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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
How Jasxar. won At Monte Carlo rio,

N0Hdon Daily MafL)
The history Of the Yorkshireman who
netted it Is said. $4,000 after some
months work at Monte Carlo. Is one
which can never now repeat ITSELF This
enterprfsing Mr.. Jaggers engaged staff
Of clerks. who noted. hour In and hour
out, day in and day out. week In and
week out, the result OF every game at
every roulette table, The figures were
tabulated. and Jaggers found. as he b. d
hoped. that each roulette wheel possess
ed bias. ,sss IL #
Certain numbers came up. and certain
combination occurred more frequently on
some wheels than would be the case lie
the mechanism ran true. JagEers and
his staff staked accordingly: and. with tho
aid of large capital, soon cleared $Nnee0
profit Their plan was soon discovered.
and the wheels altered so as to be IN
Interchangeable from table to table, Jag.
gers. not knowing that the wheels were
now shifted nightly con tinued playing OF,
his system, and promptly dropped 540oen
Like a wise mar. he stopped and set
himself to the task OF discovering what
was wrong. He SOON did so, discovered.
too. that each wheel had some distinguish.
ing mark, so that he could recognize ID
wherever 1t was In use Tracing ~
biased wheels daily from table to table
Jaggers was rewarded -by recouping his
lost 10000. Finally. the Casino mechan-
les devised plan abywhfch not the wheels
but the compartments OF the wheels could
be interchanged. Movable partitions were
too much for Jaggers- He paid or hin
clerks and returned to Yorkshire to enjoy
the fruits OF his .observative faculties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
unions that accomplish this object within
THE PHI BETA KAPPAS.
Distinguished Men Recently Elect
ed-HanpeninEs In Williamsburg.

cd-Harpenings In Williamsburg.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. January 3.
(Special)-The Phi Beta Kappa Sici-
ETY. of Williamsburg and William and
Mary College. the oldest Greek-letter
paternity in America, will have a fine
programme. and distinguished men to
initiate. at its annual meeting. February
10, 1903. The recently elected members are
Albert Shaw, editor of the Review of
Reviews, New York; the Rev. Carl E.
Grammer, of Norfolk; Alfred B. Williams
and S. S. P. Patteson. of Richmond; Hon.
Henry st. George Tucker. Of Lexington.
Most Of these gentlemen will be here
in February. and it is hoped other mem
hers elected will also come. Among them
are DR.. J. l.. NJ. Curry, Rev. Angus Craw-
ford. and Judge r. T. Barton.
Election to membership in this society
is considered a high honor by scholars.
educators, and literary men. Some recent
alumni are elected for their promise. the
last being Mr.. r. NJ. Hughes, Jr., of Nor
folk, Va.
Many institutions applying for a char
ter ask the aid Of William and Mary
and the University of Texas secured the
endorsement of the William and Mary
chapter at it's last meeting.
PRESIDENT TYLER TO LECTURE.
President Lyon G. Tyler, of William and
Mary, is busy with the preparation of
the course of colonial lectures, to be de-
livered in short time before the Colonial
Danes in the public hail of Johns 4lop-
kins University, Baltimore.
The Business Mems Association failed
to have a. quorum last night for the trans
acton Of business, owing to the incleul-
ency of the weather.
A meeting OF NIagruder-Ewell Camp,
Confedarte Veterans. has been called for
Monday night The regular meeting was
to have been held last night, but the
rain kept the veterans at home. The
camp. at its meeting Monday night, will
arrange for the celebration of Lees
birthday, to be held on the night of
January 18th. It is thought and hoped
by the members OF the camp that Judge
Christian, of Richmond. will be the or
ator of the occasion.
DR.. Edwin Hall. of New York, gave a
fine lecture tonight in the college chapel.
Subject: ..The Fool Killer The lecture
was one of the best ever heard here.
Mrs. E. w. Seymour yesterday pur-
chased of Mr.. H. D. Call a lot on Henry
street for $500.
Miss George Bryan, who has been
spending the holidays here with her
mother Mrs. j. r. Bella1ny, returned TO
Norfolk this afternoon
Mr.. Ashby Blaxton left this afternoon
for Driver where he Is principal OF the
public schools
Mr.. q. r. Bird. after spending the hol-
idays here with his brotner. Professor
Hugh S. Bird, left this afternoon for
GAINESVILLE. where he is principal OF the
graded school.
DR.. J. w. Rawlins left this afternoon
for Washington, D. c.. to spend some
time. DR.. RawIins is in his SD year,
and enjoys the best Of health.
Mr.. r. l.. Spencer. steward OF the col
1ege, who has been Ill for several weeks,
is so far recovered as to be able 10 re-
sumo his duties.
Mrs. JEFF Stubs. Jr., left this afternoon
for Washington. after spending the holi-s
days here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
I|NECCAI0|- Love LORhI
RICHMOND HAS "a GI.nrNAa GREEN
IN THE EAST END.
ONLY DIVORCES EXCLUDED.
Pastor Joel Tucker Mnrries more.
d Couples Than Any Other Minister.
They Come TO Him From All
Quarters OF the State.

The Gretna Green OF Richmond Is in
the par1or Of Rev. Joel Tucker. pastor OF
SEast.End Baptist church.
This clergyman is credited with slav-
ing solemnzed more marriages than any
other minister Of the Gospel in Richmond.
Mr.. Tucker admits that he performs on
an average Of forty marriages year,
and that he Is at the service Of all re-
spectahle couples In an emergency, pro-
vided neither of them has been divorced.
II I oficiate at more marriages than
any other minister In Richmond, said
Mr.. Tucker. yesterday, II am not aware
of It. I suppose that ministers who are
pastors of churches two or three times
as large as mine exceed ms by many.
II wish to say that when good, -respec-
table people come to me in the right
manner, wishing to be made one take
pleasure in making the nuptial tie.
REV. Leigh West, D. D., of Missouri,
tells of an experience Of a leading up
town pastor OF St. Louis, which runs
somewhat thus: The brother was fnvit-
ed to officiate at the marriage Of the
daughter Of a very wealthy and artstocra-t
tic old gentleman living some ten miles
from the city. OF this he somewhat
pldslsu over MS DTOtneI ministers. Inc
weather was severe and the ground was.
covered with six inches of snow. He
hired a Gouble team at the cost OF IS,
and drove out. The wedding was a grand
success. When the good minister called
for his overcoat and hat the young
groom came and with an air Of boastful
pride said, Reverend, here is 81. The law
allows you 81, and the supper you ate
was worth SO and then the honor Of mar
rying mel feel YOU have been anply
paid
AN OFFICIALS NIGGARDLINESS
II rejoice that in my experience have
rot had such great honors conferred on
me. It may be that the uptown pastors
are more familiar with these cases than
l an j recall at this time that some
six or seven years ago a very elegantly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
HICKS FOR JANUARY.
Severe Cold weather viii Begin

on inc III.
Reactionary storm disturbances, in the
form of rain. sleet and snow. will be
| in transit from west to east at the open
sleet over vast districts in most parts
Of the country.
The regular storm period, beginning on
the 4th, is central on the 9Th and ex-
tends to the 9th. About the 4th it will
grow much warmer, beginning IN the
west, and up to the Sth heavy winter
storms of rain. snow, and sleet will pass
from the western to eastern parts of the
continent.
Look for severe and general cold over,
most parts Of the country from about
the 18th to the 18th, progressively, of
course, not with the same degrees of
cold everywhere during all that time.
Watch for the wave to hit your section
some time between the 7th and 18th.
and do not be disappointed if the north
pole is not dumped into your yard every
day from the 7th to the 18th.
On and touching the 18th and 18th the
prevailing cold will moderate, winds will
Shift to sout1lerfy. bringing on a marked
change or reaction to more rain sleety
and storminess. Look for another sharp
ana decided cold wave Immediately on
the heels Of the storms central on the
18th and 18th.
The next regular storm period is CEN
trail on the 18th. reaching from the 18th
to the 10Th. The moon passes south of;
the celestial equator on the 18th. hence
high temperature for the season will be
natural on and about that date, with
winter lightning and thunder very prob
able southwark. But tropical features.
will soon disappear and genuine winter.
storms, turning to billiards. in many,
sections will quickly follow. Be on the;
watch for storms OF such severity as will
cause great inconvenience and suffering
to man and beasts, especially where no
precautions have been taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
county, was caller. at the Library build
ing yesterday.
WILL SING "A CANTATA.
Musicn1 Service Pro-
missed At Grove Avenue Church
Tonight.

missed At Grove Avenue Church
Tonight.
2 The choir Of Grove-Avenue Baptist
church will sing the cantata The Peace
Of jerusalem" at the regular evening
service. The organization is one Of the
best in the South, and what it under
takes to do is always well done, SO m,l-
steal treat may be expected. Miss Doza
Mitchell, Mrs. Jasper Rowe, Mr.. Trib-
bet, and. Mr.. Crump compose the quartet
with Mr.. Manly Ramos as director.
The cantata is very beauHf full. It
opens with an organ introduction fol-
lowed by a quartette. A tenor recitative.
a soprano solo and quartette, and a BARI
tone solo are then followed by an ex-
quisite trio for soprano, contralto and
tenor.
There are twelve numbers in all and all
OF them are not only musical but calcu-
lated to arouse and hold the interest Of
the audience.
AS musical feature the cantata, ex-
cept In Lent, is decided novelty. The
choir Of Grove-Avenue church is not only
thoroughly capable organization, but
very jealous and progressive body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
CHANGE BREAKFAST.
r,ablt OF nen1thy Europe.n..

The sturdy Scotch. Germans French
and Italians seldom or never eat meat 70,
breakfast.
Long experience has taught that the
breakfast should be simple and not in
clude meat
Many Americans suffer with weak stom.
achs and more or less Illness because they
fail to understand the simple and health.
fui plan of breakfast somewhat like
the following:
little fruit.
A dish OF Grape-Nuts and cream.
One or two soft eggs.
A cup OF Postum food Coffee. and per-
haps q piece of hard toast.
a. man says. II couldn't go on that
until noon
One CT two days trial will teach him a
hig volume of facts and make him feel
III as q lord" There Is deep underly-
Ing ana scientific reason. The best argu-
ment, however Is the actual experience
With stsr. treakfa cts IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
AUDUBON HANDICAP.
Crescent City Turf Event Won By

Marcos.
NEW ORLEANS. La, January b.
Marcos won the Audubon handicap, worth
$3.50 to the winner, by a narrow margin
to-day. Two or three strides more would
have given the verdict to Major Tenney,
at 50 to l. Summary:
First race-seven furlongs, selling-Ran-
kin a to s. won, Pyrrno g to y second,
Peat Us to y third. Time. I: 35.
Second race-one mile-Honolulu 6 to y
won, John Peters q to q second, Potente
"A to y third. Time, 1:47.
Third race-six furlongs, handicap-The
Lady Is to 81 won. Farmer Jim q to 81
second, playlike (6 to y third. Time.
10.
Fourth race-nile and sixteenth-Audu-
bon handica p-Marcos d5 to y won, Major
5Tenney GO to y second, Scotch Plaid q to
y third. Time, l so is.
Fifth race-mile and a half, selling-Po-
theen e to y won. Georgia Gardner 6
to y second, Latson (even) third Time,
2:4S is.
Sixth race-six furlongs-Miss Frank.
Foster (even) won, Suburban Queen Is to
y second, Glendon "a to p third. Time.
1:19 SIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
HOT R0osT ON BROOK ROAD.
Inwary sPossum Reckoned Without
the Screech OF His Quarry.


Mr.. J. B. Ladd, on the Brook road. was
seized on her perch by Didelphy's Virgin
lana last night shortly after O'Clock.
and but for the timely arrival of Mr..
Ladd, who was startled by the piercing
shrieks coming from the henhouse, the
unfortunate pullet would have been car
ried into captivity and certain death by
the wary cpossum. Mr.. Ladd reached the
scene of the assault just In time to rescue
the plump young hen from the grasp of
the LINING 'possum, and at the same
time he grabbed the 'possum, who laid
down for dead when he was detected In
his nefarious scheme.
In his ruling passion, strong in feigned
death, the 'possum forgot to let go the
tempting pullet. and Mr.. Ladd had to
extricate the fowl from the fond en-
will be a hot roast on the Brook road
and general Thanksgiving service In the
hennery to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
THE COTTON EXPERIMENT
In BRITISH WEST AFRICA,
Expert From Greenvtllc, Mississ-
ippi, Sails From Liverpool For
Nigeria To Report Thereon.

q LONDON. January al. P. Prince. a
cotton expert Of Greenville, Miss, sail
ed from Liverpool for Nigeria, Africa,
to-day, to report on the cotton-growing
experiment In British West Africa He
goes out under the auspices Of the Brit
fish Cotton Growers Association, which
is being warmly supported by the gov-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Receiver. For Atlanta Compnny.

ATLANTA, GA. January IA receiv.
er has been appointed for the Equitable
Loan and Security Company. Of Atlanta.
a bond investment company. which car
rted on an extensive business In all the
Southern States. The litigation In the
case has been long and ferceIy contest
ed Judge Lumplsin. In the Superior
Court, to-day sustained the contentious
OF the plaintiffs. who asked for the APP
poirtment OF a receiver. 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Dr.. ". w. Warren Dead

CHASE CITY. VA. January g.
fspectai.)-A telegram from Tnomas-.
Vile. Ga, states that Dr.. W.. War
rem died there suddenly He left
here three weeks ago for Q nnilder Gle
msta. ae spent many months here each;
49,. con,inE from Mount Vernon, III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

He was reticent as to his relatives but
said he was surgeon in the Confederate
army, and originally from James City
county, Va He was always well sup
piled with money. and dog was his
constant scompanion. His age was 81
years. and he was unmarried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
thermometers In New York.

If1chm ondcrs IN #NeVv.f Ok. 7.2.73.
NEW YORK, January s.-(special.)--
Following are the Rc-.monders registereu
to-daysin New York:
8 PARLIAMENTARY. Stands.
Park Avenue-E. Mayer.
Herald Square,. D. Stewart and. wife;
Miss Harper;sW. r. Harper.
Continental-C. H. Townsend. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
MEET WITH THE EDUCATORS.
Governor Montague VIII Attend
HationnI Convention In New York.

Governor Montague has been invited to
attend meeting Of the Southern Edu-
ca ton Board in New York January 9Th.
A number Of prominent Virginia educa-
tors will be present at the meeting. which
will be followed by a dinner at the Wal
dorf-Astoria The Governor will attend
/ the meeting, If his official duties at the.
Capitol do not interfere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
!. UB-sTATION IN CAPITOL.

Regular Postoftice Will BE Estnb-
1ished Here For Legislators.
The new sub-station in the Capitol.ro
tunda will be opened tomorrow for the
be conducted by brother OF House
Clerk =. w. Williams for the sale of
stamps and the delivery OF mail.
Attorney General w. "A. Anderson and
his secretary, Mr.. John 2. EEgleston,
are in Washington where MAJ orsAnder
Will appear before the Supreme Court
IN cases affecting the state Of Virginia
Tho Attorney-G General VIII return 70 the
city Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Equal Z, 10 + the Emergency.
tAtlanta constitution.,s

what would you do Sc you had thrss
.possums g
80 Pray tar ds s1.aw,d Ter appetite fer,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

errors Of the West African colonies
It Is expected that in the course Of sfx
months q regular supply Of West Afr1can
cotton will begin to reach the Manchester
market. s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Two hundred aas forty-fvc dollars have
Shcep given by the Rcdlands. Cal. Baptist
EnGcavorers for support Of Wong Ming.
Ia Chinaman converted IN their own mis-
sion. who has gone back to China 10
! preach to his own people, and 20 supper.
.fre,r Chinese Mission School Fifteen or
twenty of the Endearorers go every week
to teach IN the school.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Six now societies have been organized
In CeyIon within the past year, at tue
beginning Of which there were but two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Two hundred and twenty-five dollars
were raised by the Fulton. N. Y. Con-
gregational Endeayorers to pay for the
electric lights in their church; besides
this they have kept up q pledge of sl.25
week to the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

The quarterly report of the Church
Building Society Of the Congregational
Church gives a list of twenty-five
churches that have been built or aided
In building by Christian Endeavor So
cieties. The Missionary League of the
Reformed Church reports twenty-one
Christian Endeavor churches which have
been built or aided in some Way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

The splendid record OF the Congrega-
ronal Chinese Endeavorers Of San Fran.
cisco. of whom Rev. ice Gam Is pastor.
has been continued this year. and they
have given s1,51sos for foreign missions,
with but forty active members at present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

A Christmas breakfast was given to
hree hundred poor children of the
Scotch Baptist EndeaNorers. Burnley,
Lancashire, England In some of the
worst cases the children Were given
lew suits OF clothes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

According TO the report Of Rev. Fred
erick BIecher. secretary of the German
National Christian Endeavor Union.
about fifty societies have been added in
Germany during the past year, making
q total OF 22i societies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Three United States warships In San
Francisco harbor were boarded recently
by the Endeavorers on their Floating
s|ndeavor steam launch and services
aeld. They also hold meetings for the
merchant marine, and men are brought
10 Christ at the rate of three or four a
month AT recent service twenty-five
merchant seamen attended, and the in
erest was so great that one of the cap
eains present testified to his gratitude.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Tho tour Of the leading cities OF the
United States recently made by quar-
tette of the officers of the United Society
of Christian fndearor. headed by Dr.
Clark, has Seen a most gratifying and
successful one In all Of the cities, be-
ginning with Brooklyn and ending at
Buffalo, including two or three In Can
ada. the audiences have been exception
ely large and enthusiastic, and some
five OF six thousand dollars have been
pledged for the worldwide work Of
Christian Eudeavor. In most OF the cities
the meetings we're pronounced the finest
ever held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

The city of Belfast. Ireland. now has
more Endeavor societies in proportion
10 its population than London, which has
)he largest Christian Endeavor union in
thc world
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

One hundred and four new names
save been enrolled In the prison society
IN the Hopkinsvilie. KY. State prison,
snd Bible given to every prisoner who
Sould accept it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Splendid work is being done in Eliza
beth, n. j.. in behalf of the Italians.
11ndeavorers have secured the services
nf a consecrated Italian clergyman. and
they are strongly experimenting his la
hors Hymn-boolis have been purchased
and a Christmas entertainment was
given. In union meeting the Italians
snnd Americans sang together, each in
their own tongue, but with q spirit Of
unity and enthusiasm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

one Christian Eendcavor society in
Paris. France, sold and gave away e.ooo
copies OF the church paper. Another
nllled the mission school several times
with two hundred attendants by dis
tributtng bills and notices. Another So
clety In three months made more than one
hundred parish visits; another took the
place OF its pastor for the evening
meeting During the holiday month: an
ether has opened mission room and
svangelized a new neighborhood; an
sther went TO fair In Brittany and In
bne week sold four hundred New Testa-
trlerts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

DR.. Clark has announced as forward
noVement for Christian Endeavor IN all
Che world an effort TO increase the num-
Der or societies and members one-tenth
AN executive committee has been APP
pointed IN each State province and coun-
sy 10 push this movement, and q number
OF beautiful banners wiz. be procured
from emma Japan and other foreign
lands, TO be given as prizes to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Mr.. John Willis Baer has been appoint
I'd corresponding secretary of the Pres
I hyterian General Assembly's Committee
On Young Peoples Societies and the
romInittee asks for suggestions from
$tl persons interested with 4 view to
Formulating the best plans Tor develop
Hing the young people of the Presbyterian
Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
kK EVERY QUARTER.
swonK of CHRISTIAN ENpEAsoR-
4 Ens IS WORLD WIDE.
PLAN A FAVORED MOVEMENT.
EFFORT On Foot To Increase the Mem
ser.h,p Ten Per Cent. Thi. Year.
Il A Glance At the Development In
1 Certain sections.
Certain Sections

II Tho worldwide work OF Christian En-
sEdeavor IS progressing at this season in
remarkable manner. The growth in So
cietics. as we'll as IN members. is the
cause OF wonder IN foreign lands as
well as on the American continent
Just now the United Society is planning
for forward movement that will In
Grease the number Of societies and mem
bers 10 per cent.
| The following bulletin. Issued by the
United Society of Christian Endeavor,
indicate something OF this great work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

There have been one hundred and for
ty-ffve Endeavorers enrolled In the State
prison society Of Utah. The officers and
members of the society hold the posi-
1ions OF greatest trust in the prison, and
are the most reliable men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Roger Nev'g, Kent.