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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
TRUMP H OF
TRUE LOVE
a Virginia Couple Chased
Through Three States.
MARRIED in DELAWARE
MARRIED IN DELAWARE
Irate Parents Used Telegraph Wires
but the Youthful Couple We're De-
termined to Be eMarrled-Had
Many Experiences.

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Especial to The Times. s.Dispatc tch.)
LAUREL, DEL, February 5.-That love
laughs at locksmiths. telegraph and other
modern incum brances was proved by Wal
ter Ward and Rosa West OF Northamp-
ton county. Va, aged respectively nine
teen and sixteen.
Owing to their youth the union was op-
posed by their parents; hence they decided
to elope. They first went to Princess
Anne. Nd Papa West discovered their
whereabouts and stopped the marriage
by telegraph. a friend helped them out OF
the difficulty by telephoning to Laurel and
securing the pledge sof Lnstiec Hearne to
issue a license. AT Q O'Clock they arrived.
Justice Hearne got out Of bed but as
they had no witnesses he could not Issue
the much desired parchment The groom
rushed to the depot and got the night
operator and his assistant to help him
cut Of his dilemma. With the license In
his hand they rushed to the Methodist
parsonage, where DR.. Turner got out OF
bed and hurriedly spoke the words that
made them man and wife.
But a few minutes was left ia catch the
o clock Southern Express. They made
it. however, before the irate parents ar
rived.
Miss West was the social leader Of the
younger set of the Peninsula, and her
thrilling experience in being chased
through three States In order to get the
man she loved is the one theme Of con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
His Presence at Reception
Caused Embarrassment.
OUR DELEGATION ABSENT
Colonel and Mrs. j. Hampton Hoge
We're Among the Guests and Latter
Was in Receiving Llne-Presi-
ident Was Delighted.
fspec,nl to The rlmes.pl.p.tch. !,

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
WASHINGTON. D. C., February 81
Notwithstanding the great stir that was
created over the presence at the White
House reception to the judiciary two
weeks ago OF several negroes. there was
another flutter among those who attend
ed the reception to tho Senate and House
tonight when negro man. black as
the Stygian shades, clad In long frock
rimn>ed spectacles and an expression of
unctous pomposity. the parallel of which
could not be found elsewhere than Cn
the face OF an African, put in his ap-
pearence.
The colored visitor came in very late.
there being less than fifty persons be-
between him and the ned Of the line. His
advent caused a great deal of surprise,
as 1t had been we'll understood that no
negro was to be invited to the con-
gressional reception. out OF respect to the
southern Congressman and their families.
He was the observed of all observers as
the line moved slowly through the state
dining-rComs, and every one was asking
every one else who he was.
Finally he reached the receiving line.
at the head OF which stood Colonel Theo.
A. Bingham. who calls out to
the President the names OF those who are
to shake the hand of the Chief Execu-
tive. When the dusky brother came
to Colonel Bingham. the latter looked
surprised and decidedly embarrassed. He
leaned forward to catch the negro g
name. It was murmured so softly and
low, however. that Colonel Bingham
could not catch it, but had to bend his
head closer to the woolly crown before
him and ask again. This caused a
slight pause. which kept the President
waiting. Finally. Colonel Bingham caught
the name and called out "Mr. Gaines
Delighted" grinned the President and
his caller passed out into the East Room.
Although 1t cannot be stated as a fact.
it is believed that the negro was the
Rev Dr. Gaines, of this city. How he
got his invitation Is not known.
Beyond this incident to-night's re-
ception was very dull affair, Although
$500 or more invitations We're issued,
there were scarcely more than 1850 per-
sons present. There were not dozen
southern Congressman and no southern
Senators. There were only about twenty
Senators in ALL Not one Of the Virginia
delegation was present. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Hampton Hoge were there. Mrs. Hoge
being in the receiving line.
The reception was the smallest Of the
season In point Of attendance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
PREACHER THRASHED
PRINCETON STUDENT

Special to The Times-Dispstch)
TRENTON. N. j., February 5.-.No
gentleman will suffer woman to be In
suited In his presence without resenting
It," said the Rev ]. ]. Wicker to-day
as he walked out of court, where he
had appeared against r. L. jackson. a
Princeton student. whom he had soundly
thrashcd On the public highway for at
tempting to kiss girl whose pretty face
had attracted his attention.
jackson was fined 80. " would do
the same thing over again under the sam .
circumstances, said Mr.. Wicker. Mr..
Wicker Is tall athletic young man OF
southern extraction. He came to Trenton
three years ago, and is one Of the most
popular clergymen in this city. He is pas
tor of the First Baptist Church.
Efforts are being made by the police
authorities to locate tho girl. but they
have been unable to get any clue TO ITr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
DIR. j. |. M. CURRY
CRITICALLY I'LL
His Wife Summoned and Last
Night He was Thought
to Be SINKING.
Especial to Tho Times. .plspatch.)

ASIiEVILLE. N. c., February 5.-Dr
j. L.. NJ. Curry. formerly Ambassador to
Spain and head OF tho Peabody fund, is
nally In Victoria, near Asheville
There Is little hope Of his recovery, IT
was thought tonight that he was rap
Idly sinking. Mrs. Curry In answer 10
a telegram arrived this afternoon. and
was herself so III that she had to be
conveyed from the train to an ambu-
lance on a strctcher DR.. Curry came
here several months ago a physical
wreck for rest and quiet Ho became Ill
and his condition for a while was con.
sdered extremely serious.
He began to improve. however. and
became we'll enough to take daily drives
Several weeks ago a meeting OF the di.
rectors OF tho Peabody fund, OF which
he lis head, was held at Washington. and
he decided that he would attempt to
mako the trip. His baggage had al
ready been sent to the station. when he
was seized with a relapse and became
unable to make the trip, IIs rallied from
this second attack. but he received an.
other set back 4 few days ago.
Great concern Is felt here at the con.
dltion OF DR.. Curry. Throughout Yir-
ginia and particularly In Richmond. he
Is exceedingly well-known. and many
warm and loving friends watch his III
ness with keenest interest.
At tho meeting OF the Board OF T'rus-
tao ap Pfnbr,npl
special committee, consisting OF DR.. T. S.
Dunaway and pr. r, f. Pitt, was ap-
pointed to send a message OF sympathy
to the well-known minister DR. Curry
is a member OF the BOARD, of which he
was at ono time the president.
At 1 o'clock this (Frlday) morning Dr.
Currys condition was unchanged,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
CLOSE THE
SPEEDWAY
ON SUNDAY
Amendment Adopted to
This Effect.
POLLOCK OFFERS
SUBSTITUTE PLAN
But 1t is Lost by a Vote Of
Five to Three.
THE APPOINTMENT
OF THE MACHlNlST
Committee Reafflrms It's Action. in the
Matter Despite the Protest of the
Labor Union-Question of
the City Jail is UP
Again - Other
Business.
But it is Lost by a Vote Of
Five to Three.
THE APPOINTMENT
OF THE MACHlNIST

After a brief discussion last night the
Council Committee on Grounds and Build
!ngs unanimously adopted the amended
ordinance closing the speedway on the
Sabbath and preventing the use OF it on
that day for any purpose whatever. The
committee. Furthermore. reafirmed It's
action in the matter of the appointment
OF the pachinist Of the City Hall. and
rejected the protest from one OF the
labor unions OF the city.
With reference to the speedway move
ment was made by certain OF the mem
bcrs. led by Mr.. Pollock. to have the
consideration OF the question postponed.
but without avail. The ordinance was
removed from ten table, where Is has been
during the past month, and was placed
before the committee. Thereupon Mr..
Pollock attempted to secure adoption for
a substitute prohibiting racing, yet leav-
ing the speedway open for harmless en-
joyment'' by those so disposed: Here
again he failed and the original amend
ment offered by Mr.. Bottoms was adopt
u
Several routine matters of more or less
Interest and importance came before the
committee for consid derat!or. Chief among
these was the question OF the new city
jail, which was dug into again at con-
siderable length.
THE SPEEDWAY MATTER.
Several efforts were made by Mr.. Pol
lock and others to delay the considera-
ton OF the matter of the speedway. It
was stated by the member from Jack
son Ward that Mr.. Hicks. member OF
the subcommittee. who wished to offer
certain amendments to the proposed or
dinance, was absent unavoidably. and
that In view of this fact the question
should go over until the next meeting.
fr. Bottoms objected vigorously. and af-
dispense with the reading for the moment.
lost by a vote OF 8 to 3.
1t was then demanded by Mr. Pollock
that the entire ordinance In which was
Included the section concerning the speed
way he read at once. Members objected.
but ne insisted. and finally the Chair was
called upon to rule. Mr.. Pollock ad-
mitted that the committee had right to
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
BRAZILIAN ARMY
MARCHING UPON ACRE
tBy Associated Press,

RIO JANEIkO. February 5.-Thc Bra
zilan Government has decided upon tho
military occupancy OF Acre. Diplomatic
relations with Bolivia however, are not
the Acre question because President
Pando, OF Bolivia. proposes to continue
negotiations. while at tho same time
marching upon Acre. Tho Brazilian Gov
ernment has ordered General Callabo.
with the troops stationed In the northern
region, to start immediately for Acre.
A naval squadron composed OF the
ironcad Marshal FloriarS. the torpedo
cruiser Tupy and the torpedo gunboat
Gustavo Sampaio, under the command
Of Rear-Admiral sAlencan, left here to-
day for the Amaaon River.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
H0BSON
ACCUSES
BANKHEAD.
Says Alabama Congress
man Feared Him.
KILLED BILL FOR
HIS RETIREMENT.
Thought Naval Hero Might
Defeat Him for Congress.
HAD FALSE STORIES
PRINTED IN PAPERS
Naval Constructor Says Our Navyis Tn.
dermanned and Entirely Inadequate,
Doesn't Care to Contemplate
Outcome Of Battle with
Germany as oppo-
@ nent
Thought Naval Hero Might
Defeat Him for Congress.
HAD FALSE STORIES
PRINTED IN PAPERS
fnv A,nociatAd Prass.l

&. by Associated Ete6S.
NEW YORK, February SIN an IN
tervIew to-day Captain Richmond Pear
son Hobson. charges Congressman Bank
head, Of Alabama with having prevented
the passage of the special act providing
for his retirement, because Bankhead
was afraid he would run against him
for Congress.
After telling Of his services, which so
Impaired his eyesight. that he was COM
PEELED to leave the navy. or lose his
sight, Captain Hobson said:
When the bill to retire me was about
to come UP before the House Committee.
went to Representative Bankhead. Of
the Sixth Alabama District. In which ]
reside. and asked him to aid me. 7 ex-
pected, naturally, that he would do sd
without any urging on my part after he
learned OF my condition
FALSE STORIES.
ITO my surprise, he refused point blank
not only to take charge OF the bill. but
6 to help it along In any way. Not only
that. but he caused his secretary. who Is
correspondent for a number Of Alabama
newspapers. to send and have printed
false and malicious statements, the gist
of which, was that was anxious. to re-
tire on-a-penslon r'an6s. tllMs4 haNng .laiauEA
to go into politics, aid seek of1lce on
what reputation I might have gained
by my services to my coustry."
"Have you any intention Of going Into
politics p Captain Hobson was asked.
'That Is question I cannot answer at
this time" he replied.
Captain Hobson does not think the
navy Is in good shape. Asked what our
chances would be in a struggle with
Germany he sald
1T would be a naval struggle. and I
don't care to think about the outcome" :"
"Our navy Is Inadequate. It Is under.
manned. We, need more ships. battleshins
and cruisers. Some of our ships are not
In condition. Altogether our navy is noa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
A RICHMOND MAN
IS IN QUARANTINE
Michael Abrams Has Trichlna
and is Now Detained at
Eagle Point. Texas.
Especial to Tho Times.DIspatch

Especial to Tho Times. .Dispatch.)
HOUSTON, TEX, February 5,-The
United States quarantine authorities at
Eagle Pass have detained Michael
Abrams, a citizen. of Richmond. Va. on
account of being affected with trichina.
Abrams had been on business trip to
Mexico City. He was returning home
when stopped at tho border. The railroad
officials in this city have been wired and
asked to lend him assistance.
The disease was due to eating diseased
pork Nearly all such cases eventually
prove fatal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
MAN, HORSE AND WAGON d
TORN TO FRAGMENTS
(By Associated Press. i

PElLADELPHIA, Pa February S.,
Peter Mccallaghan, MI employe of tho
United States arsenal at Frankfort,
suburb, was blown TO atoms, and Joseph
Hunter, another employe, was severely
injured to-day by tho explosion OF a de-
tonatlng cartridge.
Ida Hail. a young woman, was cut by
flying glass while seated in her home,
More than one hundred pnnes Of glass
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
STEEL CORPORATION
FREED FROM RESTRAINT
(By Associated prcss.l

TRENTON, N. j.. February 6.-The
Court Of Errors and Appeals to-day
unanimously reversed the decision OF
Vice Chancellor Emery. which enjoined
the United States Steel Corporation from
converting $500. 100000 worth Of It's Z per
cent. preferred stock into 5 per cent.
second mortgage bonds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

rulings. which record Is not excelled BY
any other 5urist in the State. ~,
Recently prominent local attorney
said that II Judge Witt would hear his
argument on n certain case and refuse
to sustain him he would not take an
appeal to the Supreme Court. showing
the high respect members of the bar
hnye for tho opinion of the Hastings
Court judge. -
a NOTORIOUS PLACE.
Grolaml's corner has become notorious
In this city It's proprietor Is said to
have amassed large fortune there by
tho sale OF LIQUOR. and tho oyster house
attached to his bar has always been
largely patronized. 1t was in this place
some years ago that young woman
named Maggie Driver was killed, and
there have been a number OF minor dis
turbances there
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06

we're shattered by the explosion. Mccall
lnghan was conveying the cartridge from
the arsenal to the railroad, station In
wagon. and the man, horse and wagon
we're torn to fragments. The arsenal was
not damaged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
BANKHEAD DENIES
HOBSON'S CHARGE

Try Associated Prcss.)
WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 5-Repre-
sentative 'Bankhead, Of Alabama tonight
denied that he was in any way respon-
sible for the action Of the Naval Commit
tee Of the House In refusing to report
a bill retiring Captain Richmond P.
Hobson. as charged by that officer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
DIR. ARTHUR LLOYD
DECLINES BISHOPRIC
INV Associated Press.)

NEW YORK; Feb. 5,--'rhe Rev, DR.
Arthur s, Lloyd, secretary Of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Board Of Domestic and
Foreign Missions, has declined tho cleo
Stion to be bishop of Mississippi.
This Is the second bishopric which DR..
Lloyd has declined. When pastor OF
st. Luke's In Norfolk he was rendered
tho blshoprlc of Idaho.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
STATE OF THE THERMON1ETEl
MINIATURE ALMANAc.
RICHMOND.

Girolami. loses his license and his
saloon to be torn down---City Attorneys s
opinion on street-car transfcrs--Com-
mittee decides against Sunday racing
attorney General Anderson is In a hos.
day-,-The agreement reached with teIe-
graph npcrators----hIr. II. II. Cloves sus-
tained IN the Sugar Bottom Jones case---
!ireat move on foot at Richmond Col
-inge-.Opinions In tho Supreme Court
Prof, Dabncy to write history of re-
eonsructIon esn;nau II the sonth--Lsgislatn,5re
personal property-Unlyersity OF Nir-
ginia bills postponed: one Incorporating
the alumni endorsed--(ireat work among
the sailors--Young Richmond lady to
undertake mission work---A letter from
Bishop Gibson.PrIce Of coal likely {, 70 60
Virginia schools causes a sensation
petersburg cars likely to soon run to
Seventh and Broad---Policc officer gets a
black eye in difffculty-Trigg Company
to resume business soon with large capi-
Ia - passenger and Power Company con-
barn aud repair shop Strong. plea made
by General Lee for the jamestown bill
Police Board sends check TO former
Slerk---Barksdalefs pure election bill
likely to pass the House-Further de-
tails OF the grave dissertation at Oman
electric railway bill; MANcHEs-
TER--Scmmes and Stockton Streets to
be ftar-oyed Building permits are
grantSs "a merican Mechanics celebrate
their versary---Cpncert and cantata
a succesS-Biblo class at the Southern
Railway shops---Smnllpox patients re-
Baird is painfully burned supervis sors
take trip-Olympia Club to hold a
meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
THE DAY S SUMMARY.
THE WEATHER.

lt5 +. i 3
,,WHAsH1NGroN, Feb. L.-Torecnst for
Friday and Saturday:
!, ViiBinia-.Fair Friday; Saturday increns-
Ing cloudiness. probably rain In south
west portion and warmer In south por-
ton; fresh northwest wlflds shifting to
northeast.
North carolinn--Falr Friday; Saturday
increasing. cloudness, probably rain and
warmer; fresh north to northeast winds
While the atmosphere was keen yester-.
day. tho cold was not so Intense as had
been, expected. the mercury not having
reached the freezing point ut midnight.
indications are for warmer weather to-
morrow.
STATE OF THE THERMOMETER
~. M. % 90
- Nl' ~
. 4. ~. ...............,......... II
AZ. AZ. % ~
~ midnight ......................... 90
. ~ t4H.5. +
Average .......................... 81
Highest temperatures p. M.......... 10
Lowest temperatures A. M.~....... 80
Mean temperature yestcrday..........3 50
Normal temperature for F'eb......... 80
Departure from normal temperature. 02
Precipitation during past "A hours. %
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
VIRGINIA..

tion to Jordan biIl-Assailan OF Mrs.
Wiiborn, in Halifax, removed to Lynch
burg 10. prevent lynching--Arthur VIII
at staunton arrested for shooting his
wifeP IL Mann assaulted at his own
Is again burned at Newport SewsMbr: f,s
ire depariment for Roa nokaIsoca op
ton ordered for spo,sylvapia--A Anil
Seapdea 'ys by = stray bullet b II 9saoz salfolk1z
Mecklenbnrg timber lands soid--Tobacco
looking up at Glarksyille-asouthern
spshholashps founded =, py ceei
honor among thieves in Lynchburg-
Waters found guilty and the Harris wo-
man acquitted al Norfolk -Burslars loot
psr-1BuIglars folled BY a woman in in
Radford--Two men killed by dyna-
mite explosion at Blue Ridge. Marriages.:
G G; Heggie and Mrs Sarah J. Butler
Annie Turner at Pelham. N G.: W. b.
Mitchell and Miss Jesse Delbridge. at
Lliawreq'seville: .sI. William Simpson and Miss
West and Miss Bettle Bragg in Dinwid-
die: a. S. j. Wheeler and Miss jeanette
Grinnell at Pulaski;.J. +. Phillips and Miss
Z Carrie Cannon at Leesburg: S. p. a1oyer
c.: Harry Odend hal and Miss Emily Ives
IN Washington; T.. W Nugent and Miss
Grace Wells in Petersburg; Or; J J.
staTorrd; Miss Annie l.. Moore in Stat
ford: 9ohG + r. = snead nc an In Lynehburg; Mrs
In Bath; Mrs. Drusclla Wilson at Rap
hne:: w. p. Rice at Montpelier; Lynwood
Chew esl, at az, WaIynes5oro; I " r Clarke at
ter: Thomas Dwyer In Rappnhannock:
Judge Edwin Maxwell at Charleston. w
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Continued on Second Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
GEN ERAL.

,I'olygamy and influence OF the Mormon
Shnren le IN y, politcs were subjects Of dis
consideration Of the statehood bill on Yes,
terday-Crum' S nomination was consld-
cred again by the Senate committee, but
ordered on bill to Investigate the condition
Of the colored people of the United States,
especially IN reference to education
theIo was vay 9 p n nou1e and
ins its SdS z Sesfa.s ah Sil
pasTIed; pass ana the fer special
New Orleans was rctaincd--Edward Adj
aicks retires from the race for United
states ~ hsenatorship In Delaware to the
nents-Standnrd Telephone Company Of
Atlanta, sold. but purchaser refuses to say
for when I'm he Is acting In acquiring IT,
submission, q the Colombian rebels rebels for for
Vi SUN uin cdns OF three million dollars-Young
HRS II sas ef sass assea
PHwsS Py.ed died hs h9Te In
Hobson accuses Congressman Bunkhead
Of Alabama, Of de- defeating legislation for
h s wead dsfsa Dfdis Elm for hcsksaa f9fa
For For" murder, slept while Jury that is to to
pass sentence on him was being chosen
hearing Of testimony and arguments will
/, Bester says that engineer who was killed
s responMsdidee fer Tie Msns aMIsasstrous NsW
y from art On Fep2rea
8Shose Yirglnians who want pay for dam
ages inlleted, BY ~ United ,;a1 States troops
and s'n request e President Rooseveltto act act as as
arb!ter in Meneznep9n a9,sr e!ish[ue H;[ (. and q
eyen tS Fbe 10 Hars relstfpea Asthar
lloyd of Virginia, declines proffered
hisfoprlc Of Observation-Disclosures,
Conn, more peaceful than at any time
OF the troops have been withdrawn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-06
NORTH CAROLINA.

DIR. J. L.. NJ. Curry Is critically i'll near
acknowledgements Moody died
yesterday at his home at Waynesvile-
Etate TO be well represented at the St
Louis EXpOsition--Chid la Dor and liuIor
bills discussed in the egislature--Boy
run over and killed at Elizabeth City
Greensboro banks and insurance com
10 the proposed annexation proposition-
Several charters granted at Raleigh
Freight rate discrimination agitation con-
tinues,,-.,Provisions of the two child
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-27
The Passing of Leo.

The lOng-drawn struggle between
life and death in the case OF Leo Kill
gave time and opportunity for the
saying of all that is significant ana
enduring in his marvellous personality
and pontiticate.
His going leaves a large vacuum
in the worlds present completeness
A scholar. a statesman and Cath
Ole Christian has passed out from the
array of supreme WOrld-forces ana,
after the hOnors are done that NOR
tails can pay to his services and mem
cries. interest will center upon his
successor
Whatever cults and governments
may do and assume as done, the fact
remains that the Roman see cannot be
counted out OF the arena OF universal
earthly activities and influence. The
wide dispersion of Roman Catholics
throughout the world, their religious
loyalty to the pontiff in the vatican,
and the influence of its doctrines and
policy upon thei" citizenship purposes
in every government of which they
are a part, gives to the papacy
power that the statesmen and rulers
are nowhere disposed to ignore.
Fortunate for the worlds peace was
the gentleness, love and genuine
catholicity of spirit of Pope Leo Yet
more fortunate will it be if his sue
cessor shall be man who will walk
In his footsteps and forward as he
did the highest causes of Christian
civilization throughout the earth.