The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-03

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AS Will be observed from the foregoing
list of {srbscr1pt ions, which do not begin
to tell the tale Of coming local contribu-
lions, Richmond may be counted upon
to do It's part towards relieving tho suf-
fering Of the first stricken West Pointers.
"a number Of other contributions have
been made but through a different chan
mel; SO it IS impossible to accurately tell
Just how much was realized yesterday.
AS has been stated, every drugstore and
hotel in Richmond has been designated as
a deposl tory for the acceptance and
acknowled cement of subscriptions to the
West Point fire fund, and yesterday
money provisions and clothing were re-
ceved In all sections Of tho city.
CONTRIBUTED "A THOUSAND.
At the instance OF Mr.. II. il r.. Lewis,
s OF tho Business Mems Lea que, OF West
Point a special meeting was held yes
terday afternoon, and such action as they
deemed wise was taken. at the gather
ing a telegram from Mr.. Reuben Foster,
OF baltimore. pres dent; Of the Ghesapealk y;
Steamship Company, VI was Y, eceived. In
which his deepest sympathy was ex-
pressed, and authorizing the town to draw
on him to the extent iof& $1,000. Many other
similar messages we're received but In
no Instance was such a maEnanimous
donation received. a55 .Ll
Messrs. r. II. Edwards. J.. U. F0gg, r.
~. Palmer, w. j. Marshall and w. Fl.
Raurk were appointed as a committee to
draft suitable resolutions. and they re-
turned the card which Is giving at the
head of this column. @
BOSTOCK's BENEFIT.
M While the donations from private
sources promise to be considerable. IT Is
expected to realize quite a sum from benc-
ers AS stated Mr.. Franck G.. Bostoclt has
agreed to give the entire proceeds OF a
special performance on May 18th to the
sufferers. This will necessitate the show
remaining In Richmond week longer
than contemplated.
Last night Mr.. sostock received tho fol-
lowing telegram from a. W. Eastwood,
Mayor Of West Point. N f5s ii5.
con behalf OF the town Of West Point,
I bog to gratefully acknowledge your
generous gift Of $3.50, through The Times
Dispatch for Tie relief of sufferers Of the
disastrous fire on Friday morning last
In the nntime, the Ella players. who
the Elks Home. will repeat their success
full performance next Friday night, the
proceeds to be given to West Point,
The Elks' Minstrels,
The caste Is composed AS follows:
George Primrose Epps, Lew Doclsstader
Glenn, Jack Haverly Peters, AL Field
Hicks, George Wilson Mills. Twirley Ar
thony, Pinola Phillips Wingo Atkinson.
Only Cunningham. Tress Eldriigc Fer,
| gusson, Milton Barlow Pollock. Putty
Armitnge, Nit Lew NYa.a,ca Pants Lin
der. Bid 4 Jacobs, Too Wise.
\ Tho programmes:
PART /. 3t..3
| Tnterlocutor 49,, Gorge Primrose Epns
| Tambos-Low Docksradar Glenn, Jack
| IIayerly Peters. Bones-hl. Fields Hicks
George Wilson Mills:
| i. Under the Bamboo Tree,
George Wilson Mills
0, Mr.. Dooley 80. Milton Barlow Pollock
3, Selection -. Press Eldridge Fergussol
d. In 1C4O. Nil Lew Wallace
s. Gwne Back to D!yin..Al, Field Hicks
Intermisson Is minutes.
Part II.
Oils, 81 Il
i ' / .55 'rwirley Anthem,
s, Wing Dance ~, Peters and Atkinson
a. Monclogue. Lew Docltstader GlnnI
i g. Selection ..,.,.....,.OnlH Cunninshn.n
G. Wizard OF tho nuggaga Car, Two "
z Grand Finale, by tn, lSnt tire comiiel.
/ COST OF REBUILDING. 81.
Since tho fire real estate men and pulld
crs have inspected the burned district
and It IS estimated tha. 1t Will cost tNe
$4,000 to rebuild The city. THIS nbou
100000 IN excess of tho cstllnnte.l loss
but is easily understood, rs 1t will ,nRi!i
rnllv cost more to construct now build
ing than the old one wns worth.
rhn i,rmized estimate Of The loss y
Z. I'll, "mes- Dispatch yesterday mornlnl
wa, substantially corce,t. nclnE base
upon the figures OF Mr., u, Wilklnsi
the leading Insurance man and propert
ARRANGEMENTS are being made BY tn
I best musical talent OF Richmond for