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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14
Would Initiate Major Ginter.

Would Initiate Major TIMER.
81 In answer3to your inquiry beg to say
that $4,000 II year would enable me 70 90
many things that would DO most agree ~
ablo. sssi
n Ny first Impulse would 30 70 purrct A,!lss
a c9intrr sent In virginia, estaoi nta =
comfortable home whore I could enter.
talt, my friends aud family, nnd devote
d t,ortio,1Jof my time to agricultural pur-
suits us my ancestors did before me. !, /,
q Second. take an interest IN an active
misunderstanding business. located IN Ricf-
,nont. m order to keep busy, and thus
become d moro useful citizen IN aeVeloE'-
Ing this grand old Comnlon ny, Ill =
j Iii other words, I shoud ike 20 tollow
in d, modest way the splendid exnmple
set nv tho 1nmcnted LOWS Gnter and
at least one other loyal son Know today.
n :. mn St1S A. r. II.
Half to Virginia.
Yo,, ask NE, IF you had an income OF
$4,000 d year, what would you DO with Win
fita" mi. u "
y 1T Ris5Inot given to many men TO I. 30
endowed with trust so great as TINS,
ard 1T Is not without much trepldnIttlon
that attempt to answer the QUESTION.
for the bare thought Of such q inrge
annual#income opens before my mln ~
ACS VIZ "
possibilities.
Of ono-half Of this annual income neon. y, !
Should liseg Il part in travel; q pnrt IN
books, paintings. &C., and IN surrounding
my. home-lifc with that atmosphere OF
culture and refinement wherein nan NJ.
stains to the best that IS IN mini part
for suchswortby objects as might appeal
to. mo with each coming year. q part
for d rainy day. I'd i5 ~ J, 4,
The expenditure Of the remaining s25oc0
would be tho result Of hopes and resolu-
items formed in my youth, thougl, s3the
Incidents which led to them would not
interest you. !. Suffice 1T to- that q
early became convinced that, the greatest
benefit any Virgntap /. OF large !, mems
}cculiif hope to liestow upon Ills native
state would DO TO lead n movement to
oolopizcj southside Virginia and Is, build
Through her territory. say South
Virginia. Csouth Of James River, y not
because this section OF our state ,! q.
tt,s me in any peculiar manner. but be-
cause 1T is this section that Is most In
need OF help. 1t is hero the desolation
und ravagos OF the war were most terri
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14
WHY II! is! So 5;

When it Is known that Its
mower to- strengthen the sys-
tom and build up the body Is
VIM rather Johns Medicine
cures coldstand all throat and
lung troubles. It will be un-
derstood why It Is SO yalua-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

BaltImoros bravery, call 1t nerve II
You want to, commands the admiration
OF the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

The downward tendency OF the mercury
has become entirely too monotonous.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

Before talking 20 glibly about drastic
measures that are being adopted for the
cure OF this and that evil. suppose you
look in the dictionary for the meaning
of tho word drastic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

with all OF our abundance OF law It
would seem that rope may not legally
reach the neck OF the fiend who assaulted
Mrs. Shields In Roanoke. but 1t may get
there some sweet day all tho same.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

If Topeka. Kan. cornra to the front with ~ tn
"a Sioo. 900 fire. but that will hardly gain
for the Item first page position nova a
days. The Iroquois Theatre and the
Baltimore fire are the high standards OF
the year; but may Providence avert any
more OF them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

DISTINGUISHED soldiers and able states
men in other lands are turning an honest
penny now telling newspaper readers
what they think they know about tho
fighting Japs and Russians
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

Il II her streets shall DO Strengthened anu
wldened. Baltimore, like Chicago, may
yet 1.-Two to joyously celebrate fire day"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

The Legislature has a little loss than
a month Of active life to live.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

5tntor'' ana lie Is described rs y man
he thinks lie knows It all, and Is
said to DO utterly united to deal With
II sltua ton" like the present. Moreover.
i no is compared with Gllberts Captain
81 the Plnntore" who never went to sea-
but became com mandcr Of the Queens
SS...nayee',. By polishing up the handle sof
tile big front door.
Friday General Riggs presented to the
president the Legislatures request
70, regular troops for service In Iailtl-
more At the same time he quoted the
Governor as saying they were not need
cd. 1t goes without saying that the
troops were not sent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

Just to keep the Associated Press wires
busy during the laps In the Jap Russo
mill, suppose Uncle Sam pitches In and
gives San Domingo richly merited
uy,o inc
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Charity and Home Comforts.
A $4,000 income Evcn in ina glnation

investment. But for It. indeed, ottentimes
many cities and counties would besiunin- !.
habitablc for people who value their their
lives. II
Vaccination is the thing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14

In a Nutshell.
II i had $4,000 I fenr I. would spend
most Of It In giving help and pleasure
to others and In travel; III. IS Z. =. 2,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-14
Old and New Settlers.

!. The Times Dispatch yields to none IN
desire to see this state filled with worthy
Immigrants, and especially with those
who arc able to buy farms and will; settle
upon them, but we want to keep our our boys '"9
and girls with us, too. RI Hi
We are greedy enough, # that he greed,
to wish other young and n,itlddle e. g'5E
folks to come to#us Willie we keep as
many AS possible f@our own at home ONE
we are rejolced very much toylearn as
we do from the annual report OF Commits
scner 1lotner, that never before IN the
history OF this Commonwealth has there
been moro inquiry with respect to Viz
ginia lands, or better prospect OF tins
States securing n large accession OF
population, In the form of new settlers
from the Northern and Western States
end from Europe. THAT is good news
Let theSnew Corners be given hearty
and long continuing welcome. But whilst
We would have unrcmitting attention be-
stowed on immigration, we think 1t would
be wise to give some thought. too. to
u spCShns'ss tfg|
Most people view too unconcornedly the
stream Of emigrants flowing out Of Viz
GINA.
j 1t is, Of course, a perplexing- thing to
deal with. Virglninns seek new homes
for the same reason that others do. In
each case it is the ambition to do better
for themselves, to gain completeness.
easier. quicker and,more satis sla ctorl i;
and yet III many, many inst ances} Virgin
ians contemplating change could do as
we'll here, in the Old Dominion, as in any
other state in tho Union. But the cxcep-
tional fortunes madedin other places! by
persons they have heard Of inspretmany
restless spirits with. hope of equal good
luck, and lure them away from their
old homes So 1t has been for a long
time. If we had an overflow" popula-
ton the case would be different.
!, II at the tap of drum or at the blast
children and grandchildren. what a
| mighty swarm we should have before us!
Eur they are no more coming back to us,
except for occasional visits, than we are
going hence to the home ofAour European
ancestry.
The thing for us to do is to keep our
people from getting away from US in the
| first place. But there the question
| arises, how can we prevent their going?
That's tho problem: who can solve It?
The sentimental side can be presented
with great force, but it is essential to
present the practical side, too. An at
tempt such as that VIC should not de-
scribe as impossible-by no. means-but
az "difficult;" all tho more difficult, no
doubt, because we are not prnctlccd IN It.
| is time Virginia were doing more In
/ this direction. Let us see how many dos
sirable immigrants we can add to our
population every year--lct that work be
pushed with unremitting vigor and en-
tkusiasm--but don't let us overlook such
opportunities as we may have to retain
our own men and women, who else would
seek new but not better homes in other
States.
i ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
(ttEt TNI.z 4: VIy.-1Ll.ii5
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lVVUuIU sIIIIItdtC I1A q 800, 81 h.
q In atswerito your inquiry beg CO. say
that $50, 900 d year would enable me 70 90
many things that would DO most agree gree
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY
East Lake Presbyterian Church -Four.
teen Years Old and Out Of Debt.

With appropriate services the four
teenth anniversary Of the founding OF
East Lake Presbyterian Church was
celebrated last night
The Rev. Boudinot Seeley, the pastor.
presided, and made the opening ad-
dress. Other addresses were made by
the Rev. Thomas A. McCurdy, D. d..
the Rev. A. n. Keigwin. the Rev. VIII
liam II. Logan, moderator Of the New
Castle Presbytery, and w. X. Crosby.
There were also recitations by Halle
Taylor. Hattie Frieze and Homer Day.
The report Of the Sunday school SUI
perintendent showed the membership
to be 100 with an average attendance
of l35. The mortgage Indebtedness on
the church Of $500 has been raised ex-
cept $1,000, and after the regular serv-
ices last night Mr.. Seeley endeavored
to secure the remaining sum and thus
clear the church Of all debt. Contri-
buttons We're received I'm cash and
pledges, and there was a collection
taken up. Before the enthusiasm
waned S10O4.5O had been Eaised. The
membership Of the church is only 12O.
The church is now free from debt.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
ST. JOHNS GOMMANDERY
OBSERVES ASCENSION DAY
Knights Templar Held Ap-
propriate Services Fol-
lowed by Banquet

st. Johns Commandery. knights
Templar, observed Ascension Day with
appropriate services last night
The special guests of the evening
were Eminent Sir Henry w. Rugg
Grand Ganeralissimo Of the Grand
Encampment, Knights Templar of the
United States. and Eminent Sir Frank
H. Thomas, junior grand warden Of
the Grand Encampment.
An address was made by Sir Knight
leighton Coleman, Bishop of Delaware,
and past grand prelate. Grand En-
campment. The bishop spoke mainly
Of the day and its significance, and
what it means to the Christian world.
Sir Knight William II. Robinson. Jr.,
sang Fear ye not. O, Israel" and the
service was terminated with the sing
ing of the hymn ''All Hail the Power
of Jesus Name"
At the banque. which followed, EN-
inent Commander ]. Harmer Rile made
an address of welcome, and Grand
Generalissimo Rugg responded to the
toast "The Grand Encampment," and
Junior Grand Warden Thomas spoke
Of Knight Templarism." Eminent Sir
J. Parke Postles. Past. Eminent Com
mander. responded TO ITO all Our
Friepis," and several others made
brief addresses.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
TRI-STATE TROUBLES
Manager Mack Says Pinnance Has
Signed With Wilmington.

Philadelphia. May 13.-The trouble
I'm the Tri-state Baseball Association
over games between Wilmington and
Camden on account Of Pitcher Pinn-
ance being played with the former
should be speedily settled.
Wilmington won both games, which
were thrown out and ordered TO be
played over again on the ground that
Pinnance. Of the Philadelphia Ath-
letics. had played with Wilmington.
wilmington has protested the decision
on the ground that Pmnance has been
regularly signed for the season.
When Manager Mack, OF the Athlet-
les. was interviewed on the subject
yesterday he said:
"Pinnance is a regular menp4~ OF
the wilmington Club. He has been
signed by Manager Frysinger, Of that
club, for the season of 1904. AS for
Pitcher Bruce. he can get off from his
college duties only on Saturdays, and
consented TO his playing with Whining
ton until June /. 1 do not care to get
mixed up I'm any Tri-State arguments,
but this much is certain, Pinnance be-
longs to Wilmington as much as Hart
ley does to Harrisburg"
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
spEcIAL sATE

The attraction of special sales for wo-
men folk, the real buyers, is well known,
and every live merchant is continually
taking advantage Of the opportunities thus
opened to him. Louis Jacoby. Of 224-226
Market street announces in The Evening
Journal today a special white goods for
saturdays business. HvOmcn's waists and
skirts are the principal attractions, and
Mr.. Jacoby says he IS offering the best
values that he Inas ever been able to Sc
cure. The readers of The Evening Jour
nal should remember that the Red Star
Trading Stamp coupon printed last We'd
nesday is available until next Tuesday.
adv.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
WANTS WIFE TO ASSIST
IN SPENDING FORTUNE
Reward of Chester Butcher
Who Saved Life of an
Aged Woman

Chester, Pa, May 1s.-"I have the
money" said Ernest A. Roeber. a Col
wyn butcher "and all 1 now want is
some nice girl and I will settle down
to welded fife"
Several years ago Roeber was in
Pittsburg, and seeing a horse dashing
toward him, rushed out and stopped
the ANIMAL and thereby saved the life
OF Mrs. Martha Dobbs. an elderly
woman, who was i'm the carriage, which
in another minute would have been
dashed against an obstacle.
The woman was profuse in her
thanks and took the name Of the young
man. who soon forgot the circum-
stance.
A few weeks ago while working
in Springfield township. near this city.
he learned that Mrs. Dobbs had died
and in her will had bequeathed him
S25. 900.
He established his identity. and yes
terday received a check for the amount
Of the bequest together with an addi-
tional $4,000 from Mrs. Hingermier.
of Pittsburg. a daughter of Mrs.
Dobbs, who took that method Of show
ing her gratitude for the service of
Roeber in the runaway accident.
Roeber intends to place the money
at interest and says he expects to
spend the remainder OF his days in
comfort, with a good wife to help him
take care of the funds.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
PUT UP JOB,
SAYS POWELL
SOME DIFFICULTY EXPERIENCED IN
GETTL1JG BAIL FOR BURLY FARMER.
HIS BROKEN DOWN WIFE BEGINS
LIFE SENTENCE IN DOVER JAIL

Georgiana Ford, under the age Of IS. You
will have to go with US right away"
'All right. Ratledge that's the latest, is
it," retorted Powell, and adding: I'm go
with YOU" he called one Of his farmers
to take his team and dressed to accom-
pany the officers 10 Dover.
The charge for which Powell is arrested
is punishable by a fine Of $1,000 and seven
years Imprisonment, and when arraigned
before Magistrate Wood Powell waived a
hearing, under advice of his counsel,
Former Senator Kenney. Magistrate
Wood fixed bail ait $1,000. Powelrs law
yers hustled for an hour to secure bail,
after which Powell was committed 10 jail
by Sheriff Melvin, walking along the
same path his wife he'd taken with the
sheriff after being sentenced TO Jail for
life.
PowelIs lawyers. however. continued
their labors for him and before evening
had secured Louis A. Levy, distiller, as
bondsman, which security was approved
by Attorney General Ward who had re-
NAMED in town. and later by Magistrate
Wood, who went to the offices of Messrs.
Kenney and Magee and prepared the re-
cognizance.
Powell returned at once to his farm. lie
Is now the undisputed owner of the prop
erty there, Mrs. Powell, who formerly
owned the larger part Of it, having had
an appraisement and then sold out hei
right for one-half the appraisement to hei
husband, putting the cash proceeds or
deposit and thus swelling her bank ac.
count for future needs.
Powelrs only utterance regarding The
serious charge against him was made
to a friend whom he solicited to become
surety for him. He said.
This is "a devilish put-up job against
me, but III come out all right"
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
Special to the evening Journal.


Dover, May 1S.-"Oh sheriff, look az
these trees and that beautiful grass and
theso birds. and think shall never look
at them on earth againr' was the wall of
Mrs. Mary A. Powell, as she paused a
moment in front Of the Kent prison after
she had just been sentenced over at the
Court House to life imprisonment.
1t was enough to move heant Of stone
to ua0ergo or witness the ordsal of seeing
this well-dressed woman of property sem
fenced to prison for the remainder of her
natural life and this farewell speech Of
hers almost overcame the stout-hearted
sheriff.
1t is believed that in a comparatively
short time movement will begin before
the Board of Pardons of this State or
by special act Of assembly to secure for
her a reprieve or ameloratfon OF the
sentence to a term Of years.
Arrest Of Powell.
Hardly had Mrs. Powell been returned
Ito the jail to which she has been sent for
life. than two stalwart State detectives
Ratledge and Francis-armed with a
warrant sworn out by James p Rat
ledge, jumped in two-horse carriage
which was awaiting them just outside of
town and started on a journey to the Pow
ell farmhouse near Bowers Beach.
Powell was engdgsd in farm work at
the harrow, when at o'clock the de-
tectives rode up and the tall athletic
farmer met them with a frown. "Well,
what now do you meau?" he asked, as
Ratledge, a powerful man over feet tall
aligated from the carriage.
'Wo mean that we have warrant for
you charging that on January 20 you were
guilty of immoral conduct with one,
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
WILMINGTON A. A. SCHEDULE
Lancaster With Hoffman, Jordan and
Bartholdt Here Next Week.

The Wilmington A. A. schedule for
next week follows. Monday and Tuesday,
Reading Wednesday open; Thursday,
Lancaster with lazy" Hoffman. "kid"
Jordan and Bartholdt. Friday Cuban X
Giants ana Saturday Roxborouglh. Lam
caster has an exceptionally strong team.
Hoffman, who was here last year and who
played with Washington several games
this season has been transferred there,
and also Bartholdt OF the Athletics. "llid"
Jordan who was in the New England
League last year Is also wsth this team.
The locals are negotiating with a CATCH
er who will surprise dhe fans II he is
landed.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
SHIPWRECKED
ON CORAL REEF
Wilmington Captain Has a
Thrilling Experience in
West India Islands
BOAT AND CARGO WENT DOWN
Captain Shepherd and Grew Reach
Small Bahama Island in Ships Boat,
Where They Were Taken of by
Passing Ship.

Being stranded on a coral reef IN the
West Indies and having his ship. the
Arthur McArdle wrecked and making
his escape IN one OF the boats to a
small island was the experience Of
Captain James II. Shepherd, Of No
1914 West Sixth street. this city.
Captain Shepherd arrived home on
Sunday and relating his experience to
a reporter for The Evening Journal
said
I'VE left Point Breeze on April s for
Havana. on the night Of the 2Sd we
were thrown out OF our course by the
currents and We're cast upon the reefs
about half mile from shore on the
Egg Island reefs IN the northwestern
point OF Elutheria, one Of the Bahama
Islands.
1T was late and dark when the ship
struck the reef An examination re-
vealed that it would be impossible to
get the boat on aud she was being
pounded by the sea. We made the
boats ready, but did not leave until
daylight.
'The island on which we landed was
about four miles long and was inhab-
tied at one end. After remaining there
for two days we were picked up by a
sailing ship and carried to Nassau
from whence we took passage home. d
Carried Crude OIL.
The McArdle was loaded with 30 200
cases of crude oil which with the shir
makes loss Of $4,000. only partly
covered by insurance. The boat was
owned by Philadelphia parties.
Captain Shepherd says he is don,
with the sea for a while. He has beer
trading to the West Indies, Soutl
America and Mexican ports for thl
past six years.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
Real Estate Department Opened.

The Wilmington Trust Company, on
account Of the large increase in busi-
ness. has been compelled to establish
a separate department for real estate.
Former Prothonotary Peter A. Horty
has been secured to take charge of
this branch Of the company's business.
Mr.. Horty has had large experience in
real estate matters and win no doubt
make valuable man for the company.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
BISHOP AT OLD SWEDES
Confirmed Glass in This City and Or.
dained Minister in Philadelphia.

Bishop Coleman ofhoiated in two historic
churches yesterday. In the morning he or
dafnci the Rev. Charles Il. Bettecher. a
son of the Rev. Charles f. Betticher,
formerly rector Of the Chaymont Episco-
pal Church, in Old swedes Church. Phila-
delphia.
Last night the Bishop ofhciated in Old
swedes Church, this city. A class OF
twelve was confirmed. The bishop was
assisted by the Rev. II. b. Oimstead. vi
car OF Old swedes. and the Rev. Martin
b. Dunlap. former vicar. who is now
recuperating at Newark Among the class
was a daughter OF the Rev. Dunlap.
At the service the Bishop compliment
cd the new vested choir, which is doing
such good work at the church.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13

Philadelphia, May l3.-Wheat. No. .
red, May. closed at sl.O4lzq1. .O5. Car lots.
In export elevator: No. Northern Du-
luth. Si.l2a1.12is; No. Northern Du-
luth. sl.loql .lOlz; No. Pennsylvania and
Delaware red. Sl.O5ikQ1.O6.
Corn.-No. . mixed, May. closed at 5fita
54isc. Car lots on spot; No. =, in export
elevator, 5fi4G5iikc; steamer. export ele-
vator. 529iQ5sc; No. 8. in export evator.
50hQ5lc
Oafs.-Sales We're reported of No. .
white. natural, at 47ikc., and do. clipped,
al iSc.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
HAD BLOOD POISONING

After being confined to his home for
a week by blood poisoning, Bridgetender
George Wright returned to his duties al
Third street bridge this morning.
Police officer Daniel Aiken, who was
housed by blood poisoning. came out to-
day for the first time. He will report for
duty ON next Monday. a scratch on his
leg was responsible for the disease.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
GOOD SCORES At
ANNUAL SHOOT
Noted Marksmen at Traps at
Wawaset Gun Club in
Handicap Contest
WORLDS RECORD IS BROKEN
On Account of Large Number Of En-
tries But Three Events We're Shot
This Mornins-will Finish BY Night
fall.

Good weather, good scores and a
large crowd characterized the opening
Of the second day in the handicap
shoot at the Wawaset Gun Club
grounds this morning.
As on the day before, the men began
shooting at o'clock. On account Of
the large number of entries. there were
but three events finished at noon.
Hawkins and Elliott were tied for
high gun, each breaking 43 out OF 45
targets. The traps worked perfectly
and there was nothing to prevent this
being one of the most important shoots
ever held IN the East
Not to be outdone by Banks. who
added to the color scheme yesterday
by appearing IN a flaming red jacket.
McKelvey today was resplendent IN
one whose fiery coloring was equal TO
the crack DUPONT marksman.
Ig fnII hfrrk a.,
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
EAST SIDE TO CELEBRATE
There Will be Jolllfeation at Kirk
Wood Park Fourth Of July.

Fourth Of July will be celebrated In
great style by residents Of the East
Side. A canvass for public contribu-
tions viii be made all over that section
to set funds with which to meet the
expenses of a jollifcation that viii in
clude music, speeches and fireworks.
II may be held IN Kirl5wood Park.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
Liberty Fire company's Picnic.

The Active Association Of the Liberty
Fire Company will give its second annual
picnic at Bavarian Park on Saturday.
June 20. The executive officers for the oc-
casion are Peter ]. Grant, president; An
thony May, secretary; John Guyer. treas
urer; William +. Ntzhugh, master of
ceremonies; Michael ]. Cannon, floor man
ager, Michael Munral, first assistant and
William Tunstall, second assistant.
Evening journal., 1904-05-13
.ALL-DAY ALLIANCE MEETING
The Rev. Henry Wilson, D. D. of New
York Makes an Address.

The all-day meeting of the Christian
and Missionary Alliance being he'd at St.
Paurs NJ. E. Church was largely at
tended this morning An address was
made by the Rev. Henry Wilson. ID. D.,
of New York. There will also be meet
ings this afternoon and evening.