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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
FIRE in ATLANTA'S HEART
WIPES OUT BIG BLOCK.
Shook ana Morcross Buildings Com
pieteIy Observation-Disclosures Phnr-
macy Structure Gutted.

ATLANTA. GA. December ga fire
to-day in the heart OF the downtown
section of Atlanta wiped out almost 4
block of business houses. causing a lose
estimated at between siQ0000 and $500 Gao.
The fire originated in the furniture store
of Shook 6 Austin. on the Whitehall
street viaduct. and was first discovered
at o'clock in the morning.. 1t so-eaJ
with great rapidity to the Norcross build.
ing, a structure on the corner OF Peach
tree and Marietta streets, whose sin
stories We're largely taken up with the
offices of physicians. dentists and attor.
neys The Norcross building ard thu
Shook building were entirely consumed.
only portions of the walls remaining.
The building occupied by the Jacobs
Pharmacy Company. adjoining the Noc-
completely Quilted. and the Jacobs Com.
pany ard the Shook Company sustained
the heaviest individual losses of the fire.
Water did considerable damage TO sew
eral stores adjoining. and across the
street.
LODGERS IN PERIL.
The Williams House 4 small hotel To-
Gated on the upper floor OF the jacobs
Pharmacy building. contained about s.x-
ty-five dodgers, and for some time rumors
prevailed that loss of life had occurred
Chief Joyner declared tonight that all
the guests had escaped underlined.
The entire Street-car service of the city
was suspended fora period of about four
fire The burned buildings were most
of them old. and their material value
was not great. The Norcross building
the most valuable OF those DESTROYED
was to have ,een demolished within
year. to make way for modern office
structure. 1t was built at a cost q
about 10000.
The heaviest monetary loss falls upor
the merchants in the various buried
buildings, who lost their stock and fix
lures.
FEARS FOR THE KlNIBALL.
There was considerable Apprehension
early in the morning that the flames Wild
spread to the kimbali House and 1G-
yolve the entire central business portion
of the city, but the heroic work OF the
Fire Department. confined the fire to
compare lively narrow area. 1t IS no. ne
lieved that the Whitehall street VIaiic:
is seriously damaged.
The loses have not been sabu'atsd,
but they will swell the aggregate 10 an
amount over 100000. Almost all the plate
glass windows were broken in the retail
stores across from the Norcross buildi7s
on Peachtree street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
OTHER MEETINGS.

A ,neetin.; of the Light Committee was
held last night. Those present were
Messrs. C. c. Cox, chairman, r. L. Pa
tram, and Waverly Nurnally.
Mr. Nunnally moved that the light az
Seventeenth and Everett streets be made
a swinging lamp, and his motion was
adopted.
Mr. Gill moved that a light be placed
at Eleventh and Semnes streets. His mo-
ton was adopted.
Several other lights are to be placed
about the city.
The Board Of Aldermen will meet Fri
day night at o'clock The Health Com
mittee will meet the same evening at 7
o'clock.
A meeting Of the Business Mems AS
ISOLATION was held last night, and much
work was mapped out, which is to be
done in the near future by the various
committees. President D. L. Puiliam pre-
sided. 1t was decided to invite certain
Richmond plants to locate in Manches-
ter Another meeting Of the association
will be held next Tuesday night, when
it is desired that only members be pres
ent.
The Chesterfield County Medical So
ciety met last night at The home Of DR..
J. G. Loving Scientific papers were read
and discussed, after which refreshments
were served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
WILL NOT HANG FRIDAY.

Finest Davis has bee. grantEd q re-
spite Is Governor Montague and will not
be hanged Friday morning. TIE respite
prevents the execution Until January 8.
1909, by which time Governor Montague
will have considered the case
The petition requesting Governor Mon
tague to commute the sentence to life
imprisonment was presented to him yes
terday by Rev. E. Y. Badly, 0lr. Maurice,
and Mr.. NJ. A-Campbell
The action of Governor Montague in
granting, a respite caused much surprise
in Manchester last evening. as it was
generally believed that he would refuse
to interfere in the case.
The friends of the condemned man are
given until January 9th to prepare petit
ton praying a communication to life impri-
sonment.
Davis vas convicted October 9th and
sentenced to death by Judge John H. In
gram. IF the Corporation Court of Man
chester Tile scaffold on which he was
to have been hanged Friday has been
completed, but there are many who ven
ture 10 say that it will not be needed. as
there are many who now believe that
Governor Montague will commute the
sentence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
LoW-PTiced Goats
and Dress Goods.

Monte Carlo Coats for $3.50. OF GOOD
kersey, pleated back and velvst
Collar Good length: 80 inches.
A $500 Jacket for 5000. AIl-woo,
Kersey. 2o-inch size. Finely taller.
ed 5000 is special price we've
placed on this garment The man
that made them originally. inteude,
them to sell for 500 more. ard so
they did-in other places.
s59S for an Atwood Kersey. lined
with good Satin. and finely tailored
We bought it under price.
AIl-Wool Tricots to sell for pc yard
have been scarce this winter in
Reds and Blues. New lot of twelve
pieces just in yesterday, in Scarlets
Cardinals. Garnets. Bright Blue.
Navy and Royal. Splendid qualities
and very low-priced at 25c.
AIl-Wool Plaids, for bath robes. Sc.
parate skirts. children's dresses. etc
soc. to $1o9 per yard. but want from
T5c. to $500. Other piaids a.
low as 121sc.-but while the price IS
low the value isn't.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
DESKS FOR REPORTERS.

Mr.. Sampson offered resolution re-
quiring that desks be placed in the Coun-
Gil chamber for the accommodation of
the newspaper reporters, who have to
report the proceedings of the bodies which
meet there. The resolution also provides
that the reporters shall be allowed to see
copies Of the resolutions. ordinances, and
other papers that are passed upon by the
City Assembly, in order that they may
make Their accounts Of the proceedings as
accurate as possible. Mr. SIMPSONS res
oution was unanimously adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
WILL NOT HANG FRIDAY
ERNEST DAVIS GRANTED A RES
PITE UNTIL JANUARY o, 1908.
MEETING OF CITY ASSEMBLY.
Woodward Ordinance is Adopted
Miss Ruth NunnnIly WEEDS HIr. j. D.
Craig To-Day-Mrs. Sarah Hines Is
Bride for the Fourth Time.

Much celebrity was resorted to by the
City Assembly in disposing of business at
its meeting last night, and that BODY
put in three hours OF hard work.
1t was meeting in which everybody
seemed to be in working humor and
many questions were settled without
lengthy dcliberation. Among the most
salient features of the meeting. however,
were the adoption of the ordnance per-
hitting Messrs. Woodward & Son to erect
a spur track along Everett street to their
property; the defeat OF the dog ordnance
as presented by Mr.. Rudd; the acceptance
of the resgnati ton Of DR.. William 2. Ma
thews, as president of the Board OF
Health: the adoption OF a resolution offer
ed by Mr.. a. l.. Sampson providing desks
for newspaper reporters, as we'll as the
adoption of a resolution providing for two
more regular policemen for the police
force of Manchester.
Those present were: NIessrs. w. Nun
nally, J. r. Reams, a. w. Fair, c. L..
Petit, \. L. Sampson, c. G. Cox, G. S.
Grizzard, r. V. Owen, ". B. Bradley,
w. Q. Ferguson, w. E. Gill, Jr., and
President ]. S. Wakefield.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
DAMON-DWYER.

Miss Iva Elmor Damon, daughter or
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren T. Damon, of Ches-
terrified county. Will become the bride of
Mr. James w. Dwyer, of Lewsburg, W.
Va, to-day The marriage will take place
this afternoon at the home of Miss Da-
mons sister, Mrs. George ]. Freddy,
6l4 west Grace street, Richmond.
Another wedding of interest will be that
of Conductor Roper, Of the Hull street
line Of the Richmond Passenger and Pow
er Company, and a popular young lady
of Swansboro'. They will be married to-
day. Conductor Woody will work for Mr.
Roper while he is enjoying his honey
moon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10

Squire II. a. Jordan, was SOMEWHAT
improved last night
Mr.. w j. Morrissett. of the firm o.
D. III. NIorrissett K Som is suffering from
a severe cold. and may not be able IN
sing at the presentation of Sir Moneys
Crusade tomorrow might.
The condition of Mr. Herbert Hooker.
son of Llderman A. r. Hooker, who has
been ill,with malarial fever, was some
WHIT improved last night.
Mr.. Ruxton G. Wood, clerk fo- Mr. Z.
W. Weisiger. the druggist, has returned
f. ON hunting trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS

The following were the proceedings yes
terday in the Supreme Court Of Appeals
OF Virginia:
Hudson VS.. Barilam trustee, etc. argued
by John E. Friend. for appellee. and sno-
mitted.
Pettyjohn vs. National Exchange Bark
OF LynchburS. Argued by y +. Long
for appellant and ]. Z. Coleman. Tor ap
peliees and continued until te-Gay.
The next case to be heard is Allison -
Allisons executors and others, No. 2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
MANCHESTER AND CHESTERFIELD.

for the past two years, and this memory
shall act as an incentive to still further
correct and better the conditions exist
ing around US, making life more plea SAINT
and helping humanity.
With very best wishes for the continued
success and prosperity OF Manchester and
the entire Council, / am
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM P. MATHEWS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
IN THE MAYORS COURT.

Robert McSnan and Lewis Richardson.
both coEored who were arrested by Spe-
cial Officer c. A. Overton on the charge OF
Jumping on the cars OF the Hull street
line Of the Passenger and Power Com
pany, were tried before Mayor Maurice
to Manchester this morning and fined 81
each.
Chief of Police Lipscomb caught a
horse yesterday. and is anxious that
it's owner come forward and get it. The
horse is a dark bay, with white spot on
the forehead and white hind legs. The
animal is now at W. r. Nelson's stable
where the owner may cali TO get it.
The condition of Mrs. Jordan, wife of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10

,nond left this morning 1t 4 o'clock for
Baltimore, where they will be married 70,
day. Miss Jennie Craig and Mr. NorVeii
Craig accompanied the couple.
The prospective bride IS the dausn.e.
of Mr. b. A. -Nunnally, OF NO. loo eas.
Tenth street, Manchester.
M craig is connected with Treasurer
phillips, office In Richmond
The couple will make their future nome
in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Hoods jarsaparilla
and Pills

Eradicate it, positively and absolute
iy. This statement is based on the
thousands OF permanent cures these
medicines have wrought.
~ daughter had scrofula, with eleven
sores on her neck and about her ears. HOOD.
oassapsrila was highly recommended and
sne TOOK It and was cured. She Il now ia
City. Ind. s -
nooo.e casDapar,la peosnIoeo q
- 80 1900 the promlee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Richmonders In New York.

NEW YORK. December 9--(SpeciaL)-
Following are the Richmonders register
ed in New York to-day:
Waldorf-Dr E. G.. Williams, ] S. Will
Iiams and wife.
Fifth avenue-L. E. Thayer.
Astor-F. w. Banner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
OpPORTJTNITIEs wAsTED.

OPPORTUNITIES WASTED.
On two occasions most favorable OPP
portunities presented themselves, which,
if Booth had enorgetically moved in the
prem SEES, or llaI desire other that at
tempting it at the theatre am perfect
" confident it would have proven sue
cessful beyond u doubt. These were oc-
casions before l had become acquainted
with the fact that others than Surratt
and ourselves, already spoken of, were
connected in the enterprise. The Fresi-
dent passed over the Eastern Branch
bridge. accompanied only by his coach
| man. and q single guest within the car
| riage. To what point he went beyond
! was not known. his movements having
been overlooked only so far as to as
! certain the fact that he had passed over
the river.
Information was Immediately conveyed
to Booth of these occurrences. He paid
but slight attention to the matter. on
account, as he said, Of the pressure OF
business at the time, and thus the only
and most favorable opportunities were
|. permitted to pass by without. it may be
truly spoken, the slightest notice beng
taken there of him. 1t became Impossible
; under these circumstances to feel like
continuing in the affair, when inaction and
inattention were becoming the ruling ele-
| ments, delay tending TO cause our po-
sitions daily to become more insecure
The month of January had passed and
as vet nothing had been accomplished
February ushered itself in. only to be
, a repetition of the former month; as
Booth. through rotous living and dis
sipation was compelled to visit the city
of New York for the purpose of repienish-
ing his sQuandered means. His absence
continued nearly the entire month, caused
by the great difficulty experienced IN
borrowing money. His visit did not eN-
tend beyond the city OF New york
| neither lid he go for any other purpose
than that above stated, which fact was
made known to me on his return to W ASH
incton, on or about the 18th day Of febru-
airy, 1865.
GAS" MAN REFUSED.
During my whole connection with Booth
there was but ona visit made 10 Canada
nv him, this occurring at or about the
TIME OF the st. Adams raid, i'll winch
he was not concerned. his visit there
! being, as before stated, for the purpose OF
shipping his wardrobe py way OF Nassau
to the Confederate Suites.
In his visit to New York in the month
of February he tried to induce man by
The name Of Samuel Chester to engage in
The enterprise. he being as Booth said
under obligations to him. The part al
lotted tc MIN to perform was the turning
off Of the gas on the night in question:
SO that in the oarkness envelopinS the
house and confusion created therefrom
the abduction could be made q success
Many things combining caused him to
fail in this Chester would take no part
in it an6 Booth determined to attempt
if without the assistance of any others,
other than those already connected with
the affair.
CTo BE CONTINUED TOMORROW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
Scrofula
It is commonly inherited.

Few are entirely free from it.
Pale, weak, puny children are
afflicted with it in nine cases out OF
ten, and many adults suffer from it.
Common indications are punches in
the neck, assesses, cutaneous erup-
tons, infamed eyelids, sore ears,
tickets, catarrh, wasting, and general
debility.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
PROMOTION FOR MR.. FELT.

Mr.. T. C. Felt, who has been the super
intendent of the Richmond and Peters
burg line since it was built, is to sue
coed Mr.. Buchanan as superintendent of
the Perry and Hull street lines in Man
chester Mr.. Buchanan is to be trans
ferred to Richmond. and Mr.. Felts heaa-
quarters are to be in Manchester. Mr.
Felt will also remain as superintend-i
ent OF the Richmond and Petersburg line.
Mr.. Felt is he'd in high esteem by o
large number of citizens OF Mancheste,
and Chesterfield county, and there are
many who will congratulate him on be-
Ing promoted.
sNl1ENALLY-CRAIG.
Miss Ruth Frances 1Nunnallya re Man.
chester, and Mr.. 4. D. Cr1i6. OF Rich.;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
CO 5ToETA.
Bears tn. q The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature "a TIT ZN1eZ<M
WINTER TOURIST RATES

WINTER riUUH4SI 7 MI 11o
Vim the Atlantic Coast Line X. Il.
Winter tourist tickets are now on sale
to all Southern winter resorts VIA the At
IantIc Coast Line This line is the short
EST. quickest and most elegantly-equipped
between the North and South. 1t offers
to health and pleasure-seekers service
euualled by none You make no changes
to Florida resorts
For full particulars, apply to any agent
y eA' c. S. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent.
SIS East Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
q ASToREA.
poor. 4ha = The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature e. L<zz1zZzzn
washington Richmond Pineaurst
SIeeping-Car service via Seabcnrd
Afr-LinczRallvay.

Effective December g. 1902 the Seaboard
will establish tri-weel1ly sleeping-car
service between Washington, Richmond,
and Pinehurst. Sleeper will leave Wash
ington Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur-
days at Z p. NJ; Richmond at 1887 P. NJ.
and will leave Pinehurst. returning Mon
days. Wednesdays. and Fridays. at $50
P. n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10
WAS A MONoN1AN1AC.

After detailing mis- first meeting With
John H. Surratt, N1r. Arnold says:
J. Wilkes Booth, if ] may be allowed
to pass an opinion, might have been
justly been termed a monomanac on
the subject Each day he was becoming
impressed more with the idea of attempt
ing the atductin;s from the theatre, and
nothing that could be advanced upon
our part. tending to establish its utter
ir1pra cticabilty, mad the slightest weight
or influence towards removing his erro-
neous impressions. 1t seemed to be MS
only thought by Gay, and from his con-
versations, his frequent dreams by night
Ambition, the curse of the world. was
fast becoming the leading star in his
destiny, destroying its onward march
the better feelings in his nature. Ner-
vous irritability displayed itself on n1l-
Inerous occasions in quick and short re-
sponses when information was asked;
mere especially so when combating
against this mode or procedure From
this time on his determination to carry
out his plan of abduction at the theatre
grew stronger upon me daily, until 1t
absorbed every other thought OF MS
mind, and naught could be brought to
bear to move or change him from this
newly contemplated manner of carrying
it out.
To me it seemed like the height Of
madness, and would but lead to the sac
rificc of us all. without obtaining the
object for which we combined together
The bravest heart, surrounded by foes
looks eagerly around for some opening
Of escape before he commences action
THIS It was with me. conscious OF the
fact that failure would be followed by
arrest by the Government Of the United
States, trial before military tribunal
on the specific charges Of being spies
which would more than probable con-
sign each to an ignominious death All
of this was brought to bear upon him.
and convcrsed ever, without producing
the slightest effect in changing his re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-10

SOI.G Ildd tIlSt tdiSiuilS icoASh t1ilO
weighed the subject under discussion.
OF course, had tie attempt been made,
and We should have proved successful,
or NC had been taken or captured during
its undertaking, the consequences attend-
inS il would have been Of a very serious
nature. There was no propelling force
brought to bear. neither was assent to his
proposition obtained under promise of
pay or reward. No. it was the free .:ut
pouring of each heart. stripped Of al!
mcrcenary motives or thought, which i'm
PEELED the action of each.
The enterprise being deemed feasible
and productive OF good, we Jointly en-
tered into the plan as an act of honor
able purpose. humanity and patriotism
being the binding links to nerve us in
the accomplishment of the design.
That was my first acquaintance with
Michael O'Laughl,n, and we three. Booth,
OLaughlin. and myself, comprised at
that period The only persons engaged in
the affair. The entire afternoon was
spent III company with Booth discussing
measures to be adopted for the further
:lnca OF his newborn enterprise. 1t was
calculated to accomplish the undertaking
before the coming election. in the month
of November Everything having been ar
ranged satisfactorily, duties We're appor
TONED to eacn to perform without delay,
Atio We PAL Leu tpiipduS WILL Ollc dilot-tC1,
to meet gain at certain appointed time.
THE CANADIAN VISIT.
]. Wilkes Booth Il few days later start
ed for his home In the North for the
purpose of settling and arranging all his
claims, etc. and TO dispose of his prop
erty and possessions satisfa ctorily to him
self. then intending visiting Canada. os-
tensiby for the purpose Of skipping his
wardrobe by the way of Nassau to the
(NhpfaH1Ya "a mo- n>ol iS ra-
turn from Canada the purchase of all
required articles eeded to carry ont the
enterprise.
AT this point Mr.. Arnold deals with
the movements o. Booth. OF various CON.
sversations, and with the purchase OF
the arms. etc. as detailed In the sworn
statement taken before VT. II. Gleason,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-10-04
RIGHT IN THE CAME.

There is politician fin Manchester. Connecticut. who is right in the game The chairman Of the Republican town committee was a candidate for judge of probate and was turned down by his own caucus. Then he went for and se- cured and accepted the Democratic nomination for the same place; and there he stands, chairman of the com- mittee of one party and candidate on the ticket of the other.
 Some people will look on this per fOrmance as rather indelicate, but we see no good reason for criticism. The man has been uncommonly open in his maneuvering, and that is to his credit We believe there have been cases where there have been secret and even mercenary arrangements to get votes from one party for the candidate of an- other. In this case there won't need to be any, and man good enough to be at the same time head manager of one party and the candidate of another can be given the proper reward of such merit
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-10-04
4 FAILUR r..

The news of the utter failure of the
 conference yesterday at Washington 1 between the President of the United States, some of the coal operators"
 and some of the labor leaders will come I as a sad shock to many who had hoped
 and believed that it would amount to something. At the conference the Pres ident urged the contending parties to stop fighting. Mir. Mitchell offered to submit the quarrel to the arbitration of a tribunal named by the President. The operators said that anarchy prevails in the mining region asked for protection,
 promised to supply coal if they could I have protection, offered to treat with
 their own employees, and denounced the miners labor organization. The state
 ments made by MT. Mitchell and the operators are interesting reading, but they don't make the situation much
 clearer than it was before. and they
 will not greatly change the general un- derstanding of it.
 What next? Nobody knows. By the
 failure of the conference the President
 of the United States has placed him.
 self, or been placed, in rather humili- ating position. The talk in Washington is that he is unwilling to stay there,
 both on his own account. and on ac-.
 count of the people, whom he has been trying to help. An extra session of
 congress is hinted at, but that at best would be slow and uncertain remedy for the existing condition of things.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-10-04
EXCURSIONS.

Hillis-Whew! Why do you have your office as hot as an oven?
 Willis-It's where I make my daily breakdown and Country.
 "Yes," said the Cynical Codger, ''it is mighty easy to trade your reputation for money, but you're up against it when you try to trade back.-Baltimore Herald.
 "so you are going to get an automo- bile 'Yes," answered the man who is always thinking of his health. "The doctor says must walk more. Wash ington Star.
 Georgey-You 'snuk' in. did you? I bet you that word 'snuk' ain't in the dictiOnary.'
 Tommy-I don't care whether it is or not. It's in the alphabet, all right Chicago Tribune.
 "Who were the Goths?" the teacher asked. T don't think I ever knowed any of 'em, ma'am," answered the frightened little boy. We never lived anywheres but Mendota till we came here Chicago Tribune.