

HAVANA, October 2-Senor Monies,
Secretary of the Treasury, reports that
the customs receipts for the entire is
land of Cuba during the month of Sep
TENDER amounted to s1,3O7,102. The re-
ceipts from the post-office. money order
department, internal revenue. sundries,
reimbursements, etc, bring the total re-
ceipts for the month UP to s1.596 4O1 The
cash on hand August S1st, was S, O39 2i7
which. added to the total of September S
receipts, makes grand total of So 635. CAS-
Payments made during September
amounted to s122S.912, and there was a
balance in the treasury September 3Oth,
of 81, 406 1856.
This report shows an increase in the
customs receipts for September of this
year of s2G4, $50 over those of September,
1901
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
LENTH OF THE PRAYER.

This prayer lasts for about twenty
| minutes, when the high priests, attired
in a gorgeous dark purple robe, passes
among the participants and presents each
with a cup Of strong tea, on the surface
Of which is hoated a small piece of but
ter. Having drunk the tea, they resume
their prayers in good earnest for another
twenty minutes
They then consider the job completed,
and if anything on earth is going to save
the sick one, the root of the ginseng is
going to do the trick. At the time Of
childbirth the mother will always have a
root of ginseng on a small altar in the
room: if the child lives it is given the
root to guard carefully all of its life, as
having it's chief sponsor when it made its
first kow-tow to an admiring family.
In gambling, which is always a strong
passion with every Chinaman, the gin
seng Is often concealed in the folds Of
the clothing, and If bad luck attends the
player the root is brought out and ap-
pealed to to change his fortunes. Chinese
merchants keep their choisest roots wrap
ped in fine silk and put them in a small
metal box. which is again placed in a
large wooden box-the inner one securely
packed around with quick lime to alb
sorb all moisture
When purchasing a choice root one is
requested not 10 breath upon or handle
it for fear of the root absorbing even a
small amount of moisture. The merchant
may be depended upon to dilate upon it's
many virtues and on the wonderful cures
it has effected.
The ginseng is often sent to friends as
valuable present. In such cases it is
usually accompanied by small beauti-
fully finished double kettle the inner
kettle Of silver and the outer one of cop
per. This kettle is used only for making
the wonderful ginseng tea.
American chemists have found no medi-
cal properties whatever in the plant and
its curative value is imaginary. However
that is Of no consequence to the American
grower, for it seems that John China
man must have pinned his faith to the
root when Adam was a little boy, and
has held to it ever since.
A thousand years from now we will
find him still holding to his belief in it's
virtue, and will also find the American
grower still active in exchanging the root
for it's equivalent in American dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
Charge Against College anatomiSts

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, October 2
Another step was taken to-day in the
frave-robbery sensation. when affidavits
were fled by Prosecutor Collins against
the demonstrators OF anatomy IN differ
cRt medical and dental colleges in this
city. charging them with failing to keep
complete record of all bodies pur-
chased for dissectihg purposes. THESE
af'idavits were filed In an effort to test
the law holding colleges liable where a
record IS not kept
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
: Fatal Colli.ion or Tra;n.

PARkERsBURG. w. VA. October a.
rive persons We're killed and three iniur-
ca IN head-end collision between two
freight trains in tunnel near Corp
Wallis, on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road to-day. Fred Pearce. engineer of
one train, and William Miller, a brake
man, are among the killed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
chafrce ana wright Sail for Home

MANILA. October General Chafee
and Eiee-Governor Wright sailed for
san Francisco to-day. on the transport
sumner They were accorded a general
and popular farewell demonstration
Mr.. Wright will remain at home five
months
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
G. A. II. Men Gathering.

WASHINGTON. D. G., October 2-The
first of the veterans from the outside
who are TO attend the Grand Army En-
campment arrived here to-day, and it is
expected that from this time until the
beginning of the encampment exercises,
the arrivals will continue General Tor
rance and his staff are expected to-mor-
row
The communicating chief will find the
city quite prepared to receive himself
and his comrades. Within the last
twenty-four hours hundreds. of flags,
big and little, have been unfurled along
the principal streets. Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. along. which the veterans will
march. is tonight quite completely lined
with the national colors, and many other
streets are also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
The Cool Summer.
cRaltimnre An,arica !, /

The seasons are all upside down. and if
we are to have the usual average temper.
Azure for the year there must be warm
weather sometime in Decemhe This
applies to Europe as well as to this coun-
try. for the women Of Paris wereIwear-s
ing furs in August. and IN Italy at the
same time the thermometer marked only
az degrees abOVeAzerQ. s.5ss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
TELLS IN RHYME
OF HIS TROUBLES
York Resident Declares Wife De-
parted and Took With Her
His Shirts.

His Shirts.
(. YORK, PA, Oct. 2.-Ichabod G1assmy-
er. OF York, has had some domestic trou-
bles. In part he says his wife left him.
although he does not give the reason.
Ichabod is out in a public notice in POI
etical shape, as follows:
Nancy. my wife. has grown quite rude:
She has left me in lonesome mood.
She has left my board and taken my
bed
She has given away my meat ard bread
She has left me inspite OF friends and
church
She has carried with her all my shirts.
Now, We. who read this paper,
Since she cut this luckIess caper.
i will not pay one single traction
OF any debts OF shers
ICHABQD8 GI.Ae9NYND
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03

and instantly killed tonight by William
a. Murphy, monider In the Decatur
7 Car Wheel Works. The shooting occur
req IN a saloon on Avenue f. and 1t Is
said was the result OF an alleged dispute
( over the right OF the constable to search
man for pistol,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
Se. Comet Seen at Hobart.

GENEVA. Y. ". October 2-Dr. w. 3.
Proofs director of Smith Observatory.
and Professor of Astronomy at Hobart
Collewc has found the new comet found
at the Lick Observatory. When last OBJ
Served II was IN The lower part of Cas-
f'onea's chair and is moving westerly
toward the northern part Of Cysrnus DIR,
Rrnoks saws tho comet is increasing In
bi"htnees and IS now about twenty
lines b...:,ter than at discovery. The
comet win not he a brilliant cbiect hut
NAV he seen with the naked eve when
wei Located and may be observed with
good field glass or small telescope.
Homicide I'm nirsnfrEhan,.
RipN.r sVfTIIAM, Ala. October s.-- IL.
Ha!lineou!st. q constable, was shot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03

Miss Olivia Pierce, who has been sick
at her home, No. $40 north Sixth street,
for several weeks, is improving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL.
Boston Wins from New Yor1-Scorc
n

Boston Wins from New YorL-Scorc.
BOSTON, October -(National.)-Bos-
ton won from New York to-day, in the
fourteenth inning. on Gremingers double,
grounder to Smith. The game was a
pitchers battle throughout A second
game was to have been played but dark
ness prevented. Score:
Boston 20 0 0 Oh Q 0 Q 0 Q Q 0 0 IL 10 0
New Y'l1.0 0 Of 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 O-1 II l
Batteries: Pittinger and Moran; Taylor
and Bowerman.
Time of the game, 2 hours and 40 min
utes. Attendance 1879.
Umpire: Mr.. Irwin.
PHILADELPHIA, 4; BROOKLYN. 0.
PHILADELPHIA. October 2.-(Na-
tional.)-White pitched fine ball for the
two hits off of his delivery Score:
Brooklyn .........0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 2 9
Philadelphia ......0 0 0 0 9 0 2 "A !
Batteries: Donovan and Ritter; White
and Doom.
Time of the game. hour and IS min
utes. Attendance, $40.
Umpires: Messrs. Emslie and Latham.
CINCINNATI. 6; PITTSBURG. 4.
PITTSBuRG. PA October 2-(Nation-
al)-Errors gave Pittsburg all Of her
runs. Only one hit was made off Phillips
after the third inning, while Lever was
hit hard Score:
Cincinnati ........1 0 OF 0 3 o. 6 Is
Batteries: Lever and Smith: Phillips
and Bergen.
Time Of. the game, hours and 10 min
utes. Attendance 1900.
Umpire: Mr.. O'Day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
CHIEFLY PERSONAL.

Mrs. James ". Dickerson, of Lynch
burg, Va, is in the city, the guest of the
family OF Mr.. John II. Dickerson, west
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
Ginseng.

DISAPPOINTMENT
ST. Louis Chicago game postponed; rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03

be open to the public and It is expected
that there viii be much Unrest In It.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03
CINCINNATL 6; P1TTsBURG. 4.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.

Brooklyn at PHILADELPHIA,
Chicago at st. Louis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-03

he n eetin N hill 2 invita- tlons have
been issued to rep-e essential tive citizens. will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12
ROOSEVELT IN 1904.
Blaine Invincible Club Endorses the
President for Another Term.

AT a meeting of the Blaine Invincible
Club, held at its new headquarters on Penn
sylvania avenue last night, resolutions were
adopted in praise of President Roosevelt,
who, 1t was stated has discharged the
sacred duties of his high office without fear
or favor, for the good of the whole people
of the republic. The Blaine Invincibles fur
Their declared:
I'VE are gratified with his disapproval of
barbarous lynchings so frequently prac-
ticed to the lasting disgrace of our superior
American civilization. We hail with pride
his firm defense of the gallant soldiers who
have battled for the honor of the flag and
our commercial interests The conduct of
President Roosevelt in opposing trusts and
combinations that impose burdens upon the
people is commended"
The resolutions conclude: Under the wise
and powerful leadership of President Roose-
welt we believe the grand old party will go
to victory In 1904. thus assuring all citizens
OF this grand Union equal prote before
the law and long reign of prosperity We
lndorse him for our candidate for the re-
publican nomination for 1904
The club also received and adopted a re-
port from Its excursion committee which is
preparing for an outing August 90.