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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
STATE LIBRARY TO
REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FIVE

Pursuant to an act Of the General As
sembly approved May 10, 1903, requiring
the State Library kept open unit, 5
o'clock P. M. every day in the year Eek
cept Sundays and legal holidays), be-
ginning on July /, 1908 Colonel Richard
son, Register Of the Land Office. has or
derer the elevator in the State Library
building be kept running until the afore-
The new law as to the keeping open Of
the Library becomes effective to-day and
will prove Of great benefit and convent
ence to the public and especially the
LAWYERS of the State,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
Commercial Gable ana Postal Telegraph

Commercial Gable and Postal Telegraph
companies.
Tho device is a graphic dellneation in a
remarkably small space of the compre-
hensive and far-reaching telegraph sys-
TEN. which will endure as a fitting monu-
ment to the late John w. Mackay. in
whose patriotism and public spirit 1t was
conceived and by whose sagacity, finan-
cial ability and indomitable energy It was
established and developed despite power
full opposition, until 1t gained public rec
IGNITION as one Of the most successful,
as well as benefcent, business enterprises
Of the time
The secret OF its success Is an open orte
and is summed up in the phrase that has
become the motto OF Its employees: I'm
tclligence. diligence. energy and courtesy
mako the best telegraph service"
1t is justifabIe pride that leads to the
reiteration in the companys ADVERTISE
ments OF the question, Did you ever stop
to compare the efficient telegraph ser
vice of to-day with the telegraph service
as it was before the Postal and CONNER
cial companies entered tho feld?" fol-
lowed by the answer, ut Is better how,
and we did it!''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01

military escort to the station. Mrs. Carr
Is the daughter Of Mrs. Anne Lillian and
the late Captain Henry r. Miller, who
served in the Confederate army and af-
Richmond, for many years. Mr.. Carr. is
successful business man in his nnrive
State. North Carolina, where the young
couple will mako their future home
Mr.. and Mrs James G. Page, whose
S:so O'clock YESTERDAY forenoon. We're reg
man, Mr.. L.. Liston Bethel, Of Grove. The
party left for their home in Goochland
Gs3uin n by bjy the -; : ?; NJ. Chesapeake and
the State. Bar Association and many of
his friends called on him and his bride.
They had luncheon given them while
here.
Ats P. NJ yesterday in the home Of the
brides mother, Mrs. M. Z. Barns, Of No.
M1a East Leigh Street. Miss Rosalie
the son of Mr.. Robert G. Seldell, OF
Rev. Or. w. r. L. Smith, of the Second
and carried Bride roses. Her maid Of
honor, Miss Jessie Barnes, dressed in
ferns After their marriage MIR. and Mrs.
Selden left for Gloucester, where a re-
ception was given them. They will spend
next winter in Richmond.
Many friends and relatives in Richmond
are deeply interested in the wedding OF
Miss Georgia Nlerillat Chdester to Mr..
George Stockton Wills which took place
June 24th, Mt p. NJ, in the home of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Holdridge
CMidester, of Romney, West Va.
The parlors We're decorated for tho cere-
mony In ferns and daisies and lighted with
shaded lamps. and white waxen tapers in
silver candelabra. The service was beau
George A. Gibson.
The bride was gowned in soft, clinging
folds of white crepe dc chine and chiffon.
Her veil was caught with sprays of white
1essamine. and her flowers We're shower
OF Bride roses. She was attended by
her sister, Miss Susan Chichester, in Paris
mousseline, with white liberty satin sash
and ribbons, carrying an armful Of pink
carnations.
Mr.. Edward Wills, OF Greensboro, N.
ceremony and the reception which fol-
lowed. Mr.. and Mrs. Wills left for a
wedding tour. from which they will return
10 spend the summer In Greensboro. N. C.
They Will go next winter to Westminster.
Maryland, Where Mr.. Wills holds a profess
sorship.
His bride was a graduate of tho Rich
mond Female Seminary during the time
that Mr.. John Powell was its principal.
She is lovely in mind and person, and
numbers her friends here by the score.
Mr.. Wills was for several years connect
ed with the University of North Caro-
lima, and is widely known In that State
as belonging to one of its prominent fam
lilies.
Personal rlentiOn.
Company B OF the Richmond Blues has
a strike mascot" in tho person of a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01

after a pleasant visit to her friend on
Barton Heights.
= Mr.. Rand and two sons left Saturday
for washington after q visit to friends on
Chestnut Hill.
The Earnest Workers OF Mizpah Pres
byterian Church held a called meeting
at the "Manse' on Monday afternoon at
s O'clock In order to arrange for lawn
party, which Is to be given In the near
Mr.. Tack Holiday. of Charlottesville,
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Shafer, Of Third Avenue.
Miss Pokey Dalby, who has been visit
ing her cousin. Mrs. Walthal!, OF Fourth
Avenue, has returned to her home.
Miss Addie Huffman left Monday to at
tend Summer Normal at Charlottesville,
Mr.. Horace F. Baker left Sunday night
on business trip after spending Sun
day with his family on Fourth Avenue.
Chestnut Hill.
Mrs Leila Woodrum and son have re-
turned to their horne in Salisbury, N. ca,
after pleasant visit to relatives on the
Mr.. v. S. Carlton, of Third Avenue,
returned home last week after an extended
business trip.
Mrs. Layne is quite sick at her resi-
dence on Chestnut HILL
Miss Thelma Livesay, of South Third
Street, is visiting relatives on the Hill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01

precocious terrier which has cast in his
lot with that of the company and owl
IDENTIFY imagines himself the most impor-
tant member Of it. He followed the sol
diers boys when the car left the Reser-
voir. and made such frantic efforts to
keep alongside that he was finally taken
on board Then he was happy. He has
been christened "Iinkey-Dee." and Is
fast being trained to observe rol-call and
to stand at attention. The soldiers. one
and all, are devoted 20 the little dog.
Mr.. Dan Talley and family are booked
Old Sweet Springs:
Ocean View is to be made moro ;attrac-
tive this season than ever. The manage
ment are taking pains in having new bath
houses fresh paint and flowers every
where to offer great inducements to vis-
ers going to ocean view Hotel this week
will include: Mrs. WILLIAM, L. Royal,
maid and three. chlldren:. Mrs: Robert
James y. Patton and children, Mrs.
Campbell and children and Mrs. Oster-
loh.
Mrs. Derbyslrc. who has been SPEND
Ing several days this week with friends
In the city. gives very cheerful accounts
of Lieutenant Wis s eefth dh the
Philippines.
Dr.. Robert II. Fife. Of the UNIVERSITY
Of Virginia. was the weekend guest n
Richmond of Mrs. r; 7; HUNTER. He
returned to the University Monday.
Miss Lilly Bogert, of Cartersvlle. and
Miss Nellie Balmer, of Powhatan, Va.
came TO Richmond to attend the Todd
Megginson wedding last evening.
For the accommodation of the patrons
and consig nors Of the Richmond Ex-
change for Woman's Work. the EX-
change will be kept open Saturday. July
4th. 1t will be closed Monday July eth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
Camden Wanted.

Governor Montague yesterday issued
a reuuisition on the Governor of Maryland
for one ]. H. Camden. who Is wanted in
Newport News for malicious cutting.
Tho man is in custody at Hagerstown,
Md. and Officer w. w. Morrison, Of
Newport News. left last night to bring
him baCk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
Interest on Bonds.

Judge John G. Dew, second audi,r last
night mailed $4,000 worth OF ch.ks In
payment OF interest on State bords,
which is due to-day. a:
Most Of the holders are Vlrfaians,
though the holders are within tfleState,
though the Commonwealth Of hfiHesota
has a large amount OF tho bond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
Property Tran sfers.

Aforementioned II. Brown to w. d,
and Kate p. Green. l6 8-12 feet on east
side Of Laurel ran Street. ls2 4-l2 feet from
d. Rabb and wife, I. T. strause and
wife, Leon l.. strausea nd wife to Smna
G. Burton and Ethney 3: selden, 60 feet
north side OF property OF York River
Railway Company, adjoining the above
described lot, "a 7-l2 feet on west side OF
Rockets Street. between Pear and Peach
The Tax Title Company of Richmond
to Agnes Lewis, rs feet on east side OF
Twenty-ninth Street, between N and o.
Willis and Charity Watt to octavia p.
Ferguson, 20 feet on west side of Third
Street, northwest corner of Duval, ST.
O02.50,
IIenrico-Emma w. and Robert A. Ber-
ny to Bruce Jennings, 81 feet on west
side Of Washington Street. 1876 feet from
Janet Dick to A. i. Melton, AZ feet on
rer of Richard. sl.10O.
Paramount Land Company 10 w, r.
Vail. l2l feet on west side Of 1Tw,esnntty-third
Street, northwest corner of ", S72G,
Vernon Garner and wife to R,ssn v,
I.eake. s acres abqut ten miles north q
Rtchmond, on r., s. r. Railroad, near
p. J, Martin to r. Ewood Tragie, inter
est in lots 3 and 20 in sauaee is, High
N. Ihoma6 MosDy 70 Fendall W1lllamS,
80 feet on east side State Street. 90 feet
from Marshall, $3.50.
William ii. Page to I1stelle Lee Weiss
iger, 83 40 acres adjoining lands OF Bar
mum Graves and ais, $3.50.
Oliver Randolphs trustee and wlfe to
Granite Building Company 1873 feet on
west side OF Thirty-second Street, l9l 4-12
feet south of s, $3.50.
Tax Title Co. of Richmond to Charles
Harris, 30 feet on south side OF Graham
Street, $780, =
-------------------------- af
NuiII Coo&inua Nyorp, KS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01

tv-slx hours. he cxp-e.ser til op.n
lon that within that time the heather
VIII continue warm but he seei noth
Ing to indicate that II Will gros more
oppressive than at prcsent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01

Marriage licenses were issued | the
Henrico County Court clerks otfic yes
terday to the following:
William A. Moncure. an attorsy OK
Richmond. and Miss Margaret 1lsley,
OF Henrico: William n. Harco. ofR!oE-
mond. and Miss Sophia b. Carr. oIHcn-
r1co. "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
Work OF Police.

Clerk Pollock's report of the arrests
for June shows the following:
Total. GGS: mlsdemeanors, 6l9; felony,
A: white 349: colored. 3l4; ordinance vio-
lators. ga Last month the total arrests
were Al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
Darton Heights.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Mrs. w. A. IIightner and family will
leave this week for Harrisburg. Pa.
for an extended visit with friends and
relatives.
Miss Jennie Mitchell has left for a visit
to friends In Newport News.
Miss Walker. Of Rort sIqoSt|| is visit
Miss Bessie Clark. Of Charles City, Is
visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Mr.. j. Walter ISldwell has returned
from Oriana. and Will leave this week for
Denb!gh Warwick county.
Miss Matte Bemaw has returned home
after a visit to relatives in Culpeper.
Miss Beckner. Of Clifton Forge. Is yls-.
t Myy Miss sre Hsye Is 1 Manover who has
been visiting Mrs. N. 3. Croxton. is now
In Richmond. ~,
Mrs. Gregory has returned t9 King <, WI
M: II. " ". ?; Long is visiting friends in
sa mp. G istae Hampton. of Norfolk, Is the
the guest Of MI. Jones. OF Brookland
Mrs. w. X. Bache has returned from
Hanover, where she has been visiting rel
Rev. ]. w. Mitchell who has been quito
Miss Nellie Harris has left on an ex'
Miss Ethel Beckner. of Clifton Forge.
is visiting at the home OF Miss Hettle
Miss Annie Laurie Pitt, who has been
quite sick. is now able to BIO out.
Miss Ruth Crutchfield. who has been ,!a
turned, and viii spend the summer Mt
the the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs,
Mr.. Frank Mitchell has left for Ports
mouth, ,,.,.
Ing friends at Shirley. has returned home,
Miss Marie Carter has left for Louisa
to visit her cousin, ,,,+-
,nr nj Ocean View has returned home,
Mrs. ]. B. Woodward has returned. ar
ter a visit to friends In Petersburg,
Miss Chalkley. of Orange. is Vlslt'ng
Mrs, Patterson,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
-Odd.Eellows, Smoker

Unity Lodge of Odd-Fellows will give
n smoker on Friday evening at o'clock
at Boze's Hall, The offcers-elect will be
installed at that meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
SPECIAL 4TH OF july BxCUR-
SION.

Old Dominion Ana. Steamer berkeley.
leaves Richmond Friday evening. July
3D., at r. NJ; GOOD returning, leaves
Norfolk Saturday evening. July 4th. or
Sunday. July 9Th, at z p. NJ.
Fare for rouga trip, $500, including
siate,room berth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
FOURTH OF. JULY EXCURSION
RATES
On Norfolk & Western Railway.

On July I'd, Sd and 9Th. excursion tickets
will be sold between all stations at great
" reduced rates. limited until July 9Th.
Richmond: 10 Norfolk and return, $3.50;
Virginia Beach and return, s3.75; Lynch
burg and return, IS,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01
SPECIAL ATH OF JULY ExCuR-
SION,

Old Dominion Line. Steamer Berkeley.
leaves Richmond Friday evening". july
Sd, at 7 P. M; good returning, leaves
Norfolk Saturday evening, July 4th, or
Sunday, July 9Th at p. NJ,
Fare for round trip, $500. including
state-room berth.
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VIII Continue Warm.

OF material change In the wealth
or conditions within the psxt thlg7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01

For the accommodation of the pa irons
and consigno Of the Richmond Ex-
change will be kept open Saturday. July
4th 1t will be closed Monday, July 9Th.
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DR.. Robert II. Fife. Of the University
of Virginia. was the weekend guest IN
Richmond of Mrs. r. Y. Hunter He
returned to the University Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-01

Miss Idly Bogert. of Cartersvllle. and
Miss Nellie Balrner, of Powhatan, Va,
came to Richmond to attend the Todd
Megginson wedding last evening.
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Personal nention.

Company B of the Richmond Blues has
strike mascot" in tho person of a
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-01-03
A Mysterious Affair.

The chief Of police Of Vicksburg
received a letter last week from John
Rafferty,, 1873 Habersham street, Sa-
yannah, Ga, requesting him to in
vestigate a rather peculiar state Of
affairs in connection with the death
Of his son in the charity hospital
there. The young man, named
Thomas F. Rafferty,, was on the exec
utiye staff Of the Black Patti Com
pany, being left in the hospital by
the manager Of that company on the
11th- inst. 1t was reported to his
relatives that he had died of mala-
rial fever, and when the body
reached them in Savannah it was
found that he had a bullet wound in
the breast, but how he received the
wound is not stated. The relatives
Of the young man allege that there
is a mystery about the whole affair,
as well as that the officials Of the
hospital or attendants or else the
company with which he was connect
ed are in some way mixed with q
shady plot.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-01-03
PEsTHoUsE cRUELTIEs.
InvestiEatien nt Toledo, o., ia BrinR-
Ing Ont Evidence of shame
fuI Conditions.

Toledo. o., Dec. 30.--The first Off.
cial acknowledgement OF repeated
charges Of cruelty to and neglect of
smallpox patients at the Toledo con
tagious disease hospital, was made,
Tuesday, when the board of police
commissioners subpoenaed witnesses
for the purpose of making a public
investigation. 1t is charged by vari-
Gus ex-patients that some persons
suffering from smallpox were struck
BY nurses; that they were neglected
and, in their delirium, allowed to
wander about in the snow, clad in
thin raiment; that they were misera.
bly, fed. even when their eonyalescent
condition would permit of substantial
food. The charges were first preferred
by DR.. $. L. +. Cook and his son, the
latter a medical student. Both were
patients at the pesthouse.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-01-03
Chancellorship Contest.

Interest is developing in the chan
cellorship Of the Seventh chancery
district, which is presided over by
Judge McC. Kimbrough, whose term
will expire in April next. The
friends Of Judge Kimbrough have
been active, however, and have al
ready taken the field to secure his
reappointment. A petition asking
for his reappointment has been filed
with Gov. Longino. 1t assigned by
the bar Of the district with the ex-
ception of the bar Of Sunfower coun-
ty, which solidly supports Mr.. Moody
of lndianola, who is the only appli-
cant against Judge Kimbrough. As
there is yet over three months of the
term to be filed out it is hardly
probable that Gov. Longino will take
the matter up for some weeks.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-01-03
Mississippi State News
Original land Grants.

Hon. L. e. Edwards, cletx of the
.Chancery Court at Cleveland, last
week received three very interesting
documents, filed by Mrs. NIL. Beard
of Clarksdale, Miss, for record.
They are original land grants, signed
BY the President of the United
States, Martin Van Buren, on the
doth day Of December, 1910, giving
|to Augustus S. Campbell, Of Tale
hatchie county, Miss, his heirs and
assigns forever, the east half Of the
northwest quarter of section 7, in
township rs, Of range west, in the
district of lands subject to sale at
IChocchuma, Miss, containing 80
and 17-l00 acres; the second giving
Ito William S. Bodley of Warren
county, Miss, the south half Of sec
|tion Z, in township rs, of range 5
|west, in the district of lands subject
Ito sale at Chocchuma, Miss, contain
ling 800 66-100 acres; the third
granting to John B. Davis and John
IA. Lane, assignces Of Samuel Neill,
the west half Of the northwest quar-
Ter of section Z, in township 25,
range 5 west, containing 80 acres.
These documents are the oldest that
have ever been filed for record in
that district, being drawn sixty-fye
years ago. This is the only record
|of this subdivision of land ever filed
lin Bolivar county, and the wonder is
awhy it has never been done before.
THE paper is as stout as parchment
and bears a peculiar seal, the inn
preston being made on a separate
paper and affixed with sealing wax to
.1ha record.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-01-03

Washington. Dec. 20.---president
Castro's answer to the allies proposal
so arbitrate the Venezuelan troubles
has not eben received. In fact, Sec
retary Hay had nothing Of tmpor-
tanee on the Venezuelan situation TO
communicate TO the cabinet, There
are, however. under discussion such
questions as those relating to the
best means OF terminating the block
ade, and other matters touching the
personnel OF the commission, which,
it is expected. win meet in Washing
ton TO lay down the lines Of the ar.
bitration scheme.
1nasmuoh as certain publieists have
taken exception 20 the efforts OF the
United States 10 bring about arbitra-
tion between Venezuela and the allies,
as 10 violation Of all traditions and
rules Of international intercourse, the
attention of one of the most eminent
members of the The Hague confer
ence, one OF the men who framed The
Hague convention itself, was directed
to the criticisms. lie very promptly
cleared away the misunderstanding
on this point by pointing TO Article
~ of The Hague convention as iusti-
fication Of the attitude OF the United
States. This article reads; "The sig
natory powers consider IL their duty,
If serious dispute threatens to break
out between Two or more of them, TO
remind these latter that the perma-
nent court Is open to them, Conse-
quently, they declare that the fact OF
reminding the conflicting parties OF
the provision of the present conyen-
tion, ard the advice given TO them, in
the highest interests Of peace, TO
have recourse to the permanent court,
can only be regarded as friendly ac-
tion."
The paragraph was proposed by
France and, singularly enough. 1t was
opposed principally by the United
States, yet the United States Is the
first Of the nations TO avail Of It's pro.
visions. The reason for the opposl-
tion Of our delegates was fear on
their part that II would seem to be
bestowal Of power upon European
countries to intervene Ia American az
fairs, and In manner an infringe
ment Of the Monroe doctrine. The
French delegates were exceedingly
anxious to carry the paragraph, how
ever, and they finally succeeded in
quieting the opposition Of the dele
gates through the reservation by the
latter of the right to deal with Amer
ican affairs In accordance with our
established doctrines. This was
thought to safeguard the Monroe doe
trine, though II is held here, II only
recorded an opinion of the United
States delegates and did nos bind The
Hague tribunal as whole.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-01-03
WHILE MINERS KEPT HOLIDAY
What Representative OF the Coal
Departmental the eDcIaware, Lack
awanna A. Western Says.

New York, Dec. 30.-The expressed
belief Of representative OF the coal
carrying companies and of coal deal.
ers is that for the next three days
the coal situation will be acute all.
over the country. a representative
Of the coal department Of the Della.
ware, Lackawanna q Western rail-
road said:
"The strikers clamored for public
sentiment, while they were on strike
and through public sentiment they
got contributions from all over the
country 70 support them while in
idleness. Now the public can scramble
for coal as II likes or do without il
as far as the miners care"
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-01-03
PORTO RIcAN CHILDREN.
They Celebrate Christmas from De-
cember Almost 20 Easier In
Their Little Island.

The Porto Rican boys and girls
would be frightened out Of their wits
IL Santa Claus should come to them in
a sleigh drawn by reindeer and should
try TO enter the houses and fiji their
stockings. Down there Santa Claus
does not need reindeer or any other
kind Of steeds, for the children say
that be just comes flying through the
air like bird. Neither does he both
sr himself looking for stockings. for
such things are not 80 plentiful In
Porto Rico as they are In cooler eli
mates. Instead Of stockings the chill
dren use little boxes, which they make
themselves. These they place on the
roofs and In the courtyards. and old
Santa Claus drops the gifts into them
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-01-03
BIN Jackson PardOnsd.

Gov. Longino last week granted
pardon to Bill Jackson, who was sem
fenced for life from Lafayette eoun-
ty as an accessory to the murder of
the Montgomery brothers, for which
crime Will Mathis and Orlando Les
ter were hanged at Oxford several
months ago. The pardon was grant
ed at the solicitation Of 600 of the
best citizens Of Lafayette county,
who signed petition for him,
backed up by letter from District
Attorney Roane, who stated unequiy-
ocally that he thought the man ought
to be released. 1t is stated that the
general sentiment now in that sec
ton is that Jackson is an innocent
man, or at least, if not absolutely
innocent, that there was hardly
enough evidence to connect him with
the killing. jackson was on the
Rankin plantation. The news of
his pardon was telephoned to the
place and he at once made ready to
go Immediately to his home near Ok
ford, where his mother is in a dying
condition and continually asking for
him. He leaves a brother, George
Jackson, convicted as accessory after
the fact, to serve a term of two years
in the penitentiary. Since Bill
Jackson's incarceration his wife has
gone insane and is now in the insane
hospital at Jackson, She is said to
have a violent form Of dementia.
She continually asks for her hus-
band.