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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22

ment, who turned on a strong volume Of
water, eXtinguished the flames before
much damage had been done. It is al
ways a subject of interest to strangers to
note the large volume of water and the
tremendous force with which it comes
from the hose, by the force of gravity
alone. No other agency IS needed here
in cases of fire. or for any other pur-
pose for which the water is used.
Mr.. Mccormick has recently purchased
the property upon which the stable IS
situated, and while the necessary repairs
are being made no one nves there. Hence
the stable was not in use.
1t is supposed that some one probably
had slept in the stable, and had dropped
a burning match, or end of cigar, which
had lain smouldering in the trash ror
hours, before it ignited the upright tim
Der. which carried the flames to the roof
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
ELAIONT INTELLIGENCE.
Farmers Jubilnn LANDS Posted
Double Track Ing of the
AMI p.

ELMONT, VA. October 21-(Special.)-
Work trains along the line Of the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac road
are now getting together all ties and dis
tributing them preparatory to laying por-
tons of the double track. The forces en-
ployed by Contra ctors Phillips and Airport
are hustiing, and the grading between this
point and Richmond is about completed.
From here the forces referred to will
move north of Ashland.
The farmers through this section are
very jubilant over the prices they have
been receiving for their tobacco on the
Richmond market. While there was not
such a large crop this year as has been
made in former years, the quality of the
weed is far superior, and it's weight much
greater.
The sweet potato crop is also very large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
DEAD FAR FROM HER HOME.
The End She Had misunderstanding
of Mrs, DarbcttH Weiss.

LEXINGTON, VA. October 21-(Spe-
cial.)-A1rs. Barbetta Weiss died at the
home of her son, Mr.. Henry j. Weiss, in
the Brushy Hills, near Lexington, at 8
o'clock Monday morning, after long Ill
ness due to age. She was native OF
Alsace Germany, formerly province of
France and came to this country some
twenty-five years ago with her husband,
John n Weiss, who died several years
ago. One of the greatest breads that
preyed upon her mind in recent years was
the thought of being buried away from
the place OF her childhood and her kim
bred Her funeral took place from her
late home in the Brushy Hills this morn
ing, Rev. DR.. Thornton Whaling, of the
Lexington Presbyterian church officiating,
and the interment was made in the noun
tainside in the rear Of New Alsace by the
side of her husband. She was aged rs
wears, and was a consistent member of
tho Presbyterian church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
CARTERSVraLE GOSSIP.
Interesting Romance-PIent

cARTERsvILLE, VA, October 20
l9Perlal1-There was quite a romantic
marriage IN this county not long ago. The
contracting parties had both passed the
Nfi!tlan OF life. In their young DAYS they
ma been sweetheartg. and would have
,,e'h married had ii not been for the in
--1tne Of the parents of the lady. Over
-'''l Years had pa ssed. and both had been
Married The lady had been twice a
"'ao% and now both are made happy
the contamination OF their youthful!
utSns The names are withheld for
reasons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
TO EDIT THE DEBATES.
Constitutional Convention Commit
tee PrensrinS to Begin Work.

Mr.. James H. Lindsay, of Charlottes-
VILE. editor of the Progress, and mem
bel, of the late Constitutional Convention,
arrived in the city Monday and Will spend
several days here. Mr.. Lindsay is mem
Der of the convention committee empoW-
cred 10 edit the debates of the convention
for preservation among the records Of the
State. He and co-workers on the commit
tee will proceed with the arduous work
Of eliminating the eXtraneous matter and
preserving the gist of the discussions dur
ing the shaping of the organic law of the
State These will make a valuable contri-
button to any law library, and will be OF
great value to members of future conven-
lions in all the States, as we'll as in this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
wooDBERRY LOST.
miller school wnlloped rhem-soore

Miller school yynlloped Them-score
Was 6 to o,
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, October
n.-(specialD-On the University athletic
field Monday the Miller School football
sIeven deteated the team from Wood
berry Forest School,, to Q.
When the whistle blew for the close of
the second half the Nillerites had the
leather within three yards of the Woou.
berry goal The only touchdown was
made In the first half by Left TACKLE
Lewis. and a difficult goal was kicked by
his brother. Heath Lewis.
The feature OF the contest was a sensa-4
tional tackle by Woodson. OF the Miller
olavau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
"v1RG1N1A MOURNING HER DEAD.y
The v. NJ. I. Monument to Cadets
Who Fell Mt New Market.

~ ITO = SsHN - NS " @1tH1 ~ 7
LEXINGTON, VA, October 21-(Spe-
cial)-The alumni committee appointed by
the alumni association at the last meet
ing in June past, met at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute last night and transacted
the following business relative to the
monument, the handwork of Sir Moses
Ezekiel of Rome, Italy. and one of the
members OF the band Of boy heroes who
took part In that battle
Those Of the committee present were
General Ship, Judge s. II. Letcher. Hon.
Alexander Hamilton, president of the
Board of Visitors; Captain Joseph r. An
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22

tain Lad, and crevison Reindeer; owner,
S. w. Anderson.
Best heifer. months and under year.
six entries-Aline H., first prize. $50: An
drea, second prize. s25; Alberta, third
prize. SIS; all owned py S. w. Ander-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
POLLED ANGUS.

u"
heifer of any age. Miss Peerless. $50:
owner, Mr.. Anderson.
POLLED ANGUS.
Best bull, years and over. two en-
tries-First prize. $50. to ]. r. K. Bell.
Pulaski, on Hardy. Second prize. so. won
by Tyffe: owner. Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute.
Best bull. years old and under 3-First
prize, SIS, won by NEWER; owner. J. r. 4.
Bell.
Best bull. l year and under e-Tiptoe,
first prize, SO. Gay Quinbuy. second
prize j. r. X. Bell.
Best bull calf-F1rst prize. $3.50. ia J.
r. X. Bell on No Name. Second prize.
$3.50. to ]. r. *. Bell. on Montvale Norice-
Best cow. 5 years old and over-First
prize, SIS, won by Minor No. TO- Second
prize, si5 won by Lakeside Novice: both
owned by Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
Best cow or heifer. 2 years and under
aFvfine, SO: Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute, owner.
Best heller. year and under First
prize. $3.50, Fyffe II: owned by Virginia
Polytechnic Institute. Second prize. $3.50;
won by Mont Hi.da "; owner. j. Z. *.
Bell.
Best heifer calf-Hilda SIS S. s, G..
first prize, IS: ]. r, X. Bell. owner. Sec
ond prize. So won by Nina XII: owner.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
Best cow and calf-Fisst prize. SIS. Minor
n and calf. owner. Virginia Polytechnic
Institute. Second prize. $40. Dixie BETTY
and calf: owner, j. r. X. He'll.
Six hundred and fifty-aye dollars In pee
.1iryrs was awarded to Mr.. Anderson:
$50 TO Major Cowaa. $40 TO Major Rant-
ley; sis TO MFR Morgan. sss to Mr.. hell;
sna ~ nTr George, 800 to Virginia Poly
technlc Institute: $50 to Mr.. Heatwots.
A nice exhibit of sheep was made hy
Mr.. D. M. Cleyd. OF Pulaski county.
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Arrest for ASSAULT .. wife.

sTAUNTOE. VA. October 1s-tSpe.
ciaLpAlbert Metcalf Was arrested 10.
day. and placed in Jail. charged wisk
shooting a. his vito. with intent to A&
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22
GRAND SWEEPSTAKES.

Best bull OF any size. $50. won by Actor:
owner. S. w. Anderson. Best COW or
heifer OF any age. Miss Peerless. $50:
owner Mr. Anderson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-22

Best bull, 5 years and over. two en-
tries-F'irst prize. $50 to ]. r. K Bell.
Pulaski. on Hardy. Second prize. $50. won
by Tyffe: owner. Virginia Polytechnic In
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
GLORY OF AMERICAN WOMAN
Eminent German of Aesthet-
ics Says Sisters of other Ma
lions Cannot Compare.

Copyright, 1902, by Press publishing Coz
BERLIN, March 22.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram. )-Professor
Wehrle, an eminent German teacher OF
aesthetics, pays this striking tribute to
the American woman:
Her social position has not yet been
attained by her sisters In any other coun-
try. In matters pertaining to housekeep-
ing she may be behind the German frau,
but on all other points there Is no COM
parison.
THE American climate is one Of the
chief causes of her prominence, creating
a type quite distinct from the somewhat
squat type prevalent In Europe. Her
graceful lightness and ease Of bearing, en-
tirely her own, her quick, mercurial move
ments, her fascinating, beautiful head, her
tender roundness OF limbs, are seen only
In America.
american women resemble ones con-
ception of what fairies. sylphs. nymphs and
angels ought TO be. Beauties such as Ru-
bens painted are seldom met with among
the Americans Of the Anglo-Saxon races,
but beings such as Raphael painted are
frequently seen in the streets OF every
large city.
THE American women are exceptionally
energetic and decided. Their characters
have every good quality which goes to
and excessive modesty, their practical
ability enables them to face every dif1eult
situation In which they find themselves"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23

The earl refuses to obey the decree, which
In law constitutes cruelty. which is an
essential ground for divorce here. In q
perfectly cool, polite letter, refusing to
return to live with his wife, Earl de La
Ware wrote: 81 have no information to
give why l have come to this decision,
which is final, and / hope you understand
that l am acting for the best for our
future"
Then there is Lady Rodney's suit against
her husband, Baron Rodney, a direct de-
scendant from one of England's naval he
roes. He Is a captain in the First Life
Guards. 1t is a particularly painful cir
cumstance that this arlstocrat began to ILL
treat his wife in the first week of their
marriage. according to the allegations in
court. The Rodneys have been married
seven years and have four children. About
two years ago Rodney went 70 i've with
his wife's maid, II is alleged, and re-
fused to return.
Lady Rodney is a first cousin OF the
duke of Marlborough, being a daughter OF
Lady Wimborne, who is one Of the dukes
aUnts and a leader in the anti-ritualis
movement. Rodney still retains his COM
mission in the guards. His family motto
is Eagles do not bring forth doves"
The Downshlre suit is expected to be
the next revelation Of aristocratic In
felicities. as 1t is said that all the at
tempts to placate the marquis have
failed.
Marquis Townshend. who sailed by oce-
anic this week. is going to New York
on purely personal business" he said
before leaving. He is 35 years
old and unmarried. His mother is one
OF the beautiful sisters OF the duke Of
Fife. King Edwards son-in-law. She lives
with her son at Raynham Hall. Norfolk
where he occupies himself chiefly with
the management OF the estate The own
10000 acres) and country business.
General Butler married one the mar
quis's psternal duehesses.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
APPLAUSE FOR CLARA MORRIS
Sir Theodore Martin Likes Her senti-
meRt and AdOres Her Frank,
Noble Spirit.

Copyright. 1902. by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, March 22.-(New York World
Cablegram-Speclal Telegram.)-Sir Theo-
dore Martin. the noted literateur, says OF
Clara Morris book, Life on the Stage:'
A a piece of autobiography 1t takes rank
with anything / know. There is the same
genius in Clara Morris writing as there
obviously was in her acting. All she says
about acting should be carefully conned
wherever true love Of what now is almost
a lost art exists. But everybody, whether
he cares about the stage or not, must be
charmed by the story Of the noble struggles
and her frank. noble spirit. as well as by
the power Of her descriptions both OF
scenes and characters"
Martin is a poet and the literary executor
Of Queen Victoria. He married a famous
American shakespearean actress. Helen
Faucit.
Society is discussing the likelihood Of q
matrimonial engagement between Walter
Burns. son OF the late Walter II. Burns OF
]. S. Morgan & Co.. and Mrs. Charles Dun
whose maiden name was Sheridan, a de-
seendant OF Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Mrs. Dun is a beautiful woman. A few
months ago she obtained q decree Of di.
vorce d~issolving her marriage with Charles
Dun, a prominent cluhman and sportsman
Mrs. Dun's mother was a daughter o.
Lothrop Motley. the historian. and a sistel
Of Lady Vernon HaFeourt. whose stepsoE
married Walter Burns sister.
The American exhibition in Crystal palae,
In May Is said 10 be assured a success al.
ready. An agent Of the London n Ameri'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
wife Buried by His side.
BLIND BOY is A SENSATION
Greatest Music Critics in Europe
Cheer 1I-Year-oId New York
ViOIinist.

Copyright. 1904 by Press Publishing Coz
BERLIN. March 22.-(New York World
Cablegram - Special Telegram.) Edward
Graas. the 11-year-old blind violinist, from
New York, who got his musical education
in Brussels, made q sensational success on
his hrst appearance this week in Berlin.
He played a concerto by Sinding. and such
scenes as that which followed have rarely
been witnessed in the famou Philharmonic
hall. The magnificent orchestra which ae-
eompanied him was as completely electrified
as was the audience, members clapped
their hands with great enthusiasm.
In response TO the demands OF the audi
ence the blind musician was led forward
twelve times. each appearance seemed to
increase the enthusiasm. Afterward Graas
mixed with the Audience. and people in the
crowds pressed forward TO grasp his hand
The excited pleasure OF the blind boy az
he received the glowing thanks Of judges
| Of music In EuroDe Waa very Dathetie.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
STAMPS OUT YELLOW FEVER
Army Bill Does Good Work for the
City of Havana.
MOSQUITO CAUSE SURELY DISCOVERED
Disease Now Almost Unknown in Sec
tiOns for Centuries Distinguished
as Worst Epidemic
Centers.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-An interest
ing statement concerning the improvement
in health conditions in Havana since the
American occupation, with special refer
ence to vital statistics for the calendar
year 1901, has been made public by the
insular division Of the War department.
Particular attention is paid to the purging
Of the city from yellow fever during the
last year by the destroying Of ic4ectious
mosquitoes. II is Of vast Importance, the
report says, that these facts should be
made known to the world extensively and
as rapidly as possible. During the last
forty-hve years, with scarcely an excep-
ton, some deaths have occurred from yell
low fever In every month Of the year, the
maximum, 2.058 deaths, taking place In
1857, the minimum. hfty-one deaths, in
1866. with the average T51. The number
OF other infectious and contagious diseases
has been small during the calendar year
1901. There has been very little diphtheria
and typhoid fever. and the tuberculosis rate
is about that OF most cities Of civilized
countries. A rapid decrease has taken place
since American occupation. A marked de-
crease In malaria also has occurred since
the mosquito work began. The statement
concludes as follows;
The army took charge Of. the health de-
partment of Havana when deaths were oc-
curing at the rate of A.252 per year. II
gives IL up with deaths occurring at the
rate of $40 per year. It took charge with
smallpox epidemic for years. 1t gives 1t up
with not a single case having occurred In
the city for over eighteen months. 1t took
charge with yellow fever epidemic for two
centuries. 1t found havana feared as a
thing ~unclean by all its neighbors OF the
United States and quarantined against as
too dangerous 10 touch, or even to come
near anything that Il had touched, to the
untold financial loss OF Havana and OF the
United States. 1t has established the fact
i that yellow fever Is only transmitted by a
certain species of mosquito, a discovery
that in its power for saving human life Ia
only excelled by Jenner's great discovery,
and as time goes on 1t will stand in the
same class as that great boon to mankind
The army has stamped out this disease IN
its greatest stronghold-there having beer
only 1--WE deaths in the last nine months OF
the past year and no deaths and no cases
during the last three months OF the sam
year, and Il has demonstrated a system By
which yellow fever can certainly be con
trolled without interference to
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
DIVORCES ACETATE LONDON
British PesFage Figures in sensa-
tiOnal Cases During PrOgFeSA
OF Coronation PIans.

Copyright, 1892. by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, March 22.-(New York World
Cablegram-speeial Telegram.)-rhe Brit
ish peerage Is figuring conspieuously in
the divorce court in the coronation year.
The Earl de La Ware. the chief among
the bearers of proud titles whose names
decorated Hooley's catehpenny prospectus.
is in course OF being divorced by the
countess, the heavily lowered daughter OF
Lord Brassey. the bulk Of whose fortune
has now gone. After his campaigning ex-
perienee in South Africa. de La Ware de-
serted his wife and her three children.
This week the countess got a decree
ordering restitution Of eOniuSal rlNhts
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23

to take him below for treatment when the
battle was at It's height.
mo" he answered to their appeals, 81
will stay here. My place is on deck"
Barry captured both the Atlanta and
the TTepassy. After recovering from his
wounds Barry conveyed Lafayette and
Noales to France, and on his return he
began a cruise in the West Indies. in 1882.
He ran into the whole English feet during
this cruise and only got clear OF the enemy
by brilliant tactics in an exciting running
fight.
In 1874, when the regular United States
navy was formed, Barry was made senior
ofncer. He was placed in command Of the
young fleets flagship. United States, the
building Of which he personally superin-
tended.
Commodore Barry died in this city when
he was SO years Of age, IN September 10,
1908. His wife. who had died some years
previous, was of the Protestant faith. In
old st. Mary's cemetery the plain, we'll
worn tomb which contains his remains
bears the following inscription:
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
Commodore Jonn Barry, Father of the
American Navy. Let the Christian patriot
and soldier who visits these mansions Of
the QedQ view ne monument hlNh IOoPCNN
and v~eneration; beneath it rest the re
Wexford, ireland, 17l5. America was the
object of his patriotism and the aim of
his ambition. At the beginning of the
Revolutionary war he held commission in
the then limited navy of the colonists.
His achievements in battle and his re-
nowned naval tactics merited for him the
position OF commodore, and to be Justly
regarded as the father of the American
navy. He fought often and bled In the
cause Of Freedom. but his deeds OF valor
did not diminish in him the virtues which
adorned his private life. He was eminently
gentle, kind, just and charitable, and no
less Beloved by his family and friends
than by his grateful country.
Firm in the faith and practice Of the
Roman Catholic church hi departed this
of his age, In grateful remembrance a few
friends Of his countrymen. members OF st.
Mary's church, and theirs, a con-
tributed toward this his second
Requiescat in Pace. July l, 1876.
Wife Buried by His side.
Alongside this tomb is a gravestone
marked Sacred 70 the memory Of Mary.
wife OF John Barry, who died February 8"
the year date is worn on. Patrick Barry
Hayee, adopted son OF the commodore. who
died May 26. 1868. is also buried there.
The torpedo boat Barry will be christened
by Miss Adams OF New York. Miss Adams
Is the granddaughter OF Patrick Barry
Hayes.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
NAMESAKE OF "SAUCY JACK"
New Torpedo Boat Destroyer Barry Ia
Launched at Philadelphia.
BRAVE COMMODORE OF IRISH NATIVITY
His Devotion to Adopted Country
Wins the Thanks of Congress
and Lasting Gratitude
of Nation.

Yesterday at Neahe & Levy's shipyard
was launched the torpedo boat destroyer
Barry, which is named after the gallant
Philadelphia skipper, the hrst commodore
Of Uncle Sans sea fighting force, who is
known In history as 1.-THE Father of the
Navy"
Commodore John Barry. more Familiarity
known as "saucy Jack Barry, came to this
city from ireland when he was IL years OF
age. He was born at Tacumshane, County
Wexford, where his parents had their
home. The Barrys. owing to political OPP
preston. had to leave the could country
and with them the future commodore came
to Philadelphia. At an early age young
Barry was placed on a merchantmen. and
he soon rose to the command OF one Of the
finest OF the trading vessels OF those days
In 1875 Barry offered his services to the
Continental congress.
AXE His All for Liberty.
I'm doing so" Barry said, II give up the
~captaincy OF the finest merchantmen afoat
and the first employ In America" He
was rich and influential, but he staked his
all with the fortunes OF the struggling
colonies.
His services were gladly accepted, and
IN the unequal fight against the superior
sea forces OF Great Britain the laurels woI
by "Saucy Jack" Barry showed how valua.
BILE an acquisition he was to the cause o.
liberty, In song and story his exploits
like those OF Paul Jones. are perpetuatet
for the admiration OF his countrymen.
Colonel Michael Seaman, now an EN-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
COLONEL CoNFESSES TREASON
Russian Omcer Admits Selling Mill
tary Secrets TO Ger
many.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 22.-The semi
oflcial Russky Invalid today announces
that Colonel Grimm, the Russian officer
who was recently condemned to death by
a court-martial at Warsaw. after having
been convicted Of systematic revelation of
military secrets to a foreign power. has
confessed to having been guilty OF high
treason.
About sixty arrests have been made at
Warsaw in connection with the trial OF
Colonel Grimm, who, 1t has been asserted,
had, during ten years. revealed to Germany
every plan prepared by Russia in the
eventuality of war between the two coun-
tries. The discovery Of the colonel's trea-
son was due to his wife, who denounced
her husband in revenge for his having
paid attentions to another woman.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
Mr.. Brown rotter neeon.laer..

LONDON, March 22.-Mrs. Brown Potter
this afternoon changed her mind again and
decided to play the part of Calypso in
stephen Phillips Ulysses" Her decision
was the result Of strenuous peacemaking on
the part Of Beerbohm Trees management.
Meanwhile Mrs. Potter's letter declaring
herself out OF the cast of ulysses" con-
tinues to be printed in the editions Of the
London afternoon papers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23

can society now in New York reports that
exhibits have been secured from the best
manufacturers in America. f. c. Vanduser,
honorary secretary of the American So
ciety, says: 1--WE expect 100, 900 American
visitors in London this summer, and we
will have a display at the palace which
they will see with pride. TIT time has
been short, but the exhibition is we'll or
tive"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-23
city of seattle stranded.

SAN FRANCISCO. March PA dispatch
from Vancouver to the Merchants ex-
change is to the effect that City Of Seattle
is ashore In Vancouver harbor and that
its engines are unable to move the
stranded vessel. 1t is expected that City OF
Seattle would get of this afternoon at
high tide. It is in no danger.