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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
NOTABLE RALEIGH EVENT.
Of Henry L. iiorpe ana
Miss Charlotte Young.

-SAASS CNs1T4OllL
RALEIGH, N c., December 1o.-tSpe-
cial.)-At the First Presbyterian churcn
here this evening Mr.. Henry r. thorpe,
Of Rocky Mount. and Miss Charlotte
Young. daughter Of State Insurance COM
missioner James Ricnard Young, were
married. The best man was MI. ). u:
Arlington, of Rocky Mount, ana the 1llaiu
Of honor was MISS Mabel Young, Sis
ter of the bride. The other attendants
were h1r. j. X. Morrissey. OF CLINTON, aii,i
IMiss Ida Tucker of Henderson; Mr. FREQ.
". Mabler. of Raleigh, and MISS Augusta
Talcott of Virginia.; Mr.. J. Crawford
Biggs, of Durham, and Miss Melissa
Payne, of Norfolk; Mr.. Robert Lassiter'
Of Henderson, and Miss Blanche Arden
Blake, of Raleigh; Mr.. John 3. Sherrou.
of San Francisco, and Miss Annie Can
nady, of Oxford; Mr.. Herbert E. Jen-
kirs, of Tarboro' and Miss Embra Hor-
ton, of Rocky Mount; Mr.. Watkins w.
Robards Of Raleigh, and Miss Lucy
Thorpe. Of Rocky Mount. The ushers
were Mr.. Joseph B. Ramsay, Of Rocky
Mount. and Messrs. John II. Andrews.
Samuel J. Hinsdalc, and j. Tucker res
cad, of Raleigh. The bride was in white
duchesse satin, with veil, and carried
lilies OF the valley; the maid OF honor
wore white point d'esprt over blue tai
feta and carried pink roses The brides
maids wore white organdie with white
MORE ribbons, and carried bouquets OF
white carnations. A reception at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Richard
Young followed the marriage, and was
attended by several hundred persons, rep
resentine Raleigh and many other points.
Mr.. Fred. ". Mabler last evening en-
tertained the bridal party in bacheior
apartments, Mr. and Mrs. Young being
the chaperoHes. Tomorrow the young
men of Raleigh Will give. at the assem-
hly-room in the Rancy Library, a ger
man in compliment to the bridal party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
Married. in Grunge.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, December
a prominent young business man, and
Miss Matte Coleman, the attractive
daughter OF Mrs. Il L. Coleman, were
married this afternoon at Pamunley
Baptist church, in Orange county. Rev.
J. ". Decker, the pastor. ofticiated. The
church was handsomely decorated
Miss z. P. Coleman, sister Of the bride.
was maid of honor, and Mr.. George Fra
ger, best man. The bridesmaids were Miss
Susie Rawlings and Miss F'lossie B. Raw
nl1;s. both OF Fredericksburg; Misses Jen-
ME Morton and Mamie Morton, both Of
Orange; and the groomsmen were Messrs.
Robert Morton, Mercer Dickerson, ant.
Leonard Coleman.
MIR. and Mrs. Morton went to Orange
Courthouse. and left for bridal trip
North
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

TERMS: Cash. or at the option Of the
purchaser, one-third cash, the balance oF
negotiable notes at one and two wears.
with interest added and secured by deed
of trust.
Possession al once. Il desired
J. &. ELA;I o. co.
de 6-tds AuctioneeTs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
TAX NOTICE.
TAX NOTICE..
Office Collector Of City Taxes,
Poom 7 First Floor. City Hall.
Richmond, Va. December ] 1902.

Office Collector of City Taxes,
Room T. First Floor CITY tail
Richmond. Va. December !, 1902:
NOTICE TO TAN-PAYERS.-It Fl =
LAST HALE OF CITY TAXES, REAL
ESTATE AND PERSONAL. for 1892. IS
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE at this Of
EVERY male 81 years of age, and
EVERY person keeping house or doing
business in the city is assessed For per
sonal taxes Those who have not paid
any city taxes during the year will please
call and settle so as TO avoid being post
e GR r Dine PAVING, PIPE. AND
SEVER CONNECTION BILLS are also
due, and will have TO be declared delin-
quent if not paid on or before end OF
FIVE PER CENT will be added to last
half if not paid on or before DECEM-
Interest rest at SIX PER CENT. also at
taches to all bills as soon as reported
delinquent.
Particular attention is called to the
above as under an ordinance passed by
the City Council there can be 10 avoid
ance of the penalty.
Office open from 8 a. NJ. to s P. NJ
FRANK ". CUNNINGHAM
Gle o-t3linc Collector of City Taxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
HOSPITAL CoMs1TTF,r, NET

The executive committee Of the Western
State Hospital Board of Directors. at
Stanton. met yesterday in this city.
Judge Treadway president of the board
of Directors, DR.. Benjamin BLACKBOARD
superintendent Of the asylum, and Messrs
Stlckley and Hansborough.. of the exc
cuuVe committee, were present The
asylum is badly in need OF funds to ac-
co!nmodate the present inmates and to
make room for the many applicants who
arc now detained in jails awaiting a.
homo in the asylum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
4 Early Morning Murriage.

LTNCHBURG. VA. December 10-(Spe-
ciaL)-Ths morning about o'clock. IN
the pastors study. at Centenary Meth
oilist church, in the presence of few
friends, Miss Willie Christian Price.
daughter of Mr.. Peter r. Price. of Eighth
street was married to Mr.. Lawrence En-
NETT Nichols, formerly of this city. but
now proofreader at the Stone Printing
Company's establishment in Roanoke.
Rev. D. G. C.. Butts. the pastor, was the
officiating minister. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols took the train Tor
Washington for a bridal trip They eX-
meet to reside IN Roanoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
To Marry in charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, December
10.-(Special )-NIiss Marie Masters, dauGh-
ter OF Mrs. A. II. Buckmaster, Of the
University of Virginia. and Mr.. John L.
Y. Bonney, of Columbus. O., will be mar
ried in the chapel at the University Of
Virginia at P. NJ. on the Goth of Deem
Der. Miss Master recently returned from
Europe. where she spent about a year,
and is again at her old home, at the Uni
versity, where she is greatly esteemed.
Jack Bonney. as he was known when
at the University. where he was proml-
nent in social and athletic circles. came
to the University from Baltimore.
Another wedding, looked forward ID
with much interest, is that of Miss Caro-
line Barton Lyons, daughter of Judge
Thomas 3. Lyons, TO DR.. Arthur Buck
ner Harris. of San Antonio, Tex. Dr..
Harris was graduated last June from
the medical department Of the Universe
ty of Virginia. While q student at that
institution he was right guard on the
Varsity team. The marriage will occur
December 2Sd, at O'Clock P NJ. in
Christ Episcopal church. this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
Deaths in Essex.

TAPPAHANNOCK, VA. Dec. 1o.-Mrs.
Muscoe Brooks ard Mrs. John Bllups
died In this county yesterday
The cold wave reached here Monday
evening and the farmers are preparing
for the harvesting of Ice. which is already
over two ..7rher thick
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
I viii sell at my auction house at II

\. NJ
THURSDAY. DECEMBER IL l512
gan. MCKEE Frame Showcase. Ellr
Counter Scales. ~ Mems Orercu3lS- Il
Mems Suits. New and Used Carpet, T5fS
Fine 60-fard Wilton Velvet Carpet RIGS
OiIcIoth, Linoleum, Parlor ana CEafH2st
Suits. WardrohSs. SifieboarGs. EeliSt74 -
WashStands. Chairs Rockers, CcAeHeS.
Oil-Stoves. Cigars, Plated kutFe$ laq
Springs. Mattresses Tables Heating 17.a
numerous other articles
~ r. MAYO. ProPE.ssa-
George II. Valentine. Salesman. DEL. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

The Board Of Managers of Chimbo-
razo Hospital will have a runmage sale
on Main street between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets, during the whole of
next week. Contributions can be left
with Miss Hunter Ferbusson, Twenty
third and Broad streets. or with Mrs. Gar
Gin, Twenty-seventh and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
coHEN'S
handkerchief S70RE

80 of 4l,;c ceacon's ChrlStInas WON uer5.
Is o.le -. o sande r. choose from, arl all
1.ssar,t fro,,, most Of the styles gene rally
Ias. I'D what - hest IS that they are very
much underpriced. A great many nav the
HALF-PRICE MARK on theNn. 1noos De-
fore they are all picked ovev---1hat 4 1ea''s
come at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

Colored Borders or White ] iemstitch-
ed Handkerchiefs for men, best at
II 1-2c., over 20 styles to PICK &c.
from, each -.
Pure Linen White Eemstitched,
Esndkerchiefs for men, full large slze,.
Ia and 1-2-nch hem, BEST OAC
2oc., value, each .... 1890. IT.
800 dozen Mems White Hemsritched
and Fancy Bondered Handker- &c
chiefs, 8 and 1oc. grades, for go. ~
The finest and best 25c. Nl1inen,
Handkerc.siefs for men are here, toe
each $500
Pure Linen Mems Initial 1 0Nr,
Handk ercEiefs for. IT.
ladies' Sheer White Hemstmc11ed,
Handker chiefs, neat embroidered ~
initial, f.,r -.
Mems Pure Silk Initial Handke +
chiefs, the, new small initial, OEr
The largest White Silk Handker r.
chiefs, with hand-embroidercd E0iC
open-work liz itials, fm ......-. wv
Boys White Silk Handker- DC
chiefs, with cplored borders, for ~o
And humid reds of other style Hand
kerchiefs. " 18th fancy boxes for each
half dozen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

Mrs. Sarah Pollard Taylor. Of King
William county. rs the guest OF Mrs.
Fitzgerald. at No. 1909 Grove avenue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
AUCTION sALEs-Future Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE IS SOLD TIE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALESDALsss
YEAR ARE TO BE PAID Pro RATA .
THE VENDOR AND TIE yENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

BY Edward 5. Pose Compauy
Real Estate AuctioneefS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

BY virtue of a deed of trust from Minis
Thomas to the trustees OF the Home
Building Company (PerpetuaIA and re-
corded IN the Clerks office of tie Chan
Gerry Court of the city OF Richmond, ia
D. 3. $50 B page 19t. default having
been made in, the payment OF the bond
secured thereby and being dirsstsd SO
to do by the Board of Directors of tho
Home Building Company (PerpetuaD the
undersigned trustees viii sci! at public
auction. upon the premises on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER II. 1so2,
at 1870 o'clock P. NJ. the above-mentIon-
ed PROPERTY. being the same convex
ed BY. the deed of trust hereLubefore men
toned.
The house contains four rooms. with
lot fronting 20 feet on Boyd street and
running back loo feet to an alley
TERMS: One-third cash. balance st
six and twelve months, deferred payments
to bear interest from day of sale. and 70
be secured by deed of trust on the
property.
y. D. HARGROvE.
+. L SUTTON
II. SELDOM TAYLOR
Trustees Home Building Company Per.
petuaN. De tds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

graphers today. after a conference be-
tween a committee from the Order of
Railway Telegra piers, and l.. E. John
stcn. vice-president and general manager
men are affected, and the increase viii
ann,t.st. to many thousa nds of dollars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

@ery.S and all the other access0rles ~ q
perfect winter feast Of substantlals.
crowned; withscreams and cakes OF many many,
varieties. sss5s "a
The array Of elegant articles O. china
TEEN in which Mr. and Mrs. Read are
held by theii numerous friends. Inose3
present came from many points. any any
ferent States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
DIVIDEND NOTICE..

DIVIDEND NOTICE..
Provident Savings Bank.
Richmond. Va. December 10, 1867
Al a meeting OF the BOARD OF d.
RECTORS OF THE PROVIDENT SAY
INGS BANK. held December 9. 1902: there
was declared Il DIVIDEND OF THRE
PER CENT. Gree of taxi Oh the CAPl-
lille or, and after December 81. 1902.
w GRAY WATTSON,
do ,114o12S Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

The lockwood Memorial Association will
meet at st. Johns school house Tomorrow
afternoon at !; o'clock TO transact bust;
ness Of Importance. The juniors are ask
cd TO meet with then
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
George w. Mayo. Auctloneer.
IZ01 east Main street

g HOW-CAsE. TWO ORGANS. MEE's
- NEW OVERCOATS AND SUITES,
CARPET, OILCLOTH. RUGS. C9U&l-
Err SCALES. FURNITURE. ETC.
NJ AUCTION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

ROANOKE. VA. December 1o.--The
telegraph operators on the Norfolk AM,
Western railway system have been grant,
ed q TOPPER cent increa Sc in wages. shorts
er hours. and extra pay for overtime ef-
sfectivei January LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

BY virtue of Il certain deed of trust
Clerks office Richmond Chaacgry Court
Deadlock lI2 y page 3Ti. default hdE}E4
been made in the payment Of the aeg.,
aud in part execution of the terms ara
conditions OF said trust deed ard aslt
required by the beneficiary therein HaIi !
SO to do. we viii sell by auction NP"n
the premises on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10. l9e2, At
O'CLOCK T. NJ.
the DWELLING numbered as abGve- ~.
lot has front of % feet inches a'1
extends back 81 feet.
TERMS: Cash as to expenses 81
and balance due on bond of sidt, the ieSi-
due as may be announced at time OF ss'.''
l.. W. GI4AZEBROeN
T.. r. SPENCE.
10 LANE STERN.
dc li-ttts Trustees
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
.TELEGRAPHERS GET A RAISE.

n. e w. Grants Ten Per Cent Ad-s
vance, Shorter Honrs. Fay for
Inn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

T9'RCsTEE.s AUCTION SALE
HOUSE AND LOT NO. 110S CHAFEES
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

WANTED.
ENERGETIC LADIES TO CANVASS
Corscts and Toilet Articles. Apply be-
tween and at 4G6 east Grace street.
de 10-2tk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

" I'M
UNION MUTUAL LIFE 1NSL RANCE
Company desires the services OF district
managers and special agents for Vlrglnla
and North Carolina. DUKE a. PUI-
NEY, Manager. No. SCI east Main street
Va. no 23-lm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

Miss Green, of Warrenton, is the guest
Of Mrs. Henry Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
MEETINGS..
dc Hit

4 CALLED MEETING OF THE OAk-
U0OD ASSOCIATIO.. will be held a.
Ct IoJ,n's church llIS Thursday AF-
TERNOON at 4 o'clock. Members are
urged to attend and Juniors are request
ed to be present.
Rv order of the Nice-Pres!dsnt
de 11-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

WANTED.
POSITION BY COMPETENT LADY
stenographer; also experienced in general
office work. Address Post-otfice Box 1885,
Lake City Fla. de 10-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

WANTED.
AN ASSISTANT REGISTERED PHAR-
nacist. 3. III. GORREiL, Druggist,
lexington Va de S-lit*
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

WANTED,
BY a FIRST-CLASS FRENCH DRESS
maker sewing to do in private families
Address Mrs E. D, I'll east Broad.
de 11-1tf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

Captain Henry CoaIter Cabell. of the
United States army, and Mrs. Cabeli ex-
pect to arrive IN Richmond soon to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. J. Aston Cabell and
Mrs. Herbert Claiborne. Captain and
Mrs. Cabeil have been detained by Mrs
Cabell's sickness from arriving here. as.
they had anticipated. earlier in December.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

WA MED,
A SETTLED .COLORED WOMAN AS
nurse. at Colored -AnShouSe. Salary. SO
per month and board. Apply at Aims
house, GEORGE 5. DAVIS, Superinten-
dent. &c l-"t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

Mis;s myrtle Alfsicnd was rendered a
surprise party Monday night at the home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

THO friends and, patrons of the Rich asonG
Female Seminary East GRACE freeI
are cordially invit 20 TO ne present the
christmas recital to lie given SAT- Erdav,
Dec Is from to 10 O'Clock in the *eren-
ing
The program will be enjoyable repre-
sen1ins some OF TIN work for tn past
+,,rea months in mn sic, physical allure,
clocution and kinder ;arten-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

or bar ,arc,r IS. NO. 10 South Reservoir
street, The !, opularity of Miss Alirenoj
,,.e evidenced | by the large gathering,
,,,orr whom were Misses Eva Gentry
I,o,t;a Farmer Rebecca Johnson, Louis c
I3bair1,ardt CT -acie RufIin. Mary ParlSf r:
0I.ttia Pu,ler. Hattie Griffin, Ethel Az ley
md Copie -llliams; Messrs, Cla ude
Griffin. Robert Whitmore' 1NI,' onsc
Whitemore, Jan les Patman. 5oilil ~ NM
tIa-rv webher. Mr. GodseN, Clftr tnce
I1oltzback, Louis Levy Jacob hsAiese ssllo
Preston Cieaton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

z AIDES! Use Ch;chease7s English 2enny'oya; Pins.
I, Best. snscst: Only Reliable: Tnko 40 otha1.
Id Huy yong DruGai.t. send &C. STAMPS for p'II''
aar, Relief for LADIES' n letter q return ,aatl.
Chichester Oh c1rlcsi U.s. pandn,, Ia
Ee3-Tu. RI x sun I -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

Tho Richmond Art 81 >hool will give an
exhibition of Christmas noveluc 5, begin
ming next Monday, the proceeds 10 De 1or
the benefit of the Art SCI aool. Mi IS Jesse
Catlin the Misses MclH tire al Es "ooi-
ridge and others will ha Te spec mems
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

The S.ay.at- Home Whist Club PAS en-
+.rtained Tuesday niEht by Mrs. Barrie
Webster when the top e'.or'e was n lade by
Miss Claire Guillaune and Captain Harrte
Webster The next ms etirss will be with
Mrs Walter x. MART in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

Miss Martha Paxton. q LeHlh Escn, va.
was the guest Of honor at pro party
Yesterday afternoon slTea oy MI $ :. ssh
ton Cabell. Progressive euchre was the
came and the PLAYERS. Misses Sue Spill
man Emma Darlington, Evely n Gordon,
7-lizai,erh Townes. Bessi., Hun ter, Mary
Isn,.s Louise James. tarie Lightfcot,
H1arYaret Shields. Annis 1io ward and
Anne Wise Mayo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11
BUSINESS WANTS.

WANTED.
a REFINED COUPLE CAN HAVE y
beautiful Front Room with or without
board. References. ! south Beech street.
de 11-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-11

Miss Ellie Naury Werth is the guest
Of Miss Marguerite Garland. of Whining
ton. Del. and will remain until after
Christmas.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-02-17
The Coming Poultry Show.

AS many of our readers will attend
the exhibition that will be made by
the National Fanciers' and Breeders
Association in Chicago January 20-25,
next, and as some of them will con-
sign birds and other stock, we know
they will be glad to see the portraits,
which we present herewith, of the men
who will manage this great show,
viz: the president, secretary and
board of directors. The growth in in
terest and Importance of this exhibit
ton is indicated by the fact that 5000
was the fund subscribed and deemed
necessary for the first show, while at
the last and fifth exhibition $12,S92
was paid for premiums and other ex-
penses, and the Coliseum, the largest
structure of it's kind in America, was
hardly large enough to hold the ex-
hibits and the throngs of people who
attended.
The judges thus far appointed by the
management are:
Mr.. w. S. Russell Ottumwa, Ia.
Rev. e. w. Rankin, Cedarville, Ill.
Mr.. M F. Wurst, East Cleveland, o.
Mr.. A. B. Shaner, Lanark, Ill.
Mr.. Thomas F. Rigg. Iowa Falls, Ia.
Mr. Frank w. Mckenzie, Concord,
Mich.
Mr.. d. T. Heimlich, Jacksonville, Ill.
Mr. Chas. McClave, New London, o.
Mr.. William E. Knight, Fishkill
Landing, N. Y.
Mr. r. F. Jones, Flat Rock, Ind.
Mr.. E. ]. w. Dietz, Downer's Grove,
Ill.
Mr. D. A. Stoner, Rensselaer,, Ind.
Mr.. l.. w. Schimmel, Detroit Mich.
Mr.. Henry Tiemann, Baltimore, Md
Mr.. Robert JOSS, Peoria, Ill.
Pigeons, dogs, cats and pet stock will
he judged by the comparison method
In the poultry and Belgian hare de
partments the method of judging will
be decide by the exhibitors, as pei
the following rules, adopted by the
board of directors:
"The entry blanks. prepared for ex
| hibitors, shall contain a column
marked Method of Judging Exhibit
ors shall be requested to indicate. IL
The Jennings daily record., 1902-02-17
NOBILITY IN DISTRESS.
Austrian Countess Obliged to Serve ~
Chicago Nursemaid.

Austrian Countess Obliged to Serve NJ
Chicago Nursemaid.
An interesting case with an Ameri-
can end to it is now engaging the at
tention of the Austrian law courts
where Count Des urs-Walderode.
scion of one Of the oldest houses of
the Bohemian aristocracy, is being
called to severe account for squander-
ing the fortune of his two children. for
having neglected to give them an ed,l-
cation in keeping with their rank and
for having rendered himself guilty Of
gross contempt of court, notably by
kidnapping his children some years
ago from the care of the guardians
appointed by law and after he had
beeen judicially deprived of his paren-
tai rights on account of his eXtrava-
gance. The count whose matrimonial
differences with his wife resulted in
a sensational divorce the court decid-
ing that neither the husband or wife
was worthy of the guardianship of
the children, abducted his boy and
girl from their legal guardian and
fled with them to Switzerland. On the
Intervention of the Swiss courts being
invoked by the Austrian authorities
he came with them to this country,
and, according to the evidence just
produced in court, neglected them to
such a degree that his daughter the
Countess Marie, now 81 years of age,
was obliged to take q position as
nurse girl in a family in Chicago un-
der the name of Marie Mertens while
the boy, who is two years younger,
was left to pick up his own living as
errand boy in a store in New York
also under an assumed name. Finally
the family learned of the condition of
the two children and caused them to
be brought over to Europe, where they
arrived penniless and with nothing but
| the clothes on their backs, the young
count, in spite of his 10 years, being
as ignorant as a boy Of 13. The girl
| has now been placed in possession Of
| her share of the family fortune, which
| is large and sufficient to keep her in
| comfort and affluence, while steps have
| been taken to prepare the boy for the
army, his maintenance being mean
| while provided for in keeping with
| his rank Both children in court dis
| played considerable bitterness toward
| their father, especially the girl, who
seems to have retained a particularly
disagreeable recollection of the time
when she was obliged to earn her liv-
| ing as nurse girl at Chicago. Today
| her allowance from the family for
| tune is $4,000 a year.-Baltimore Am
| erican.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-02-17
IrriEa ton In the Humid States.

DR.. A. c. True, Director of tho Office
of Experiment Stations at Washing
ton, says: During the past two years
more miles Of irrigation canal have
been built and more money expended
for pumping plants to furnish water for
irrigation in the state of Louisiana
than in any of the arid states. The
application of irrigation to growing
rice has raised the value of large areas
of land from So and $40 an acre to $50
or 500 an acre, and promises to make
the United States an exporting instead
of an importing country so far as this
product is concerned. AT the request
of those Interested, Mr.. Frank Bond, ir-
rigation expert, has been detailed to
aid in the solution of the problems
created by this new form of agricul-
ture along the Gulf coast and 11r.
George H. Keeney is making similar
Investigations along the Atlantic sea-
board. In the Mississippi Valley pro-
vision for the experimental use of wa
ter in irrigation was begun in 1900 in
Wisconsin under the direction of Prof.
F. H. King and in Missouri under the
direction of Prof. II. ]. Waters. The
work in New Jersey, inaugurated the
year previous, has been continued. The
severe drouth of 1901 has given a more
than local interest to these efforts to
provide a water supply, whenever need
ed. for the lands of the humid states.
The director of the Missouri expert
ment station states that their irriga
ton experiments are being watched
by the farmers Of that state with more
| interest than any work previously at
| tempted by that station.