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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
The RACES.
entries and Results at Saratoga and
Monmouth.
Following are the result. at saratoga,

Following are the results at saratoga,
NY. Of yesterday races:
First race. two year old. five and a-hali
t.rlOugs- strategy FIRST. MlrCbeau
second, Jeancrcitc third Time, 1913.
second race. one and oue-siXieeuth OF 70
mIl.-Mola first. Cecil Is second. ". C.. Nor
Third rec. nve-ci-nihs ola mile-J. r.. Dee
fret. Marie Lowell second Rcd Fellow third.
FINE. 1907.
lourtn rice one mile-sling FIRST Major
Tom second. king iIazen third. Time.
Finh iacc. seyen-,ighihs Of q mile. sell.
ing Nacilc il first. Little Crete second.
Nanne T. third. Tine, L2Ol4.
Results at Monmouth Park:
FIRST race, seyeu.eiIhtLs Of q mile-Ran-
cocas nrst, NiviI second. WattersOn third.
Time, 1923
sec md race, thrco-quarlcrs Of a mile. SELL
ing Bertha campbell first. Mrs. bennett
second, Benjamin ihni. Time. l:l5!l
Jhiid race. one m'le-Ann.e BOylor first,
Kings own second, Ed Hopper third. Time,
Fourth race, one AMI one eiehthsfa mile
Jaage Morrow Grst, kric second, New Castle
third. Time. 2:O3.
tlfth racc. nVe-eighihs OF a mile, selling
Vii age Maid first. Radiant second, SOuiiere
third Time, l;Oiil.
sixth race. scvcl-eighths Of q mile, sell
ing-Couut Dudley first, fleve second. Jen-
ME X third. ime, l;z9.
Entries at Saratoga tor to-day;
First race. six furlongs-Young Duke. 135:
Oalece. 100: JAY u C.. l35; Bcttina, 1870:
TOrchlignt l35; Gypsy Queen, 100.
second rae Relief stakes, one mile and
five hundred yards-Mofa, IO5; Ban Chief.
10; Rcclnre I 10.
1hird race. Handicap. nine furlongs-Ham-
let, IO5; Gymnast, English LAZY, ITO; Bally-
hoo. 1O3
Fourth race. MouIsey stakes, one mile and
-quarler,- sam ID. J5; Gypsy queen.
Wary. los: Flcodtide, IO7; Aiarauder. 100.
Fin race, selling. six iurIOngs-i Ina Dman.
lO7: Lady r, .; Bili bee 1917 Bettina. lOs
Golden Rod, lO1; bohemian, lO2.
Weather clear. track SLOW.
Entries for Monmouth to-day:
First race. three-quaIters OF a mile-Bme
Rock, 49, ady Reel. 1906: Volunteer 1871;
Worth. los; TipstaM ll2; Georgetown, ST
Second race, Catteret handicap. three-quar-
ters OF "A mile-Bermudl, Ill; iIurnem. 1Ol;
Montana. ITO; Beausy, 1903 formerly Wire
grass, cOliE Contribution, los: Correction.
1885, Russell, Is; Amulet, i0i; Castalli, 1O7;
Sorcerer, III: Captain Wagi ter. los.
Third race. one mlle-Ran cOcas. 1903; stock /
ton, Il3; Volunteer. l20. Senorita. III; |
Chcmise, SO; iullt Blackburn. 30.
Fourth race, salvador against time.
FINN race. Jersey handicap one and Que
quarter miles Fan Fan (cOlD, 100; Tan Can. /
leo; ; I James. o.: Demuih, lO7; Masterlode.
l0x; Judge Morrow, l25; einaloa, III; Ban /
quet, III.
sixth race. one and a quarter miles /
orifiamme, 100 Philosophy. 100; Tristan, /
ll5: firinzi, lbs: Lotion, 96; Elroe. os; Erie, /
100; Montague 100.
Seventh race. seven. eighths OF a mile. sell 4
80; Fam Wood. Ill; ~ Paris, /
Ill; Teddy Ven ure, lO3: Louise Of Vivid |
LOG; k1quefort, 90; Emeti, hlly, 81; Kings /
Own liz.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.
Local Happenings That Require Little
space to Relate.


To meet the constantly increasing de-
mand the Richmond and Dany.le road will
start about October lst the Washington and
Southwestern ycstibule limited train % run
between Washington and Atlanta VA
Lynchburg. Greensboro. Salisbury, Chat
lotto, Sparlanburg. and GrecuNillc. This
train viii leave Washington city every day
al ll:lj y. NJ. arriving IN Atlanta at q
o'clock the following morning. and return
ing upon similar schedule of hours 90
arrival and departure. The equipment will
consist Of Pullmas palace bullet. smoking
and library. and sleeping, dining. and
drawing room cars. which are being bust
expressly for tins service. and viii Zoe mas
tcrpieces of art. The entire train will DE
ycstibulcd. steam-heated. and eas-lighted.
and in every detail equal 90 the best trains
Of this character on any line.
The commissioners appointed TO Ie1s-
sess real estate in the city have completed
their lab0rs. and are now revising their
work preparatory TO the opening Of their
books for public criticism.
W. j.. Carlweli and W. &. Fear quail
fed in the Chanccry Court Yesterday as e.
ecutOrs OF the estate of John ]. Fear. The
estate is valued at $1,000
The following marriage licenses wcro
issued yesterday: Thomas -eaton and Nora
Porter, both Of Richmond.
The foundation for the Commonwealth
club house is heinz dug. The building is
TO be finished by : plcmbcr. is3i
The hcadquartcr, a. the National Ma
chini-t,' Union has been moved from Al.
lanta 10 this city.
The Mozart ACADEMY lobby srcceiyin- a
new coat Of paint.
The P0Whatan Club meets tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

4 memorial lo the late Prince Imperial
of France has recently been erected in the
Catholic church, Chislehurst. where his re-
mains rested before their removal 10 the
mausOleum at Marlborough. The memorial
consists of a can0pied wall tomb signed
in fifteenth century Gothic TO harmonic
with the church in which it j. placed. II
occupies a site at the western end Of the
north wall. and is mainly constructed OF
Caen stone. The tomb itself is raised upon
a step. and has a frontal enriched with
tracery inciosing the imperial cipher. and
bearing in lis centre the following inscrip-
ton: "To the pious. noble, and chiyalrOus
Louis Napoleon. Prince Imperial of France,
who fell in England's cause on June |,
1879. This monument is erected by his
faithful servant and friend the Right Rev.
Mgr. Goddard, rector of this parish" Upon
the tomb slab rests "A recumbont figure Of
the Prince of life size IN white alabaster.
He j. attired in the uniform of the Royal
Artillery, worn in his fatal campaign in
Iululand, and is wrapped in his military
cloak.-l0nd0n Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED.
The Big Labor Parade tn Take Place Next
Monday.

The Zig Labor Parade tn Take Place Next
Monday.
The general committee representing fir
teen trade unions in the city held meeting
last night at smiths Hall to complete the
arrangements for the labor day parade next
Monday. The meeting was largely attend
Cd. and presided over by Mr.. james u.
D0hcriy. Mr.. Thomas Payne acted rs sec
ictary.
II was unanimously decided upon to hold
the picnic at the Exposition Grounds I'M
mcdiatcly after the parade. The features Of
the picnic will be a match game Of base
ball between the Iron Workers Union and
the balance Of the organization. the former
having Challenged all the others. There
will be dancing, a plenty 10 eat and drink,
and everything TO make merry.
ChioEMarshal Doherty appointed the fol-
lowing t. act as his aids during the day:
Thomas j. Payne, 7. j. Driscamm, Martin
johnson. Charles T. Duke. J.. {. llakc,
James T.. Disney. Louis Beyrncs. \. J.. Ty-
Ter. j. II. Payne. VI. Il. Pace, }. II. Lawder
W. j. Doyle. Robert G. Morrisette, and Mr.
Duyli.
The line Of march win be from First and
Broad. down Broad TO Nineteenth, thence
10 Main. up Main 10 Eighth, thence to
Franklin. up Franklin to l.mhardy thence
io Broad. and up Broad 90 the Expo
siti0n Grounds. where the picnic will be
held. The parade will be headed
by sixteen policemen, followed boy the chief
marshal and his aids. The -tonecutters
Union will head ihe unions. followed by the
B0ilem3kors'. and the remaining unions
will Doe in the following order: iailOrs' ,
Machuists'. Painters. Timers, Printers,
M0ullor,'. Carpenters, Papernanger,', e.
garmahers'. Plumbers.
The chief marshall viii wear white
satin sash. and his aides Will wear white
ro-etto-. They will be on horseback. the
rest Of the members Of the parade VIII De
ai00t.
Each pariicipator in tine parade Will
wear badges representing their trade. and
will carry cane with Che United states
nag attached 90 IT, and each union VIII
carry q banner representing their trade.
The painters will wear suite ot white
0yeralls used by them in their work, ana
tine carpenters viii wear their aprons, ana
the stonccuttcrs large white hats.
The parade VIII start ai q O'Clock \. M.,
and viii De in procoa sion about three hours,
reaching The Exposition grounds about
noon.
The festivities and dancing 40 the EXposi-
ton Grounds VIII be kept mp until III O'Clock.
The picnic will be- strictly private affair,
only the member, and their families Will be
allowed entrance 10 the grounds. lne
number OF participants in The parade VIII
ufIuthnr ubouf ono thousand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
What Ia Going ON of Interest at the Other
End OF the Bridge.


Major Il. J. Black, OF Richmond, was in
Manchester yesterday.
The time for purchasing dog medals will
expire this week.
\ plea for a sewerage system in Man.
chester is strongly made by the people.
Mauchesicr's rapid strides viii be ro-
tardod by Mayors bridge remaining I'M
lighted every night.
Mr.. Carlo L. 4. Caracusti Of Granite, has
left TO spend some time in New York.
Mr.. j. Il. Walden. who has been spending
a few days in Chesterfield, has returned
home.
Rev. Allen +. Hardy. VINO has been alb
sent from the city for several days, has re-
turned home.
Emma Easley (col0red) was fined - in
the Mayors Court Yesterday for using indie
cent language on the street.
The City school Board have made all
necessary arrangements for the Ieopcning
of the public schools the I'D of September.
They have also made the following changes
in the books TO Doe used: ApplctOn's Geog-
raphy IT, r'oco of the Eclectic; Tracy's
Physiology substituted for Walkers. and
Waddy's Rhetoric for Harris. The reason
for the adoption of Miss Naddy's book is
that tits written bya irginian. and is COM
SldcfeO an tNccNchl WON. NO teacher WIS
elected for the High School.
Rev. Allen r. Hardy, who has charge Of
the Sevenlh-Strect Baptist mission Of Man
chester. has received a call % Antioch and
Mile-Creek churches in lIenr.co. Mr..
Hardy has the call under consideration.
and will decide in "a few days as to what ne
will do. During his ministry in Man
chester he has made many friends.
Antioch church is one Of the oldest
Baptist churches in the state. and has had
among is pastors some Of the most .prOmi-
ncnt ministers IN the Baptist church in
VIRGINIA. II is also distinguished as being
The mother Of the First Baptist church of
Richmond, which was organized one hun
dred and ten YeaTs ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
4 Ne.yY Ho.ton Girl.

Miss T.. Maude Pratt daughter Of :. B..
Pratt. editor Of the American. was visiting
the North Atlantic squadron. stationed M
Boston h5roOr, on Friday az last week rs
the guest of Chief Engineer Nm,low, az tine
Dolphin She had been shown over The diff
fprcnt vessels and was examining one of
tine biz S-inch Guns Of the Atlanta's arma-
mont when she expressed the wish that she
miehi lire 70 on. would you DO IL, IN
daed:" asked Engineer Wiuslow. and
being a--ured that Size would only be too
delighted. he huTiedly whispered an
order % gunner, and m a trice
"a iV-p0und blank cartridge had been
inserted into the gun. The ON
Ger did not believe That his tair
guest would dare 10 carry out her de-
sire. hut he cord WIS placed i'm her hand
and an waited breathlcssly for the result.
They did not have to wait long. however.
for. era-ping the cord frmly. Miss Pratt
gave il a sudden jerk. and tHe biz gun
spoke out with a tremendous roar, disturb
ing the quiet OF Massachusetts bay for
miles around. while the young woman
never finched. The officers and men. one
and AN. admired her for her nerve, and Ny.
Nu-loW said that iu his five years in the
service Of the iuit,d states Navy he had
never known woman 10 fire on a cannon
on board % war Nessci before. Another Off
Ger. lieutenant. remarked that he had
never beard Of DO, ever having Decndone up
10 that tmc.- Boston Traveller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

Potomac Railroad Company while IN mo-
ton. Each fined 81 and costs.
Thomas Lockett tcolored), shooting craps
in the street. Fiucd $3.50 and costs.
samuel Tonnis (colored), carrying con-
coaled weapons. Fined $50.
Mary Doherty and William Blair, lighting
and creating a disturbance in the street.
Blair was discharged; Mary required Ia
give security for good behavior. Committed
in default.
Thomas johnson and Emma Price (col-
ored) were found guilty Of nisdemeanor.
Each fined S10and costs.
L. NJ. Houston was fined 500 and costs
for refusing 20 pay his market tax ana re-
sisting the Clerk Of the First Market
Lizzie Lee and Victoria Gillian tcolored)
were each fined $3.50 and costs for abusing
and threatening each other.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
a POCKET-BOOk.
How Mr.. Thomas Caused Ose To he
Found.


Yesterday was the fist day in several
weeks that could not furnish an item in re-
gard TO the Rossdeitcher murder mystery
sheriff Southwark said he was rather dis
appointed that no clues were found III the
hav on Tuesday, as ROssdeitcher often made
the statement before his death that he Ind his
money. ON the trip TO the Fcitigs Tuesday,
Archie Meekus. an ebony cOl0red negro,
was taken along TO assist the Oiiccrs.
Archie has been in the county jail for over
a wear. having been convicted Of cutting a
man. While the hay was being searched,
Commonwealth Attorney Thomas tOld
Meekins that il he found Rossdetcher's
pocket-bOok that he (Ihomas) would give
him five dollars. \ short time after MI
Thomas threw his pocket-book under pile
of hay without Archie being any the wiser
The latter, however, was working win
will, though he was rather discouraged by
the observation-disclosures of the hay as re-
CARDS pOcket-bOOks. Il can fin dat pocket
book" he said. IL don't blieye that white
cenerman hid it here. There amt no tell
ing. though" and with that he began 10
work harder. Presently he turned up the
pile In which Mr.. Thomas book was.
A cold chill seemed TO have crept all over
him; his ewes bulged, and catching good
breath he yelled, "GlOry, hallelujah. found
IL at las't' Everybody within a hundred
yards ran 10 the stall to see the book, while
Archie sat on stump and dreamed OF the
MANY things that could be bought for five
dollars.
Ills dream had a rude awakening, how
ever, and Archie returned 70 Jail with the
sad conviction that il is not well to halloo
until you get out Of the woods"
Thornton Adams case will come up next
Wednesday on preliminary hearing. 1t
is not probable that the case VIII be con-
tinued. MIR. Thomas has recovered his
health, and stated yesterday that he would
80 on with the case.
sully is in the county JAIL The jailer says
that the good fare given him has made much
impros ement, and that he looks decidedly
better now than when he was first put in
cell. About three times "A week sully's lit
tie brother brings a basket OF eatables from
sully's mother. Sully waived a preliminar.
examination, and he goes before the grand
Jury. The latter meets september sth at the
..onnty court hOusp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

\ brakeman on the { besapeake and Ohio
railway found q White infant, apparently
only few days Old, in the canal under the
Richmond. Fredericksburg. and Potomac
railroad trestle. at the foot Of sixth street
yesterday morning. The child was sewed
up in a sheet and "A brick was attached Ia
its neck with a string. Coroner Taylor was
notified, who took charge OF the body.
Early this morning Coroner Taylor was
called 10 the corner Of Buchanan and VIII
liams street 20 view the body OF a dead I'M
FAINT which had been laid in the street
during the night. il is supposed. As usual
no clue 10 its parents could be obtained boy
Or. Taylor who disposed Of the body ac-
cOrQing To law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

Yesterday at - o'clock. horse attached
10 top wagon ran OIL from the corner OF
Eighteenth and Franklin streets. An aged
lady, who was the only occupant, was
thrown to the ground. She was carried
into Mr.. ID. O'Sulliyan's store, and the am
bulance was summoned. The physician in
charge found she had been cut about the
hands and head, and was suffering from
severe palpitation Of the heart. brought on
from the fright and snock Of being thrown.
The ambulance rendered all assistance
possible, and later the family physician
arrived, who took her home in Il carriage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

Invitations have been received from the
Lynchburg Agricultural Fair by the stuart
Horse Guards. the Richmond ll0witzer,,
and 49, company Of the First Virginia
regiment to attend that fair September sth,
9TH. and 10th. The llowilIers are the ouly
company that has As yet held a meeting on
the subject. ana at that meeting commit
tee was appointed 10 lind-Out what rates
could be made with the railroad, and what
prizes were offered at competitive drills.
If satisfactory arrangements can be made,
it is probable that the cannOneers will 90.
II is also probable that -" company will
attend the fair
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

Richm,ad CVU.-James NetherwOod.
to sophia l.. Walters. trustee. 3 feet
on south side o street. near Twenty
sixth and l3 feet on same near same, Sl3.io.
Joseph W. Thomas 10 Rachel Myers 20
feet on north side Clay street, between
Fourth and Fifth. $1,000.
Ifcnric0 COuufy.-Wi lliam II. Lucas and
Walter l.. Ford, to Joseph +. Tyler, 81 80
100 acres ON Hungary road. 5000.
James \. Morris. ST., 10 i. ". Kelley. 10
acres ON staples Mil road. $500.
{. Y. sutton to Joseph r. Tyler interest
in 9Oacrcs on north size Broad street road,
about miles west Of Richmond and y in
torcst in go acres on Hungary road north
west corner Broad street road, $500.
j. j. and Caroline Williams 10 William
&. Christian, 55 feet i'm Duvals addition,
XI2i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

The arrangements made for the Blues
moonlight tonight are such rs 10 in, IRE
most enjoyable occasion.
An informal concert Will be given so that
the guests NAV listen 10 the music. enjoy
the refreshments provided, or Join in The
other amusemen.s, as they may prefer.
\ fine string band will furnish music for
the dance on the lower deck while the Com
pany's excellent band will play in the
saloon. The steamer will leave It's wharf
about half.past seven.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
AN ITALIAN AND A NEGRO.
These We're Objected to by the shoe-Last-
ers and They Left.

About II o'clock Monday night about a
dozen lasters in the Virginia Shoe Com
pany's factory, Governor and Franklin
streets, dropped their work, put on their
hats and coats, and walked out OF the
building. The foreman Of the shop was alb
sent at the moment.
''1he men gave no notice whatever; there
was no complaint made, and we only learn
ed after they had gone from other men IN
the place that those who LETT objected 10 our
employing an Italian and negro laster,"
said Mr.. ;. ;. Whiilock, secretary OF Tie
company, yesterday.
The corroborate his statement, Mr.. Whit
lock called In man and boy from thu
factory and they made similar statements.
1--WE employ about thirty lasters." he
continued. "and We are always ready 10
listen 10 any reasonable demand our men
may make; but these fellows made no
complaint; they Iei without any warning
HhsteyeE Yesterday some u them came
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

The Legion of the Red Cross has paid 20
Mrs. Henry BOdeker, widow Of the late
Henry BOdeker. 81 900. the amount held l.,
her husband as a member If the order. The
Legion has only been established In Rich
mond about three months, but has become
very popular. The annuity OF Mr. BOde-
ker's was paid exactly thirty days after his
death,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
BOOK MEN TO MEET.
They Convene to Regulate the Prices aud
other Matters.

other Matters.
The book sellers Of the state will meet 10
session this afternoon at g O'Clock. 1t has
not been definitely decided whether rooms
Of the Chamber of Commerce will De used.
II they are not. the meeting will take place
at Mr. II VI. Stlrkc's store on Main street,
near Ninth. The main business tO DE trans
acted VIII be the regulating of prices Of dis
counts the iobbors shall make 10 the retail
ers. II is also probable that "a state organ
izatiOn will Dee effected and officers elected.
Among the firms that will be represented
nj the meeting this afternoon are the fol-
lowing: r. =. Beckwiih * CO.. Petersburg;
The j. +. Bell Company. LynchbIrg; Bel.
Dance a Co.. Danvile; Hume, Parker a
CO.. Portsmouth: Hume a BilisOly. Norfolk;
Nickery a CO.. Norfolk: W. j. farrar,
Famyillc. j. ". Randolph AZ English.
West. Johnston * CO.., and II. NJ. starke *
Co. Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Going Away and Eeturning-Do-
ing This and That.

DR.. lloge returned home Yesterday after
noon. lie reports his nephew, DR.. Peyien
IIoge, as slowly improving.
Mrs. Il. {. Whcry, son and daughter
have returned from NimIod Hall, Bath
county, Va. where they have been spend
ing the summer.
\ marriage license was issued Tuesday.
in Washington. 20 Clinton Tin-lcy. of this
city, and Annie l,ollings, OF Fredericks-
burg.
DR.. Oppouhmcr. president of the Board OF
Health. says there has been comparatively
little illness here this summer.
Rev. Hartley Carmichael, Of ST. Pau'-
church. has returned TO the city with hi,
family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28

Trustees sale OF 100 acres OF land al Halls
bOro, Chesterfield county, wednesday
september 81, "a ~ VI.
sale Of twO-story dwelling. No. ". Baker
street. saturday, August Both at q 4 N,
Trustee = sale, sin day OF September al Me-
CHI lnicsyille. KING William county Ola
tract of land containing 233 acres. George
l.. ilaW, trustee
sale Of lot on Eighteenth street. between
Broad and Marshall, with q complete shop
thereon, Friday, August .9th. az D +. VI.
sale OF brick tenement dwelling, No -
wet Jackson street. Thursday. August
2Sth, at > L. NJ.
Sale OF store and dwelling 40. 3l2 wear Broad
street and lot adjoining, tuesday, sep
TENDER I'd. at 500 l. VI
Trustees sale OF iour-roOm frame Dwelling
GU Lutlepage street, betwe. "a IOwnes
ard Baker streets, saturday, September
6h, al D L. NJ,
Trustees sale Two frame dwellings, on the
north size OF Creek street, near Brook
avenue. Monday. SCI ten Der lst, AT g + VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
Inihe Innris.

Police C0Hrt.-Daniel Hill, colored,
charged with breaking into two buildings,
one the property of Mr.. J. q. Dickerson and
the other of Mr.. A. G.. Houston, and
stealing watch aud chain from the latter
of the value of $50, the property Of Mr.. T.. H..
Broadus. The court certified both cases To
the Hastings Court and required the pris-
oner TO give security for his good behavior
for twelve mo lths on the charge Of being "A
suspicious character.
sidney jackson and William johnson.
colored boys. charged with jumping ON the
cars Of the Richmond, fredericksburg and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
Tie Hines Memorial.

The committee Of the Hines Memorial
met Tuesday night and transacted import
ant business rela ting to the erection of the
grand memorial hail which is 10 be built
here To perpetuate the memory Of Samuel
Holder Hines. The entertainment commit
tee. OF which u. W. De sylvia is chairman.
who will be assisted by j. II. Sheppard and
j. y. Bier, will be at work from now until
the arrival Of the supreme committee in
order 10 give them a reception.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-28
FROM EAR 70 EAR.
The Body of Woman Found with the
Throat Cut.

DECATUR. Ill, Aug. 27.-1he body Of
Mrs. Cal Matthias was found in field near
here this morning, with her throat cut from
ear 10 ear. Mrs. Matthias was handsome
woman. thirty-iiye years old. and hada bus
band and three children. VIM. Crawford,
who had previously worked for Matthias.
and for whom il was said Mrs. Matthias had
100 friendly feeling. was al the house
! II night. lie was suspected, and
officers found him at the home Of his
sI-ter.'eight miles northeast Of Decatur.
When Crawford saw the officers coming he
drew a razor and cut his throat seyering
the windppe. He then confessed the muir
der saving he killed the woman because be
loved her. He cannot recover.