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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
RICHMOND, VA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 81 1902

cialistic lines The debate lasted until
o'clock in the evening. when roll-caii
showed 4,744 votes against the amend
ment Of Mr.. Wilson, and 4,344 In favor OF
it. The miners voted solidly In favor OF
tho amendment.
President Gompers was to-day COM
pletely exonerated Of the charges OF In
fidelity to the principles of trade union
ism. said to have been made by Theo-
dore ]. Shaffer, president Of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
Workers. The special committee which
conducted the investigation reported that
when Mr.. Shaffer appeared before it he
declared that he had not at any time.
either in writing or otherwise. made any
charges against Mr.. GomperS, of init
deity to trades unionism, nor did he de-
sire to make any before the committee
Question of veracity.
P. J. Sheridan, who brought up in the
convention the resolution which resulted
in the investigation, was also present at
the hearing, and asked if it was true that
Mr.. Shaffer made any charges before the
last convention of the IRON, Steel and Tin
Workers against Mr.. Gonpers. and he
replied that he had.
Mr.. Shaffer denied it. Mr.. Sheridan Of
fered to read the minures of the meeting
at which the charges were said by him
to have. been made. Mr.. Shaffer objected
to this because the minutes Were those OF
a secret meeting and if read by Mr.. Sher.-
dan it would involve him into trouble
with his own organization for dfvulging
the inner workings of the convention.
The convention decided that the ques-
ton of veracity between Mr.. Shaffer and
Mr.. Sheridan was something with which
it had nothing to do. and there being no
charges against Mr.. Gompers, there was
nothing to do but to return a finding to
the effect that Mr.. Gompers was COM
pletely exonerated. This was done. and
the report was adopted by the conven-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
POSTED LETTER IN sFIRE-BOX.

JERSEY CITY, N. J., November 2O.-
Special Say, Mister, a woman want:
ed to mail letter and thought the fire.
box was letter box. She's run away
now. This was the explanation Assist
ant Fire Chief Lowell received from a
boy when he. with several hre companies.
dashed up to the corner OF Montgomery
and Varick streets to-day IN response to
an alarm. The tlremen sWore Ia dIzyu1t.
The woman Il unknown. t45.s' Z
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21

MISSED PIGEON N-klLLED BOY.

BROOKLYN. n. T.. November ~
Especial. peter Rurnhon. a pigeon fan-
cser is locked up tonight charged with
killing August Lauher. aged { years.
Burnhon shot at . pigeon which ha
thought was q coaxer sent 70 lure away
his birds The bullet struck little Iau.
Der. who Was ons tha root % his home
locking NJ . picture book With corn-
panion- He rolled To- ~ os00aA WentyA
Ave fsst eslsv. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
PISTOL STOPS RICE TOSSING.

ST. LOUIS, MO-. November ao.-tspe-
cia1 )-'.".It isn't bit funny. walled
young Mrs. Horace Rumsey to-day, while
the bridal party pelted her with rice and
old shoes in the Union Station where she
was waiting to take the train to New
York on q honeynaoon tour Runasey's
hand went to his !1sids pocket and tho
bridal party looked into pIstol narrs,,
s.,Now let's have no more Of this the
bridegroom said Women screamed. tho
Eriee-tossin9 steppea, and the 1sppls dad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
,1r. Doherty Here with Bride.

Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Doherty. who
were married in Norfolk some ten days
ago returned to the city yesterday from
trip to Northern cities. While In Lam
caster Pa. Mr.. and Mrs. Doherty We're
the recipients of much attention, Mr..
Doherty having at one time teen resi-
dent Of that city for brief period.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
GOT HER TASTE BACK.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, November 2o.-tspe-
cial)-Minnle overacre, in septeuber had
a fall from a bicycle. she recovered all
her faculties except that Of tas.e. She
to-day recovered the sense OF taste as
suddenly as she lost It. Her physician
says when she fell there; was formed or
sclot Of blood which pressed upon the
Ebrain 40 that taste was destroyed. This
.clot became absorbed and finally allowed
the brain to perform its natural func.
tons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
mrs. SARAH E. sHEPARp DEAD.

Her Husband Was the First Man
KILLED by Jno. Browns Followers.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. November 20
fSpeciaI3-Sarah Elizabeth Shepard.
widow OF Haywood Shepard, who was
the keeper OF Station Gate at Harper's
Ferry in 1859. and who was the first man
killed by John Brown and his followers.
died here to-day; aged ss. Mrs Shepard
had been resident OF Washington for
many years, and was well known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
WHERE WILL WILCOX BE TRIEDs
Elizabeth City Judge Has Not Yet
Announced His Decision.

Announced His Decision.
ELIZABETH CITY. n. c., November
2o.-(special. Judge Moore has not ye,
announced where the Wilcox trial is ~
take place. His decision may be with.
helu until Saturday. An attorney for ths
defence said tonight that Perauimans
would no doubt be the place. Jerry VIII.
cox. cousin of the accused, says the
prisoner will get as fair trial here as
elsewhere
Your correspondent this afternoon
made flying trip to Hertford and Eden
ton. He found sentiment highly unfavor-
able to the prisoner there. Gates
county resident tells me that 1t would
be dangerous to carry Wilcox to Gates
vile. Bitter feeling prevails among all
classes there. 1t 1t thought that the pri-
soner regrets asking for a removal. ale
though he has made no EXPRESSION ts
that effect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
PAUL LEICESTER FORD'S WILL.
OF His S2O5,00O Estate Two-Thirds
Goes to His poSt1lumous Child.

NEW YORK, November 2o-(speciaL)
The will Of the author, Paul Leicester
Ford. probated to-day left an estate, of
s205 coo, of which two-thirds goes to his
posthumous child. The tragic death of
the popular romantic writer, shot down
by his madman brother. sent thrill Of
horror through thousands who knew him
through his books. His child was born
since the tragedy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
First Dill Signed.

'o"ornor Montague yesterday affixed
.a Signature 10 the first enrolled bill
the present session of the General
:, asernbtS. 1t being that offered by Mr..
pa ksaaie in the Senate, supplying the
missing link in the Cation pension law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
,yoy THE WHIST TROPHY.

The whist team of the Milton c. Work
Club of this city, yesterday defeated
the team of the Marlborough Club Tor the
Travellers trophy at the parlors OF II .he
latter club in washington. D. c. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
Hone for Incurab1e,.

There will be meeting Of the Virginia
Auxiliary of the Home OF Incura bles at
a1S west Franklin street to-day at IL
o'clock. All members are urgently re-
quested to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
DR.. Calisch Introduced.

The meeting was called to order by
Commander Gervas Storrs. after which
DR.. Calisch offered prayer Commands
Storrs welcomed the visitors and intro
duced Mr.. Phillip Whitlock, who intro
duced DR.. Ca!iscr.
The appearance of DR.. Calisch was
greeted with applause. He had good
subject. and he took advantage OF 1t. Hs
brought out the difficulties under which
his people had labored until within the
past century. and showed by the life OF
Judah P Benjamin that of which they
are capable. He was Interrupted by re-
peat applause. He closed with a grace
full presentation OF the portrait of Judah
P. Benjamin to the Lee Camp.
Judge Christians Response.
After solo by Miss McBain, Judge
Christian was introduced, and accepted
the gift His speech was much enjoyed.
1t abounded in historic interest, showing
a careful study OF the life of Benjamin.
and bringing out many details which ars
known to but few persons.
The portrait is q handsome three-quar.
ter painting, done by Mr.. John p. Walk
er, whose excellent work is found ir
many of the valuable collections of Con
federate generals and statesmen made by
the camp At the end OF DR.. Caiisch's
veloped the picture was torn away, and
the subject Of the address just delivered
seemed to step upon the scene. 1t was
received with applause.
Among those present were Dr.. G. w. r.
Brock. Hon. J. G., Featherston. Hon Tsp-
ton D. Jennings. Messrs. Isaac Held,
Henry Gunst. Richard Whitlock. Julius
Straus. w. Fl. Tyler, G. FL BauShrnan.
John A. Curtis, D. C. Richardson, Gene
raj Eppa Hunton. c. II. RaGghman. Rob-
ert Lee Tray!or, Jonas Marcuse. Joseph
C. Dlckerson. Moses May. Edgar Taylor,
L. Il. Morris. S. w. Fieishman. Captain
O. B. Morgan\and Rev. j. P. Smith
Or. CaIlsch,s Address.
Rabbi Ca,isch began by saying that IL
is quite impossible to estimate the IN
tluence that any one individual exer-
cises upon his community or upon tbs
common business progress. 1t IS not all
ways necessarily true that those VINO
occupy the most conspicuous positions
are the most effective factors In human
history or progress. Often the most de-
cisiva conflict is fought unheralded and
In silence Among those who fought in
this silent and unheraided battle OF
brains. and not of Drawn. was one who
gays to the South in her hour of soresr
need the power of mighty intellect. tha
(CONTINuED ON PAGE TWo1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
1T. Regular Dri1l.

Company H. of the Seventeen Virginia
Regiment. had Its regular drill last night,
November 10th. with thirty-eight men In
line Under the command of Captain T. C.
Baptist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-21
.AD0RNS CAMP HALL
PohrRArr OF JUDAH P. BENJAMIN
PRESENTED TO r. E. LEE
VETERANS.
OCCASION 10 BE REMEMBERED
Two Peoples join Hand. and Do
Honor to an I1lustriou. Man.
hADpr cAI1scDs ADDRESS.
Life of BenIamin an Example OF
what HI. People Can Accomplish
in the Face of Great Dimculties-
Judge George L. Christian Accept
ed the Portrait on Behalf of the
Camp.
Two Peoples Join Hands and DO
Honor to an nlustrious Man.
1,s ADDRESS.
Camp.

The presentation of the portrait OF
Judah P. Benjamin.. at the Lee Camp
Hall last night. marked one OF the most
interesting meetings ever held in that
hall. the very air OF which breatfs the
glory Of lost cause and from the
walls Of which look down some Of the
most illustrious men Of all ages.
The meeting was interesting, In the
fact that two different peoples. who have
lived togetSr through ages and yet pre-
served their individuality. came together.
and putting aside all creeds and differ
ences of faith. Joined hands and did honor
to one whom they claim in common.
The room was crowded to the doors.
and many had to stand. The audience
was charmed with the oratory of the two
gifted speakers OF the occasion-Dr. Cal
isch and Judge Christian. Both were fire.
quently interrupted with applause.
A musical programme arranged by Dlr.
Moses May enliyened the evening, and
was much enjoyed. Professor Reinhardt
presided at the piano, and played the &C.
compartments Of Miss Mable McBain and
Mr.. J.. E. Dunbar. both talented vocal
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
VASELECTROCUTED
MotOrman Meets Sudden Death
. Near Chelsea.
WAS FIXING TROLLEY WIRE
Rescuers Searching for Victims of
Negaunee Mine Disaster Find Body
of One Mantle Evidently Died
Standing Up.

Ann Arbor, Mich, March 12.-Her.
bert Harrison, motorman on the De
troit, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor & Jackson
railway, was killed late last night two
miles this side of Chelsea by an cleo.
trio shock.
He was fixing one of the trolley
poles when the current in some man.
ner became short-circuited through his
body and he was instantly killed. The
remains arrived in this city after mid
night and were taken to the Martin
mOrgue.
Harrison was a young man and
leaves widow. He formerly lived in
lnkster, but has of late been a resi-.
dent Of Ann Arbor.
Negaunee, Mich, March 1.-THE
workmen engaged in the search for
the bodies OF the nine victims of the
Negaunee mine disaster of jan 7 yes
terday came in view of one body, but
the ground was caving so badly in the
immediate vicinity that they have
thus far been unable to take it out.
The ground is being securely timbered
and 1t is expected that the body will
be recovered today.
The body is standing erect, indi-
eating that the fall of the ground
caught the victim while in that posi-
ton.
1t is thought that all the bodies will
be recovered within the next few
days, as the workmen are now labor.
ing in the vicinity of the pump house,
where it is supposed the men had con.
gregated to eat their lunch, just be-
fore the cave-in occurred
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
Wilcox Killed Nell cropsey.

Elizabeth City, N. c., March 12.-
The grand jury Of Pasquotank county
has found a true bill against James
Wilcox, the young man in Jail here
charged with killing his sweetheart.
Miss Nellie Cropsey. last November.
The Indictment charges that on the
goth day CT November, 1901, Wilcox
wilfuIly and with malice aforethought,
killed and murdered Ellen M. Crcrsey.
Wilcox was arraigned and entered a
plea Of not guilty The court drew
a special venire of $50 Jurors and then
announced that the trial would begin
at o'clock Thursday afternoon. While
in court, Wilcox was very solemn and
quiet. His face bore a haggard look.
The large court room was packed and
excitement was high.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
Catarrh Canuot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional
disease, and in order TO cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucuous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed 10y
one of the best physicians in this country
for years, and is regular prescription.
1t is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two
ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free:
f. j. CHENEY 81 Co, Props,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
In 4 Closet for Three DAYS.

st. Johns, Mich, March 11.-Minnie
Foerch, the 15-year-old adopted daugh-
ter of Christopher Foerch, a farmer
living three miles west of here. was
found Monday night hidden in a
school house, after an absence of
three days from home. She ran away
last Saturday, entered a school house
close by, through the window, and re-
manned curled up in a closet, without
food. Her absence created consider
able excitement here, the sheriff and
deputy being unable to locate the miss
ing child. She is understood to have
objected to the board at the Foerch
home
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
State Fair Race Schedule.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 12.-
George e. Ward, in charge of the
speed department of the state fair,
has made out the program for this
years races at Pontiac. The purses
will be $500 each, and the events will
be 2:15, 1920, 1925, 1928 and 2:35
classes in trotting. and free-for-all.
2:15. 2:19, 1922, $3.50 and gao classes
in pacing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
Found Body of MISSING Man,

Bay City, Mich, March 12.-The
body of George Hood, who disap-
peared last November, was found in
the slip at the foot of Fifth street.
Hood at one time was looked upon as
one of the leading business men of
the valley, was prominent in republi-
can politics and held important offices.
Business reverses during his later
years carried him down and he is sup
posed to have committed suicide.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
Divorce Courts Gid Bio Business

Lansing, Mich, March 1.-THE
state divorce statistics, now complete
with the exception of Eaton county,
show that there were 1896 divorces
granted in the state courts during the
past year. But As applications were
refused, although $50 cases were
dropped TIE total of divorces issued
is slightly less than in 1900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
WANTED TO KILL HIM,
Ncsaunee reacher-Reformer Has Elk
citing Experience.

Negaunee, Mich, March 10.-Rev. S.
M. Gilchriese, pastor of the Methodist
church here, who week ago began a
crusade against the saloon men, who
had been conducting their business in
alleged violation of the law. was last
Saturday night attacked by a mob
Of sympathizers of the liquor dealers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
To War With Jaran.

London, March 10.-In q dispatcL
dated Shanghai the correspondent OF
the Standard says that the Chinese
merchants coming from Port Arthur
declare they have been ordered to re
move their families from Port Arthur
because preparations were being made
there for a war with Japan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
Nurses Tackled Madman.

Port Huron, Mich, March r.
Peter Elliot, who was taken to the
hospital Monday afternoon suffering
from an overdose of morphine, while
demented. jumped through window
at the hospital but was caught and
held by two plucky women nurses. He
fought like a mailman.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14
Yneilanti After Factories.

Ypsilanti, Mich, March 12.-An en-
thusiastic citizens mass meeting was
held at the opera house last evening,
and the mayor and council were di.
rected to look up industries which 1t
will be possible to secure, and then
to call an election to vote on the boz
muses. involved.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-03-14

Builds up the system, puts pure, rich
blood in the veins; makes men and
women strong and healthy-Burdock
Blood Bitters. At any drug store.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-22

~ N'ei''h " @eW IN'Ss
The following strong state ant of
the right of lawyer to advt ise is
made by David A. Gourick. a attor-
ney of Washington, d. c.. and ed tor Of
Gourick's Digest; "In an arti, lie en-
dtled Legal Advertising, The Amed-
can Lawyer says that ninety-nine per
cent of attorneys have already aban-
doned the old fashioned idea that it Is
derogatory to a professional man TO al.
low his name to appear in print in the
shape of direct appeal for business; !;
that Il is now we'll recognized that un-
less the average practitioner adopts
some method of making himself known
to the community, many items of bust
ness which would otherwise come to
him will be sent elsewhere; that
some of the bar associations have
taken this matter up, notably that of
Wisconsin, which, in its code of ethics,
expressly declares that newspaper ad-
vertisements circulars and business
cards by attorneys are perfectly legit.
imate that the days have passed
when the young attorney was sup.
posed to rent an Office and sit in II un-
til somebody came in, dug him out OF
the accumulated dust of ten years,
and asked him to take a case which
brought fame and fortune; that the
largest firms are constantly adopting
all the expedients, one of the most pop,
ular of which has been taking into
the partnership of young college grad
yates with pull that the favored
young man is usually allowed to bla-
zon his name on the door, and to draw
summonses and citations occasionally (;
that his salary is a good one, for which
he makes due and adequate return in
the way of bringing in business, and
that on the other hand, there is the in
dividual of the old school who would
as soon confess to a homicide as TO
own that he had allowed his name to
go into print, and yet, that usually this
very same person, whenever a bar as.
sociation meeting or dinner takes
place, will be the most strenuous in in
sisting that the reporters present shall
get his land his firm's) name right
We once had the old.fashioned preju-
dice against Advertising ng-contracted II
in good old Philadelphia-but got
bravely over II by the exercise of lit
tie horse sense, and have been liberal
users Of printers ink ever since, to ouI
entire satisfaction and a self-respect
that we could not enjoy II we worked
church circles, wife's relations, and fra
ternal societies, as is done by many
who pride themselves on their old-tim'
ethics"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-22
Willamette Valley Prunss.

During November of last year II. s
Gile & Co. shipped a carload of as.
sorted sizes TO London on consign,
ment TO their representative in that
city This shipment has been dis
posed of proftably, and an order was
received from there for another car,
load, which was dispatched.
The Willamette valley prunes are
gaining a widespread reputation The
field for marketing has been steadily
advanced across the continent where
they have gained a first-class reputa-
tion as TO quality, flavor, etc, and now
they have been introduced into Eng.
land, have met with popular favor, and
are creating a considerable demand,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-22

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discovery Of the age. Cures and pre-
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tain cure for swesdng, hot. aching
feet Al all druggists and shoe stores,
25c Trial package FREE by mail.
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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-22

best poem. as II is the most ambiti, aus
that has been printed during the pa 81
year 1t is a narrative poem, telling On
the strange and devious ways whereby
the lowly shepherd of classic legend
won his sovereign's wife and throne
away. But it has rome of the tedium
of narrative 1t is informed az vivi-
fed by strong human inter stan
interest that rises to a height dra-
matte strength and inheres will ntrin-
sic beauty"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-22

Readers of Current History and Mod
crn Culture now have these two valu-
able magazines combined in one. The
con solidation is announced at the be
ginning of of the 12th volume of the
former, the March number being
clothed in new and comely cover,
and bearing the full title. The pub
fishers announce that the best features
and entire editorial force of both mag
azines will be continued in the consoli-
dated form. The events of the times
will be chronicled in a comprehensive,
impartial and systematic manner; the
field of science, education, religion, lit
erature, art and music will be re-
viewed; and illustrations, attractive
and instructive, will brighten the
pages throughout. Sample copy free
on application. Address Current His
tory Co., Boston, Mass.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-22

After many years the art of fencing
has once again taken its place among
the favored sports, due in a part meas
ure, perhaps, to the popularity of the
romantic novels of the present day
Considered solely in the light OF exer-
else for the physical betterment, 1t can
be heartily recommended. The present
vogue this sport enjoys makes very
timely an illustrated article in the
April Delineator by Regis Senac, a
well-known master OF the foils, where
in the technicalities of the pastime are
explained in a simple manner, and In
Vulnerable hints given that will be
invaluable to both the beginner and
the expert.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-03-22

n. H. Russell has just published a
large pictorial souvenir Of nearly 100
pictures OF famous opera singers In
character. with biographical sketches
by Gustav Kobbe, the weli-known mu~
slcal critic. The volume is handsomely
printed. and the reproductions OF pho
tographs are OF unusual excellence.
Other pictorial theatrical souvenirs re
Gently published by II. II. Russell are
"Maude Adams In Quality street; Vir-
ginia Harmed In Alice Of Old Vincen-
mes. r. H. sothern In Gentlemna OF
France. and a beautiful souvenir OF
Mrs. Patrick Campbell In fayonte
roles