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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
CELEBRATION TO
BEGIN TOMORROW
Bi.Centennial Of Birth of John
Wesley to Be OBJ
served.

In every Methodist Church OF the city
tomorrow there Will be held services
commemorative Of the birth and life OF
John Wesley, the founder OF Methodism.
Every sermon from the Methodist pulpits
OF Richmond will be upon the one theme.
John Wesley
The services will mark the beginning
OF the bicentennial celebration Of the
birth OF Wesley. which celebration Will
continue through four days, beginning
tomorrow morning and ending Wednes.
day night. Tomorrow afternoon great
mass meeting will be held at Centenary,
at which the Rev. J. G. Kilgo, D. d.,
president Of Trinity College. and one Of
the best known ministers in the church
will speak. His subject will be "Evangel.
istic Spirit OF Methodism." Arrangements
have been made for an overflow meeting
at the Grace Street Presbyterian Church.
On Sunday night four mass-mcetings
will be held. and the subject to be dis
cussed will be .'Methodism and Educa-
ton" The meetings will be at Broad
Street. Union Station. Park Place and
Central. Manchester.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
AN address by THOMAS Brown. the under:

i Z / q, Z
an address by Thomas Brown, the under
taker involved in the recent church mud
die. The Rev. Graham, who created
sensation Thursday by accusing acade-
mics of straw reports, was taken to task
by the Rev. George Reed. of the Spiller
Academy, Of Hampton. The Rev. Graham
withdrew his remarks.
the First Church of covington, which
was reported recently captured by the
"antls.'i The relations between the two
nected and the Rev. r. o. johnson, pa g.
tor Of the Moore-street Baptist Church,
was heard to say on the convention floor
yesterday that only Prof g. w. Hayes.
of the Lynchburg Seminary, held the
bodies apart. 1--WE all like the Lynchburg
school" said he, but when Hayes found
himself keeping the two bodies separate
he should have resigned, In case he re-
n LIS - would be a question OF short
time only before the conventions would
again be as one"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
NEED WHITE COOKS
That Fact Demonstrated by Applicants
Me- L,u,;t4.c Cervicae

That Fact Demonstrated by Applicants
for Mrs, Hewitt.s Services.
by phone and by mail and by mes
senger people applied yesterday for Mrs.
Hewitt's services. until more than twenty
applications were heard from during the
day. said the Rev. George H. Wiley
last might. This reveals two Interesting
things-ope is that the heart OF the people
Of RICHMOND are responsive; he>other. is
that white cooks are wanted. II there Eas
a training home here where girls sand
women were taught to cook well and In
structed In housekeeping in a. general
way. am sure from the letters
/ get from all over the State that fifty
OF them each year could find homes with
such salary that at the end Of twelve
months they would have as much money
as those who work in factories. With
vast advantages in other ways, am glad
that the ladies who have done SO much
In our mission have taken up this matter,
and intend to do something in this direc-
ton. Mrs. Hewitt will get a good home"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
ARTIFICIAL LIMB CASE
Argument on MotionGto Set Aside
Hanger VS.. Peters TODAY,

The United States Circuit Court for the
Eastern District of Virginia will meet
at 10 A. NJ. to-day to hear argument on
the motion to set aside the verdict In
the case of Hanger vs. Peters. involving
the right to certain patents for the man
ufacture of artificial limbs. The case was
tried at the recent term, and the jury rem
dered verdict giving the plaintiff judg-
ment on two counts In his claim, and de.
Gliding the other In favor of the de.
PENDANT. Counsel for the defendant there
upon made motion to set aside the yer.
dict on the usual grounds. The case Will
be argued before the court by Singleton
and Rordan, of Washington, D. c., and
Mr.. H, NJ. Smith, of this city. and for
the plaintiffs by Attorney Wilkinson. of
this city, and ], Aston Cabell, of Rich
mond The actual damages given the
plaintiffs by the bill is minor consider
alton, the decision giving him the right
to certain patents In the manufacture of
artificial limbs being the important re-
suit of the trial which the defendants
hope to reverse,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
IN THE CHURCHES
Several Special Services Viii Be Held
Tomorrow,

Tomorrow,
The anniversary of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Union of East Hanover
Presbytery will be celebrated with spe-
cial services held Tomorrow night at
the First Presbyterian Church The adj
dress will be delivered by the Rev. DR..
III. u. Kirk, OF Baltimore.
rhe anniversary of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society of Calvary Baptist
Church will be celebrated at the night
service. DR.. r, j. Willngham and the,
pastor, DIR. Weston Bruner, will speak.
In the morning Dr. Bruner will preach
on '.rhings Old and New"
Dr. j. b. Hawthorne will preach in the
morning at Grove Avenue on Spiritual
Conquest" His subject at night will
be tempted"
DIR. r. j. W1llngham will preach In the
morning at the Second baptist Church.
The pulpit will be filled at night by the
pastor, DR.. W. r, L. Smith,
The Rev. M. Ashby Jones will preach
IL the morning at Leigh Street on An
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
WILL DECIDE TO-DAY
Judge Keith Asked to Determine
knotty Problem.

The position OF quarantine officer for
the city of Newport News is upon the
air, SO to speak, and President Keith. OF
the Supreme Court OF Appeals, has been
asked to say whether DR.. s. w. Hobson,
or DR.. W. F. Greasy. Is entitled to per-
form Its duties. The schedule of the new
Constitution extended the terms of GER.
tain officers, and DR.. Hobson and his
friends hold that his comes in that class.
II there had been no new Constitution.
DR.. Hobsons term would have expired
on May LIST. and Governor Montague
named DR.. Greasy to take office on that
day. The matter has been before Judge
Blackstone. OF the Circuit Court, and
has been decided by him in favor of Dr..
Greasy. and It is upon appeal from that
tribunal that 1t comes to the Court of APP.
peals, Judge Keith will probably an
nounce his decision in the case to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
WENT TO BosTocK's

Legislators See the Famous Animals
Perform.
BY special invitation OF the Bostocls
Company number OF legislators last
night witnessed the performance of the
famous animals of the company in the
arena, and they seemed to greatly en-
joy It,
Among those who went out were stn-
ators Lyle, OF Roanoke, and Halsay. OF
Lynchburg; Colonel A, NJ, Bowman. Of
salem; Delegates Graves, of Orange;
Featherston, of Campbell; Matthews, OF
qAccomac; Elan, OF BrunswiclS Rice, OF
Charlotte and Elkins, Of Page.
The members We're loud In their praise
of the management, and each one seemed
to greatly enjoy the performance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
STOMACH TROUBLES.

That serious stomach troubles can be
cured. no one who is acquainted with
modern methods OF treatment can doubt.
A striking Illustration OF what can be
done is afforded in the case OF Mr.. Joseph
Pominvllle, one of the most prominent
business men in saltwater, MINI. After
having spent 5000 with the best doctors
for stomach trouble without relief, he
was advised to try a box Of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. which he did,
and Is we'll man to-day. II you have
any trouble with your stomach, give these
Tablets a trial, and you are certain to
find them to be just what you need. Price,
8 cents. For sale by all druggists
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
ANNUAL COUNCIL

Protestant Episcopal Church and Meet
Ing Daughters, Of the klno, WInches-
ter. Va, Reduced Rates Via r.. +. and
p, r, r.
The Il. #, 8 p. r. r, will sell round
trip tickets to- Winchester, Va, via Wash
ington and b, & o, r. r.. for the above
occasions
Rate from Richmond 1895, including
transfer OF passenger and baggage
through Washington In both directions,
Tickets on sale May 18th, 18th ana 10Th.
final limit May 10Th, 1903, Leave Rich
mond 1905 noon. arrive Winchester I:oS
r. NJ.
Apply to ticket agents, Byrd Street. Ell
.ba or Main Street Stations, or Richmond
Transfer Company, $40 East Main street.
leo. rsop Hotel or Murphy's Hotel,
~. p, TAYLOR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
THE TOBACCO MARKET
Report of Mr.. Vaughan for the Past
Week-Lieht Receipts,

Concerning the conditions on the tobac-
co market during the past week. Messrs.
L. B. Vaughan & Co.. proprietors Of
Crenshaw Warehouse, say as follows:
This has been repetition of the past
owing to lack of handling seasons and
at higher prices. Best lots selling ut $40,
5seventy-seven packages sold on Tobac-
co Exchange, The weather has been un-
favorable for the plants and In some
places reported scarce and none planted.
Planting commenced last year on the 4th
of May, Fears are expressed OF full
planting already delayed. Early plant
Ing means early cutting or lighter color
ed milder leaf. better suited to our
trade, We do not change quotations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
guests hunt with them on their own

guests hunt with them on their own
lands was passed. 90,
E The sbe sheSnt ] Pnsaad OIL Of . mof
ayes. 81; noes, l2-and the result was
loudly chcered.
Senate amendments to number OF
to-. and the body proceeded to the con-
sheraton Of It's calendar.
Mr.. Lassiter moved to discharge. the
Finance Committee from the consider,a "a
''S the n p ia syste SV Of teach
Ing In the Colorcd Normal at Petersburg.
and his motion prevailed. and the bill
vas pcoMM1TTEE DISCHARGED.
Mr.. Boaz moved to discharge ne COM
mittee on Finance from the con 'llf "a
houses of private entertainment In towns.
and 1t was passed upon roll.call by
Mr.. Barham called up Senate bill i'm
posing fine for failure to return mar,
rsss aRa Sa so easeo
4 road law for Essex county was taken
up out OF Its order and passed. and
at a few minutes to IL o'clock. the hour
o osa e es1 he Us sosg snae q
extending the session until Tuesday. and
Mr.. Allen offered amendment, to strike
amendment was Withdrawn. and the reso-
TURNED 1T BACK.
The old clock that has measured time
for so many sessions In the past was
given push by some one. and imme-
diately the pendulum stopped. In order
to allow some business to be gotten
through before the chair should announce
On motion of Mr.. Allen the House I'D
journcd to meet at noon to-day. and the
chair announced that the members were
invited to attend the performance at
Bostock's In the evening.
The members were asked to remain.
and Mr.. Folkes. on behalf OF his col
leagues, In q neat and touching speech
presented a beautiful gold watch to Cap
tain A. o. Sullivan. the faithful door.
keeper and pay-Hlaster of the House. as
an evidence OF the esteem in which he
Is held by the members. CAPITA In Sui
Ivan made brief speech In returning
Rugged by the members.
SAID SAD lFAREWELLS.
The House then broke up In confusion
and above 1t all could be heard the fare
wells and regrets OF the members. one
to the other. and the wish that all might
have safe return here in November.
And so the long and toilsome session
OF the body was ended 50 far as business
vas concerned. and dir. IN few moments Its
Capitol like snow before the rising sun
and many OF them took tho afternoon
trains for their homes.
No more business can be consid cred
but the body will need each day until
Tuesday to allow the presiding officer
to sign bills and to permit the Governor
to complete his work in this line.
i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
Rev, Mr.. Cook Returns.

The Rev. James p. Cook has returned
to the city from Cape Charles where
he has been preaching during the past
ten days. He Will fill the pulpit OF Hoge
Memorial Church Tomorrow at both SER
vices. II the morning he will preach a
special sermon to the Jr. o. U. A. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
Fell Twenty Feet.

While engaged at work on a new
building which is being erected at No.
SCI West Franklin Street. yesterday
morning. the scaffold upon which were
standing Charles 2. Smith and Harry
Tucker, carpenters. gave way, and the
men were precpltated to the ground.
twenty feet below. Smiths arm was
broken, while Tucker escaped with few
slight bruises. The latter was a negro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
MYERS HEARS OFFICIALLY
Acting Secretary ofthe Navy Writes to
Trigg Yards Receiver.

Mr.. Lilburn T. Myers. receiver for the
W. r. Trigs shipbuilding Company. was
communicated with yesterday by the gov
eminent informing him that the contract
for the building Of the Galveston was re-.
yoked. This was his official informa-t
ton. which came to the public through
the morning paper by the Press dis,
patch.
The Acting Secretary of the Navy stated
TO Mr.. Myers that board would be np-
pointed to estimate the value of the work
done by the Trigg Company, The compile,
ton of the vessel would be done ut the
Norfolk yards.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
WHERE TO SPEND THE SUMMER
AT q. q O.RESORTS

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway have
issued their Summer Folder for the sea-
son OF 1908 giving list OF summer homes
on that line and which can be obtained
from the Chesapeake and Ohio ticket
offices. or by addressing W.o. Warthen.
ID. p. A.. chesapeake and Ohio Railway,
Richmond, Va,
This folder Is handsomely illustrated,
giving the rates at the various seaside.
mountain resorts and summer homes for
which the Chesapeake and Ohio y pars
ticularly noted. y,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
Lost Four Fingers.

Walter Wright, an employe at Miller
& .N1iller's Woodworking establishment,
In South Sixth Street. lost four Of the
fingers on his right hand yesterday at
noon, while engaged at a machine. He
was treated by DR.. Sycle. of the City
Hospital ambulance corps.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
3. eos.

Dedication National Home, Bedford, Va,
May 21st
FOR the above occasion the Norfolk and
Western Railway will sell tickets at one
fare for the round trip, On sale May
10th, 2oth. 21st, good for return passage
until May 23d. a special train will leave
Richmond at 1880 P. M, May goth.
with pullman sleepers for Bedford. For
reservation, apply at once to Jno. r, Wng-
ner, city passenger agent. No, s3s East
Main Street.
G. Fl, BosLEY.
District Passenger Aren't
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
THE coL0RED BAPTIsTs
Rev, Graham Wllhdraws His Remarks,
White Visitors.

Tho third days session OF the Baptist
General Association of Virginia (colored)
now In session here, was marked by sew
eral matters of interest to the colored
Baptists throughout the State. DR.. George
Cooper. pastor of the First Church, Of
Richmond, appeared before the body and
spoke on State Missions DR.. HoYey OF
the Virginia MON University, was also
present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
THERoUTE OF THE HoWlTzERs
& VETERANS "SPEClAL" TO
NEW ORLEANS

Is the Southern Railway. The train will
be composed of Palatlal Pulmans and
Coaches and will go through without
change of cars. $1,000 round trip. Rate
open to the public.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16

IluMoRs COME TO THE SURFACE in
don't run themselves all oft that way;
howeyer, but mostly remain In the sys-
tenn Hoods Sarsaparilla removes them,
wards of danger, makes good health sure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
CHESAPEAKE Sc OHIO RAILWAY.
Two Thousand-Mile Tickets Discon-
tinued.

On and after June 1st 2,OOo-Mile Tickets
will be withdrawn from sale and replaced
by the ], 000-Mile Refund interchangeable
Tickets heretofore announced,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
SPECIAL RATES TO ATLANTA
Via the Seaboard Air Line Railway.

Via the Seaboard Air Line Railway.
On account of the National Convention
B. Y. P. U. OF America, to be held in
Atlanta, Ca. July 9th-12th 1908. the Sea-
board will sell round trip tickets from all
points on Its lines at n rate OF one fare
for the round trip. plus twenty-five cents.
Tickets will be placed on sale July 7th.
sth. 9th and 10th, and limited TO return
July 18th. 1903. Tickets may be extended
II presented to the special agent between
the hours of 8 A. NJ. and s P. NJ. before
July 18th, upon payment OF fifty cents,
Z to August 18th. 1908. Rate from Rich
mond for the round trip. $3.50. and from
Petersburg same rate, For folders. Pull
man reservations. and all other informa-
tion apply to any agent OF the Sea-
board, or to Richmond Transfer Co..
No. $40 r. Main Street, ticket agents
at Jefferson Hotel, Murphy's Hotel. Main
Street station, or to city ticket office.
No. $50 East Main Street. Phone 4oo.
z. p. SMITH. w. J. MAY,
District Pass, Agent. City Ticket Agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16

Inherited Opportunity and Obligation"
at night his subject will BIO The Bap-
tism OF Christ"-the second of a series Of
sermons on Baptism.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
sENGERFEsT OF NORTH AMF'
RIGA,
ST. Louis, Mo-, June I7th to 2oth-Halt
Rates Via Chesapeake & Ohio Route.

St.Louis, Mo-, June I7th to 2Oth-Half
Rates Via c Chesapeake & Ohio Route.
7. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will
sell round trip tickets for trains Of June
10th and 18th to ST. Louis, Mo-, at one
fare on account OF "saenserbund." linn
tied for return to June 25th. A fee of
twenty-five cents Will be charged for
valuation of return tickets,
The shortest and quickest route from
Virginia, with vestIbuled and dining car
trains.
CONFEDERATE VETERANS RE-
UNION.
New Orleans La, May 10 to e, 1908,
Through sleepers via Atlantic coast
Leaving Richmond Saturday May 10th
and Sunday. May nth, at $3.50 A. M.
For full particulars applyA Is t. !, ia,Es4nts Of
Division Passenger Agent
s3S East Main Street; Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16

FIRST SUNDAY EXCURSION TO
WEST POINT, MAY II, 1908.
Train leaves Southern Depot, Fourteenth
and Cary Streets, at s r. NJ; leaves West
Point s p. M. Round trip, Soc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16

COMMITTEE DISCHARGED.
Mr.. Boaz moved to discharge the Com
mittee on Finance from the consideration
10 provide for a license tax on inns and
houses OF private entertainment In towns.
and It was passed upon roll.call by q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16

G. Fl, BOSLEY.
District Passenger Agent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16
FIRST SUNDAY EXCURSION TO
WEST POINT, MAY.I7, 1908.

Train leaves Southern Depot Fourteenth
and Cary Streets. at 3 r. NJ; leaves West
Point s p. NJ. Round trip. Doc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16

Mr.. Lassiter moved to discharge. the
ton OF q bill apprqpriating 5000 for In
PRODUCING the indust' Ia system Of teach
ing In the Colorcd Normal at Petersburg.
and his motion prevailed. and the bill
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-23
FALLING HAIR
Save Your Hair with
Shampoos of
Cuticura Soap and Dressings
Of CutiCura,
Purest, Sweetest, Most Effective
and Economical Remedies
For Making the Hair Grow when
All Else Fails.

Prevent badness and cleanse the
scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff with
shampoos of Cuticura Soap, and light
dressings with Cuticura, purest of
emollients and greatest of skin cures.
This treatment at once stops falling
hair, removes crusts, scales and dand-
ruff. destroys hair parasites, soothes
irritated, itching surfaces, stimulates
the hair follicles, loosens the scalp skin,
supplies the roots with energy and
nOurishment, and makes the hair grow
upon a sweet, wholesome, healthy
scalp when all else fails
Millions now rely on Cuticura Soap,
assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the
great skin cure. for preserving, purify
ing and identifying the skin. for cleans
ing the scalp of crusts, scales. and
dandruff, and the stopping of falling
hair. for softening, whitening and
soothing red, rough. and sore hands,
for baby rashes, itchings and chafings,
in the form of baths for annoying
irritations and infiammations or too
free or offensive perspiration, in the
form of washes for Lucrative weak
nesses, and many sanative, antiseptic
purposes, which readily suggest them
selves to women and mothers, as well
as for all the purposes of the toilet,
bath. and nursery. Sale greater than
the worlds product of other skin cures.
Sold throughout the civilized world.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-23
FE-SAVERS ARE
GWEN REWARD
Check for 5000 Sent From
Benjamin Clark.
APPRECIATION OF WORK
Amount to be Divided Among
the Members of Crew.

Chatham, Jan. "a check for $500 was
received tonight by Postmaster Nicker-
son from Benjamin c. Clark of Boston for
the benefit of the members of the voiun-
teer and the Monomoy~ uife-saving crews.
who pulled out into Chatham bay yester-
day TO the rescue OF the crew of the
schooner Emeline G. Sawyer.
Mr.. Clam reuested that the money be
equally divided between the two crews
for their noble and heroic work
Mr.. Clark wrote. in part:
While others were in comfortable
homes and churches. these men Were do
ing work involving self-sacrifice which
costs. l know that l am only expressing
very feeble appreciation of their gallant
conduct under weather conditions of I'M
usual severity.
Every man of the volunteer crew is in
very Moderate circumstances, and a gift
of this kind not only shows apprecia-
ton. but helps them in a practical way
through the stress of hard winter
There are only two men in Boston by
the name Of Benjamin c. Clark one of
them is a-carpenter, who lives at 20 Bart
lett street, Roxbury; and the other. who
presumably sent the check. is the consul
for Hayti in Boston. He lives at 4s Bay
State road.
The Sawyer has not gone to pieces. and
il may be possible to save part of the
cargo.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-23
Notice.

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed appraisers, duly appointed by the
mayor and councilmen of the city OF
Wichita to assess the damages and bene-
fits to the city and property owners for
the purpose of opening sixteen 06) foot
alley beginning at the south side of Lin
coin street, running south TO the north
line of Zimmerly street, in block in
Perry's addition TO the city of Wichita,
Kansas. in the benefit district described
as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner
of lot l in block 2 in Perry's add
ton to the city of Wichita; thence
south along the east line of Fifth
avenue, 20 the southwest corner of
lot 13 in said addition; thence east
along the north line of Zimmerly street
to the southeast corner of lot IA in said
addition; thence north along the west
line of Mead avenue TO the northeast cor
ner of lot % in said addition; thence west
along the south line of Lincoln street, 10
the place of beginning.
The said appraisers Will meet in the
Office of j. F. Hollicke. over the Kansas
National bank in Wichita. Kansas, on
the fourth day of February, 19O3 at 10
o'clock a. m. for the purpose Of assess
ing the damages and benefits in the above
described benefit district.
Dated this 18th day of January. 1905.
A. c. DICKSON,
j. F. HOLLICKE,
A. II. MKEE,
Slot Appraisers.