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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
IMPROVIlH|''SSYST[..N
LARGE APPROPRIATION 10 be
Spent. FOR =LATEsTsEoUIFMENT.
Mr.. GOULD D IS IS; COMING Q i u;
VIII SHORTLY visit Richmond and
Inspect HI. New Properties-Mr.
sitterdinE Re-EIected President
s. & the ,feetins In New York Yes
terday.

NEW YORK, January (special)--
The Virginia and Passenger and Power
Company, control of which was recently
purchased by Frank u. Gould; held its
annual meeting Yesterday and elected
the following directors:
Frank J. Gould Edwin Could. a. H
Calef, Guy Phillips. Alfred slx1tt, New
York: +. Sitterding, William Northrop,
!. q. Patton, Richmond, and Augustus
Wright, Petersburg.
The board met to-day at the Western
Union building and elected the following
officers:
President, F. sitterding: First Vice
President, Frank ]. Gould; Second Vice
President, Augustus Wright: Secretary
and Treasurer, Guy Phillips: Assistant
Secretary and Treasurer, William North
rop; General Counsel, Charles "A. Gardi-
1ler. 81
MAKE MANY IMPROVEMENTS
1t was learned after the meeting OF
tbs board Of directors that all the inn
prpvAmerts now under way on the sys-
TEN viii be rapidly pushed to conpl etion.
Frank j. Goulds private secretary says
ing large appropriation for new and
latest improved equipments was consiot
cred. The details would not be disclosed,
nor would the particulars Of any con-
tracts be given. Mr.. Gou1d's secretary
said that within the next weex5 or ten
days Frank j. Gould would visit Rich
nord and 80 all over the lines Of the
system With General Mana ger Hough
and Secretary and Treasurer Northrop,
who are Mr.. Gould's Representatives of
the system In Richmond.
The officers and directors of the Rich
mond and Petersburg Electric Railway
held their annual meeting at noon yeSter-
day in the Offices of the company, lila
East Main street William Northrop was
elected cretary-treas urer and also di-
rector. The officials Of the company now
are: President, Fritz Sitterding; vice.
president, Augustus Wright; secretary
treasurer. William Northrop. Directors,
in addition to the officers named. Carter
r. Bishop, James Bellwood, Major James
D. Patton and Major Miles M Martin.
Mr.. Northrop was elected to succeed l..
E. Spencer, who has resigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
MRS. NATIONS LATEST.
OF House for Home for
Drunkards3 wives.

KANSAS CITY, M January mr. Mrs.
Carrie Nation to-day closed neGhtions
for large residence at Kansas City.
Kan, to be used as q home for drunk
ards wives. Tho price paid was s7.50A,
and it is understood that Mrs. Nation
Will spend several thousand dollars in
Improving the property.
be money to establish the home was
raised by Mrs. ton on q trip to the
East.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENTS.
Novel Plan 1nauEurated by the Lp-

cal Z N. O. \.
Three delightful entertainlnents will be
given at the Central Young Mems Chris
uan Association this week. The Quaker
Male Quartette will give the fifth enters
tainment OF the Association on Friday
night. George E. Gatretson, of. New
York the unique entertainer, will Inanip-
ulate musical coins. hand bells. saxa-
phone, and other instruments for boys
and girls at $3.50 O'clock Saturday after
noon. The same entertainer Will give
the third entertainment Saturday at 8:15
0 clock P. NJ.
The association Is trying the Saturday
night entertainment plan. and believes il
will prove immensely popular. If so.
the officers will continue to bring first
class attractions for Saturday night en-
tertainments at q. low. admission price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
SMALLPOX IN FREDERICK.
of Winchester Guarantees
Against Stephens City.

WINCHESTER, VA. January iSpa-
Of Winchester o-day qua.S.atined this
s ity against Stephens City Of this coun-
The quarantine was occastoned by
he breaking out Of smallpox in Ste
lhenss City. AS the cases are only among
aesroes in that place, the quarantine IS
against that race alone. The reguIa-
ions Of the quarantine will be- risidly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

ahssnt, owing % prolonged illness, but S.
now ab6ut veil gain Hon. 4, r. aton On.
zof Alexandria, one OF 8 the best.kn0wn
members Of the House, came In yestef-
day also. He, too, has been sick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

! NJ - 100 carv street. shortly safteY
1 - o'clock ffis morning from congestion
q Of the lungs. Her death was very sue sue
den -
Mrs. Chesterman was Miss Canine g.
ENitchell, Of North Carolina. The. dauen-
I ter sc the late Captain Alfred MitcneIt.
Of that State. She was in her III ty-slA So, q
year. :. ,,.,-
Mrs. Chesternan is survived ny5 4 Is
sYr.sW Bertram, Arthur. and Aubrey
CHRISTENSEN, of Lynchburg. She IS also
survived by one sister. Mrs. r. W.ssttat1
thsr. Mt. r. a. Mitchell. Of Raleigh, ".
No arrangements have yet been made
! for the funeral
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
Sick Lestslator. Return.

among The members OF tina State sen.
! ate 70 arrive vast rday vera Senator,
one from Rockingham and the other. from
sAlathsws.ss enat tor Noon has long been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
HIS DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
Mr.. Chi1dress well Known Engineer
Died from .HemorhaEc.

~ = IL j. -. : s .sl & = j.
rine engineer of Fulton. died suddenly
at his residence, 3oS Denny street, yes
terday ernng At mae 9sl9ek ths
lungs. Mr.. Childress had just returned
! from a nearby store with several articles
for dinner. He was passing through the
dining-room to the kitchen when he fell.
He died in g few minutes.
Mr.. Chldress was marine engineer.
and had worked on the river at times for
years. The body was viewed by, Coro-
! the above cause.
The deceased was about SO years of age,
and Is survived by his wife and NUNS
Der OF children.
Herbert Ryland Blake. the. 1s-year-old
son Of the late r. +. Blake, died at his
| home, at Twenty-ninth and P streets,
yesterday. The deceased had been i'll two
weeks with pneumonia.
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock from the Third
Christian church.
The funeral of DR.. William F. Farrar,
who died Tuesday morning at his home,
7o1 east Fra nlsln street took place yes;
# o es 1fSsk FS p 5hs Sso4ne
Rev. Russell Cecil, conducted the ser.
Isvices. The burial was In Hollywood
Cemetery: The following gentlemen act
| Honorary--Drs. O. a. Crenshaw, r. D.
Merrick, and George Ross.
Active--Dr. .J.F Roy, and Messrs. H.
| Shine c. A. Crawford, J. Garland Pol
lard, Henry Flegenheimer, and Howard
Swineford.
News has been received in this city Of
! the death at 9 o'clock Tuesday at his
home, III Philadelphia, Of SRA. A. Solo
| mon.. Mr.. Solomon married Miss Bette
| Thalhimer, of this city, and is a brother
| ir-iaw Of the Messrs. Thalhimer here.
Mr.. Solomon will be buried on FRIDAY
| In Philadelphia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
WILL SING ST. PAUL.
wednesday Club Forced to Abandon

Wednesday-EI Cub Forced 70 1baMd0h
Horn Novfssinln.
The Wednesday Club has abandoned
the Hora Novissima, which was to have
been the principal feature OF the festival
in April The work is so difficult and
there are not enough voices In the club
to undertake it with any prospect OF sue
cess. Instead, the st. Paul vii; be sung
with some cuts.
{ Victor Herbert is negotiating with the
directors to bring his orchestra here for
the festival.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
Postomce Robbers Jailed.

coLUA1BIA, SC, January 7.-Postof-
flee Inspectors Gregory and Pulsifer took
Ed. Duggan. Charles Howard. Thomas
Rowland, and William Mckinley before
United States commissioner this after
noon, on the general charge OF robbIng
postoffices Id South Carolina. They were
committed to Jail in default OF $4,000 bond
each,
The catch is considered an important
one, as the inspectors BELIEVE this Is the
gang that has been operating In shls and
adjoining States for months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
President to Christian Endea-

Z -
BOSTON. MASS, January THE
Christian Endeavor World has received
the following message from: President
Roosevelt, written for Christian EEndeavor
Day. and it will be read during the cele-
bration OF the twenty ssaond anniversary
of the society, on February I'd.
Dung Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeayor,-I greet you and wish you
well. Your body stands prominent among
the organizations which strive toward
ational and international
Christian fellowship. as well as those
which stand for ideals Of true citizenship:
that is, for the cultivation. not alone Of
the strength, but Of the courage and
common sense necessary for living up TO
such a standard.
With all good wishes,
D cnnfw cnfW emf went h mbmb
lsigned) THEODORE OosEVELT.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
BLIZZARD IN THE WEST
DOING GREAT DAMAGE.
Its Effects Severely Felt I'm Tenncs-
see and Kentuclry-Fatslity In
South Dakota.

MEMPHIS, TENN, January 1.-THE
eject of the Northwest blizzard was felt
here tonight in earnest. Through the
day the wind reached velocity Of twen-
ty-flve miles an hour. as night approach
ed a stea iy Increase was registered, and
at 8 O'Clock forty miles an hour was at
TIMED. Telegraph and telephone wires
are in . denoralised condition, and COM
munication with southwestern points is
very uncertain. There was a decided
drop IN the temperature tonight, and
freezing weather is expected by morn
Ing.
s WIND FORTY MILES AN HOUR.
LITTLE ROCK. ARK. January THE
wind attained a velocity Of forty miles
IN hour this morning, whicn maximum
!. sas maintained until r. NJ. the relo-
sty at 2. NJ. having fallen TO twenty
wo miles. The gale blew from the west
al day. and broke all records for this
month In TWENTY-FIVE years. The weather
d clear and cold,
Effects severe.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. January RE
torts from portions OF tho Southwest and
rom nearly all parts Of Kentucky. indi-
cate that the effects Of the Northwestern
blizzard are being severely felt.
In Louisville, the wind has been high
all day. and at one Lime it blew 81 miles
80 hour. Snow fell at various places.
One Death Reported.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. January ~
Specials indicate that the blizzard in the
pakctas and in Northwestern Iowa, is
one OF the seperest ever known. One
death Is rsnortkd that Of Michael But
Ter, Of peadwood. s. D., WHO was Killed
by q falling tree. The loss at Sioux City
by wind is estimated at 10000
4 At Iouverenes MIMI, roofs ware blown
hon Buildings and through platc-gIass
frpnts on the opposite side 81 the street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Senator Donahoe In Richmond.
Senator ponohoe has returned to Rich
mond, accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Susie, a charming debutante. who will
spend few weeks here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

The many friends here OF William O.
Townsend will regret to learn that he
died recently in a hospital in Philadelphia
IF appendicitis. He was in Richmond
several months In charge Of the branch
Office of the Pittsburg Plate:Glass Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

& Referring to the disappearance OF Lieu
S'fnantg PERKINS from Leavenwortli. Kan.
when his wife arrived. the Newport News
'''1,' es- Herald makes this comment: She
passing as q single man and counting
*yonng women hers. whan she mandercm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
ERIE RAILROAD CHAN GEES.
Regular semi-AnnuaI 1~2 Per Cent
Dividend Declared.

NEW York. January THE directors
Of the Erie. Railroad Company met to
night and accepted the resignation Of E
8. Thomas as chairman Of the board OF
directors. effective February LIST; also
the. resignation Of J, 4. Middleton, sec
rotary and yice-presid dent. effective June
10th. last Mr.. Thomas. who Is now ex-
ecutive head OF the zLenigh Valley road,
has selected Mr.. Middleton as his as
sistant Mr.. Thomas remains in the Erie
directorate.
The regular serni-annual 1-a per cent.
divid END Jon Erie first preferred was de-
clared. #;S5Sz
The Office Of chairman of the board Of
directors was abolished. and President
Underwood. will assume the duties OF
that position, Norman 3. Rsarn. Of Chi
eago, takes Mr. Thones's place in the
executive committee, G.. "A. Richardson
was elected assistant to the president
and secretary OF the company. L.. D.
Smith resigned as assistant secretary,
and David Bosnian was selected to take
his place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
TO ARGUE PLANET LIBEL CASE.
Evidence All In and Instruction. to
BE Given To the Jury To-Day

BE Given to the Jury To-Day.
All Of the evidence in the Nelson
Mitchsll-Plaaet $1,000 libel suit was not
gotten before the jury in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday evening until
shortly after 6 o'clock At that time the
session came to an end and the attorneys
and Judge Minor left the courtroom for
supper, after which they worked on the
Instructions to BE, given to the Jury this
morning. -.
a number OF instructions we're asked
for by both the attorneys for the plaintiff
as well as those for the defendant, and
no little time viii be taken up in the
arguments for and against each set Of
instructions. -.
& The court viii reconvene this morning,
and after the Instructions have been
attorneys will argue the evidence
"A verdict Is hardly expected before to-
morrow, although it may be reached late
this evening.
Yesterday was the third day spent on
the case, and the interest on the part
OF the colored people Of the city was
even greater than on Monday and Tues
day. The courtroom was filled all day
and late In the evening almost all avail
able space was taken up by these In
terested spectators.
Rosser Coleman and R. A. B1akey.
white men. who wel's arrested for
teenth street and carrying or q lot of
jail in the Hastings Court yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

S. VIII ihe announc cement that lenaon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
Re-Noninntcd.

Senator Perk1ns Re-NoIn inntcd.
SACRAMENTO. CAL. January -
George G. Perkins was tonight renerni-
rated bv the Republtean caucus as United
States Senator to succeed himself. The
vote In the caucus stood: Perkins. IS;
Irving NJ Scott. ].
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
ADVERTISED FOR A HUSBAND.
E1tortcd Money from Applicants
Now Under Arrest.

MARIETTA, O., January Mrs Lau.
ra Staekhouse. alias Laura Miller. aliai
Irene Monselle. of this city. was arrested
to-day for using the mails for fraudu-
lent purposes In advertising that sta
was seeking a husband and eStortng mo-
ney from applicants Her business has
been extensive throughout the United
States. and government officials say ii
has nettsd her thousands of dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

blockade OF Coro begun.
BLOCKADE OF CoRo BEGUN.
PARIS. January THE Paris CORES
pondent Of the Matin says that the ital-
ian cruiser Carlo Alberto began the block
ada of Coro Wednesday morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Il II comes to keeping. Ddvery out Of
Tanmauy or accounting for the use OF
tha campaign funds, why Big Bill IS a.
SWInper-or there vii ~ some good read
str1a from New Ycrb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Santa Fe Ofacia1s Reelected.
NEW YORK, January Tat the annual
meeting to-day of the Atchison. Topeka.
and Santa Fe directors, all the outgoing
officials were reelected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Mns. EoHEsTERMAN Dies SUDDENLY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Yesterday Hon. Charles T. Bland, Of
Portsmouth, appeared before the House
Finance Committee and asked that a
date be fixed for the hearing OF his bill
widows CT deceased 1irenen, which car.
ries with it an annual appropriation OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

The Finance Committee of the House of
Delegates has fixed Friday, at 4 p. NJ.
for hearing on the insurance tax fea-
tire of the general taxation plan. Rep
resentatives of the insurance companies
desire to be heard on the subject, and
viii make a strong protest against the
imposition of the tex on premiums.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

The committee gave Mr.. Bland hear
anE, and set Wednesday. the 2lEt day Of
and hour for tho consideration Of the
measure. Ais
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01

Stiltz Way, brother of the noted
Tom Way, is member of the state re-
publican committee from thetenth dis
trict, and the subject OF his reelection
is being agitated. We should think he
ought to be reelected in the tenth
without fight. But that is their bus
mess up there. However, when it
comes to proposing him for chairman
of the state committee, that is another
matter. All republicans OF Iowa are
interested in that. A man should be
put in the position of state chairman
who has had considerable experience
in politics. We mean experience in
the management of campaigns-local,
county and district. He ought also to
be man known and trusted by the
republicans of the state. Mr.. Way
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01

ment In the west, Congressman Smith
does not favor the present senate sub
sidy measure, but he believes that u
bill might be drafted that would be of
great assistance in building up our
trade with countries that are not now
connected with the United States by
important steam ship lines.
The senate bill would pour money
into the Golfers of the great lines now
plying between the United States and
Europe. II Is not likely that II would
in any way increase our trade with
European countries. II would he fiat
tering TO our sense of national pride
and vanity II our exports we're carried
in American hulls and under tho stars
and stripes, but after all the impor-
tant thing Is that we have the trade,
whether it be carried by foreign or
American vessels.
But between the United States and
South America there Is neither the
trade nor are there steam ship lines to
carry il. AS pointed out by Congress
man Smith in an interview In yester-
days Nonpariel, 1t Is impossible for
passengers to make first class trip
between this country and South Amer
lean ports without first going to Liver
pool and there taking passage on one
Of the lines plying between that great
port and South America. Neither Is
there any satisfactory fast mail SER
vice between this country and its
southern neighbors except via Euro
pean ports. There is slow freight
ing business, but Is highly unsatis-
factory for developing trade relations.
South American merchants who start
out to visit the worlds markets on u
buying trip never get further than the
European ports now, but II respect
able mail and passenger service were
established between this country and
South America we might expect 10 get
more orders from them.
If a ship subsidy could be used to
establish lines OF communication with
countries that are not now connected
with the United States by good steam
ship service, there would be much
merit in the scheme. Increased trade
might be expected to follow. But there
is no apparent advantage to this coun-
try in paying money to lines already
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01

People take town paper now not
so much to help support the paper as
they do because they want the paper,
because they think it Is worth to them
the price asked. The REPUBLICAN Is
taken and read jail over Audubon
county and by hundreds who used to
live here and have moved away, be-
cause the subscribers want to know
what is going on in the county. They
want to know the news. They are
willing to pay Il dollar year to get
it in these columns, or are If they pay
their bills, and there are not many
who get this paper who do not pay
their bills. 1t is the same with those
who advertise in these columns. A
business man puts his ad. in now-a-
days because it helps bring him bust
ness. In other words the local paper
is on business foundation. The in
vestments made with the publisher are
made for business reasons. We hope
to keep on giving our moneys worth
back to- both our subscribers and adj
vertisers. If we can't do this we can't
hope to keep on succeeding.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01
Tried to Conceal Il.

It's the old story of murder will
out" only in this case there's no crime.
A woman feels run down, has back
ache or dyspepsia and thinks it's
nothing and tries to hide it until she
finally breaks down. Don't deceive
yourself. Take Electric Bitters at
once. 1t has reputation for curing
stomach, liver and kidney troubles
and will revivify your whole system.
The worst forms of those maladies
will quickly yield to the curative pow
er of Electric Bitters. Only SOC and
guaranteed by A. H. Roberts, drug
UiSt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01

Congressman Foss of Massachusetts
wants to have the tariff taken off
hides so the shoe manufacturers of
his district can obtain cheaper MATER
ial. That action is resisted by the
congressman from Iowa and other
districts that produce cattle for the
market. Iowa would rather have the
tariff lowered on the products Of the
factories, than on the raw materials
the factories get from us, So it goes.
A tariff law is the result Of con-
cessions from different interests.
The principle of good, healthy tar
if, enough to protect our market
against the cheaper labor of other
countries. should be maintained.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01

Some of our exchanges are concern
ed over the fact that the Iowa republi-
can congressman elect ran behind their
tickets. Considerable of this running
behind is tracable to the Australian
ballot as the cause. 1t is always no.
ticeable that head of the ticket runs
ahead of the rest of it, other things
being equal. Lots of people mark the
first square, thinking it is the circle,
or enough do to make a big difference
in district or in the state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01
Our Clubbing Rates.

he REPUBLICAN will not chafHe
subscribers who are not in AREA rs
our subscription books for COM
ssion in sending for other papers
u periodicals. If you are behind
ith us, pay us and then we can save
aOu considerable on your other pa
erS. We will only charge you their
psf and the cost of exchange. Those
no are already paid up may come in
Ind subscribe for any papers or peri
ideals and get!advantage of. this Off
r. If you are paid up on the Repub-
ican'you can get the other papers of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01
A Marvellous Invention.

Wonders never cease. A machine
has been invented which will cut,
paste and hang wall paper. The field
of inventions and discoveries seems
to be unlimited. Notable among great
discoveries Is DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. II has done a
world or good for weak lungs and
saved many life. Thousands have
used II and been cured OF Grip, Bron-
chitis, Pneumonia and Consumption.
Their general verdict is: ut Is the
best and most reliable medicine for
throat ind lung troubles" Every soc
and Sl.0O bottle guaranteed by A. II.
Roberts, Druggist. Trial bottles free.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01

On this the 18th birthday of the RE-
PUBLICAN and on the occasion of its
coming out in its first complete new
dress, it begs leave to say to its read
ers and friends that it never before
was so prosperous or was enjoying so
good business as it is now. We are
happy in the belief that our list of
friends is larger than ever before.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-01

Wonder if the Homestead means to
go into politics? Is that what Allan
Dawson's going to it as editorial
writer means? An agricultural paper
attempting to teach politics reminds
one of a preacher or a teacher mixing
politics with his work. We didn't
know Allan was an expert authority
on raising corn, hogs, cattle or fruit.
We suspect tits politics he's up to.