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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
head. The murdered man was twenty
seven years old and his slayer is only
twenty.
MAD AME WU NOW HAS
AMERICANIZED FEET
Especial to The rImes-DI,pa tch., I,

Il
SAN FRANCISCO, CALL, February A.
Madame W.T. wife OF the Chinese min
lister. has had her feet "Lorenzcd" into
d shape approxinntlng as nearly as
possible those OF the American women
and when she ascendcd the gang plank
of the steamer which was to take her
back to her native land she walked
with an ensc and grace such MS never
before distinguished the pedestrian move
ments OF any high-born dame OF China.
Her feet are an inch longer than when
she came to this country six years ago.
and toes and heels nrc planted fairly upon
the sole OF her American made shoe.
Her radical, almost revolutionary ac-
tion will cause scandal In the Chinese
court, and 1t Is not improbable that she
will Incur the emnity OF the Dowager
Empress, who hates intensely all things
Americana.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
vlRGlNlA.

cycione--Agreernent invalid in Caroline.
and liquor selling must stop at once
Rural mail delivery In Roanoke county
Gloucester counties-MJ. N. Eakie. Of VII.
Evansville. poisoned as a result Of prac-
Newport News for attempting to wreck
q train---New lodge organized at Wil-
iHiamshurg,n. frand jury probing
League movement In Lonisa-Mrs. vii
born's assailan, in ja!l IN Halifax and no
Norris drownes il PuIasEiMRetaIl ia cierss ies
organizing In Petersburg Many. indIct-
Bsdford city sae is hearing eompletlonps' nn gme
Bost ton--d drave. robbed al Onancock-
Divorce is granted Mrs. Mamie Lang
horne Shaw at Charlottesville. Mar
riages-R B. James and Miss Susie +,
l,,rl narkes a. opansoek assfj. Ernes, Hodge and
fredericksburg; D. G. Carr and Miss
Oracle Johnson at Pctersburg w D.
Sanders and Miss Patsy Graham in
Wythe; r. 2. Maddox and Miss Lula
aon MSsaeg ans ss a SsxPoT at sbe sSbsMs E ARds5
w g. Clarke and Miss Jessie Christy at
Huntington. w. Va: a.. L, Flippo and
Miss Elizabeth !Naring in Caroline; w.
r. Miles and Miss Julia Daniel at Moy-
Damerson at ,Hca!hsville; G.. II T,lcer
and Miss Florilla Daniels In Alexandria.
Deaths-John T.. Minson at Ell Paso,
Tex; George w. DENLY at Norfolk; Mrs.
Mary Talley at Trenton Millsi ". L..
Pierce in Lancaster; Mrs. D. II. Brown
Alexandria: Spotswood Goodloe at Cor
dOnsyille.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
Accumulated a Large Fortune
by His Enterprise.
HOW HE SECURED HOTEL
THAT BEARS HIS NAME
Anlncident Showing His Business Acu-
nen-His Connection with Manage
ment Of Exchange and Ballard
Hotels-Was 7e Years Old
and Until Recently
Quite Vigorous.

The history OF Richmond for half a
century is recalled by the death yes
terday morning Of Mr.. A. J. Ford. who
throughout his life time. was Identified
with Richmond hotels.
Mr.. Ford died at 7:30 o'clock at his
home on Sarah's Creek. near Gloucester
Point, on York River. He was last in
Richmond about Christmas, and then in
feeble health and having disposed OF
his lease of Ford's Union Hotel he went
to his small farm overlooking York River
to spend the remainder Of his days. In
formation concerning his last hours are
meagre. The telegram received by the
family said only that he died before
noon yesterday. About four months ago
he was stricken while In this city at
the Ford.s Union Hotel with inflamma-
tory rheumatism. which involved his
heart. His death at one time was hour
~ expected, but he grew better with
good nursing and regained something OF
his old-time yigor. It Is thought here
that similar attack must have come
and carried him off suddenly as nothing
had been heard about his being other
than as well as usual.
OLD TIME RICHMONDER.
The news OF his death recalls the face
and figure Of this once wealthy and
prominent Rlchmonder to the recollec-
tions OF older citizens. With his erect.
well.knit and well-preserved body. keen
blue gray eyes, clean shaven face, re-
lieved at times by small mustache.
thin hair. slightly turning gray. he passes
IN review. inseparable from the times
and the history of Richmond during that
period bounded by his life which was
a marvel In what he accomplished and
what OF material prosperity he enjoyed.
Mr.. Ford was in his seventy-slxth year.
He hardly looked more than sixty or
sixty-fiye at the outside. He was born
in Chesterfield county, May %. 1927.
When quite a young man he came to
Richmond and engaged in the wholesale
grocery business. He did not remain
very long thus employed, but leased the
old American Hotel which stood where
the Lexington is to-day. While he was
conducting the American 1t was totally
destroyed by fire and Mr.. Ford at once
became associated with Colonel j. L.
Darlington IN the management of the Ex-
change and Ballard Hotels. During the
war and for several years after he ran
restaurant in the city. This was dur
ing the hard times of reconstruction days.
But he saw prosperity and business pro-
gress ahead for the city and determined
to take the tide at Its flood.'
And here begins an episode which
abounds In interest. Without dollar
In the world he set out to purchase the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
THINKS HE'S SOLVED
SEA COALING PROBLEM
Especial to Tho r,me. .Diap,tch,

Especial to Tho Times .Dispatch.)
SAVANNAH, n. Y, Feb. 4-Though
but twenty-thrce years old, Frank Me-
.tash, New York Central section hand,
who came to this country eight years
ago. believes he has, solved the prob.
lem Of coallng ships at sea.
He says he has been offered 100000
for his patent. but Is holding off to
by Navy Department officials.
His device Is system of clamps &
hold the collier and receiving vessel to-
gether. An automatic elevator raised
mechanically on tho collier let's the coal
gravitate into the other vessel The
machinery takes up small room. The
youth has studied the problem for five
years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
WIND SIXTY MILES AN
HOUR IN KNOXVILLE
City Cut of from Telegraphlc Com
munication with the World for
Hours-B Bridges Swept Away by
Floods in Kentucky Ten-
nessee and Mississippi
in the Storm Belt.
nv Associated pre.s.1.

Chicago, ILL, February 4.-Chicago
was the scene yesterday and to-day Of
the worst blizzard for many years. All
wires were down, except those Of the
Chicago Milwaukee route, which were TN ;
workable. Chicago for hours this mprnins
was cut off from news Of the outside
world. Nearly foot Of snow fell. Rain
and sleet, accompanied by high wind.
accomplished the havoc. Street car
traffic is demolished. and trains are mary
hours late.
Two lives were lost and numerous nc-
cidents have been reported
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
TOOK CUBAN FLAG
DOWN FROM HOTEL
(By Associated Press,

- lBy AsBoclat6d Ffess.1
HAVANA, Feb. 4.-A cablegram has
been published here to the effect that
the Cuban flag which was placed over
the Hotel de la Pals by the Cuban min
lister has been taken down by order OF
the Spanish authorities.
The House OF Representatives has
passed a resolution asking President
Palma to ascertain the facts regarding
this alleged incident. The Senate Com
mittee has drafted resolution in favor
Of the ratification of the Cuban CONNER
clal treaty with the United States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
MR.. JOHN BOWERS
IS CRITICALLY ILL

Mr.. John Bowers Is critically Ill at his
residence, No. eo7 Floyd Avenue. His
physicians have given up all hope Of
his recovery and his death Is a matter
of only few days.
Mr.. Bowers is seventy-six years old
and has been resident Of Richmond
fifty-six years. Tor many years and
until 1899 he was the head OF the firm OF
John Bowers & Company. which con-
Quoted the largest contracting plumbing
and housefurnishing house south OF Phil
adelphia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
MURDERER LEAPED
FROM FAST TRAIN

1sPsfa eel 1, to ,S,5HI 1hS Times IDSspssh
throwing himself from a train travelling
at thirty-hve miles an hour to-day. Henry
Giles. who is wanted for the murder Of
William Coin, of stonega. Ve., escaped
Virginia officials who had him In custody.
Tho escape occurred Mt Mddlesboro. and
before tho train could be stopped he had
gotten away. His wife. who is also
wanted for completely. escaped in the
excitement though she Is quite ILL.,
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!. THE DECREE.


The following Is the decree entered:
Nancy Lanshorne Shaw. pia.s.t In, Va,
Robert Gould Shaw. second, defendapy
Circuit. Court for Albemarle county, Va.
February term. 1903.
'"rhe plaintiff having filed her bill al
rules. and the defendant having appearea
at rules and filed his answer. this cause
which has been regularly matured a!
rules and set for hearing came on thin
day to be heard on the plaintiffs bill. and
upon the answer Of the defendant. with,
general Replication to said answer, and
upon the evidence OF witnesses regularly
taken after due notice and upon the adj
mission Of counsel In regard to proper
tody OF the child Of the plnintifr and
defendant, and was argued by counsel. 81
"Upon consideration whereof 1t Is adj
judged, ordered and decreed that in pur-3
suance Of the statute in such case made,
ana provided. this court has jurisdiction,
OF this cause, and 1t appears from the
evidence Independently OF the admissions,
OF either party In the pleadings or other
wise, that the defendant, Robert Gould
Shaw, second. has been guilty of adultery,
1t Is adjudgd. ordered and decreed that
the said Nancy Langhorne Shaw be. and
she is hereby granted an absolute di-
yorce from the bond OF matrmony from
the said Robert Gould Shaw, second, and
the marriage heretofore existing between
the plaintiff and the defendant be. and
the same Is hereby, dissolved. s
CARE OF TAFs CHILD.
"And 1t appearing from tho etidenc.
that the defendant, Robert Gould Shaw.
second. ought not to have the care nn,9
custody and maintenance OF Robert Golllta
Shaw. third, the infant child OF the par
ties. 1t Is adjudged, ordered and decresd
that the said child shall remain with its
mother, Nancy Langhorne Shaw. the
plaintiff. and she shall have the care,
custody and maintenance of the said
child. but she Is to permit tho said child
10 visit the families of Its grandfather,
Mr.. Quincy a, Shaw, and of Its aunts.
Mrs. Harry r. AIcKean and Mrs. Law
renee C. Femme. at reasonable times and
places to bo selected by her, the said
plaintiff, but not In any way to Interfere
with his education or her plans OF resi-
dence Or travel Z az
"And 1t Is further adjudsed. ordered
and decreed that tho said Robert Gould
shaw, second, be, and Is hereby, snjolnea
and restrained from interfering In any
way with the said plaintiff. or with thu
full and complete operation and effect nt
this decree. e3s
,And 1t Is further adjudsed ordered
and deoreed that the plaintiff do Eecoyer
Of the defendant her costs by her In this
behalf expended. SI33G
the object Of this suit belnT AZ
conplished, 1t Is ordered Ito be strlckekS
from the docket cf the conu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
INVITED PRESIDENT
TO THE UNWILLING

y (By Associated Press.)
II WASEIlNGTON, February 4.-Presidert
Roosevelt received an invitation to-day
to attend the unyeiling on July ED Of the
monument to be erected at Orchard Knob;
on the Chickamauga battlefield, in COM
memoration OF the services of Marylnnd's
soldiers OIL both sides In the civil war,
He gave To definite reply to tho invl-
tation, saying that he would take the
matter under consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
HUNDRED CAUGHT
IN "A GAMBLING RAID
Try AssocIatol Press, !,

NEW YORK, February 4,--About one
J hundred men were caught to-day In a
raid by tho police on an alleged gambling
house and pool room In West Forty-flrst
Street. The escape OF tho occupants. was
cut off by strong Gordon of police.
while tho: iron-plated front door was hat
tered down. Joe Williams, the alleged
to be employed MS dealers ana door,
keeper. were ARRESTED. the rest being al
lowed to depart &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05

their names, called at the day nursery
at No. ia Wood Street yesterday and
claimed as their children the little boy
and girl. supposed to have been tito cff-
spring OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Dagger,
left there last Thursday. They said
that the children had been placed in
the care OF q friend and they were srent-
lly surprised when they learned that they
had been placed in tho nursery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
THIRTY PERISHED
ABOARD FRENCH BARK
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON. Feb. The report received
here yesterday from Bayhead that a large
vessel wrecked off Deborge Reef was be-
.lievcd to be the French bark Van Staple
Captain ISnmper) which sailed from
Glasgow January 9th. for San Fran
CISCO Is confirmed
1t Is said that thirty persons who We're
on board the boat, have been drowned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
LOST ARTICLES
ARE AT THE BIJOU

The cloak room of the Bijou is a
storehouse of article of various value
left by patrons Of that thentre in their
seats A handsome fur collarette.a muff,
numerous handkerchiefs and gloves and
no less than five pocket hooks await
owners.
Manager Mckee Is anxious to unload
this drift material to those people who
arc able to prove property,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
MERCHANTS PREPARING
FOR BIG SPRING TRADE

IT Is quite likely that this will be a
month of very good business with the
Custom House. Imports are being received
In such manner ms TO indicate that the
Richmond merchants are preparing for
big spring trade,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
RAIN FELL IN TORRENTS:
WIND OF CYCLONIC FORCE
inr A..ociatod pre..

/ CHATTANOOGA, TENN, February A..
The storm which has prevailed through
out this section for the past two or three
days, reached climax last night when
the rain fell IN torrents, the wind reach
ing almost cyconic velocity.
Telegraphic and telephone wires are
badly dcmorallzed. The rainfall for the
few hours during the deluGe was .8S OF
(Continued On Second PoreN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
KINGS PROGRESS is
VERY SATISFACTORY
(By Associated rWs

(By. Associated Pr,ss;
February 4.-kins Edward
is still confined to Ills apartment at
Windsor Castle, but his progress is per-
fectly satisfac ctory,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
DIVORCE
GRANTED
MRS. SHAW
Decree Entered in Court
in AIbemarle.
TO HAVE CUSTODY
OF THE ONE CHILD
The Subject Of Alimony Not
Mentioned.
CONFERENCE AT THE
WALDORF ASTORIA
CONFERENCE AT THE
WALDORF ASTORIA.
At the Beginning Of the Proceedings
Desertion the Only Ground Upon
Which Mrs. shaw's Attorney
Relied for the Securing Of n
the Divorce-She and
Mother Go to Europe s

(By Associated Press)
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. February
Ain the Circuit Court Of Albemaro3
county to-day Judge Danied A.. Grimsley
of Culpeper, presiding, final divorce was
granted to Mrs. Mamie Langhorne Shaw.
the third of the Langhorne sisters. from,
her husband. Robert Gould Shaw. second
the young Boston multi-millonaire ta5
whom she was married On the 9th da,s
of October. 1887.
The secrecy which attended the pro-
ceedings In the earlier stages OF the Shaw
divorce suit continued until the deere,
was entered to-day. AT a moment when
there was no one in the courthouse ex,
cept thefcourt officials and Mr.. Danlel
Harmon. representing Mrs. Shaw, thu,
PLAINTIFF, the matter was submitted, the
evidence adduced and the decree, OF di-i
vorce awarded. Mr.. Robert 6. HerricK,:
attorney. for Robert G. Shaw was NOT;
present, nor was Mrs. Shaw, for that
matter. for on last Wednesday. accom,,
panied by her mother. Mrs Chiswcll d
Lnnghorne. and her youn sest sister, M lss
America. and was probably In Europe
when the decree was entered. NJ
At the beginning OF the proceedings thaI
single allegation upon which Mrs. Shaw,sf
attorney, relied was desertion. and this
remained the only contention unt1l al
conference which was held In New York;
at the Waldorf-Astoria, during the last
days of January. between the legal rep-
resentatives of both families. After thar
the more serious charge named in thu
decree was substituted for desertion d q
All circumstances point to completet
willingness on the part OF both parties
to separation Mr.. Shaw went to Europe
ITO make thin gs easy, it rs said. and
now it is believed that a decree would
have been entered at an earlier date. but:
for some lack of agreement as to alimony.1
No evidence of a demand FOR alimony la
to be found in the papers In the case. and
IL one was made and finally acceded to-
1t was In the nature of private arr
rangement or adjustment outside of court
Mr.. Daniel Harmon, Mrs. Shaw's at,
torney. refuses to say whether there wat
alimony, s64
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
NORTH CAROLINA.

Watts liquor bill is favorably reported
by committee of the Legislature and Is
made a special order for Tuesday in the
necessary is discussed In the Senate
Young lady Is drowned in attempting to
cross a stream near OXford---Yoi oilng mar
ty-F,reight rate grievances discussed at
Raleigh--Utley's escape is the sensation
at Fayettepille; story told by prisoner
in the jall--Grcensboro hopes to form q
Hix-club Virginia and North Carolina
league-Colonel Cunningham proposes a
farmers association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-05
UNKNOWN PARENTS
CLAIM DAGER CHILDREN

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.)
NEW YORK, Feb. IA wel-dressed
man and woman. who refused to give
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THE DAY S SUMMARY.
THE WEATHER.

| . i l 3 A y
THE WEATHER.
j, WARRINGTON, Feb. 4.--Forccnst for
virginia and North Carolina-Fair, much
colder Ihursdny; northwest winds. Friday
After remaining at summer heat ali day
yesterday the mercury soon aftcr3 O'Clock
last night began to fall, and carly this
morning the tendency was still downward.
with prospects for muchlcolder tcmpera-
ture by night.
STATE or THERMOMETERS.
"a. M. %
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AZ. w
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" :. ~. "
- mldhleht Observation-Disclosures. o.
average OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 6lk7
Highest temperatures p. M........ GG
Lowest temperatures a. M..,........ 90
Mean temperature yesterday....... 62
Normal temperature for Eeb........ 81
Departure from normal Temperature. %
Precipitation during past "A hours... .o2
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Feb g.. 1903
Moon SETS. .12:42 Evening .1O:4S
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29

preparations for the coming sea-
son. which bid fair to be the most
successful the resort had ever
known. fire broke out i'll the up
per portion of. the hotel and
spread with great rapidity. In
the twinllling of an eye the entire
structure together with the annex
was enyelopcd i'll flames and Sc
fast did they burn that absolutely
nothing could be done to save
the hotel or annex which had Sc
warm a spot III the hearts of th,
many who have spent their sum
mers at this delightful spot-Oak
land Beach
or late years the west side OF
Narragansett Bay has been grow.
ing with greater rapidity thar
ever before and all along the
beautiful route Of the trolley little
villages and summer homes hav,
sprung up, the advantage OF owr
ing shore property and owninp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29

1t is always cool at Oakland
Beach and there is always a de
lightfui breeze, even on the hot
test days of July and August,
when the thermometer i'll the
cities and towns throbs and
throbs with heat.
The establishment Of the trolley
system which connects Oakland
Beach with the city of Providence
md other towns has done much
10 put the public i'll touch with
his Eden of NarraGansctt Bay.
Frequency of trips and rapid
transit arc two Of the things, to-
gcther with its natural beauty
and hcalthfulness, that makes
his spot SO advantag eouS, not
only for the summer months but
for the entire year, and il has
made the property very valuable,
giving one the advantage OF own
ing property here at a much less
price that the same amount of
ocrcage could be purchased i'll the
CITY. As an investment one could
not do better than TO purchase
a plot at Oakland Beach. il not
for their use I'll the year. then
only for the summer months.
There is rot the slightest doubt
but that anyone may buy land
enough for a pleasant home, erect
4 very comfortable house or cot
tage at an enormously lower
figure than tic same class Of home
would be erected in any other sec
tion of Rhode Island and live
with much more comfort. The
proposition should appeal TO any
ono who is interested in putting
up n stfasf,e- cottage -contcm=
plates erecting a permanent home
on a reasonable amount Of capital
Not for years has there been
so hluch inquiry and speculation
in land on the western side OF
Narraganeett Bay a. there has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29

drives, while on the other is the
famous Narragansett Bay, over
which one may get the fresh, cool,
salty breezes always prevalent
from the broad Atlantic. 1t is easy
OF access by trolley-ten miles
from the city of Providence, and
requires but forty minutes to
make the trip, which takes one
along the beautiful shore through
seaside towns and an exception
ally attractive country.
From New York one may reach
Oakland Beach by boat, passing
comfortable night on water or
by train, a journey of but six
hours. From Boston passengers
are landed in one hour at Provi-
dence and thence to Oakland
Beach by the beautiful trolley
ride mentioned before.
about TO 80 O'Clock, while a num-
Der of workmen, painters and
trimmers, were at work making
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-29

homes having been seen, appre-
ciated and the advantage taken
Oakland Beach offers an oppor-
tunity that is seldom equalled for
those who wish to purchase shore
property which has everything
in its favor-reasonable prices,
location, good air, case of access,
bathing, fishing. country, sea-
in fact everything that one might
wish for in connection with a
summer or even a winter home. /.
1t is in close touch by the
trolley system with all the neigh
boring towns and resorts, Provi-
dcnce, Warwick, Rocky Point,
River View, Spring Green, Hoxic,
Grants, Bay Side, Shawomet,
Buttonwoods, East Greenwich,
etc. Directly across the bay and
within easy sailing is Newport
and Narraeansett Pier, the most
famous summer resorts in the
United States, and many other
points of extraordinary interest.
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Puce!J

been placed on the verge of nerv-
Gus prostration by having his
earnings in the inconsistent stocks
that may or may not prove re-
munerativc and there are hun
dreds of schemes before the pub
lie daily to get the almighty dollar
away from one.
These above conditions do not
happen in land investment. In
real estate you have something
material and the owner takes both
pride and comfort in having some
thing definite and tangible that
cannot be swept away by the
manipulation Of a few big mon
eyed men as in the speculation
game. Real estate is real-hencc
its namc-it il sure and rarely
failing, and YOU have but TO stop
to consider and think and YOU will
doubtless recall to mind MANY
men and women, too, within your
circle OF acquaintance, who have
made their fortunes out of real