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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
CHURCH SERVICES
Or. Willis to Speak at the Acad amy To-
kfo~ C,,pSov Carpoope

Or. Willis to Speak at the Acad amy To-
Morrow Sunday Sermons.
DR.. A. A. Willis. Of Dayton. Ohio,
known the country over as the odd Man
Eloquent" will address the big theatre
meeting for men Sunday afternoon under
the auspices of the Y. NJ. e. a. T.ds
will be the first. but not the least, theatre
meeting Of the season.
He will also appear Monday night IN
sale at o'clock to-day. Each sen.o. mem-
Der will DO entitled to one free re served
seat. and two other seat, II he d sires.
Gu cure sp seats beginning at the sam ?ur.
The musical programme for Sunday
includes the quartettc compLs,d OF Mr..
Frank Cunningham and Mr.. "A. w. Mar
tensten.
The Sunday night preaching hour at
Laul OIL Street Methodist CHURCH has peen
ny T. Johnson. the pastor, Will preach at
both services on Sunday. In the m m
Ing he VIII take for his subject; God $
Religion s Suited 'l to Our sur Times in ST. ~ AA'
Bishop Mann. of North Dakota, will hold
P oy Sunday "i cnuteh OF
$3.50 o'clock.
The revival services which. have heen
In progress at Asbury Method Church
will continue during the coming week
A meeting of the Harmon Y's has been
called for Monday evening at S:15 o'clock
at the home OF Miss Ada Rlchai dson, No.
ia North Twenty-eignth Street.
pr. George Cooper preached Thursday
night at the City Almsnouse. The service
was much enjoyed by the inmates.
The Rev. D. M. a. Wilson. who. in the
course, of thirty years, has Duilt six
teen churches, Is in the city for thu pur-
pose Of collecting funds for tn, new
Baptist church at Norton, In Wise coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
sn,aA Est te.

N the chancery Court yeste day Sophia
M, Molloy and NJ. .; Mnlloy qual leg as
Mic estate IS valued at $4,000.
MI. Vaughn Lloyd, the veterinary sur
gecn, has returned from W-'i IA Eng
land, his native country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

Fin G nmitteo.
The Committee on Finance held a reg
ular meeting behnd closed doors at the
City Hall yesterday afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

Bishop Mann. of North Dakota. will hold
special services at the Church of the
Holy Comforter Sunday afternoon at
4 80 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

The revival services which have tenn
viii continue during the coming week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

A meeting of the Harmon US has been
called for Monday evening at Sis o'clock
at the home OF Miss Ada Rlchai dson, No.
ia North TWenty-eignth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24

BUR NE17's Ia1EAcl IF yANIllA
lmparts superior deicacy Of naror Try it. use IL
ADV,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-24
Social and
Personal

At the annual meeting OF the Richmond
Art Club last evening, Major James H
Doolcy was reelected president; Mrs.
NJ. G. Patterson. vice. president, and Miss
Elizabeth r. selden, secretary and treas
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
SUICIDE OF PRESIDENT ROBIN
OF THE BANK OF SILVERT0N

Denver. Jan. "A Republican spe-
cial from Silverton yesterday says:
Al z o'clock this morning the body
of James H. Robin. president of the
Bank of Silverton. was discovered by
the train crew of the early freight
from Durango. when 1t stopped for wa
ter at the tank. three miles south OF
Silverton. 1t was lying on the bank
not far from the track, with bullet
hole in the temple. A .4l-caliber re-
volver. the property OF Cashier Mum
dee OF the bank. which had been
missed since Mr.. Robin disappeared
Thursday night, was still clutched in
the right hand.
The train crew came to Silverton
and notified Acting Coroner w. ID.
Watson. who brought the body here
and held an inquest. The Jury re-
turned verdict that Mr.. Robin COM
mitted suicide.
b. b. Calvin. the bank cashier who
represented depositors In an examina-
tion of the books OF the bank OF Silver
ton. rs well us Cashier and Secretary
Mundee, announced tonight that de-
positors will be paid dollar for dollar.
Deposits amount to approximately
100000. and OF this amount. It Is an
nounced. eighty per cent. can be paid
on demand from the cash available.
1t is expected that a receiver will be
appointed and the bank reopencd i'm
mediately.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

The only opinion entertained to-
night Is that Mr.. Robin was insane
Cause for his arrangement is not ap-
parent. unless It be ascrIbed to worry
over expenses OF the past year. with
reduction of income. and as a climax.
failure to carry out the financial
scheme to which he had devoted his
whole energy.
The venture In which Mr.. Robin was
wrapped up was the development and
sale Of his Silver Ledge mine to the
duggenheim syndicate. During the
past year Mr.. Robin had spent $40. 900.
practically all his available cash. in
the erection Of mill and extensive de-
velopment OF the Silver Ledge. which
he counted his largest asset. His plan
was to make great showing and ef-
feet sale to the Guggenheims. This
transfer was thought to have been ar
ranged. when the prospective purchas-
ers sent an engineer to make a final
report. This Is said to have been ad-
verse and negotiations were terminate
cd.
The Silver Ledge mill began opera
tions to-day upon the vast ore reserves
OF the mine. The mill cost $4,000 and
II Is estimated that the orc in sight Is
sufficient to keep 1t running for years.
Conservative mining men rate the
property as the most valuable asset OF
the Robin estate. Though the profit
will not be large. II Is considered n
sure money maker
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
o.nxer Unix.r,I,y Fund.

Denver. Jan. s.-Eastern dispatches
IN regard TO the Erca, Methodist tso.-
0oo.o jubilee fund having led many
to suppose that the University Of Den
vcr IL about TO receive a special dona.
ton from that fund. Bishop Warren
has published the following letter:
For the sake Of perfect clarity Of
statement permit me a word concern
ing the dispatch from Springfield.
Massachusetts,. In reference to the
$40. .ooo. 600 thank Offering fund and its
relation TO the University OF Denver.
There IL no general fund TO be dis
tributed. but each institution has gone
in to collect what IL could for itself.
The University of Denver owed. a
year ago. $4,000. To entirely relieve
II of that incubus Mrs. Warren offered
to give $4,000 mot s1s.o0oj and I of.
fcred to give $4,000 and raise $4,000
outside Of Colorado. This money has
been waiting long time for all Colo
RADIO to pay the remaining $4,000.
twenty-five thousand Is yet lacking TO
make up the amount IL Ia confidently
expected that the friends of education
will soon make red letter day for
the university. by issuing a proclama.
tion Of its emancipation from that
debt. HENRY W. WARREN
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
ca,nelies Mus, Us. the Courts.

Manila. Ian. s.-Soiicitor General
Arcnosa. in written opinion. sustains
Governor Tsft's contention that he IL
not In a position TO intervene regard.
ing the possession of Roman Catholic
property seized by independent Cath.
olics. and that the courts must settle
the question.
The adhercnts of the independsn,
Catholic church have scised several
churches and converts. and In some
Instances native parish priests have
seeded. continuing in possession Of
the churches and have defcd the new
pastors appointed by the Roman Cath.
ole authorities. Archbishop Cuidi.
papai delegate. has formally requested
Governor Taft TO dispossess the inde
pendent Catholics and restore the Ro.
man Catholics. and to use the con.
stabulary In so doing. II necessary.
But the governor has declined to do
so. holding that such action Is beyond
the powers Of the executive. lie also
advised an appeal TO the courts and
cablsd the facts TO Secretary Root.
who sustained him
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
Power. Demand Pound Of fI..n.

Pciin. Jan. s.-Thc siEna,ori-s os
the Chinese peace protocol. except III.
United States. have consulted their re,
spcc,iyc governments aud practically
have decided To idsnticaiiy notify
China tha, her failure to fainil the oh
legations provided for by the protocol
will entail grave consequences.
strong sentiment exists In favor
OF compromise II China will admit
that the protocol demands the pay.
mcnt OF the indemnity on a gold basis
and confines her arguments To the
hardships resulting from the increase
of the debt by nearly twenty per cent
since the signing of the protocol
through the depreciation in tho value
Iof silver and the probable further de
crease from the expected adoption Of
the gold standard in the Philippines
and In the Straits Settlements.
hut the powers refuse TO waive the
plain Interpretation Of the protocol
The danger exists tha, II China main
tains her position. some of the powers
may demand territory or other con.
ccssions for compensation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
REPORT FROM
GOVERNOR TAFT

Washington, Jan. 5.-The annual re-
port Of the Philippine commission and
u separate report by Gov. W. II. Taft.
made public Mt the War Department to-
day. gives q review OF tho results dur
ing the year OF the work OF the commits
sion and contains recommendations for
Legislative action by Congress deemed
essential to the welfare Of the islands.
The Moros. he says. do not under
stand popular government and do not
desire II, prcfcrring control by the dat
tos. Possibly far In the future" he
says. control by the dnttos may
cease. For the present. however. II is
necessary cnly TO provide strong but
sympathetic government for these fol-
lowers Of Mohnmmcd."
Governor Taft tells of the conditions
that have made the islands purchase
about SIS 900 900 Of food and Of the ef-
f~ets war has had upon agriculture. al
most the only source OF wealth In the
islands. The greatest blow to nsricui-
turc. he says. In the destruction of
about ninety per cent OF water buffalo.
on which the cultivation of rice In al
most wholly dependent. After speaking
OF tho Ynvngcs Of Asiniic cholera. Gov
crnor Taft says:
THE banc Of Philippine civilization
in the past wnS iadronism and the pr~a-
cnt conditions are most favorable for
it's growth and maintenance. II is no,
certain whether In tho depressed state
Of agriculture with the temptations to
iadrunissn. that ths esartabuiary will
bc able without the aAsis;sscc OF the
military To stamp II out"
Since the civil government; vas CON-
pictciy established In the Philippine
provinces throughout the archipelago
In July Of last year. the governor says
an American soldier has no, been called
on once to iirc gun. the country has-
In. been polircd by the coas'abulaEy. a
force Of I've or six thousand men.
lit may BE-" says Governor TAFT.
that as the conditions grow worse. for
they arc likely to do no before they
grow better. II will bc necessary In n
province like Cavi,c. where iadronissn
seems inbred In the people. To proclaim
martial Law and even to call In the mil
itnry finally To suppress u. but u is still
hoped tha, this may bc avoided"
The iadrpncs OF tio.io arc character
iscd as an organized band OF cattle
thieves. They arc being rapidly stamped
out. Governor Taft says that unless
water buffalo can be replaced OF other
methods Of agriculture substituted
which will prevent these animals being
Indispensable hereafter. the future for
several years has gloomy outlook.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
DEMOCRATS PLAN
TO RETALlATE

Denver. Jan. 4.-Thc following res
olution was unanimously adopted last
night by the Democratic state central
committee:
BE II unanimously resolved. by the
Democratic state central committee Of
the state of Colorado. that II Is the
duty OF the Democratic party and OF
Its senators and representatives to re-
sort to nll means within their power.
and 10 utilize all the authority given
by the constitution and the laws. To
ncntralixe and defeat the pending Re-
publican conspiracy To oysrthrow the
Democratic majority on joint ballot
In the Fourteenth General Assembly.
Resolved further. that inasmuch ns
the said majority canno, be over
thrown save by the arbitrary exercise
of the right To nnscat members of the
Hous. Of Representatives. 4, is our
opinion that II In the right and duty
of the Senate to utilize the same con-
stitu;ionai rirht and authority TO re-
store the equilibrium.
Resolved further. that standing
committee Of ten he appointed by this
committee To represent and act for II
In conjunction with our senators and
representatives. at all times. hereby
clothing II with nil the power and au-
,ho-i'y of the committee in the prem
ixss.
Resolved further. that said commit
tee BE- authorized to prepare and pub
lish In the name Of tho central CON-
mitie- an address TO the people os this
state. giving the reasons and causes
for our said action.
Resolved further. that all Democratic
senators and representatives bc re-
Iu.stcd 10 meet and appoiat special
committee To ne; with our said special
committee. with ali convenient speed
Ia determine " possible upon some
general course of action.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
Venezuelan Revolution Dangerous.

wilicmstad. Jan. 5.-The forces of
the revolu,ionists are advancing in
three columns on General Castro's
army. At La Guayra there is already
much suffering and hunger and these
who can are fleeing before the ad.
vance guard Of the rebellion.
A desperate fight which occurred
last night within eight miles of the
city of Caracas resulted favorably to
the revolutionis,s. They are cutting
all telegraph lines. tearing up railroad
tracks and are hourly expected in the
immediate neiEhborhood of the city
A condition of extreme panic pre-
walls among those who have hereto
fore believed that Castro was invinc-
ible. A committee of the most promi-
ncnt citizens has gone to President
Castro and made representations to
him of how hopelessly untenable Is
his position. but he insists on holding
on until his forces are defeated in a
decisive battle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
Kansas Coal Famine.

Topeka. Kan. ian. 5.-Members of
the Legislature are considering the
coal famine in western and central
Kansas counties. and will try TO cor.
rect the situation at the session of
the Legislature which begins January
18th. The charge is made that the
railroads freely confiscate much of the
coal that is shipped to the counties in
question. This started coal famine
there six weeks ago. which has not yet
been relieved. Considerable suffering
among the people has resulted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
Proiee,ed combine Ahandoned.

Pittsburg. Jan. SIT is stated that
the s20.000,0O0 malleablc casting con-
solidation, announced last month as an
assured thing. has gone to pieces. II
Is said that the support Of former
Judge Elbert X. Gary. Max Pam and
their associates in the United States
Steel Corporation was withdrawn on
the ground that the conditions are not
opportune for the launching of such a
concern. and this led to the deal being
dropped for an indefinite time.
The seventeen concerns which were
to form the consolidation are mostly
located in the middle West
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
Would improve LeadvilIe Hatcher,

Washington. Jan. I.-Juperintend.
ent Bowers. Of the United States fish
commission, has submitted an cs,i.
mate for inclusion in the sundry civil
bill of the amount desired for complet.
ing and improving the fish cultural
station at Lcadville. II is proposed to
erect new buildings and make new
pou>s. Install heating apparatus and
make general improvements to the
station. Five thousand dollars Is rec.
urameudpd.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

man has defined happiness as be-
iug knoSn by everybody aud knowing
everybody. and being invited every.
where and going nowhere. Bu, he
never found a woman to agree with
him.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

John l. Sullivan has passed through
the bankruptcy court and is now at
liberty to express his opinion Of cred.
i,ors In style that is more remark.
able for its originality and force than
for its purity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Nov that Paris chemist has made
with the biowpipc artificial rubies that
are said to be equal to the real ar.
ticlc. the expression more precious
than rubirs- will lose something of
its old.timc force.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

frcsidCn; Hill says Noah formed the
hrst trust. but he fails to mention
tha, this ancicu, nayisa,or's ship CON.
binc finally rested on a rock where 3,
could be of no use "a means of
transport.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Lewis Nixon believes in giving his
men more wages aud shorter hours In.
stead of libraries. etc. Such a policy.
.. generally followed. would enable
workmen to furnish their own librar.
les. and few other things.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

As long as women noveiIs,s are
privileged to wear hall gowns when
they have their pictures taken for
reproduction by the haif.tune process.
what chance of winning public atten.
tion has the mere man novelistg
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Nov ,ha, the sultan o, Morocco has
nailed the heads Of twenty rcbclilous
subjects TO the gates of Fca I, Is
probable tia, all his surviving sub.
jcets love him S-ry much.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09
Chinese Uprisinos ssr,.s;,,

Shanghai. Jan. s.-The disturbances
in the interior Of China are spread.
ing. Five thousand troops have been
sent TO suppress the disorders In the
province of Che Kiang.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

The Indianapolis shonis arc hardly
In IL with tho Massachusetts under.
tzkcr who buried man without a
conn. and tacn charged the widow
for cEo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Save ~ha, yuu can spare Of your In.
come. Instead Of spending II .oo,ishiy.
and some day vhva Other people ar.
eating pruncs you may bc Ia a position
TO cat Strawberries
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Tho next Vanderbilt, wedding will
take place during the coming winter.
the exact date To be announced as
room ss Mrs. Nation shall have LET,
the country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Two frcnchmcn who were going to
hTht duel have decided TO settle
their affair by arbitration. Perhaps
they think that will be more danger
Gus
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

oil has been discovered in Africa
That continent may now prepare to
get itself connected with us by pipe
line.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Judge Gayrur of New York has an.
nounced the legal proposition that
every mans dog is entitled TO one bite
ard every mans horse to one kick.
The mule. OF course. cannot be limited.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

A mile minute is pretty fast. but
some of the flying machine inventors
have beaten even that-on the way
down.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

New ways OF prolonging life are
discovered and announced almos;
every day, but Death hasn't found II
cot yet
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

And now the employees Of a cereal
concern have gone on a strike. Is it
possible that our stomachs are to he
compelled to do their own work by
being deprived Of pre.digpsted food7
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

When woman has had ninc chii.
Dire, she begins to have suspicious
about some OF the beautiful passages
In iovo stories.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

A Western paper grumbies over
-thc shortage of women In tho far
West" Well. Is there n Supcriulty OF
them anywhcrc7
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

The empty coal hoo makes the
whole world kin.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

II never seems TO bother Mr.. Gates
when he loses n million or 40. Per
haps he would fret moro II hc had
earned the money.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

The Indian bureau believes that the
Indian should be absorbed. Let the
Indian alone and he will absorb ev.
erything that comes his way.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

The discovery that twelve million
bacteria inhaDit half pound Of cher
mes is not likely to scare anyone ad
dicted to the cocktail habit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Observe the promotion of Wa Ting.
fang and never make fun OF the man
who asks questions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

In Dom Paul Krusers oath of allie
glance to Great Britain there may be
intcrpolatcd u few Africander swear
words.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

So many statesmen are carrying
challenges back and forth in Paris
that the French Chamber Of Deputies
cannot secure a working quorum.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

II the fool-killer ever arrives for
business the life insurance companies
will go broke In n day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

A distinguished German physician
has discovered that there are 10000
microbes In CO.. pound Of dried fruit" :"
Is that all.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

A New York man was killed by the
scratch Of kitten. Don't fool with
the cat.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Andrew Carnegie is In New York.
Now. Mr.. Frick. get ready for the
semi-wind.up.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Sitting Bulls son is working as
section hand on western railroad.
Can 1t be doubted any lo.ger that re.
pgblics are unErateful to their priuces7
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

WHEN YOU BUY STARCH
buy Defiance and get the best. 10 OF. ter
10 cents. Once used. always used.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

May Yohe and Putty" Strong
reached home in time TO flavor up
the holiday season.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Mrs Callaghan-I want to get a pair OF
shoes for the little bye. Shopman-French
kid? Mrs. callaghan undianantly)-in,
dade not! He's me own son. born ana
raised In Ameriky.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Jennie-He is a man after Ely own
heart. Lucille-He was after mine.
too, but Tilted him.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing syrsP.'
For ehiidren teeIhinE. sofens gums reduces inr
ns;umston, ai!ays pain. cures wind collie. 10 sbosts-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09


81 am so pleased with the results I
obtained from Lydia +. Pinkhnm's
Vegetable Compound that feel II
u duty and privilege TO write you
about Il.
~ suffered for over I've years with
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pleasant discharge. u great weakness.
and nt times faintncss would como
over me which no amount of medicine.
diet, or exercise seemed TO correct.
Your Vegetable Compound found the
weak spot, however. within few
weeks and saved me from an
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every alex and suffering sister. Don't
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Ing about. but take Lydia J.. Pink.
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Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
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about your ease which you do
not understand. She will treat
you with kindness and her nd.
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Ercttcsl writing her nnd she has
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Lynn. AlaAs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

A Denver girl was held up by two men
at the City park few nights since. She
was learning TO skate and seemed to en-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

It's because OF their true merit that
so many smokers prefer Bakers bull.
head 5-cent cigar.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-09

The preacher who is long on sermons
u QUITE likely to be short on salary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-04-04

a marriage license was issued yes
terday evening at the office of the clerk
of the County Conrt to Mr.. Lawrence
N. Parsons and Miss Daisy +. Shade,
both residents of Berkeley County.
The marriage took place in this CITY
Wednesday night
A license was also issued to Frank
j. Harris and Amelia Sampson, both
colored residents of this county. They
were married Tuesday night.
A marriage license was issued today
at the office of the clerk of the County
Court to Mr.. Suamel w. Barrett and
Miss Mary Riggs, both residents OF
Berkeley county. The marriage
took place in this city on March 81.
A marriage license was issued this
evening at the office of the Clerk Of
the County Court TO Mr.. William II.
Miller and Miss Precious l., Anderson.
both residents Of this county. The
marriage took place in this city last
Saturday.