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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
VIRGINIA HORSES
SELL WELL
The Smallpox Scare at Beal,
ton Has Passed Sum
ner Visitors.
Especial to The s-Dispatch.)

.WARRENrON, VA, May 16.-Warren-
ton gentlemen are fast dsposing of some
Of their finest stock In the shape OF
horsehesh. Several days ago Mr.; Albert
Fletcher, Jr.. sold his gray gelding, by
His Grace" to Mr., Colt for the sum OF
four hundred dollars Tho animal was
an especially fine one, having given en-
couraging proof of an excellent future
career.
Founders Day at Bethel Military Acad-
envy was quite an event In the annals
of the schools history, The exhibition
given by the cadet cavalry troop was one
of the most exciting and exhilarating
features of the days programme. In the
test of horsemanship, which followed the
dispensing Of the squad Lieutenants
rolbee and L,,ske, of the Second United
states cavalry, acted as Judges. These
gentlemen were guests of Major Rand
lett, the commandment of the school.
Mr.. Warner won the prEe--a pair or
spurs-and a presentation speech was de-
lyered by Mr. William Skinker. OF the
Old "Black Horse Mr., y. A. B. Post
man has loaned his large field for the
next contest, to be held on Memorial
Day The field athletics also formed a
very creditable part OF the days work.
Mr. IT. II. Ramey secured the champion
ship; Warner and Smith scored SECOND,
Numerous Warrenton people were IN at
q, ~
There is little, II any. talk Of the small
pox situation at Bethel now. The scare
| is we'll over. and such cases as there
we're have mostly been eliminated.
Warrenton is daily receiving Its fuil
quota Of summer visitors, ,, MISS he MISS
Matte Jennings. Mr.. Fred, Vincent, OF
Washington. Is guest at the Warren
Green. Mr., Carter Scott paid his reia-
lives here a brief visit last week Mr.
| THOMAS Owens Ia at Mrs, Brlttons. MY,
| and Mrs. Turner Day have returned 70
| Nav York. Miss Mamie Payne Is home
again after an extended trip to Atlanta,
Misses Belle and Isabelle Stone are the
guests Of Miss Lily Woodland at Virginia
Beach. Miss May Fair has returned from 2
Washington. Mr.. William jennings is
waiting his parents on Culpepsr Street
Miss Lucy L. stone left Monday for a
stort stay with Miss BOOKER OF Hamp'
ton, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
SPECIAL RATES TO ATLANTA
Via the S eaboard Air Line Railway.

On account of the National Convention
b. Y. p. u. of America. to be held In
Atlanta, Ca, July 0th-12th, 1908 the Sea-
board will sell round trip tickets from all
points on its lines at "a rate of one faro,
for the round trip, plus twenty-five cents.
Tickets will be placed on sale July 18th.
9th, 9th and 10th. and limited to return
July 18th. 1908 Tickets may be extended
II presented to the special agent between
the hours OF 8 a, M. and p. M. before
July 18th, upon payment OF fifty cents,
to August 18th, 1908. Rate from Rich
lmond for the round trip. sl6,7b. and from
Petersburg same rate. For folders. Pull
man reservations, and all other insornla-
ton apply to any agent of the Sea-
board. or to Richmond Transfer Co.,
No. $40 -. Main Street. ticket agents
at Jefferson Hotel. Murphys Hotel, Main
Street station, or to city ticket office.
No. $50 East Main Street Phone 4O5.
z. P. SMITH. w, Il. MAY,
District Pass. Agent. City Ticket Ageut,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17

.~Truth never grove old" was the pro-
verb published In last Sundays Times
Dispatch, want column proverb contest
and the seven prizes were awarded as foi-
lows:
First prize. 50 order-Mrs. s. NJ. Cen
eral Delivery, city.
Second prize. 81 order-Effie Prosser,
No. 2SG1 East Grace Street, city.
Third prize, 30 cent order-M. H. Cole
man, Knoxville. Va.
Fourth prize, so cent order-Miss Nora
Cooke, scottsville. Va.
Fifth prize, so cent order-Mrs T. II.
Dunn, No. A2 Harrison Street. Peters
burg Va.
]. Hunt. Keysville, Va,
Seventh prize, 80 cent order-Thelma
Farmer, No. 1909 1-2 Chafiln Street. city.
Correct answers were also received from
the following named contestants:
Richmond, Val. B. Kuyk, Mrs. p. r.
Noel, r. w, Booker, NJ r. Wells, r,
Dabney, Mrs. Taylor. t. T. L., Mrs. II.
Waller, II, G, c., Curtis CHARLTON Miss
l.. Harrison. L. c. Jefferson. Mrs. r. p.
Thomas e, w. I4eber Mrs. j. w. Tur-
ner, D. r. Johnston. =, D. Niche, Miss
Jay Hultz, Master l.. McDonough, Miss
Jennie McDonough, Miss Pauline Koch,
T. l. NJ, Mrs. =. ], Walton. ], u. O."
Mrs. M, v. Graves. ]. II. spicer. Calet
Fitzgerald, Miss Grace Fleming, Mrs j.
w. Pemberton, G. w. s., Miss N. L.
Brown, Mary B. Pugh Mary Curtis,
Katie, r. 8. Pratt, Miss NJ. ]. shangh-
messy.
scottsville, va,-Dr. ]. P, Blair, Miss
M. A. Pitts p. r. j., Annie Heath. Miles
Heath, Box At. Miss M, T. Heath.
Petersburg, Va,-Mary Dunn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
TYLER-ELLIOTT
Beautiful Church Ceremony in Roam
oke Yesterday.
(spcclal to The Times Dispatch

(spccal to The Times Dspntch)
4 ROANOKE, VA, May 1G.-St. James
Methodist Church was the scene at high
noon to-day of one Of the prettiest mar
riages of the spring season, when Mr..
Jesse w. Tyler won as his bride Miss
Lottie Elliott. sister of Mrs. a. Ross
Taylor. The church was beautifully de-
corated for the happy event with laurels.
ferns and trailing plants. Hon. II. d.
Flood, Of Appomattox, was the best man
and Mrs. A. w. Moore. of White Hall.
Buckingham county, matron of honor.
The bridesmaids and groomsmen were, as
follows: Mr.. r. b. Carney, of Richmond,
and Miss Fannie Tyler, Of Amherst; Mr..
II. II. Hcnkle. of Lynchburg, and Miss
Matte Glover, Of Roanoke; Mr. Jesse
Milncr, of Lynchburg, and Miss Jean
Vines, of Roanoke; MIR. J Lewis Tyler,
of Amherst and Miss Maynie Dunnavant,
of Charlotte
The bride wore a lovely costume OF
white chiffon over white taffetn and car
rIcd brides roses, showered with sweet
peas. Tho maid of honor wore white
Swiss. The bridesmaids wore white Swiss
and carried white carnations and maiden
hair ferns. Both the bride and groom are
former residents of Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
EI gl
CARD.
My Friends and the Public:

To My Friends and the Public:
1t has no doubt come to your attention
that have bought the Richmond Printing
Company, which Is none other than the
old Dispatch job plant, with much up tc
date material added
l wish to say that I am anxious to be
remembered with anything In the printing
line. | have retained man for the super.
Vision of the business who spent siXteer
years his life with the good old Rich.
mond Dispatch. and Is, therefore, In 9
position to please you.
All work given to this concren shall be
done with promptness and neatness ant
as cheap as is consistent with good bust
ness methods g
A trial will convince you of the high
class of work being done by this plant
Thanking each and every one for faVors
tossed In my direction, remain,
Yours cordially.
i3F l.. e. BRIGGS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
Atlantic Coast Line baggage car and two
private cars a total of three cars.

atlantic Coast Line baggage car and Two
private cars, total of three cars.
me distance Is 172 miles and was made
IN l52 minutes. The average running
time for the entire distance excluding
stops at junction points, was mile IN
fiftS-fvo' seconds; deducting all stops, the
speed was 7O7 miles per hour. ~ one
stretch Of the road, between Walthonr..
vile, Ca, ind Mcintosh Ga. a distance Of
seven miles, down grade, was made IN
four minutes. Engineer Thomas beake
handled the throttle and Conductor NC
Croam was In charge of the train.
The engine Is a typical American loco
motive. With dimensions az follows: CYL
,irder. i9x2ss inches: driving wheel, seven.
ty-two inches. She is equipped with all
modern appliances, Including electric
headlight steam bell ringer and nigh
speed brake; Is ten-wheel engine,
weighs one hundred and fourteen thous-
and pounds on drivers; equipped for ser
vice. including tender, total weight Is two
hundred and thirty-sx thousand pounds:
Carrying capacity of tender. ten tons or
coal and five thousand gallons OF water.
This record was made possible by the
smooth. straight track Of the Atlantlc
Coast Line. and speaks forcibly OF the
condition Of Its roadway and motive pow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
coLoRED SCHOOLS
Union University and Hartshorn College
Som to Close

Union University and Hartshorn College
Soon to Close.
The session at the Virginia University
will come to n close this week. the
year has been tho best in tho history Of
the Institution. There will be twenty
four graduates, five from the theological
department, seven from the college de-
partment and twelve from the academic
department. Besides these three COM
pleted q minister's course. Inc pro-
grammc for commencement week will be
as follows:
Sunday May 1880 P. M. Baccalau-
reate sermon, by Rev, j. NJ. Armistead,
D. D., of Portsmouth, Va. (Chape)
Monday May 1875 T.. M. Industrial and
laboratory exhibition. Industrial build
ing and lecture hall)
Tuesday, May ID P.IMi Business
meeting of the alumni association. Qec-
ture hall) p, NJ Alumni dinner. dim
ing haD. SP, NJ. Public exercises Of the
alumni. (ChapeD.
Wednesday, May 2o.-Sl5 p M, Com
mencement exercises of the theological
college and academy departments. Chap
eD
Ilartshorn Memorial College will also
close this week. At the I1bonozer Bap-
fist Church this morning. ut II o'clock,
tho principal. the Rev. DIR, Lyman Beech
er Tefft, will preach the baccalaureate
sermon. Thursday night. May ?lst, at S:15
o'clock. tho graduating exercises of the
normal and college preparatory classes
will be held In the college chapel Friday
morning. May 22. at 10 o'clock. the an
nual business meeting OF the alnmnae, as
ISOLATION will be held. at which time the
officers for the ensuing year Will be elect
| 3D. At s o'clock the same day the alum
nae supper will be held In the college
| dining-hal At S:l5 Friday evening the
| alumnae anniversary will be held in tho
! college chapel. Prof. Vim. Fl. Richards,
of Howard University. will deliver the
Grafton Sadie u. Harvey, of Memphis,
will recite an original poem,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
QUAY AGAIN ATTACKS
MARYE'S HEIGHTS
tsnecinl III rbe rlmes-plspatch.)

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. May 30
United States Senator Mathew 3. quay,
Of Beaver, Pa, accompanied by Captain
j. NJ. Clarke, of New Castle, "a, ar
rived here to-day and drove over the bat
tlehelds. Senator Quay took part IN the
charge on theg celebrated stone wall at
the foot of Marye's Heights during the
Civil War and this is his first visit here
since. Notwithstanding the changes and
improvements. he easily recognized the
tl..d over which his regiment passed and
met with such disastrous losses. Sena-
tor Quay Is warm advocate OF the es-
tablishment by Congress of the Battle
fields Park here and in Spotsylvania
county. He left in the afternoon for
Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
CORNERSTONE LAID
New Church of the Incarnation to Be
Built at Mineral.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
MINERAL, VA, May 16-The corner
stone of the Church of the Incarnation"
was laid to-day with Masonic rites by
the combined lodges Of Louisa and Fred
crIck's Hall. An immense concourse Of
people assembled to witness the novel
and Interesting ceremonies. Tho opening
prayer was made by Rev. l.. j. Haley,
and after the completion Of the measure
ments, ETC., OF the stone it was received
by the Rev. M. S. Eagle. the pastor of
the church, from. Worshipful Master Por-
ter, of Day Lodge, Louisa, Va. Many
Richmond people are interested In the
work Of Mr.. Eagle and have subscribed
handsomely for This church at Mineral.
AS showing the Improvement which has
boen wrought in this community, mainly
by the Episcopal Church, 1t Is interesting
to note that the site of the new Church
of the Incarnation was formerly occu-
pied by bar-room. An elegant dinner
was served by the members to all who
attended the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
MAJOR ALLEN is
LIKELY TO MOVE
1t is Said That He Intends to
Locate in Lee Ward.
Meetings.

1t Is reported that Major Otway S.
Allen, member of the Board of Aldermen
from Madison Ward. vice-president Of
the Board, will, just prior to next cleo
ton, move from the residence in which
he now lives, Sixth and Franklin Streets,
locating in the Chesterfield Flats, which
are In Lee Ward. 1t is stated Major
Allen will offer for election to the Board
from Lee Ward.
The following committees are scheduled
to meet during the week:
Monday-Relef Of Poor at City Aims
house at $3.50 o'clock; Cemeteries. p.
M.
Iuesday-Committee on Streets and
Shockoe Creek at O'clock; Committee
on Finance at p. NJ.
Observation-Disclosures Charter and
Reform Committee at P, NJ
Thursday-Grounds and Buildings Com
mittee at p. NJ.
The meeting of the Poor Committee
will be held at the Almshouse for the
purpose of inspecting the place and let
ting contracts for provisions and medi-
cues to be used for the next quarter.
Tuesday afternoon the Committee on
Streets will meet In adjourned ses-
sion to dispose of such routine matters
as were not reached last Friday after
noon,
The Finance Committee will meet in
r OCULAR monthly session Tuesday night
when such matters as have bccn referred
by the two branches of the Council will
be considered. IT is possible that a re-
port on the petition for $1,000 towards
the Stuart Monument fund will be de-
cidcd upon.
The meetings of the other commit tees
Will be held for the purpose of dlspos-
ing of routine business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
Election Goes Over.

Speaker John F. Ryan yesterday issued
a writ Of election fill the vacancy IN
the House of.Delegates occasioned- by the
resignation Of Hon. Il. G. Southall, form
er member from the counties of Amelia
and Nottoway.
The date fixed Is regular election day
In November and it Is understood that the
only candidate is Mayor Henry e. Lee.
Of Crcwe. s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
ENGLAND
Less Self. Supporting Than Any 9th
Country on Earth.

Less sell. supporting nan MY OtHer
Country on Earth.
England buys her butter and eggs
from France and Denmark, her chickens
from Scandinavia and Russia, her green
vegetables from Holland and her medi-
cines from America. In 1902 more than
two million treatments of DR.. Burkharts
Vegetable Compound were sold in Eng
land, and 50 per cent. of the cases treat
ed for rheumatism. Catarrh, Constipa-
ton. Nervous Troubles and diseases OF
the blood were restored to complete
health. il you are suffering from any
of these diseases DIR. Burkhnrt's Yege-
table Compound win cure you, Thirty
days treatment 25c All druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
sENGERFEsT OF NORTH AME-
RIGA,
St. Louis. Mo-. June 18th to 2Oth-Half
Rates Via Chesapeake & Ohio Route.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will
sell round trip tickets for trains OF June
fare on account of "saengerbund." linz
tied for return to June 25th A foe OF
twenty-five cents will be charged for
validation of return tickets.
The shortest and quickest route from
Virginia. with yestibuled and dining car
trains,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
Accepts Callto Roanoke,
Special to The Times.Dispatch.,

Especial to The Dispatch)
ROANOKE, VA. May 16.-Rev. R. ].
Dogan, Of Buchanan, has accepted the
call to the pastorate of Jefferson Street
Baptist Church to succeed Rev. Hugh G.
Smith. who resigned to accept a call to
AppomattOX.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
SPLENDID RECORD OF
AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE

Engine No. 2Tl. of the Atlantic Coast
Line. handled special train from jack
sonville. Fla, 10 Savannah. Ca, on March
0. 1903 In phenomenaliy quick time The
consist of the train was as follows; An
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
FIRST OF SEASON
Excursion to West Point Will Be Given
n

CUTSTUH 10 VVeSt F'UTITt WI $3.50
This Afternoon.
The first Sunday excursion of the sea-
son to West Point will leave to-day nj
p. M. over the Southern Railway from
the FourtenthStreet Depot.
No doubt n large crowd VIII go down
to see the ruins of the buildings when
were destroyed by the big IRE seVeral
weeks ago.
The trip will be made In an hour, there-
by giving several hours at west fo'nt.
The return trip will be begun at O'Clock:
Ample tons have been arranged
for supper at the new hotel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17

Miss LIZZIE Conrad, of panyille: Miss
Clara Tinsley of Gloucester. ana MISS
Mercer French, of Newport news, are
visiting Miss Sara Haryie, No. 12 South
Third Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
PEABODY COLLEGE, SUMMER
SCHOOLS,

Nashville. Tenn, June 1-July TO- 1908.
The Southern Railway announces one
fare, plus 20 cents. from all points 20
Nashville and return. TICKETS on saie
MAY 8lst, lime 1st I'd, 10th, 10Th. 21st,
July I'D, 4th and 9Th; limited fifteen days
from date of sale,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
SUMMER SCHOOL. TusKEeEE
~ AL A.
June 2e-Auaust Z, feo3.

n Iune 26"NUgUst n FeVS' . w. 3.
On account of the above the Southern
Railway Will sell tickets from all points
to Tuskegee and return at one rare,
plus rs cents. Tickets on sale June 2Sd.
oath and 18th. with return limit August
10th. 1903,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
FIRST SUNDAY EXCURSION TO
WEST POINT. MAY II, 1908,

ana Cary stroets, a. n. M; leaves West
Point SP. NJ. Round trip. 800.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17

Mr., II. Edgar Rowe. 50 long with the
Meyer Store, is now engaged with tho -,
II. Faulkner Company, First and hroad
Streets, With tho advantage OF new goods
and special prices. Mr.. Rowe taxes peas
patronage so literally bestowed on hin,
in the past, promising in return his best pest
attention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING
Southern Educational Association. Ashe-

Southern Educational Association Ashe-
Vile, N. c., June 3o-July g. 1908
For the above occasion tho Southern
Railway will sell special tickets from
all points to Asheville and return at one
fare, plus % cents. plus 81 membership
fee, Tickets on sale June 9th to July
LIST. inclusive; limited to July 10th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17

The meetings of tho other committees
Will be held for the purpose of dlspos-
ing of routine business.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-31
HIIO MOSQUITOES

Honolulu has already begun a cru
sade against mosquitoes and practi-
cally the same methods adopted there
Will be put into effect here. Govern
ment Physician, Dr. c. L. Stow, has
received authority from the Board Of
Health and with the assistance of Pro-
lessor Henshaw and Sanitary Inspec-
tor Bowman it is expected that the
number of mosquitoes in Hilo will be
materially lessened within the next
sixty days. The cooperation of the
citizens is necessary to make the effort
success; money may be needed for
kerosene and there is no doubt every
one will show a willingness to sub
scribe as much as he now spends Tor
buhac. The public is requested to at
tend the meeting called to discuss ways
and means and it is hoped the attend
ance will be large.-Hawaii Herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-31
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE.
ESTATE OF ETHEL p. N. GAY.

Notice is hereby given, that pursuant
to the order of the Honorable John II.
De Bolt, First Judge of the Circuit
Court of the First Circuit of the Ter
Titory of Hawaii, sitting At Chambers
In Probate, made and entered on the
18th day of August, 1903, in the matter
Of the Estate of Ethel p. N. Gay, de-
ceased, the undersigned administrator
of said estate will offer for sale at
public auction, and will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash, at the
front (mauka) door OF the judiciary
Building in Honolulu, Oahu, on Satur-
day the 18th day of September. 1908, at
the hour of ~ o'clock noon OF said day,
all the undivided one-seventh 40 in
terest of said Ethel p. N. Gay, de-
ceased, in and to the following describ-
ed real estate, to wit:
Lot /. Situate in the Iii of Uninu,
being Apana 9 of r. P.-Kuleana No
4O6, situate at Wailuku, Island of Maui
in said Territory, described as fol-
lows:
Beginning at the North corner and
running: South $40 Y West 10 chains
along land of the Konohili South 44o
Il East 2.49 chains along land of Malu-
lu; South $50 u East " 70 chains along
land of Maluli; South 40 East 1.94
chains along land of MaluIi; North 44o
East .SS chains along land of Kahawal
Kalilo; North 10 West 81 chains along
land of Kahawai Kaliko; North $40 u
West 1.56 chains; South 80 West IS
chains; North $40 Y West. Sc chains;
North $50 East &c chains; North $40 u
West 4.32 chains to beginning. Area
68-100 acre.
Lot 2 Situate in Kalua, Waikiki, and
described in Royal Patent No. 500, Ku-
leana No. 1928, and containing an area
of 713 acres
Terms of Sale: Cash in United States
gold coin; Sale subject to approval and
confirmation of the Court; Deed at ex-
pense of purchaser. Ten per cent of the
purchase price to be paid upon fall OF
the hammer and the balance upon
confirmation of sale by the Court and
delivery OF deed to purchaser.
For full particulars and further in
formation apply to the undersigned at
his office, Room 2O6 Judd Building, Ho-
nolulu.
Dated, Honolulu, T. H. August 18th,
1903.
WILLIAM o. SMITH,
Administrator of the Estate of Ethel
P. N. Gay. Deceased.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-31

The following are the candidates
nominated by the Waikiki republican
club last night to be voted for this
afternoons w. f. Bal, d. Crowell, q.
Cummings, J. w. Kalua J. *. Kaho-
kele. S. E. Keliinoi, John KIM w. Ku-
kona 2. e. Lamar, c. d. Lufkin A. b.
Naone j. Nua, w. T. Robinson, G. b.
Robertson, A. j. Rodrigues, W. E. SAT-
fiery, j. p. Silva, George Weight, NJ. p.
Waiwaiole.
The home rule county convention
meets September 9, and the republican
convention September Il.
the Maui News says: "The piece
workers are out striking possible cam
didates for dough, but are meeting the
frozen face. Turn the beggars down,
boys"