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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Mystery surrounds tho death Of Martin
Loew, and the critical illness OF Ephraim
Stone, members OF tho senior class OF the
Dental School of tho Maryland University
at Baltimore. Occupants of adjoining
rooms were attracted by their groni,s. anu
Loew was found in tho throes Of death,
while stone was sitting on the floor In u
comatose condition. The police believe
that the young mon were injured In
initial ceremonies practiced upon them
by, college fraternity on Saturday. They
seem to have been given some potion to
drink, which had disastrous result.
The president OF the college society Is
under arrest, but he denies that the ini-
tiatlon was in any manner responsible
for the misfortune OF tho young mon.
What with the dismissal Of three cadets
from Annapolis, and these two cases. the
hazlng business starts of uncommonly
badly this season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
The Charlotte Observer says:

From nll points of tho compass tho
signs are that things are coming Cleve-
lands way, and II ho Is nominated next
year and accepts the nomination. prime
element of doubt In the sitnatlon-the
Dem ocratio party will have the pleasure
OF celebrating another victory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Gentlemen OF the Legislature. you are
welcome. Take seats and get right down
TO business,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

The obscrvant historian will not fall to
make a note OF the fact that the Demo-
cratic victories that were won last week
were in localities where Colonel Bryan did
not speak.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Mr.. II, Johnson, OF Ohio, still refuses
to offer the usual motion to make 1T unan-
imous.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Birmingham Age-I1erald:
Pig iron is moving freely. and New
York Is Democratic. This news Is good
enough for one day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

A new Mayor of Geneva, N. r., has
Just been elected by ono yote-l,294 TO
i.2aa,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
rhe Greensboro Telegram says:

It is stated that the liquor dealers
have reconsideredt their determination to
make test Of the constitutionality OF
the Watts Laws The boys seem to be on
the run. all around, though corrupt
board OF aldermen In Raleigh enabled
then, to regair, lost ground to a degrees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
Conyicts Resentenced.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday
James owens five years. and WILLIAM
jefferson. alias Indian Bill. one year, a!l
for attempted escape from the pea1tsR'
tiarY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Uncle Joe Cannon, the new Speaker
OF the House OF Representatives, and Hon
John Sharp Williams. the Democratic
House leader. both came from good old
North Carolina stock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Two Legislature In one winter is some-
thing the average Virginia taxpayer
never made calculation for.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

OF the strikes In Great Britain last year
.917 were successful. 35.516 unsuccessful
and Al Gas accepted compromise.
In the 1Yen Tsin District during the last
eleven months over LOO captured bril-
Eands have been summarily beheaded at
ter a brief examination by the Chinese
authorities.
There is conclusive evidence to show
that II, one unbroken nocturnal flight the
European bird known as the northern
bluethront passes from Central Africa to
the German Sea, a distance OF 400 miles,
making the journey in nine hours.
At Reiklavik, the capital OF Iceland. the
theatre Is maintained by the municipality.
Ibsen and Bjornson are favoritc drama
lists, but "Charley's Aunt" was pre-
sented at Sydsfjord, one of the north
ernmost cities, fifteen times, OF course.
In tho Icelander language.
It is calculated that in the Bay OF
Bengal the water lies at level exceed
ing that of the Indian Ocean by fully 800
feet. and that of the Pacific Ocean along
| tho coast OF Soutl, America may be
heaped up as much as 1000 feet h1ghe
than the waters In the opposite Atlantic
I These water mountains depend upon the
attraction OF great mountain masses, the
Bay Of Bengal upon the H!malayas and
tho South Pacific upon tho American
| Andes,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
Hastings Court.

In the Hustings Court yesterday Harry
GRAY was acquitted OF the charge ut
malicious wounding, and Susan kenney
was given six mouths Tor eal!ns,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

"what are We here for7" is the ques-
ton with which Congressman saluted Cons
gressmsn yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Senator Barksdale may look for con-
siderable hammering on the purity end Of
his pure election law,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Danville Is winner. 1t prayed the
circus out OF town and then gathered in
the sheckels the country folks had
brought to invest In tickets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
The Rnle,rh News-Observer says:

The Raleigh News bserver says:
The discussion precipitated rs to wheth:
or North Carolina or Virginia furnished
tho most troops to the Confederate army
will not cause any rupture OF the frlendly
feeling that has always subsisted be-
tween the two States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

South American and Central American
revolutions have started out to keep I'm.
Gle SAINTS navy pretty busy,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Your Uncle Grover Cleveland is much
pleased with the gains which Democrats
made in the lato elections. Tie styles
himself IAN old-fashioned Democrat"
and speaks Of the Democratic party as
"our party" Mr.. Bryan will please take
notice,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
North Carolina Sentiments.

The Durham Herald asks:5
Now that It Is admitted that tobacco
is higher, VIII somo one explain who
Is responsible for .it7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
Qualification.

Mrs, II. w. Krouse yesterday gualiflel
as eXecutrix Of the estate Of tho lats
Eienora Lohmann, whose estate Is yalued
at $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

'The glorious October sun" saved some
OF It, best Hicks to lend TO November.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
Atlanta Jour,,all

i Whatever may be Senator German
personal aims and ambitions at this juno
ture, his fellow Democrats all over the
United States are regarding him in the
light 81 an able leader. His latest speech,
n which he took occasion to deftig re-
move the political hide OF President Hoos.
eveit. has. emphasized and, It might be
said. enlarged the feeling Of admiration
for him In his party's ranks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

What's tho matter with making COM
plete Job OF 1t by annexing Cuba. Pan
ANA and Canada, all under. one bill, by
the extra session OF Congross7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

If Panama geta tho canal graft that
Colombia lost, she can set UP shop with
out working day or borrowing @ cent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

1t is needless to soy that the Danville
small boy failed to amen the prayers
of the sancti1ed band which prayed Bar
mum and Bailey's circus out Of the town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
DR.. Keen Defeated.

Later returns from Floyd. and Frank.
lin elect s. n, Turner Rep) over Dr.
district tta This viii increase the IlspublL
can strength on FONT ballot to twenty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

A new attempt to preserve as literary
shrine, as It were. the cottage at Ford
ham, N. Y. which was occupied BY
Edgar A. Poe from 1s44-49. is being made.
In this connection number Of letters
that were written to the promoters OF
a former scheme Of this kind. have been
published. Edmund Gosse, James Bryce,
Walter Besant, r. D. Blackmore, Cardt-
nal Gibbons, Edwin Arnold. Benjamin
Harrison, Theodore Roosevelt and VIII
liam Mckinley were among those who
wrote approvingly. c. E, Norton and the
late John J. ingalls, would give no coun-
tenance to the. project ingalls, letter
was very vitriolic. He denounced Poe
as mean, cowardly soul and no poet;
Poe's verses he spoke Of as mechanical
tricks"
1t is fortuna to for Poo that the judy
ment Of ingalls, is not that Of the literary
world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
Columbia state I.

Columbia state.
Tammany Is ace-high, and the Demo.
Gratis will be forced to draw to 1t next
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
A Rev Foreign Facts.

OF the strikes In Great Britain last year
90 ar were successful, 35.515 unsuccessful
and 41,o45 accepted compromise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

There have been SO far about 72S yell
low fever cases at Laredo. Tex, and OF
these es have terminated fatally. The
epidemic has been Very widespread In
that little town. but the mortality has
been light compared what It used to be
when all that section OF country was
often scourged by this disease. At the
present time 1t is believed that 900 cases
OF fever exist in Laredo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

Mr.. "Al" Adams, who has been known
as tho ''policy king" OF New York, and
who is now In Sing Sing serving a term
of imprisonment, is said to be the owner
OF real estate to the value of $4,oo0,ooo.
What is very strange ABOUT it all is that
no is allowed to conduct the business
relating to his property management
from Sing Sing prison. Once a week
business letters are referred to him there
and he is permitted to give such direc-
lions to his agents as he wishes to. A
stu, greater wonder is how a man worth
100000 was ever landed In Sing Sing.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10

In his statement explaining and justi-
flying the action OF President Roosevelt in
the Panama revolution, Secretary Hay
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-10
Personal and General.

secretary Moody says 80 per cent. OF
the men In our navy are native born
Americaus
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Miss May Doyle OF 706 Bank
street Is visiting friends In Torrington.
"The Southerners'' is here to-day.
Read the opening chapters on pages
s and 8 Of this issue Of the Democrat.
The anniversary of Washington's
birthday, which occurs tomorrow, was
celebrated in the schools in this Sec
ton yesterday. Appropriate exer-
cises were held.
"A regular meeting Of the Young
Mems Literary and Debating society
of the Third Congregational church
will be held in the parsonage Of the
church at 1880 tonight. The subject
will be, Resolved, That John D. Rock
efeller's charities are not justifable."
The benefit for the poor of the par
ish which is being given by the st An
thongs Aid society of st Patrick's
church, continues to attract large
crowds. The fair will be brought to
close tonight, when the articles will
| be drawn and the prizes allotted. An
excellent program has been arranged
| for tonight. Dancing will be fea-
ture. Don't forget to cast a vote for
your favorite candidates in the voting
contests as your vote may win the con-
test for your favorite. The contests
are very close and are creating much
excitement. A grand sacred concert
will be given tomorrow night in the
Lyceum at which the best of local tall
ent will appear.
The fourteenth anniversary Of the
organization of the Brooklyn Athletic
club was celebrated at the club rooms
last night. The rooms were tastefuIly
and profusely decorated with flags
and bunting. About $50 persons
We're present and merrtly enjoyed
i themselves in dancing and other diver
sions. Lallier's orchestra furnished
music for the dancing. Shortly after
l12 o'clock an intermission occurred,
during which luncheon was served.
There was a short entertainment dur
ing the evening. Vocal solos were
rendered by Master Keefe and others,
and few remarks were made by Al
derman Stephen O'Brien, the first pres
ident of the organization.
/ When you are In need OF tooth
| brush go to a. c. Walker, the drug
gist. He has just received large as
sortment direct from the factory.
Each one is guaranteed perfect and
range in price from 1Oc to 40c. Don't
forget YOU can have your money back
II you are not satisfied.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
JUMPED TO DEATH.
Youthful Tramp Called Providence
Was Cold on Freight Train

Youthful Tramp Called Providence
Was Cold on Freight Train.
The supposed brakeman who was
found unconscious at Milford Thursday
and died In the New Haven hospital
late in the afternoon, was youth
about 16 years old, and while his iden-
tity Is unknown Medical Examiner
Bartlett said yesterday that he be-
ieved the boy belonged In Chestnut
Hill, Providence. r. T. Four tramps
arrested II, Bridgeport say that an
other of their party who got on a
freight thain In New Haven Thursday
and who was known as providence"
became numb from cold and fell from
the train at Milford and was killed. 1t
is concluded he and the boy are tie
same.
The trip that resulted in the death
or one of their companions was graph
ically described by John keenan,, who
was riding on top Of one Of the cars
between which the victim stood on the
bumpers
Keenan, said: eve got aboard the
train at Springfield me and Mike. 1T
was all up with us round there, and
we Were figuring to get to New York,
where came from originally Oh,
amt no hobo, but then the price OF a
car fare never kept me long anywhere
If figured 1t was my move. sProvi-
dence,' that's the only name know
the stiff by, got on at New Haven. /
think he was new at travelling or he
never would have Rugged tween cars
with q chance Of getting frost coffin
cold. Say, man, it's the coolest sec
ton on the hobo special In winter,
and that's gospel. He wasn't with us
long, you see. He kept howling about
the cold and that he couldn't hold out
much longer, then wished the cars
would slack up so he could jump Off
told him to come up on top, but he
called out: Boys, can't stand it,
I'm going to jump and that's all.
hope he went to heaven with that
jump. How did 1t happen? How do
know, but I've been guessing. think
his overcoat must have caught on the
brake or something else He had q
big coat on, and that jerked him back
swung him under, and" here keenan,
pantomimed significantly the result
.off went his head
These men reported the loss Of their
companion to the crew and a tele-
phone message to Milford told the
story.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
SACRED CONCERT AT CITY HALL
And Another Good Program is Offered
for Tonight.

-
The second appearance of the Ladies,
was the attraction which
drew very large crowd to the City
hall last night. AS on the occasion OF
the first appearance the Ministries
scored big hit The stage setting
was excellent and much credit is ac-
coIdingly due to Manager Francis
Hollywood. The solos were good, the
choruses fine and the jokes bright and
witty. Solos We're sung by Miss Anna
Whalen, Miss Mamie Peters, child of
ten years, Miss Margaret Delaney,
Harry Blakeslee, the boy tenor, Miss
Daley, Miss Rose Roberge, Miss Mar
garet Donahue and little Baby Quig-
ley. Another good program is offered
for tonight when it Is expected that
standing room will be at premium.
Tomorrow night grand sacred con-
cert will be given in the City hall. Tt
will commence at o'clock. Some of
the best talent in the city have yolun-
teered their services and will aid iii
making the concert a grand success.
The program as published in last even
tng's paper will be rendered.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
AT LEAvENWoRTH HALL.
Plenty Of Music, Dancing and Pretty
Decorations.

oCCOLdL1OAS.
An assembly was given in Leaven-
worth hall last night and 1t proved to
be one Of the most delightful social
events Of the season. The patronesses
were Mrs Edward G. Kilduff, Mrs
John O'Neill Mrs John Ryan, Mrs Sa-
rah HAYES. Mrs John Moriarty, Mrs
John #. Hayes, Mrs Edward w. Nc
Donald. Mrs William s. Jones, Mrs
Martin Ell. Brennan, Mrs Cornelius Ma
loney and Mrs Thomas H. Hayes.
The hall was simply yet artistically
decorated and presented a pretty sight.
Navy blue and white bunting was
draped across the dancing hall and on
the walls and In the corridors were
decorations Of like nature "A large
bank Of palms added to the appear
ance of the stage In various parts
of the hall were easy chairs, divans.
banked with sofa pillows, rugs and ta4
bles. where whist could be played by
those so desiring. These coy corners
We're very attractive places during the
evening. Shades Of pink tissue paper
covered the chandelier and side lights.
producing nice effect
| lit was 10 o'clock before the dancing
was commenced. Faulmann's orches-
ira furnished music for the dancing,
which consisted Of twenty numbers.
Among the visiting guests were Miss
Agnes Lavelle. Miss Helen Lavelle,
Miss Georgia McGlynn, New York, At
torney William Redden, DIR and Mrs
/ Florence Callahan, Bridgeport; Miss
Helian. Miss Mollie Maher, Hartford;
| Miss Lawton. Middletown; Senator
and Mrs Kennedy and the Misses Ken
/ nedr of Naugatuck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
Mrs. RooseveIt,s Musicale.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-A large
number of guests attended a musicale
given by Mrs. Roosevelt at the White
House yesterday afternoon from to s
o'clock. The affair was given under the
direction Of the Washington Symphony
orchestra, Mr.. Reginald de Koyen con-
ductor. Among those present We're
Governor and Mrs. A. B. Cummins of
Iowa, the Rev. Thomas J. Conaty, Mr..
and Mrs. William B. DENLY and Miss
DENLY, Mrs. ;. Ellen Foster, Mrs. Gar
ret A. Hobart and Mr.. Carrot A. Ho-
bart, Jr., and Sir Charles and Lady
Ross.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
WORLDS Largest ship Arrives.

s,
NEW YORK, Feb. 81. e. The new
white Star line steamer Cedric, the
largest vessel In the world, has just ar
rived from Liverpool and Queenstown
after her maiden TRANSATLANTIC voyage.
The passage from Daunt's Rock. or
Queenstown, to this port was made Ia
8 days, hours and 16 minutes She
brought 742 passengers, Of which NUM-
Der 43O were steerage. The external
dimensions of the Cedric are identical
with those of her sister ship, the CELTIC
Of the same line, but by reason Of
structural differences to provide in
creased passenger accommodations the
gross tonnage Of the former vessel has
been slightly exceeded. The Cedric is
TOO feet in extreme length, Is feet in
breadth and 40 feet A inches deep, with
a gross tonnage of 21,034 tons.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21


1000 pieces OF Sheet Music, new
ana popular, Sweet Clover
Please Let Me Sleep" If /
Could Only Bring Back the Past,
..Dream of the Golden Past, $50
cial Whirr' and many Others, at
the low price Of lac
1215c Muslin, &c
15c Muslin, lie
80 brass Extension RodA Sc
Zoe white Curtain Loops, DC
Fancy Tickings and DENNIS, Zoe
121ac and 15c Silkolines, Toe
Porfiere Curtain Loops, chenille and
tapestry. We're soc. to close 19c pair
Furniture Fringe in all colors, to
close Zoe
White stripe and figured Sash Mus
lin Curtains, complete, with rod,
already to hang. zoe a pair
SOFA PILLOWS.
Cheney's Satin Sofa Pillows with
cord and tassels, value So, now So 40
$2.25 satin top Sofa Pillows. S1.7o
csc ruftie satin top Sofa Pillows, 4oc
Velour Sofa Pillows, We're soc. now 29c
3gc hemstitched Bureau Scarfs and
Shams, Irish point cut out work, 23c
15c stamped fringed Tray Cloths, lie
Ike ssa-h noinf Doylieg. Toe
Stamped linen Center Pieces, all
sizes and all styles OF designs.
Baby Fur Robes at greatly reduced
prices; S. ones, to close out at S5.lo
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
Andrew Carnegie sick.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 21.-It -
learned that Andrew Carnegie 10 lying
iii at Dungeness. the winter home Of
his sister, on Cumberland island The
nature of his illness is not known, and
owing to lack Of telegraphic communi-
cation with the island news from there
Is difficult to obtain. 1t Is known to be-
serious enough, In the opinion OF his
physician, to make it necessary for Mr,
Carnegie to cancel all engagements
made BY him In the south, including his
s..an Of taking part ia the dedication of
taa Atlanta Public library.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21

n SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Feb. 21.-The
trial of ex-Mayor Egozcue began yes
terday before the district court on the
charge Of destroying the records Of the
city water receipts which, 1t fs alleged,
constituted the only evidence OF extern
sive populations and entertainments.
The defense admits the destruction of
the records, but maintains that they
were valueless, as they concerned taxes
which had not been paid. The prosecu-
ton, however, introduced certain re-
ceipts which 1t is claimed prove that
the contrary was the case.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21

IS WORTH WHILE

An inexperienced paper
hangers work is never salts
factory. Paper-hanging seems
like simple work, but just try
your hand at it and you will
find that it is not SO easy as it
looks, We furnish expert
enced, capable men, and we
guarantee their work to be
satisfactory in every respect,
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-21
Foot e Sc.

Now is the time to try Fitzpatricks
Corn Cure and Foot Ease. Half price
to walkers only while the strike lasts.
Fitzpatrick's Pharmacy, corner Wall
and East Main streets. Call up g.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-20

ogden, Sunday. Dec. 20.
HIGH PRICE FOR OGDEN
Coal Company 0fReia S Admit
They Charge More For Prod
uct Than in Salt Lake.

Representative Of the Union Pacific
Coal company and the Utah Fuel COM
pany admit that Ogden is not getting as
good show as Salt lake in the matter OF
coal The former company is getting So. 80
2 ton for lump and nut coal in Ogden and
a6-to in Salt Lake. The Utah Fue3 com
Ra4y is quoting these grades OF coal at
~ 20 supply more than portion or the
We are. selling lump and nut coal an
Ssasn ar ~5.so a ton 10 dealers. said J.
"a. Moore, general agent OF the Union
Pacific Coal company. I'm Salt Lake we
are billing at S5.95 and giving a rebate OF
- cents, making the net price $50. or
winch y IS for freight. ] was IN San
francisco az the time the cut in the price
Of coal was made. The telegram an
nOunCing il said merely TO meet the price
made by the Utah Fuel company which
was after our elrst cut At first we sup
posed that applied to an points. but on in
Nestiga ton found il meaTn only Salt Lake.
Consequently we have kept our price in
ogden al S3.S5. have no idea how long
this situation will continue.
General Sales Agent W H. Myers Of
the Utah Fuel company said his company
was quoung lump and nut coal in both
Ogden and Salt Lake at S3.75 to dealers
IAN you supply the trade at those rig
uresf he was asked.
of course. with the strike on our hands.
we cannot supply All demands in these
Goals he said. but we are taking care
or the greater part OF our trade, and we
can furnish plenty of 'rUn-Oi mine coal at
81 80 for the coal and $50 for freight, or
SS-21 a ton Our Castle Gate mine. which
product is closed down. and we have TO
depend principally on the Clear Creek
mine for lump and nut"
kemmerer coal Is quoted at 81 to deal
varying prices which comphcate the stu
alton still more.