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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22
BEGIN WORK
ON HOTEL
The Contract for Erecting the
Richmond Let Wednesday.
ALLOBSTACLESOVER
Mrs. Atkinson Will See Digging Of the
Foundation for Her Proposed Hos
telry Monday Cost $780,
OOO-Ready by January.

Ground Will be broken and active work
In the erection Of The Richmond Hotel
will be undertaken bright and early
next Monday morning, when Wlthrow "
Jones, contractors, Of Charleston, w.
Va, will put half hundred laborers to
work at the corner OF Ninth and Grace
Streets, the spot where the new hosiery
Is to stand. Mrs. "A. d. Atkinson, who
owns the property, and VINO will build
and operate the new hotel, signed the
contract for its construction "Wednesday
afternoon with the West Virginia firm
of use-bullders.
The Richmond will be erected in ac-
cordance with plans prepared by Mr..
Harrison Albright, architect, of Charles
ton, w. Va, and they are somewhat DIFF
ferent and much improved over tho ones
formerly decided upon by Mrs. Atkinson.
Mr.. Albright put forth his best efforts
on the plans for The Richmond, and the
hotel promises to be among the most
complete and modern in the South.
There are still a few minor details about
the proposed building to be finished but
already the plans are sufficiently shaped
to permit of the contractors going right
ahead with the building.
READY FOR XMAS DINNER.
According to the contract entered into
between Mrs. Atkinson and Withrow &
Jones, the hotel is to be finished and
ready for occupancy not later than Janu-
airy list Of next year, and hopes are en-
tertained that tho building Will be COM
pleted by December this year.
The Richmond will stand nine stories.
Including the basement. and will have
$40 sleeping rooms, so OF which will be
equipped with private baths. The build
Ing will cost approximately s150,000. and
will be so constructed that 1t can be add
ed to In the future, in the event Mrs.
Atkinson SO decides.
All of the rooms will be equipped with
private telephone connections. and many
other modern features will be inaugu
rated In the building. The statement
that 1t will be one Of the most up-to-
date hotels in the South will be fully
borne out when the structure is COM
plete and has been thrown open for the
reception Of guests
As vet little Is known OF tho general
makeup of the new building. Mrs. At
kinson preferring to say nothing about
1t until the plans are ready for publica-
tlon. It Is known. however, that the two
dininE-rooms-the will be two, an
American and European-and the Of
flee alone will be located on the first
floor. On the top floor will be located
the sample rooms and a grand assembly
hall.
Mrs Atkinson intends managing the
hotel herself which is n guarantee SUI
ficlent that the hotel will prove a bless
ing to the travelling public. For years
She conducted the Lexington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22
HUGH X. THOMPSON
HAS TURNED UP
Landed Stranded in N. Y
Without Knowing How He
Got There.
nv Associated Press. J

NEW YORK. May PA young man
Of genteel appearance. who claimed to
be Hugh X. Thompson. president Of the
graduating class of the Medical College
OF Virginia who disappeared from Rich.
mond on Thursday, when he was to have
attended the commencement exercises and
received his diploma. turned up in New
York to-day
''All that can say about myself" said
the medlco," Is that got to drinking
had little money. but how ! got away
from Richmond is blank. The first that
L remember since leaving the south was
when woke UP III New York yesterday
without cent. want to get back home
now as fast as can, and I have sent
to my people for money"
Thompson seemed exceedingly penitent
and was put in communication with his
family at their home. Reidsville, N. c,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22
FOUR MEN FELL THIRTY
FEET FROM SCAFFOLD

While working on the old Chesapeake
and Ohio piaduct yesterday at the foot
Of Twelfth Street, az an altitude of thirty
feet. 4 part Of the trestle. on which they
were standing, gave way precipitating
four men carthward, AS result three
of the men were more or less injured.
while the fourth escaped with only few
scratches,
MIR a. q. Melton. No. SOS Automatic
Street. was probably more seriously hurt
canal. and here remained until rescued,
The sudden Impact with the side OF the
canal, bruised him badly, and ne Il
Was taken to the Retreat IN the city am
buianee.
Mr. II. G, Childress. one of the quartette
iuInJ5cd into the canal. saved himself from
lo,.at injury, lie was sent TO his home
Eafierth Twenty-nlEth Street
~if
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22
MT tho Ohoa1y0s.


Tho Robinson Comic Opera COMPANY
viii conclude It's engagement at the BiJou
tomorrow with q magnificent scenic pro,
duction of the delGhtfuily bright ana =
piece viii be given tonight for the frst
time. succeeding Fra Diayolo,m which
has made really great hit, me com
pany is a very strong one. and IL thor
oughly efficient.
The Giffen Company. which has made,
Is Tt to produce that famous play, Friends
next week. The piece has not been seen
here for very long tlme, but II has TO
York and it made an immense fortune
for it's author, EDWARD Milton Royle
The members of the company VINO have
established themselves so firmly In the
popular favor this week Will all have
Splendid opportunities. and Manager Gift
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Cumberland Assembly.
INV Associotcd lprcss.)

tBy Associated Prcss,)
G g iV4 Assenby Of the cumberland
PresbyteIlan Church convened here TO-
rator delivered the annual sermon his
subject being The Unity Of Believers; y
Rev, DR. +. Nj plnnon, OF I2 sdna iv Go !,
Settle, of Frankfort Ky. by vote of
22l TO 49, Two sessions We're held TODAY
and considerable routine business dlsy
posed of,
Hon. John Whitehead, of Norfolk, is
in the city, representing the Jamestown
Exposition Company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22
fen. will introduce three new memberx
of his company :

Unusual interest eenters in the produo.
ton here by the George Fawcett COM
.pany with Percy Haswel and Frank
Gilmore of Romeo and Juliet" and "Be-
cause She Loved Hin So" ut the lou
next week. This will be Miss Hasweli's
last appearance hero In stock, as she will
star next season. II Will be the first tims
that Miss Haswell and Mr.. Gillmors
have appeared together here this season,
and 1t will be the first time Shakespeare
has ever been shown Mt tho Bljou.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22

Mr.. C. A. Brockwell jumped to tele-
graph pole and was struck and bruised
by a piece of falling timber. His hands
were burned from sliding down the pole
so fast.
The accident seems to have been I'M
aVoidablc. at least not due to negligence.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22
K. l.. PHILLIPS. Secretary.
Ministerial Relief.

Abstract Of the second annual report
OF the Executive Committee.
as secretary Until August 1st, when the
Rev. T., s. McEroy. D. D., entered upon
the duties OF this important office to
nous vote Of the last General Assembly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22

Collections from church
es and Sunday-schools S 9,963 102v4
Sales of merchandise. 10000 1851
Collection on personal
accounts.... ....... -. 20.97G 800
Paid Sunday-school mis-
sions and donatons.... 1o1o2 l4,4S9
Assets .......4,.. 121,6i6 1871 S9S
Liabilities. ............ 23i 1902
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22

ROLL.
The number Of bcueflclarles enrolled
was 161. an Increase OF II OYER preceding
year If the dependent children In tho
families Of those benetlciaries are counted.
there We're not less than 400 persons who
received last year through this committee
greatly needed assis lance. and they or
their fathers or husbands were. until re.
Gently, among the most active and useful
and honored OF our pastors and Of our
home and foreign missionaries.
That we pay only an average OF 500
per annqm for each family. Is not to the ne
waking up to the duty and privilege OF
making a more comfortable provision
for those beloved members Of our house,
hold of faith. l- l.- -..... -. Wv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22

m endowment fund has been approved
by our synods and Presby:erles and
adopted by, a. number of our churches, by
whom 1t is cordially commended. otter
trial. as simple and eilcient ana every
way satisfactory.
1t Is doubtless the intention of all our
churches to adopt this plan. at an early
date. and their prompt action Is essen
tial to n large and speedy success, IN
this important movement. not only be-
tributed through these pledge cards, hut
also because Of the interest that would
be aroused and the atmosphere that would
be created and out of which would come
APPLICATIONS,
Great care has been exercised to equal
lie our appropriations and to administer
the limited funds at our disposal in strict
compliance with the spirit and limitations
Of our f HoMH AND SCHOOL,
1t was not deemed wise, at the present
with the Fredericksburg Home and
School,
Should be made to Tho Executive Com
mittee on Ministerial Relief of the Pres
byterlan Church In the United States
BY order of the Executive Committee.
I. s, MELROY. Secretary.
Night Meeting.
A popular meeting was held Tonight
on Bible cause. Rev. DR.. IT. ii, Law. OF
spartanburg, s. c.. presided. and adj
dresses We're made by Rev. DIR. y, F, In
gersoll, OF New York secretay OF Amert-
can Bible Society. and Rev, Dr, H. G,
DuBose, missionary to China,
Tomorrow morning the Assembly will
visit washington and Lee University
and addresses Will be made by President
a others.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22

During tho year the receipts from
70 s1o2sl; for 1902, s9.9ss. This latter sum
included 81. 235 as legacy. So the receipts
for 1902 were more than $1,000 increase.
the church. through salaries and travel
Ing expenses of Sunday school MISSIONS
ries, and donations, the sum of s14 ,499,
- 'ctoNiPSARAT1vE FABLE.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23
Sunny Bank Farm
FLOYD LIVINGSTON


| tons leaving me 50 abruptly, and how
sometimes, when ray Of hope was be.
ginning to dawn upon him. It had been
chilled BY my manner. which he now TN.
derstood.
"You cannot conceive" said he In con.
clusion. what my feelings were yester
morn when babe you adieu, nor yet
can you comprehend the Overwhelming
delight experienced when I read that
letter and felt that you would at last be
nine."
When he had ceased to speak, took
up the story and told him of all my own
feelings, and that nothing would ever
have induced me to think for a moment
of becoming DR.. Clnyton's wife but the
belief that he was engaged to Ada, a
story which told him his sister afiirm-
cd when I went to her for counsel.
And so Angelina played a double
part" said he. signing deeply. II never
thought she could be guilty Of so much
deception. though I have always known
she was averse to my marrying any one"
OF Ada he said that never for q
moment had he been engaged to her.
"She Is to me like a sister," said he,
'and though know she has many faults,
l am greatly attached to her, for we have
lived together many yenrs. She was com.
United to my care by her father, and I
shall always be faithful to my trust. And
II, dear ROSA. In the future. circum.
stances should render 1t necessary for
her to live with us, shall you object
She cannot harm you now"
He had talked to me much Of bis love,
but not a word before had he said Of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23

The Cow-Have you heard Of this
new food they are making out Of chop
ped c0rnstalks?
The Horse-No; but they needn't try
It ON me. ! won't touch II.
The COw-Oh, II isn't for us. It's for
human beings.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23

Used No Typewriter, Anyhow.
shave you any system In doing your
work" asked the inQuisitive friend.
Eyes," replied the struggling author
stidiy. II have always used the Speu
oerian system"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-03
SHERIFF GETS HIS MAN.
Negro Charged with Assauiting and
Killing Mrs. Beavers Caught

Charlotte. N. c., Aug 2-Wilford
RoseborO. the negro who is charged
with having assaulted Mrs. d. Beavers
in Iredell county then numbering her
and throwing her body into wei, Is in
Charlotte iail. He was brought here
tonight by Sheriff Summers Of Iredell
county for safe keeping.
Roseboro was captured In Polk
county Yesterday and taken to Ashe-
vile jail When II became known IN
Statesville that the sheriff was coming
there with his prisoner. a mob began
80 form for the purpose Of lynching
Roseboro. This was just before the ar
rival NJ the train. Sheriff Summers
eluded the gathering mob, however, and
took his prisoner to Moo esyille by prl-
waite CONVEYANCE. and there caught n
train for Charlotte When captured
Rosehoro had two pistols and razor
on his person
Mrs long Of Rocky Mount, who was
assaulted Saturday by a negro, on re-
gaining consciousness. said her assail-
ant was named TIL Black He Is known
and his capture Is certain, though up TO
tonight he has eluded his pursuers.
4 head Russia
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-03
RUSSIA MAY
WAR WITH JAPAN
While Ayerse to Hostilltles She
will Not Hesitate
TO PROTECT HER INTERESTS
In Manebnr ria Asiauc Squadron Orr
dered 10 Assemble for Msneuvers
In Vicinity of viadivosiock.

Toxic, July IS, Via Victoria, b, Co
Aug. 2.--The way Of Marquis Ito, who
has been made president OF the privy
council Is cleared to his ascendancy IN
the national councils. Count Matsuka-
ia and Marquis Yamagata have been
made privy councillors. The appoint
ments, which were impresslvely con-
ferred by the mcado, were unexpected
by the two latter, as well as by the
japanese public, They were the result
of the recent conference Of elder states
men at the instance Of Marquis Ito
The cabinet was reconstructed yester-
day by Viscount Yoshikawa and ia
rons HIrata and Kikuchi retiring their
portfolios being added to those held by
Baron Kiyoua, Baron Some and Gen.
Baron Kodama. This readiustment
of the cabinet n regarded as tempo
rary expedlent, pending the construc-
ton Of a new administration in the
event Of war,
The real point Of the domestic chang
es Is the elevation Of Marquis Ito 10
a position where he will be removed
from the disabling odium of party
management and be able at any time
to take the reins. The so-called
domestic crisis" transparently made
to seem like ministerial squabble, Is
believed to be a carefully arranged
pecautlon against imminent war. Tele-
grams published in Japanese papers
within the last few days from north
China show the situation TO be threat
ening.
A dispatch received by the Chinese
government from It's minister In ST.
Petersburg states that NJ. White, Rus
sian minister OF finance. while averse
to hoslilitles, win not hesitate to open
war with Japan to protect Russia's po-
siton In Manchuria.
The Russian Asiatlc squadron has
been ordered To assemble for maneu-
vers In the vicinity OF VladivOstock. Tine
japanese standing squadron is now en-
gagged in summer maneuvers off Hok-
haldo. Thus, says the Japan Herald,
the main naval forces of Japan ana
Russia are naturally attracted to
northern waters.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-03
INsULTED THE PRESIDENT.
Irate Bicycle i.,der Uses Profane
And Abusive Language to Hin.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 2--Profane and
abusive language was directed to-
ward President Roosevelt and his fam
Fly today as they were driving up to
Christ church TO attend the morning
service. The offender was a resident OF
Oyster Bay Mccain by name, He was
hustled away from the church uncere-
moniously by the secret service opera
tives.
Accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt and
two Of her children. the president had
driven 10 the village from Sycamore
Hill TO attend church, as Is their custom
on Sunday mornings. Directly in front
OF the church Mccain was walking
along the roadside pushing bicycle,
As the presidents carriage was about
10 turn into the driveway leading 20 the
church grounds 10 passed ssCann. Me
Cam with an OATH demanded TO know
whether they wanted the whole road.
This was followed by abusive and pro-
fame language. As the carriage stopped
at the church door, the president. great
~ annoyed at the insult offered to Mrs.
Roosevelt and the children. allghted
and directed the attention OF the secret
service officers TO the man and ordered
that he be compelled 10 leave the Nicin-
fly OF the church, Mccain hesitated
when ordered to move on, but as an Off
Ger was about TO stimulate his move
ments he sprang on his wheel and rode
away apidly While the incident was
annoying 20 the president and his fam
fly, Il Is his desire that no action be
taken against the man.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-03
CHINESE EDITORS.
Seven Are Arrested on the Charge
OF Scdition.

Pekin, Aug, S.--ln connection with
the recent arrest at Shanghai of
seven Chinese editors ON charges
Of sedition and the probable decision
turning the editors over to Chinese
Jurisdiction, a representative Of the re-
formers has sent the following letter
10 the Associated Press:
I'VE earnestly hope that the author
tiles OF the civilized nations will give
a timely warning to this government,
which seems preparing bastile for
the true lovers of China.
ut would be very discouraging to
progressive Chinese II the seven re-
formers under arrest at Shanghai
should he surrendered TO the Chinese
government an5h. beheaded. Thei writ
ings are Of course offensive and sedi-
tons. yet they should not be punished
as though they had spoken in a like
manner against the American or Brit
ish government, which exist for the
welfare of the people"
The letter concludes; rs there any
hope for China except in revolution or
rebelllon?'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-03
Citizens Alliance will Take the
Matter Up
TO BE RUN OUT OF TOWN.
They Have Been Conspicuous la La
Dor Troubles Typographical Union
Condemns Plan as Outrage.

Denver, Colo Aug. S,--The Citizens
alliance OF Denver has issued a call for
a mass meeting Mt the Denver chamber
Of commerce for tonight with the I'M
piled understanding that action win be
taken to run out Of town certain agi-
tators who have been conspicuous in
the recent labor troubles in Denver.
The Printers union, in resolutions
adopted at yesterdays meeting, has ex-
pressed it's intention Of its members to
oppose the alliance to the utmost
The resolutions of the printers state
that the attitude Of the alliance is
fraught with peril to the liberty Of the
people and Is an incentive to lawless-
ness. The Typographical union con-
dennis such steps as outrageous and
anarchstic in the extreme. concluding
as follows,
Resolved, That we warn members Of
the Denver Citizens alliance against
taking such action because of the con-
sequence that will occur and further
warn members of any organized labor
body assaulted in such a manner to
protect himself TO the fullest extent"
MINERS WANT TO GET BACK.
Denver, Aug, 2.-The fourteen MEM
bcrs Of the llaho Springs Miners union,
who were compelled to leave that place
by citizens who formed themselves In
10 q committee for that purpose the day
after the blowing up with dynamite OF
the buildings OF the sun and Moon mine
today addressed a letter TO the sheril
OF Clear Creek county In which Idaho
Springs is located Informing him that
they wished TO return TO their homes
and requesting his protection. This is In
line with the advice given them by
Governor Peabody at the time the min
ors asked him to order out troops to
assist them In returning to Idaho
Springs. Gov Peabody told the miners
10 first make application for protec-
ton 10 the civil authorities and, failing
" this, he would then consider their
request Of him. Should the sheriff de-
cline to grant the request Of the min
ers, they Will then renew their pleas TO
the governor An answer from the
sheriff is expected by tomorrow News
from Idaho Springs today Is to the ef-
feet that the camp was quiet today
Rumors are In circulation there that
several Of the members OF the Miners
union Who We're placed under arrest i'm
mediatey after the Sun and Moon
affair have admitted to the district at
tornev that there was a conspiracy to
blow up the building OF the sun and
Moon company but there is no confir-
nation of them The district attorney
declines to discuss the stories.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-03
TRIED TO BLOW UP BRIDGE
Desperate Attempt Made Near Liv-
ingston, Mont.

Livingston, Mont, Aug "A des-
perate attempt was made by unknown
parties this morning to blow up the
large Northern Pacific bridge crossing
the Yellowstone river east Of this city
and wreck the eastbOund passenger
train. The explosion was terrific and
broke windows IN scores OF houses in
the eastern part Of the city. No part Of
Livingston escaped the severe shock
The big bridge was twisted out of
alignment.
The powder had been placed by mex
perlenced persons and TO that fact IL
attributed the escape of the structure.
A large hole was made In the central
pier OF the bridge The Northern Pa
cihc company has offered a reward OF
81 900 and the county commissioners
$1,000. There is no clue TO the miscre-
ants
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-03
SIR THOMAS CONFIDENT.
Admits Reliance is Fast Boat hut
Thinks lie Has Better.

Niagara Falls. Aug 2-Slr Thomas LIP
ton boarded his special train tonight 10
return 10 New York after a day Of stren-
uous sight seeing Including a Jolly re-
ception by the members of the Royal
Canadian yacht club at Niagara-on-the
Lake. Accompanied by his party Sir
Thomas visited the fails and the Sister
Islands above them, Later he went to
Lewiston where he boarded steamer
for Niagara.o Lake, to which place
the Canadian yachtsmen had brought
their defender Of the Canadian cup. the
StrathCona.
Upon his arrival there Sir Thomas was
greeted by Commander Jarvis and the
Canadian yachtsmcn. After luncheon
the yachtsmen drank toast 10 Sir
Thomas health In responding he said
"Our good friends. the Americans. have a
wonderful boat in the Reliance but We
have a bit OF q wonder too am glad
TO have this opportunity on British soil
OF testiyng 10 the yer ymany courtcsies
and kindnesscs have received from your
good neighbors, the American people. and
Of stating that there are no better or
truer sportsmen IN the world than your
good friends across your frontier II an
error was ever made Il would be in favor
Of the foreigner For good sportsmen give
me the American people. | hope TO come
10 Toronto and bring that cup after the
races
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-03
CAssIus NJ. CLAY's WILL.
A Second one is Produced by His
Child Wife Dora.

Lexington. Ky, Aug. 2.--Another will
OF Gen Cassius NJ. Clay, executed
March g, 1901, a year after the one to
be offered for probate tomorrow In
Richmond, has been produced by Dora
Clay Brook, the former child-wife OF
Gen. Clay. The instrument is in Gen.
Clay's own handwriting and sealed on
the back with his private seal ring in
green wax.
Sections and appoint Dora Brock,
his former wife, and two others select
ed by her, as executors, and give them
one-half Of the proceeds Of certain sales.
Section g. The Whitehall lands and
fixtures and 800 acres shall remain, in
Guiding house. trees etc, forever the
same intact. the finest natural park on
earth. 1t shall be in fee simple the
property Of the United States Of Amer
lea, In trust for the inhabitants Of this
earth. II shall be so long under the
care Of my executors as may be deemed
best by the federal government. and
then be under their direction, and sup
porting the purposes Of this legator"