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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
STRUCK BY A STREET CAR.
Negro Woman Seriously Injured on
Thirty-Fourth Street.


Emily Jefferson, negro woman living
at No 3l26 n street was struck at
the corner OF Thirty-first and st. Gets
last night by Traction car and serlouly.
Il not fatally. injured.
The woman had just left store, cor
ner Thrty-tirst and N streets. where she
had been to purchase a can OF Oil. Car
No. 14i. west bound. met car No. 146, east
bound just north of street, and it Is
presumed that the woman had her eye
on the east bound car. as she walked in
front of car No. la. the west bound car.
Motorman ST. Clair saw ner when she
was about four feet from the car. and.
ringing his bell furiously. put on al brakes
but the woman did not hear and was
struck by the fender. 1t is not known
whether her head struck the car or the
cobble stones. but she was unconscious
when picked UP. boy and girl. who
We're nearby. but did not see the accident.
rushed TO her assistance and helped her
to her feet. She soon rcgaincd conscious
ness, and refusing the offer of the street
car to take her tc the Virginia hospital,
walked TO her home, assisted by the two
children.
DIR. C. e. Wilder was soon upon the
scene, and Dr.. r. r. Jones, colored, was
sent for. as was also DIR. Morriss. of the
ambulance corps. The three doctors ex-
amined the woman. They found severe
swelling on her head, which prevented
their telling whether the frontal bone
was fractured or had merely sustained
concussion The wcmans arm was also
badly bruised.t Mr.. Morriss injected NOR
phine. No one witnessed the accident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Chocolate macaroons.
our eggs for each omelet. Beat the eggs

our eggs for each omelet. Beat the eggs
just enough to streak them-the rule Is
twelve beats. To three eggs and one-haf
teaspoonful of salt. little sugar. i dash
of pepper and a half-teaspoonful CO butter
broken into small otis. A teaspoonful OF
milk may be used or not. Have the pan
evenly heated. but not scorching hot Put
In a half teaspoonfuI of butter. and let It
run evenly over the pan. but not burn
Turn in the eggs with knife or fork:
break the cooked surface in several places
quickly, so the egg from the top may
run to the bottom and cook: this must ha
done in the beginning so as not to nake
the surface uneven. When the egg Is
cooked (but yet soft on top). lift the pan
on one side. slip the knife under. and
carefully roll the omelet to the center. Let
it cook a moment to set any egg that has
ruI. out and If the color is not right add
a little butter and let it run under and
slightly color the one1et- Place hot
dish over the pan, and turn them together
so the ornelet will fall in the right place.
Press 1t into coed shape, doubling it I'M
der on the ends IL necessary. When ready
to place on the table. pour over the omele:
a few spoonfuls OF rum or brandy. and
light 1t.-What to Eat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24

when, by way of exception, no civil war
prevailed in Venezuela, and when the
President was fully able to satisfy our
claims; President Castro DID not even
ofIn L sns Janua anS general
bate on the budget was closed to-day,
and the house adjourned till January
2stl.
Starvation Due to Blockade.
CARACAS. January 23.-It developed to-
day that the Dutch cruiser DeRuyter,
which arrived at LaGuayra Wednesday
from the island of Los Roques, which IS
mostly inhab ited by charcoal burners
trading with LaGuayra. found that
twelve men and five women had died of
hunger and thirst there. as result Of
the blockade measures of the allied pow
ers, which prohibited schooners from car
rying provisions and water to the island.
Apparent German Provocation.
S LA 3GUAYRA. January 23-The former
Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador. now in
possession of the Germans. arrived here
at 2 o'clock this afternoon. from Puerto
tCabello. and anchored near the shore.
dignation. At o'clock several shots.
were heard In the distance. Shortly af-
forwards the estaurador raised her an
Choir. and removed to a position OUT
side the harbor. and under the protection
OF the guns Of the British cruiser Tri-
bune.
The Restaurador has been armed,
equipped. and manned by the Germans
since her capture. Her anchorage close
lnshore was taken by the populace. in
view Of the Maracaibo occurrences. as
direct provocation to retaliation It is
not known where the rife shots that
reca lied the ship were fred but It is
believed that the precaution of the Res
'taurador In moving away from the shore
was timely, as the hungry unemployed
populace Of La Guayra, excited by recent
events, and driven to desperation by
their condition, had applied to the local
authorities for arms, And purposed max
ing night attack on the. gunboat. Ex-
elements against the Germans is run
ming high here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
FACISS. ANGLES. AND FADS FOR FAIR FEMINlNI1Y.
II Charming Model.

a simple and charming model IS one with
two nounces upon its skirt, the lower on.
at least three inches wider than the np-
per both narrowing slightly In front
Waved lines en- the bottom, edged with a
quilting OF plain footing look exceedingly
light and pretty: besides, quillings are
the smart feature Just now. Narrow gauzs
ribbon is effective also run through the
middle. The skirt Is then mounted
with gathers a square decolletage both
back and front Is also advised for the
low bodice. and three rows OF. quilted foot
ing sewed on close together make soft
ana charming finish round the neck. the
pofnt d.esprit OF the bodice ha vfrs been
shirred or, tucked. above the high Louisine
girdle. There Is a shaped top sleeve. with
a rucring edge which falls over a sheer
net elbow sleeve. ruched round the arm.
but closely fitted to the arm at elbow. To
give the proper finishing touch. there
must be a couture and corsase ora
ment. This depends upon the age OF the
ribbons or flowers are
chosen. Debutantes are usually anx-
ious to give up ribbons for flowers. Those
Who can wear small wreaths OF fine
flowers or small foliage should adopt
them: others may select haif-wreatne.
bouquets worn on the left side. or single
rose and bud-or cluster of buds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
HIS EYES BULGE OUT !,
Negro Fleming Hit on the
Back Of His Head With
Sledge Hammer.

r.
An assault which was peculiar in its
result upon the victim was made at the
Tredegar Works yesterday. A negro
Tan eu Fleming. while at work. was ap-
preached from behind by another labor
er at the works. and struck on the back
of the head with a sedge hammer.
The man fell to the ground, and the am
bulance was called. The man was not
thought to be greatly injured, and was
taken to his home. a house in the rear
of No. south Third street. Last night
his eyes began to swell and in short
time he was stone blind.
The doctors say that his case Is not
dangerous. as the Inflammation has only
developed in the front of the head. The
man suffers intensely from the blow but
will be out in a short time.
AS soon as he is we'll enough to appear
warrant will be sworn out for the man
who made the assault
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
FRANCHISES / N 4: /: 5.
I, doxrrrTEE ON STREETS WATT WAITS.
Urox THE LEGISLATURE.
BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM. !.
watser 10 Consfdered. Bnt Laid Upon
the Table Pending a Decision-Ap
p,,oa.:on of Postal TeleErnph Co.
Also In Abeynncc.

me subcommittee on Streets. which
mas under consideration the ordinah Vss
granting 10 MIR. Hill Montague, Jr.. ano
others the right to construct eurgi ea
alarm system and messenger ssINlce;
met yesterday afternoon and reteIIso
the matter to a committee composed ..
tine City Attorney, City Engineer. ana
City Electrician to prepare and rspoIl
a,ack a proper measure covering the sub
T ject. ,,,aar
stated that Mr.. Montague was presen ,l :
and moved that he be heard from on the
proposed ordinance. MI. Peters opposeo
the motion TO hear Mr.. Montague, on the
groan dLhat IT would be a waste OF ume,
ter could be granted until the Legisla-
ture had enacted law carrying OUT Inc
provisions Of the new Constitution pre-
iscribinE that municipalities shali IN
future sell their public franchises 10 the
highest bidder. instead of giving them
away.
Mr.. Montague was. however, accorded
.athe floor and stated that his object was
merely to lave the co NM eno eahsa ths
changes they would require to be made
therein, with view to saving time and
having measure acceptable to the COM
S1mfttee ready when the Legislature shouid
FAKE the necessary action. Whether his
company or some other Should get Tux
franchise was another question, ana
would moi be affected by the committee
spTGhSUuSty lEtiiG .NAS
subject and deciding upon the characar
of the franchise it would be willing
TO grant
The committee declined to go into the
merits of the ordinance, but referred It
as stated. and asked Mr.. Montague to
furnish the respective members with
copies Of the measure in order 1nat they
might, In the meantime. study It at
their leisure. At the suggestion or MI
Minor. the committee was authorized at
its . meetings to give audience to any
pafdes or persons interested in the
granting of this franchise
IL was decided to report to the general
Street Committee that legislative action
with regard TO the granting Of fran
chises has rot been taken, and that the
committee be requested TO urge that
prompt action be taken in the ma tier
After the ADJOURNMENT of this commits
tee the subcommittee to consider the
application of the Postal Telegraph and
Gable Company for the right to con-
struct conduit met. but took no acuon
deferring the matter until the burglar
alarm question is disposed Of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
COMPENSATION.

:
The universe pays every man in his own
coin; If you smile. it smiles upon you in
return; if you frown. you will be frowned
at; if you sing, you will be invited into
gay company: if you think, you will be
entertained by thinkers; and If you love
the world. and earnestly seek for the good
that is therein. you will be surrounded by
loving friends and nature will pour into
your lap the treasures of the earth. Cen
sure. criticise and hate, and you will be
censured. criticised and hated by your
fellow men. Every seed brings forth af-
ter Its kind. Mistrust begets mistrust:
jealousy begets jealousy. hatred begets
hatred, and confidence begets condolences:
kindness begets kindness, and love be-,
gets love. Resist and you will be re-
sisted. To meet the aggressive assault,
every entity rises up rigid and impene-
trable-wnile yonder mountain Of granite
melts and floats away on the bosom of
the river of love.-N. W. Zimmerman, in
Wildwood Philosophy"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
WANTS NEGRO GUEST
President Roosevelt Asks
Boston Darkey and Wife
to the White House.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. January %
(Special)-Nilliam II. Lewis, the negro
recently appointed Assistant United
States District Attorney at Boston by the
President. has been invited by Mr.. Roose-
Welt to come to Washington with his
wife and visit the White House It is
not stated whether Lewis has accepted
the Invitation. ~
No southerner who attended the Presi-
dents reception to the judiciary last
night. will admit he left in a huff because
the negro Recorder of Deeds of the Dis
trict of Columbia. John c. Dancy, and
two female rela lives. were present Dancy
holds presidential Office. and was in
pited with other officials Of the District.
There was little comment about the In
ci6ent In Washington to-day and there
appears to be no public resentment It Is
likely that some Of the people would not
have attended the reception If they had
known Dancy was to be there. but the
fact that he was there did not influence
anybody to leave
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
THE COAL STRIKE INQUIRY.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. january g.
The Independent operators OF the wycu,-
Ing and Lackawanna regions. In which
Scranton ard WiIkesbarre are. situated.
occupied the time of to-day's session OF
the Coal Strike Commission. The attor-S
neys representing the thirty companies IN
these two regions called about dozen
witnesses. who represented different con-
Germs In the examination OF these wtt-i
nesses the lawyers tried to avoid al
much as possible the repetition of test1-
monv already presented by the la-ser
companies. Therefore the examinations
to-day was confined to the particular
company with which the witness was
connected. Nothing Of Importance was
elected. There was una nirnity OF OPINION.
however. that the lack OF discipline
among the miners and the restriction a.
their earning capacity, testified TO ~
witnesses for the larxo eaA1 ecsnpanjea
issmnre pesnouneSdsak nee thes untnn eann
into OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Id m svaoSNa
- N1gea & :. ssssss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Keeping the 2aisn $ Room
Fresh.

If the patient complains Of feeling cold.
instead of hastily closing the windows it
is far better that the nurse should give
her another blanket. a hct-water bag.
or drink of hot milk.
"A nurse should never attempt to judge
of the temperature of a room without
a thermometer. The tempera ture of a
sick-room never should be above 20 de-
grees unless specially ordered by the doc
tor: and, except in cases Of bronchitis, or
for the aged, 50 or IS degrees is better.
The temperature Of the room should
be noted two or three times day at the
same hours. say at 8. 2. and s o'clock, and
entered in little book. An equable tenn
perature should be maintained as far as
possible.
IF your room grows TOO warm, and you
are so fortunate to possess an open fire
place do not immedia tely let the fire go
out, but instead open the windows. for
the fire is helping to carry off the impure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
WILL ADD KEMPERs PORTRAIT.

Painting of Governor In Lee Camps
Walhn1ln of Confederate Heroes.
r. E. Lee Camp No. 1, Confederate Vet
Grams held its regular meeting last night.
Commander James Power Smith spresid-
ing. II.
Chairman John E. Laughton. Jr.. of the
portrait gallery, stated that the oil
portrait of, James L. kemper, ex-Gover-
nor of Virginia, would be presented to the
camp on the third Friday night, February
20. 1903. Speeches will be made by ex-
governor William Cameron and ex-Gov-
ernor Charles T. O'Ferrall.
The camp unanimously adopted a reso-
luton requesting Judge George L. Chris
titan to deliver before the camp on some
Friday night which will pc agreeable to
him. the address which he delivered be-
fore Magruder Camp Confederate veter-
ans. at Williamsburg, Va, on January
10. 1903 Interesting talks were made by
Comrades John E. Laughton. Jr., D. A.
Brown, Joseph c. Dickerson, Charles C.
Scott and B. M. Parham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
DEATH FROM .PERlT0NITls.

Mrs. Lowery Was Operated on, hut
1t Could Not save Fer.
Mrs. Ida B. Lowery. wife of ". w
iLowery. died at the Virginia hospital
yesterday afternoon at 80 o. clock
Mrs. I1owery was taken to the hospital
and operated on for peritonitis and was
only III for q fowzdayA She Wa1I q years,
sofsago.
Ih0 funeral WU occur Sunday aftars
o,S1cissll a1s11ns.stIesesH aptss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
DEPEND ON FERTILIZER TAX.
House Finance Committee In.truct.
the Agricultural Depar t.ncnt.

The Finance Committee OF the House
yesterday considered the agriculture de-
partment and the finances. The Senate
bill provided for the payment of the Com
missioner and the employees Of the de-
OF out OF the receipts from the fertilizer
tax. as at present The revenue from the
tax on fertilizers under the Senate bill
would all be available for the use of the
department for other purpose than sala-
sfdes. The House committee. however. yes
\ terfay placed the Agricultural Depart
4 fnent upon the same basis in the matter
of finances as at present. That is to say,
IL provided thai the salary of the com.
missloners and EMPLOYEES must come out
OF the fertilizer fund. instead OF out of
the general fund. thus decreasing the
afnonnt available for the operation OF the
department. as compared with the Senate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24

year. extending New Tear conEratula-
lions to the bod
0 Senior caiyado{ls pleasantly remembered
at the college as a. gental friend an
accomplished musician. zs ss35
At the same meeting an eloquent. ora
ton was delivered by Mr.. w. Tyler,
Of Essex county, on IT he Progress of the
American Union. - MI. s yler lis "a grace
full and accomplished speaker, and his
effort was greatly enjoyed BY. the large
audience present.
Arrangements were completed for a
public debate, to be held in the college
chapel March 18th Messrs Ross, Light
foot. Ritter, and Fogg were elected 70
serve as debaters, Mr.. F. G: Pollard as
reader, and Mr.. Douglas Freeman as de-
claimer. iisass5.sg -
Mr.. r. b. East, Of South Boston, has
witl1dra wn from college, to engage in the
dry goods business with his father.
Mr.. Walter D. Wi.dman, also Of. South
Boston, has left the college
DR.. G. II. 5Ryland. the college librarian,
has recently made valuable additions to
the historical department of the college
library, including DR.. Woodrow Wilson'S
History Of the American People"
4 Mr.. j. w. Kincheloe of the Stockton
street church. Manchester, will ex-
change pulpits Sunday with Mr.. G: W.
McElroy. Of Crewe Baptist church,
Crewe. Va
Mr.. S. H. Templeman breaches Sunday
at Good Hope church. spotsylvan1a
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24

TO him by the clerk OF the Scuurt John r.
Cook. as co whether he hadaRnything to-
say why sentence should NOT be J. pro-
aounced upon him, he answered simply
b hat he was innocent.
Judge Aiken In delivering the sentence
old the prisoner that the commonwealth.
Eaad been very lenient to him In the prose
ution He said that the prisoner had
,een furnished able counsel who laboredi
aitffully in his behalf; that the evidence
gainst him was too conclusive to be
roken down and that the jury had rem
cred an honest verdict IN ff1nding him
uilty OF the murder of a fellow-mar
He suggested that the prisoner spend
s ,is remaining days In prayer and repent
.nce. Counsel for the defendant will
axe the case to the supreme court OF ap-
oeais.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Gong Gloves fire fgain in
vogue.

Long mousquetaire gloves in white, and
black, are being worn again for evening
dress. These are shown in both giace and
suede, but the former is essentially an
evening glove, the leading dealers de-
clare. They carry twenty buttons on the
longest, in pearl and pink shades An
attractive glove is the three clasp. en-
broidered suede, that comes in pearl, Ia
vender, cream, primrose, manila, tan,
mode, beaver, French gray. brown. black,
and gun metal color, which last is one Of
the novelties Of the season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Statement from au1gE.

WASHINGTON. January 81 E
Quigg made a statement tonight, saying
he had no interest In the Holland torpedo
boat company. He said ne spoke with
LESSER in advocacy OF the boat on behalf
OF friend. but denied that there was anyt
talk about. money. This friend. Mr..
Quigg said, was General Eppa Hunton.
or Mr.. Hunter, or somebody of similar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
WIN. JONES TO HANG.
sentenced In DanviI,e for the Mnr
der OF Jake Lee.

ScHteHceH IN UahvfIte Tor the Muir
der OF Jake Lee.
DANNILLE. Va. Jan. 2s-tspecial.)-
William Jones colored was this morn
ing sen.enced by Judge A. NJ Aiken. OF
the corporation court. to hang for the
murder OF Jake Lee an aged farmer.
sws'o was killed and robbed In October.
The execution Will take place Friday,
February 18th lie was tried separately.
DIT upon joint indictment with Arthur
Wilson who has been sentenced "a hang
pn February 9Th. s sss-'' =
1he prisoner showed no emotion. He
Eamc into court smiling. and laughed
wnile the irons were being replaced on
tp his call - - s1.s'.
n n assv9 . - auees3onl nrone,.s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
THE COLORADO DEADLoc
Additional Barricade Erected for
Protection az neu, ocr,rYc$ S.n.t.

additional Barricade Erected for
Protection of Democratic Senate.
DENVER COL. January 3.-rhe joint
sessions Of the Democratic members Of.
the two houses OF the Legislature have.
been continuous to-day. except for two
hours. from 2 O'clock Pr NJ. when adj
journmentk taken to permit the House
members to attend the meeting Of the
House, until clock, when the Joint
session was called to order again. Ac-$
ton on the senatorship was blocked
again today by the absence Of one man.
representative Kelley. Of Montezuina
county. who could not be found yester-
day. was present. to-day. but Represent,
tative Hadden.. Of Denver. had disappear.
"a and at q: ate boar Ind not been
found causlaessanAc conferences have
bsans hald daE1lI tn az % M liassssat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
DEATHS.

HAcKETT.-Died. at his parents resi-.
I a clock p. NJ, EDGAR sHACKETT.
the Oldest son of Up. Hackett and
Z Lucy c. Hackett aged q years.
80 His funeral will take place SATuR-
: DAY MORNING from st. Patrick S
2 church. at 10 A. NJ. with high mass.
Interment in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Friends and acquafntances are respect
fully invited to attend
we miss thee from our home, dear
We miss thee from thy place:
"A shadow DER. our life is cast.
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
ny fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee, Eddie,
We miss thee everywhere.
& IT'S hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart;
It's hard so hard to speak the words
We must forever part
Is Dearest loved ,One,f we must lay thee 8#
IN the peaceful graves g7ra embrace;
Till we see thy hea venly face. Z 3
YOUNG MAN, BOARD.
with icely-furnished room, east OF
Tenth and North of Main. Nv. l..
care News. ja23-1t :
sLOWRY.-Died, at Virginia hospital, 3
Friday. January 3, 1908, at 4: o6 4. S NJ
MRS IDA b. LOWRY. wife Of w. w.
Lowry. IN the s1gt year of her age.
& Funeral wtll take place Sunday after
loon, at 3so.clock from P1nore Street sBap-
lot church ErtendAs and 9aeqaltntanc4oy
49,. attep1 81;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
life for 9seif.

do not wish to expIate. but to live. Ny
life is for itself and not for spectacle.
Few and mean as my gifts may be. ac-
tually am. and do not need for my owr
assurance or the assurance of my fellows
any secondary NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
INDICTMENTS AGAINST GAMBLERS
overall Promincnt sporting Men

everal Prominent Sporting Men
Thcreupon Leave New FORK.
& NEW YORK. January 23-District-At-
torney Jerome admitted this evening
that the jury had found indictments
gainst some of the alleged keepers of
-eputed gambling houses In this city.
whose cases have been undergoing inves-
legation. The names of the men indict-
cd Mr.. Jerome declined to make public.
The report that indictments had been
found caused great uneasiness In sporting
circles. and several men whose names
have been mentioned as proprietors Of
gambling resorts are said to have left the
city, pending developments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Quips.

'"rThey say she has absolutely no leisure
I in her married life. :
mo: she married her husband to re-
form him.
(New York sun.)
De Style: What makes the Venezuelan
maid so naughty?
81 Gunbusta: She's Daughter of the
One Hundred and Twenty-ffth Revolu-3
ton.
Chicago News.)
He Could you learn to love me If l
were a millionaire?
She: certainly would like you better.
were you well off-say thousand miles
or more.
Well. If any man were to try to kiss
m e.
we were not talking. about impossibili
ties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24

corporation of Dublin in the event Of
royal visit to this city was one Of the
issues of the campaign. Mr.. Harrington
opposed a reception of the King.