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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
ALONE AND.
HELPLESS
Mrs. Hobson Stricken Down
While at WOrl..
DIED SOON AFTERWARDS
Sheriff Solomon Viii Not Have to Ar
rest Lions School Children Sell
Ice Cream-A Very Strange
Charge.

The sudden death In Henrico county
last week OF Mrs. Virginia Hobson. wife
OF an esteemed farmer. came as great
shock to her many friends
On Wednesday morning last Mrs. Hob
SON who lived at Robin Park. in Fair
field district was engaged In he. domestic
duties about the house. Mr.. Hobson was
in the fields at work. About 10 o'clock
Mrs Hobaon sent her son. the only one
in the house at the time, out to her
husband, and then she proceeded to wash
some lace curtains. While she was stand
ing with her hands In the tue she was
stricken with paralysis. She was rem
dered unconscious and fell to the floor.
where she lay In a helpless condition
until the young man came back from
The trip on the farm. Medical assistance
vas at once secured but by o'clock In
the afternoon Mrs. Hobson was dead.
Prior to that day she had been III eA-
celent health, but from the stroks Of
paralysis she did not rally. She was IN
conscious until the end.
Mrs Hobson was sixty-fye years OF
age and was the wife OF Mr.. Fl. e. Hon
son, highly esteemed farmer. snc
leaves several children. as follows: Mr..
lIeber Hobson, Mr. Clarence Hobson.
Mr.. Eddie Hobson. Mrs Mat Watkins
and Mrs. Clara Anderson.
The funeral took place Thursday after
noon from the grave in Oakwood Ceme-
terry. large attendance Of friends and
relatives was present.
The worries OF Sheriff Simon Solomon
over his decidedly unwelcome charges.
lnc six lions and one bear Of the Bostock
aggregation, have vanished into the thin
III. Up to Friday night 1t looked much
IN II the sheriff would have to arrest the
Scasts and put them In jail. The West
End Park Electric Company furnished an
mdemnifying bond and made every prep
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
WEEKS CALENDAR
FOR CITY HALL
Number of Meetings Seized
uled. butNo Mattersof Great
Public Interest Expected.

Monday Committee on Printing and
Claims at o'clock.
Tuesday-Board Of Aldermen at .
o'clock
Thursday--Committee on Streets at 8
o'clock Committee on Water at o'cloco;
Committee on Health at o'clock.
Friday-Police, Elections and Schools
Committee ut $3.50.
Such is tho schedules OF meetings at
the City Hall this week.
Although a number of meetings are
scheduled for this week 1t will edoubtlesa
prove the most embarrassing of the
month"; lnasmuch as not one of the many
committees have anything Of Importance
pending.
The Committee on Streets Will be call
ed upon to consider the underground petit
ton or complaints of the Western Union
and Postal Telegraph Companies, who
have been asked to comply with The or
dinances OF the city In reference to put
ting their wires underground. In addition
the body will be called upon to take some
action In regard TO the filthy condition
of Shockoe Creek, which Is said to be
dangerously unhealthy.
Yesterday morning Sanitary Inspect,E
Iamkn served notice upon the Street
Committee. through tho City Engineering
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
SEABOARD
TO REBUILD.
The Loss Not Over One Hun
dred Thousand.
GRAND PENRoD DIES
Officials Believe the Fire Started from
Spontaneous Combustion---Work-
men viii Be Employed in Res
torng Burned Buildings.
Especial to The rlmes- Dispatch,


NORFOLK, VA, May PA conserva-
tive estimate Of the loss by fire at the
Seaboard Air Line shops Friday night Is
between $4,000 and 100000, covered by
Insurance In the Home Insurance Com
rany of New York. The burned buildings
WILL be rebuilt. Temporary buildings In
which to carry on the business OF the
company will be erected as soon as mate
rial can be gotten and the ground cleared
OF rubbish. The work OF cleaning UP has
already begun.
OF the $50 workmen thrown out OF work
many will find employment In rebuilding
tho shops, and 1t Is thought that none
Will be idle longer than a few weeks, by
which time the shops in all probability
will again be In full running order.
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
Railway officials believe that the FIRE
originated from spontaneous combustion
among the paints that were stored In the
shed where the flames were discovered by
Watchman Saunders. There is nothing
apparently to substantiate the Idea OF In
cendiarisrn. The revised estimate OF the
damage placed the number OF cars de-
stroyed at eighteen and passenger coach-
es nine The buildings destroyed were
| the wrecklng shed, where the fire orig
mated; the stationary warehouse. the
paint shop, office building OF the superin-
tendent of woodwork, a large brick struc-
ture. in which were located the carDen-
terH and CaDlnet-fnaRerS SIOpS, anu IL
shop in which the painting and finishing
OF the passenger coaches was done.
Halt dozen or more coaches were de-
stroyed In this building. A small black
smith shop, pipe filters and tin shop, a
large quantity OF lumber and yard track
age completes the list.
The departments which were not de-
stYcyed were the machine shop. the main
blacksmith shop, moulding department,
general Offices, power house, oil house,
library and round house. The latter was
filled with engines.
PENROD DEAD.
Mr.. Grand Penrod, OF Cottage Place, an
employee OF the. shops. In entering burn
irg building to secure his tools was ter
r,bly burned, and but for rescuers, who
pulled him through window, would
inre been burned to death In the building.
He was taken out unconscious and sent
to the Kings Daughters Hospital, and
though every attention was paid him. he
died this morning from the injuries re-
ceived.
Mr.. w. B. Burpee, foreman of painters,
wac struck by something falling In the
building and received cash five Inches
lonr on his head. which was dressed by
Dr. Hope Others were more or less pain
fully injured by falling tinbers and fly
ing missiles.
The FIRE pumps at the shops could not
BIO worked on account of too close prox-
unity to the fire. and the fire plugs In the
| yards could not be used by the fire en-
| gines because Of the fact that they were
different size from those used on the
engine couplings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
NoNEEDi OFT.

There is no need OF anyone suffering
from rheumatic pains. Read what Mrs.
Anna Hagelgans, OF IucKahoe. ~. ~, mas
- say regarding 1t: 81 have derived great
henetit from the use OF Chamberla1n's
pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago.
NV husband used 1t for sprnined back
md was also quickly relieved. In fact
It Is the best family liniment have ever
used. / would not think OF being without
1t. have recommended u 60 many ana
thew always speak very highly Of 1t and
declare its merits are wonderful" For!
sale by all druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
HAND THAT
SHOT HIM
ARomantic Scene in the Var
borough House.
COL. LANE MEETS ENEMY
Col. Burgwyn Arranges for Confeder-
ate and Federal to Meet for the First
Time Since One snot the
Other at Gettysburg.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatcll)

RALEIGH. N. c., Nav pa roman
tic scene WAS witnessed In this Yarbor-
ough lJtuse to-day, When Colonel John
r. Lane. OF Chatham. And Charles II.
Mcconnell. Of Chicago. we . introduced.
and then Colonel Lane grasped for the
first tino the hand of The man who piot
him down on Gettysburg battlefield forty
odd years ago.
Colonel w. II. S. Bnrswyn, Of Weldon.
arranged this meeting between the two
SCARED veterans and introduced them.
Mr.. Mcconnell served In the Twenty
fourth Michigan Regiment OF the lion
brigade of the Armv Ct the Potomac.
Colonel Mcconnell says 10 came all the
way from Chicago AMI hrough, his wife
on no other purpose bit To grssp tEe
hand of the man he "ane SO near M r
tally wounding. His st,ry o. the slio,t-
Ing is interesting. He said: Tire cattle
was nearing Its cl,s. at GETTYSBURG, /
had one cartridge left WHOM was TO no
the last shot we lied In that engage.
ment.
SHOT COLOR-9EARER.
my commaoder said, 'Chir"a. see :hst
splendid COLI, -bearer; ,annt you knock
him over?' re pointed at the Confederate
colonel not twenty-five yards away. i
nm going to try, ren.H, as rested
NY rifle aranst snail tire. and tnok
G. .eful aim ut the man who was wing
his colors aud shouting to his men, l
fired, saw him fall. and rhen l,tsttHcd II
DIN my comrades retreating through Get
tysburg to Cplp Hill.
"Ile Is tho man %a' ahnt ma" Later.
posed Colonel Lane, l,y'.,g his hand
nffectionately on Mr., McConnell's Shout
der. ut wln Just as tho battle ended.
and had turned to cheer on my handful
Of men. and was waving our colors. that
the ball struck me-
THE EVIDENCE.
Colonel Layne raised his black locks
with his left hand and showed the ugly
scar on his neck, Just below the base OF
had pierced. Colonel Lane, Colonel Bur-
gwyn and Mr.. Mcconnell spent the day.
together and dined at the Yarborough
and spent several hours driving about the
city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
TO CURE

weak stomach loss of appetite, fatulence,
waterbrash, rising OF food, heartburn,
nightmare, coated tongue, offensive breath,
jaundice, bad complexion, liver spots
yellow eyes, constipation, palpitation OF
the heart, and short breath after meals,
take Dr.. Deans's Dyspepsia Pills. Eat
plenty OF good nourishing food, A pill
after each meal. White wrapper II con.
stipated, yellow II bowels arc regular
rs cts. at druggists'. Send to US for FREQ
sample.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
GRASS wIDoWERs'b RATES.
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Com
.....a C,t,,rd,v lima Rth

Grass Widowers' excursion tickets VIII
be sold by the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way, commencing June 9th. at one fare,
plus twenty-five cents, for the round trip
f3r all trains of Saturdays during tho
summer to all stations on the main line
between Richmond and Staunton, and for
trains Of Saturdays and No. 0 Sundays
to all stations on the James River lolyis-
ion between Richmond and Howardsville.
These tickets will be sold only to sta
tons at which trains for which ticket is
sold are scheduled to stop, and are good
returning until Monday following dates
OF sale.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
RAIN IN FLUvANNA
The First Since the Third Of the Month
Personal M ention.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.)
WILMINGTON, VA. May 23.-The
drought, so disastrous to crops and vege-
tables which has continued steadily since
the Sd instant. was broken last night by
a good rain. More rain is needed. but
the rain last night will prove very bene-
fetal.
John W. Sadler, who has been Ill for
many weeks, is growing weaker, and
little hope Is now entertained OF his re-
covery.
MI. and Mrs. W. B. Petit, OF Palmyra.
are both conyalescing after slight Ill
ness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

Department. that some immediate ac-
ton will have to be taken to improve
the sanitary condition of the creek. and
this matter will be thoroughly constd-
cred at the meeting Thursday afternoon.
Al the meeting OF the Board OF Alder
men Tuesday night, such routine n:ntters
as failed of consideration at the last reg
ular session will be passed upon. No Dues
tons Of Importance are scheduled to come
up.
The other committee will consider mat.
tiers Of only routine nature.
Mr.. w. r. Walden. a we'll known young
business man. has announced his candl- \
dacy for the Police Board to succeed
Commissioner Bosher, OF Madison Ward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
GREAT ENGINEERING WORK
Completion Of Water Supply System for
Australian Gold Fields.

In a report 70 the State Department
Consul O. H. Baker at sydney says that
a remarkable engineering work has Just
been finished for supplying water to the
Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie districts. west-
ern Australia, where the greatest gold
fields OF the world exist.
A dam 100 feet In height has been built
across the Helena riyerf In the Green
Mountain range, which Is about twenty
five miles northwest of Perth. and the,
resoryoir formed therefyom IL seven uatsSu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Fire-F lighters Story
Strongest Philadelphia Fire Department Once
st==Ga His Strength and Health by Using
Swamp=Root the Great Kidney and Bladder Remedy

to special representative of Phfdphias
L Great Newspapev, "The North Ameican:"
there time when
friends would
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

A white man. named A. L. Crohan. was
arrested yesterday. charged with assault
ing Mr.. Ed. Mingee. The arrest grows out
Of family disturbance arising from a
children's row.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

trouble? Does your back ache?
Do you feel bad all over and can't
tell exactly what's the matter?
Have you tried medicines or doc
tors without benefit Are you
about discouraged? Then do as
| did, and get well-Use DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root! l know it
will cure you.'
If he did this would YOU be-
lieve him?
Wouldn't you, if you were a
sufferer, follow his advice, know
ing that he bore living, sentient,
vital testimony to the wonderful
virtues Of this great natural
remedy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

The case Of John West. charged with
striking man named Pagan, was
tried by Squire Thomas yesterday and
was dismissed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

have, at no time, been surprised TO learn
of my death. 1t was all due to kidney
trouble, for which I could secure no re-
lief. was under the care of my family
physician for number of years, but he
was unable to do me any good. | also
consulted two noted specialists on kid
ney diseases, but they were unable to
give me more than temporary relief.
had already made application to join
the army, but was turned down on ac-
count of my bad physical condition.
"I was advised to try that greatest
of all remedies SWAMI. ROOT.
ri wrote to DR.. Kilmer & Co., at Bing-
hamton, N. Y, for a sample bottle, and
its effect upon mo was 30 noticeable
that 1 went Immediately and bought
supply from my druggist, with the re-
suit that in q comparatively short time
I had entirely recovered and became the
man you see me now.
III served number of years In The
army, and for the past four years
have been connected with the Phila-
delphia Fire Department. My work, both
in the army and fighting fires in Phila-
delphia, has been Of the most arduous,
and work that could not do, did I not
have strong physique.
IT do not know what the words Kid.
new Trouble mean now, and do not ex.
pect to. 1 cannot speak too highly Of
Swamp. Root. A few bottles Of this
great remedy did more for mo than Q
dozen physicians could
(signed) HUGO, HUT,
1928 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
7Georeetown Was WINNER

ANNAPOLIS I'D, May 23.--1n the boat
race here to-day between the George
town and Naval Academy crews the for-&
mer carried off all the honors, winning
first and second places In fine style.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

III EREs the story Of who near deaths door and was
saved by using Swamp Root.
II to you N1y friend do you suffer with kidney
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Cornell Won.

(By Associated Press.l Nj
ALBANY, N. ". May 3.-Cornell de,
feated Princeton this afternoon In a He'd
meet at Rldgeway by score OF 81 to,
lD .t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

arntion to push the case. But yesterday
the defendants gave bond in the sum OF
1900, which Is. as required by law. twice
the amount of the attachment and the
animals will now be taken away with
the carnival company. The case Will come
up In court in October.
Before Squire Lewis In the magistrate
court yesterday there was tried case OK
peculiar interest. Charlie Cooke. white
nan was tried for robbing a little white
girl named Fannie Bear. aged eleven
years The little girl, 1t was alleged, was
sent by her mother late one afternoon
to Sam Vests grocery store at Seven
Pines 1t was charged that when she
was returning she was met BY cooke.
who knocked her down. stepped on her
already injured arm. and took some gro
cries away from her. The plaintiff could
not sustain the charge. and the case was
dismissed.
The schools Of Henrico are gradually
bringing the session to close One or
two OF them wound up yesterday. The
Glendale School held its closing exercises
on Thursday. There was quite an attrac-
tive programme. The students sold Ice
cream and cake thereby raising little
fund with which to increase the library
at the school. The Barton Heights High
School will hold It's closing exercises
next Friday night at o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

Nd this IS only one mans stry the reader Of news
N could be persuaded read the thousands OF such es
monials which come SwampRoot the kidney ou-
bes which now act humanity would be cut down cent
For these beyond doubt that the greatest
cure for kidney, liver and bladder troubles is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

N/ELL, that is just what
w Hugo HUT, strongest
man in the Philadelphia Fire De-
partment, hero Of a hundred bat
ties with the flames, is doing now
through the medium Of this
newspaper.
Hugo HUT has been con-.
nected with the Philadelphia
Fire Department for the past
four years. He is stationed
at the engine house at Nine
tenth and Callowhill Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

The FIRE pumps at the shops could not
BIO worked on account of too close prox-
unity to the fire. and the fire plugs In the
yards could not be used by the fire en-
gines because Of the fact that they were
n different size from those used on the
engine couplings. 5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

f1utt is known as the the and
has taken many prizes at athletic proves the
field of sports.
he is also an sergeant of the United States Infantry having
tor several years been stationed Nobraa
also served with the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment during the
Spanis -Anleric war !.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

Mr.. w. B. Burpee, foreman of painters,
wac struck by something falling In the
building and received cash five inches
LONG on his head. which was dressed by
Or. Hope Others were more or less pain
fully injured by falling timbers and fly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
AUToMoB1LIsr KILLED.
Henry spalding Rode Into the Erie
 Canal.

@@SAAS ~fA~D - Fort Plain. N. r.. Aug. u.->Henry spalding. aged about s5 years. an expert enthusiastic automobiiist from West Orange, N. T., rode to his death four miles east of here this afternoon.
 He was on the tow path of Erie canal Owing to the muddy condition of the path and while turning out for line mans rie. his auto swerved more than he intended and man and machine plung- ed into the water. Two llnemen rushed to aid spalding, but in their excitement let 70 entirely of rope. one end of which they had thrown to the drowning mar- One of them hastened to spraker, . ham. let nearby for assistance. but by the time help arrived. spalding had gone down for the last time. The body was recovered badly entangeld in the rope which had been thrown him. The machine, unin- jured and with brakes set. was also re- covered.
 Mir. spalding was en route to Chicago and met an accident one week ago today that kept him in Amsterdam for repairs until this afternoon. Meantime his travel ing companions. his wife and her mother. had gone on to Syracuse, where they were waiting in order to continue the journey with him. The body was taken to Cana- joharie.
 spalding was veteran automobiiist and at Amsterdam yesterday was advised by Dr. !. H. Jackson of this village, that owing to the dangerous condition of the roads, he should at least ship his antoao- bile to Syracuse. Mr. spaiding replied that he considered himself equal to the diff ficulties before him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT
THE PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT
 CLERKS ARE lGEDITATING.
Rumors of More indictments and Dis missals Are Heard-Disappear- ance of Beavers Not t
 Cause for Worry.

Washington, Aug. n.--(SpeciaL )-More indictments and dismissals as a seqnence are expected and admitted as coming in the Postofice Department cafae4ysfn tnfs week or certainly within ten days. There is continued anxiety and painful cer- tainty among postoffice employees gen. orally because of the peculiar nature of the rumors about the course and policy of the investigation. They have said there is on the Postmaster Generals desk list of clerks who either shared in some of the spells of corrupted ofice or who winked at gold brick transactions and who consequently are doomed to dismissal. It is said that these dismiss sals will not be executed until the work ing inspectors are certain the marked clerks will not be needed further as full crums to lift more rottenness to view. some of them hoping to save themselves, having given up much> valued informa- ton they will be disappointed as their usefulness as informers expires.
 A story to the effect that George w. Beavers has disappeared and that his disappearance is causing grave concern to the postal officials comes up from time to time, but evidently does not come from inside sources. It is a cer- tainty that the department is in no hur- ry about pushing the case against Beavers. Ever since he was indicted the investigation has thrown much light on his methods and not only will he, in the estimation of officials. prejudice his case by remaining practically a fugitive from justice. but in the meantime the department is acquiring evidence which will prove valuable in the prosecution of the case against him.
 R. H. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
POPE HAS A
 PAINTING FIT. Plus X. Overcome by the
 Strain. AUDIENCES ARE GIVEN UP His Constitution Unlike That
 of Leo KILL New Pontin Needs Plenty of Fresh Air, While Confinement Had Little Effect on His Predecss- scr in the Vatican.

! Rome. Aug. 11--Just . week has elapsed since the election of Plus x and he has already been overcome by the unaccus- toned strain of his pontifical duties. He fainted this morning while at mass. His collapse is considered to be due to heart weakness, aggravated by fatigue. It con stitutes the first victory of his entourage which has insisted that he should take the change from his previous life less strenuously. Even though he disappoint some people they urge him not to concede audiences to all corners and to render himself less accessible. pr. Lapponi sup ported this view and recommended the Pope to take a complete rest. The doctor has ordered all audiences postponed.
 The Pope. however, cannot understand the necessity of sparing himself and said to pr. Lapponi:
 'I am stronger than Pope Leo. Why should not do what he didf
 1t was explained to him that Leo, when elected began by taking fortnightss per- feet rest and thereafter gradually trained himself to his new duties. Moreover Leo's constitution did not require exer- else in the fresh air, which an ordinary healthy man does.
 Atnoon Pope Plus x was reported to be almost restored to his normal condition but was keeping his room as he feels oc- casi6naliy 8 slight palpitatton of the heart.
 The Pope ardentiy wished to receive to- day the Austrian Ambassador, who was to present his credentials. but he was per- suaded to renounce his intention, not only in this case, but with regard to all the audiences which were fixed for tomorrow.