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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-19
SEVENTEEN SCENES
IN BEN B: N H HI II. ]. DRAMA IAN
Great Play Next Week Will be
Feast for Eye and Ear.
Billy Clifford.

Z Klaw and Erlangcrs mammoth me-
ohanical production of General Lew Wal
facets mighty play, Ben Hur," with its
lustrous Star 81 Bethlehem. It's camels.
Arabian steeds. Oriental trappery and
mimic spleDdsr OF, the gorgeous East,
is one OF. tia most elaborate spectacles
ever staged In the history Of thelworld.
Its series of seventeen scenes presents
to the eye feast of multjfarious beauty
and variety. all set tc sympelc ac-
compartment Of graceful music The
exciting episodes. such, as the galley
scene, with its lords OF chained slaves.
the sea fight the rescue in mid
ocean and the thrilling race. with Its
charlots and horses, combined with the
picturesque scenes illustratlng the Wise
Men IN the desert. the gmoonlit lake In tho
Orchard of Palms. where Ben Hur and
lras enjoy scclusion and make love in
IIas's barge. the palm waving worship
pers on Mount Clivet and the Grove Of
Daphne. with its nymphs and Devadasi.
dancing In their skins OF beasts to the
music of.thc kissing cynhas, simply cap
tivatc the great audiences that are night
~ In Attendance wherever 1t Is being ell
acted.
ing. IN gs}taI#
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-19
D|STR|DUIl0N0|
COMPANY ! |.
Final Steps Taken Yesterday in
Case Of Northern Securi-
s.5s ties Company.
BREAK ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Belicvedsto Have Been Due to
Misrepresentation Over
the Situation.
nv c,atcd press,


Z TRENTON. N. j., April ls-The Northern
Securities Company to-day filed with the Sec
rotary OF state articles providing for the re re-
duction OF lis capital stock from 1896, 400. 900
To sa,ssAooo Th new capital 70 Just one one per
cent. Of tho original ou,standlns capital. As
companying the papers and as a. part there
OF Is a revolution OF the board Of directors
of the company providing for tho reduction
OF the capital stoc kand the giving to the
stockholders stock OF the Northern Pacific
and Great Northern Company in return for
the surrender OF ninety.ntne per cent. OF their
holdings OF the stock OF tho Northern securi-
ties Company, II Is provided for. each share OF
stock OF tho Northern Securities Company Of
the par value Of 500 each, tho storkhoiders
shall receive stock OF tho Northern Pacific
l,alrond OF the par value Of s3Ss.T and stock
or the Great Northern Railroadg of the pa :
value OF $40. ~. Ss@ gt II h Il
This Is really the final diatribut Ion that was
attackedsin the courts BY =. II. Hartman, the
suit finally Terminating in a victory for James
o. Hill and tho Interests which he represents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-19
PROSP[CT'SiDARK,
SAYS Mr.. EVANS A I. 5.
Killing 17rosts Have 4: Lessci, ned
Chances Fl 81 Early
Fruit. IN. i;7 !. .55s q
WHAT CoRREsPo SAY
Crop Bulletin Tells What FARM
erss Are Doing Over a
rs State.

Following IL the crop bulltin Issued
4 yesterday by the Weather Bureau: Il q
4 General stuation--The weather OF the
4 week was for the most part, cool ana lllt1
4 rainy n,d with the exception Of grass lts'
land pastures and tile leafing out CT trees
/ and shrubs, there was not much progress
lin vegetation except Of the harder kinos,
as winter wheat and oats. These did
very well through out the week. Very
little blowing or. other preparation 1orl
spring crops was done, on account OF the the
| wet condition of the SOIL and work of
this nature Is somewhat later than u.s.
ual. Gardening ia late also in some To-
calitcs In the Middle and Great Valley.
\ Divisions Grass made excellent progress
during the week and pastures are aliord-
i ing fine. era zlng. Apple, and n Ma t n
Virginia, cherry, plum and peach trees
were In heavy bloom during the week,
and until Sunday the outlook was very
promising, but tho occurrence 81 tempera-
and Ice OH Sunday night Q6th) has made
tthe prospect doubtful, and It Is probable
sthat unless there was q brisk wind move
ment during the night serious i damage sc
b Winter Wheat. -This crop made very
good progress during the week, the
plants maintaining their vigorous and. and
tLHTl1IyE
Winter Oats made satisfactory ADVANCE
notwithstanding the cool and wet wealth
ier The stands are thin and the acre,
4 age small, but the plants are well rooted
and in promising condition. szT
IA Spring Oats--Some seeding Of spring
I oats was done during the week, but
4 his work was interrupted by the ull-
favorable weather. The early seeding Is
up and goods stands are. being secured e
so far. The bulk OF this crop is In the
ground and ten days OF good weather
will find seeding completed.
81 Corn Owing to the wet weather of
the week little blowing for this crop
was done. md 1t is 3 somewhat later
S'Tobacco:.The young plants Of this crop
are plentiful. and. s.as. "a rule, are doing
very well. Locally there.is some COM
plant of their being small and Irregular.
but for the I, most part they arc well
Potatoes Orlsh,.--Thc early planting Of
this crop is coming up and making good
progress. The cool, wet weather OF the
week retarded growth somewhat and
delayed sprouting Of the late planting,
condition III t. f3t 20 III
Truck.-In Underwater counties truck
crops did well all this week, but the
frosts of Sunday night will probably in
sjure strawberries md !. tender vegetation.
Fruit-In the Great Valley and 4 por-
@tions Of the Middle Division, apple. peach.
plum and cherry trees are in full bloom.
cherry. plum, pear and peach trees have
finished blooming and the young fruit
has set. Apple trees are blooming free
~, however. Fears are entertained of
tho effect Of the killing frost Of Sun
DAY night on these crops.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-19
Al; COAST / ! !.
Line RAILROAD.

Continued from First Page,)
$3.50 co., at one. nd o. hal for one, m x
Ing total Of 1926. 900. VI . &. 4. /.
Atlantic Coast Line Of " rginta, 50, co.,
600, atone and a. half Il for one, max,
ing total OF 1850. 900, \.
Norfolk and Carolina 81. 0oOoo q one one
half for one, making total of 81. $4,000
Southeastern Railroad of d North Caro-
lima, received for their stock 1345. 9Oo;
making total Issue OF So. $50 200 the
above roads t&s 81 81 N
rchases Plant System.
4 on April q %, Il 10o2, the Atlantic Coast
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-19

2 e THAT q EAUTlFULg GLOSS IN Il
comes from the sYarnlsh In Devoe's Var
nish Floor Pain costs cents more a
Quart though. Sold by Harris HARD DWARF
Company, n Ii #
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-19
Paid Cash Dividends

During all these years regular cash div
blends had been paid and in. addition, In.
December. 1901 a per cent. script divi-.
d ti was paid the stockholders Iii the
= per cent certificates OF the Atlantic
Coast Line Company OF Connecticut. the
olding'' company for the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad. ~ Notice the difference in
the names B: Company.'Si In he one Rail-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-19
Billy lsinglel Cliff ord.

lie &c sale Of seuts opens tomorrow morn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
German Cruiser Goes to shipyard
For Oyerhaullng.
T4Rs GIVEN SHORE LIBERTY
Familiar Uniform Seen on Streets
Again Yesterday--French Cruiser
rroudc Expected Here Today-Bat-
tlcship illinois Starts for Roads.

The cruiser Bremen, attached to
the German South Atlantic fleet. now
stationed in the Caribbean sea. ar
rived In this port from Nassau yeSter-
day afternoon at A O'Clock, and pro-
ceedet to the shipyard for overhaul
ing and repairs.
The arrival of the Bremen was I'M
heralded and she slipped quietly up
Hampton Roads. passing the United
States cruiser Topeka, which is
anchored OFF the Casino taking on
bunker coal. The German flag, at the
stern of the Bremen was dipped TO
the Stare and Stripes flying on the
Topeka, and the American flag was in
turn lowered in acknowledgement of
the I'rcmen's salute.
1t Is probable that the captain OF
the Bremen and Mayor Buxton will
exchange visits, according to custom.
The Bremen is the second of the
vessels attached to the German South
Atlantic Ileet. to visit this mort this
year. The Panther was here only Il
short time ago to he overhauled al
the shipyard. The crews of all German
men-o-war which visit this port are
given shore leave and yesterday after.
noon Il number OF the sailors from the
bremen were seen on the streetS
here.
The Bremen is of the protected cruiser
tyne, and greatly resembles the Veni.
la, which visited this port some time
ago. The ship has three runels and
Two masts, hui the fighting tops. so
common TO the ships of the American
navy. are not seen on her. 1t is cx-
pected that the cruiser will remain
ut the shipyard about 6 weeks, during
which time every part Of her will he
ovcrhauled
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
cOFF MAN-WARE.
Pr.'ty Wedding at Homo of the Bride
Parents.

Prs'ty Wedding at Homo of the Bride
Parents.
y Pretty home wedding was cello.
hratcd a, "22 Fcrty-sixlh street. yes.
tertay morning at . O'Clock. when Miss
Mary Ware. daughter OF Mr.. yrhos. NJ
Ware. became the bride OF Mr.. A. b
Goldman. Roy. T.. C. Shearer perform
ing the ceremony
Thc.bridc was attired In q travelling
suit OF blue cloth with hat and gloves
TO match ard carried large bouquet
of white carnations. The groom wor.
The conventional black Only the men,.
bcrs and friends CT the family were
present. The bride and groom ara
very popular among their circle of ac
quaintanccs. whose best wishes follow:
them.
The couple left Immediately after
the ceremony over the C. & o. for
Stanton, Va. where they will spend
their honeymoon with the grcom's pur
ents. They will return in a week or
ten days to make their home in thi.
city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
FOURTH ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Merci ants Mechanics Saving Assooia
ton in Excellent Condition.

"'s' u aHtS'mSCHaniCS SAVING 6SSOSIa-
ton in Excellent Condition.
The Merchants Mechanics Savings
Association. whose fourth annual state.
meat appears in another column Of
to'iay'.i paper. is one of Newport News
most progressive fnacial Institutions.
E""h Year has shown an increase in
The capital AMI profits An annual Ill
vidend OF ten per centum compound in,
tciest has been declared, besides the
accumulation cI a surplus fund.
The officers or Tie association are
President, Jchn Lower; vice-prcsi,
deni' William Garner treasurer, A
Rosen':anm secretary and attorney
ALLAH i. Jcnes; directors. John Grecu-
smith SCI. sPevscr. c. w Lohmann
Waller Charnioy. L. w. Milstead, e. j.
Collins Elias Poyser James Curtis
John +. Wicgcl. ELLIS j Gran, Isaa..
Cohen AMI G w. Todd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
Theatrical


Brother Against Brother" comedy
drama IN i've acts. was presented III
the Academy Of Music by The Edsall.
WintErnpe Company last night Tic
same piece will be the Offering fer to
night but The hill will he changed to
riurrow night and again for Friday af
,erncon and night. New specialize
wiz hc introduced with each change
of nill. Saturday night. when the com.
pan% gives its final perfci nance here.
The barrel Of money" will DO drawn
for by . committee from the audience
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
YACHT ON TRIAL CRUISE
EDWARD RANDoLPH's APACHE
ARRIVES IN PORT.
Preparing for Ocean Race for the
kaiser's cup-Eleven Vessels viii
Enter the Contest.

Mr.. Edward Randolph''s bark rugged
yacht. with auxiliary steam power,
Apache. of the New York Yacht Club.
arrived at this port from New York,
yesterday morning on a trial
run and is now anchored off
the Casino. where she will remain un.
9 It'll next Tuesday. when she will re.
turn 10 NeSaaeY orll to prepare for the
ocean race for the Kaisers cup.
Commanded by Captain J. H. Nc.
Donald. the Apache sailed from New
York on Saturday afternoon at a
o'clock, arriving Tuesday night at Old
Point, where she remained Mt anchor
until yesterday morning. The little
craft had a rough trip down the coast,
MS she struck G0-knot blow during
the run.
Captain Mcdonald, who is in COM
mand of the Apache. is well known
here. he having heen an officer on the
American liner ST Paul. which has
made number of trips to this city.
Later Captain Mcdonald was placed
in command of the yacht Constance,
and about two years ago he assumed
charge of the Apache. He is an ex.
perienced seaman and one in every
way fitted for the command of n
yacht to participate in an ocean race.
The Apache is 220 feet over all and
measures $50 feet on the water line:
she has 2Sh feet beam and is 1Gh
feet deep. Her hull is built of steel
and she is -70G gross tonnage.
The race for the Kalser's cup, in
which the trim little yacht will par.
ticinate, begins on May 16 atF2 O'clock
in the afternoon. The course is from
Sandy Hook lightship, off New York,
TO Lizards, in England Eleven yachts
will contest. Eight will be American,
two English and one German, The
American yachts will he. the Endy-
mion, of the Indian Head Yacht club:
the Apache, = Ailsa. Atlantic, Utowana
and Hiidagnaw, of the Now York
Yacht club;Nthe Flordlee and Thistle,
Z of the Atlantic Yacht club, The Eng.
lish yachts willsbe the Sunbeam and
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
Fewer gallons: wears longer; pevoe
Easter Monday Excursion to Rich,
nond via c. 6 o. by. $1.01
ts Round Trim

On Easter Monday, April oath, the
Chesapeake & Ohio will have excur-
sion from Old Point, Hampton and
Newport News to Richmond and re.
turn. Special train will leave Old
Point 1886 a. M, Phoebus, S:33 a. M,
Hampton. 1896 a. M. and Newport
News. 900 a. M. arriving Richmond
ll:0O a. m. Returning leave Richmond
1880 p. m. of same date. Rate $500
round trip. No stops between New.
port News and Richmond in either, di.
rection The opening excursion;of the
season, - .,,tts5 8st i5ts fd-lG.Gt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
illinois Coming.

The battleship Illinois, attached to
the North Atlantic lleet, sailed from
Pensacoln. Fla. yesterday afternoon
Tor Hampton Roads. The Illinois will
nave extensive repairs made ON her
nun. which will necessitate the dock
ing OF the ship. II is not known
whether the vessel will be repaired
mere or al the Norfolk navy yard, hut
MS the coast defense squadron is at
me navy yard for repairs 1t is more
Than probable that the ship will be
hockcd. here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
French Cruiser comino.

The French cruiser Troude. Cap
lam MotteZe. is expected to arrive at
mis- port from Charleston, s. c.. from
whence she sailed Monday This will
be the first vis, of the Troude to this
port and she will be the first French
war vessel TO be seen in Hampton
roads since the great naval rendez-
vons of 1893.
1t Is understood that the cruiser will
nc overhaulcd at The shipyard here.
instead OF going 10 France to have the
work done.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
ss. NEWPORT NEWS, VA, TlIURsDAY, April 20 1905.
Vahallar, of the Royal Yacht club.
The Hamburg will represent Gcrmany
In he race.
Arrived Yesterday

's''''~o = SSNSiNs'ys
Schooncr Rebccca Iralmer. Clarke.
Rnstnn. II
Tug Walthsm with harges Sunb,lry
and Carlenas, both from Posion.
Sailed Yesterday.
British steamship Rappahannock
Trinick. Liverpool
Schooner Catherine NJ. Mcnahan
Hail. Bangor
Schooner Jennie French Potter Pot
ter. Boston
Schooner norotlly Palmer, Harding.
Boston.
Calendar For This Day.
sun lt'ses..... .,.......5 % a. IN.
gun Se's..'.. 80: AZ p. III
High wafer. .9:37 Il. m; $50 u. III.
High water. !. .3:35 IL. m: $40 y. III.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
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Two Additions to Church.

There we're two additions to thu
church during the cvangelistic service 5
Ct lie Thirtieth street Christian
church last night. The pastor, Rev.
Milo Atl;insSn preached on tho sub
iect' TIE Wandering BOY" Tonight
tho pastors subject will be "l.ife's
Creates; Problem" Special music is
arranged for all CT the services.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
Team of Marksmen.

tits understood that Col Higgins,
commanding the Seventy-flrst regi.
ment of Virginia volunteers, of which
the local military companies are a
part, will shortly issue an order to
the regiment relative to the selection
OF team to represent the regiment at
the Creedmore rifle range, Seagirt,
N = 81 -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
Calendar For This pau
Marine Notes


The Mallory line steamship San JAG.
into. was Heated into dry dock No. .
IT the shipyartl. yesterday morning for
he purpose of having her hull cleaned
and painted.
The Seaboard Transportation Com
pany's Large Iowa was fioatcd out Of
dry lack No 2, at the shipyard yes
ter'ay morning after having her hull
cleaned, ca,ilked ana painted.
The \. Y. p & n. car iloai No. 5.
was floatcd into dry dock No 2. Tic
shipyard yesterday morning for tho
purpose of having her hull repaired.
The float was slightly damaged in a
collision with Il Clyde liner in Hampton
Roads Monday morning.
The work of repairing the side.whccl
steamer Wakefield. of Washington. II.
c. is rapidly nearing completion al
nc shiprard ana i, is expected that
me ship will cave the yard in a short
time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
Cruiser Topeka Here.

The United States protected cruiser
Topeka arrived i'll port yesterday from
hampton Roads and dropped anchor
OF Old Dominion pier a. where she is
now loading bunker coal. Ii is ex-
nected that the cruiser will get out Of
the harlor tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-20
DAUGHTERS of confederacu.

John w. Daniel Chapter. Daughters
OF The Confederacy, will hold an i'm
portant meeting this afternoon at 4
O'Clock at the Y. M. G.. A. building.
important business is to be taken up
and all members are expected to at
tend.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16
NOTICE.

TO~EHoM IT MAY CON 'ERN. and more par
ticularig TO Fred Gentry. hi- heirs or assigns /:
BE II KNOWN. That The Couniy Of Gilpin
lid ON the I'd day Of October. A b. 1862. pur-
chase at pnblic auction. in the county Of tiilpin
and state of Colorado of the then Treasurer of
sad county. for the delinquent tax of 1901 the
following described property. taxed for said
year In the name of Fred Gentry. to witt Frame
house. Lot -, Block 9. in Central City. tax of
1911. IN Gilpin comfy, Colorado, and assessed
Tor said year 1901 at Si7j.O0.
And the said purchase, as evidenced by Tax
Certificate of purchase No. S-6i having been
iuly assigned to the undersigned and the taxes
on the said land for the years 1902 1903 and isGl
having been paid by the holder of said Cartif-
cate of Purchase, and the undersigned being
now in possession of and the owner of said Ger
ttcate of Purchase.
THEREFORE,. Notice is hereby given. as re-
quired in Chapter Ia Session Laws of the state
OF Colorado, for the ls's3, that the time for
redemption of said real estate from said tax sale
viii expire on the 2ad day of October 4. ID. 1865,
and that thereafter shall apply to the Treas
urer OF said Gilpin county, Colorado, for a deed
to the above described property.
Witness my Land and seal this 18th day of Oc-
tnber, 1907.
JOB OTTO A. SCUEFFIFR ISeaI1
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16
The Garden of the Soul.

The soul is like a garden that can.
not safely be left unattended: for
weeds grow much faster than whole
some plants, and there is no beauty
of holiness that can be expected to
come up of itself and keep itself free
from contamination and evil contact.
The sacrament of love is that flower
On the holy life. 1t irridiates the soul
with beauty, it fills ii with fragrance,
and sheds peace and rest upon the
nature. II is the secret of the high
est, devoutest natures. We look up
TO them with awe and longing, feel
ing that their gifts cannot be attain.
ed by us; but the power of love is
open to us all. 1t is especially the
attribute of the humble heart.-Chi.
cago Post.
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16
snEnlFF's SALE UNDER EXECUTION

BY virtue OF n certain writ of Execution. issued
out Of and under the Seal of the District Court of
Gilpin County. Colorado. to me directed where.
by am commanded to make the sum Of Fifty
Three Dollars and -four Cents ($53.0t) costs, the
amount OF n certain judgment obtained on the
10th day Of June, A. ID. 1901, in sad Court against
the National Tunnel Mining and Milling Com
pany, in favor OF Catherine sutton and atherine
lthiferty, out 81 the lands an d tenements, goods
Milling Company. have levied upon the fol
lowing described real estate, mines. mining
promises, property and properties to-wit-
The Caledonia Lode Mining Claim Survey No.
ala, situate in Lake Mining District, Gilpin
County, Colorado, and the Caledonia Lode Min.
ing Clnim No. ., Survey No. go. situate In Lake
Mining District, Gilpin County Colorado to-
gether with all shaft houses and improvements
engines, boilers ind machinery of ench and every
KIND ana description stunte therein and thereon
and appnrtenant thereto and thereupon belong
ing, each and all MS the property of the National
Tnnnel Mining and Milling Company
Therefore according to said command. / shall
oner Tor sale, ut public auction, to the highest
title and interest OF the above named the Ma
tional Tunnel Mining and Milling Company in
and to all and In and to each and every Of the
above described mines and property and ali i'm
pr9veinents and machinery therein and thereto
bennginR, ON Monday, November 10th, A. ID.
lN1 ut the hour Of II o'clock n. IN. Of snid day,
at the front door Of the Court House. In the City
RADIO.
Dated this 2ist day Of October, a. D. 1906.
Sheriff of Gilpin County, Colorado
rirst pub, Oct. 23-iaft, Nov. 10 1906,
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16
Wanted to Helm,

L. J. Dillon, writing In the Review
Of Reviews. tells this story: Among
group of happy. bright children the
question was asked what they would
like to be when grown up. One little
boy who had remained silent and
thoughtful, was the last to speak. and
this Is what he said: II think I'd
like to be. a god" What do you
mean?" exclaimed one Of the horrified
elders. well, you see there is only
one God now, and he has an awful
lot to do and nc one &c help him"
Gilpin observer., 1905-11-16
Always Staunch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
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