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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
aND so rHrr wERE M.iRRfED.
Romance of a wealthy California widow
aud Her Hired Man.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IN ncn
Miss Yount twenty-five years ago. fel
heir to a i.Oh0-acre ranch. the most fer
tile i'm Napa Valley. she married LOWS
Rutherford. and had two sons b. MN.
Several years later they disagreed ""t
were divorced. but later on remlifieu
and lived together until ltutheiloIN
oeath which occurred in loNi
The care of the ranch then dtfolNtN
on William Dalzell, an unlettered man
Of-all-wOrk. but who was pos.r'Srn OK
some brains Tho widow placed im-
pilcit confidence in him They were oiAen
together. and their actions caused her
sons 20 make frequent protests and Ht-
mand Dalzcns dismissal The mother
and SONS became gradually estiaus't
and Dalzell began tO assume ,he airs OK
a master of the place.
Some days ago one OF the boys went
home intoxicated and quarreiied Win
Dalzel He is known as the best shot
900 the county. ana when be tnfealehet
90 kin the hired man if he ala not leave
the place the latter started for the mouse
and told Mrs Rutherford. who INN. -
Glatelv started for the station and TOOK
the train for Napa while DaiLcll went 20
q neighbors and. procuring horse anu
buggy started In the same direction.
closely followed by the womans angry
son.
Dalzen and the widow met al Nnpa'
and procuring a license hunted ilu-
lister and We're married. To ne-gnuoF
Dalzen said. after their return 10 tne
ranch, that he and Mrs. Rutherford hhi
signed marriage contract two years ago,
and had secretly lived as husband ana
Wife since then He lis forty-two years
old. hrOad-shOullercl and fairly good
looking. His wife is forty-three years
Old still very beautiful and cultured.
Her fortune Is estimated at S3nNr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
TRyTSG no STOP ROOSETELT.
But He Declines to Let Up on the Enforce
menf of the Excise Law.

NEW YORK. Aug. THE Evening sun
publishes the following:
"Mayor Strong held conference yes
terday with President Roosevelt regard
ing the enforcement Of the excise laws
When he sent for Mr.. Roosevelt. the
Mayor. IL is said, distinctly requested the
president Of the Police Board to order a
general halt. and. TO the Mayors sur
prise, Mr.. Roosevelt declined to do so.
In word. he refused point blank to
change his views on the enforcement OF
the excise law.
The politicians behind Mayor Strong
will now try Alderman Goodman's plan,
and shift the responsibility for calling
or not calling on the voters themselves.
Alderman Goodman offered an excise
resolution at the Board meeting yester-
cay, which was adopted. directing the
aidermanic Committee on Excise. to give
public hearings on the Sunday-closing
question. and then draft an excise or
local-optlon bill for presentation 70 the
Legislature at the opening of the next
session. The committee has not yet
fixed "A date for public hearing on the
question.
President Roosevelt declines to say any
thing to-day OF his interview with Mayor
Strong yesterday, and his reported call
down In regard to the enforcement Of
the excise law.
81 could deny il. If / would" said he.
"but l don't want TO say anything about
II "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
SIOULI PROcEEDTNG.
Insurance Fraud Cases Being Tried Under
difficulties.

BEAUFORT. y c.. Aug. Especial
The Insurance cases are being tried with
distressing slowness and the testimony
lis stu the same. Witnesses swear 20
frauds and that their names were sign
ed % papers without their knoWltub. OF
consent Others swear that insurance
was obtained upon their lives without
their knowledge. II the testimony is true,
frauds have been committed beyond
doubt II is a mere question OF credl-
buty Of witnesses Witnesses to-day
Emily J. Casey was put on the stand
and stated that she IS seNenty-three
years old has asthma and heart trouble,
coughs up blood. and weighed one NUM-
dred pounds about three years ago. she
never made application, was never eN-
amincl. and has never h1d possession OF
a policy. Fisher held the policy. winch
stated that she was only nftL years oid
ana in good health Fisher offered her
daughter one dollar 10 syn paper as "a
witness.
John skarren and Lewis. Of Beaufort
testified that they knew Seveda VIII
liams and she looked Ike sick woman.
Others stated they had seen Williams
and the negro Wigfall often together.
and had also seen the TWO talking with
Levi Noe
Barney Davis stated he dil not sign
his name 10 "A policy. but told Wgfail
hc could sign his name as witness
Mrs stewart. on the stand stated that
she had been married twice. she mar.
ri4d Arthur six years ago. Arthur ndt
been badly afflicted for three years with
bowel consumptior and only weighed
about eighty hounds. He was not able
10 do any work at all while he lived al
MOrehead. and that she was opposed 10
this insurance on her husbands life. She
also gave the names Of several who were
interested I'm the insurance on his lfe.
-, names were Solomon and Clarence
simpson Smith. Lee Fulcher. and others.
She said an promised 10 divide the money
with her. except Simpson.
At the close Of the examination.
Mrs Lewis was taken violently I'M and
caused quite a sensation IN the court
room. She had 10 be removed.
Let the outside world know that TIE
great body Of Beaufort people are not
responsible for this sad affair as 10 is con-
fined 20 few OF our citizens. and. while
we very much regret 10. we want 10 see
Justice done to an The trial is slowly
proceeding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08

The Italians Give In and Work VIII lie
Resumed at Princeton.

PRINCETON. ILL. Aug. THE war
on the negroes by the Italians of spring
Valley has been declared OF. The spring
Valley coal Company will be permitted to
resume operations, and the negroes 10 re-
turn TO their homes.
This action was taken to-day by a mass
meeting Of the white miners which as
scmblcd In the Courthouse Square
About 500 miners were present. the
largest part Of whom were English speak
ing The Italians and French miners
were represented. a resolution was Oh
fcred 10 the effect that the miners OF
Spring Valley would recognize the four
teenth amendment to the Constitution OF
the United states. which guarantees 20
every person equal liberties without re-
gard TO race color, or previous conGi-
ton OF servtune. and that miners OF
Spring Valley would pledge their earnest
support 20 all officers in the enforcement
OF the law.
After being Interpreted the resolution
was put to a vote. and was declared
carried by an Overwhelming majority.
About fifty Italians voted in the negative.
G. W. Bush. the representative OF the
Chicago colored people, has fair com
plexion. and was thus enabled TO tax 10
persons on both sides without prejudice.
He spent the greater part Of his time at
ScatOnville, and investigated the list OF
colOred persons reported injured. To-
night he said he found the Information as
TO the wounded and clubbing, and the
incidents as reported to be substantially
correct. He thought the publication Of
the mob's dOings had In large measure
been the means OF bringing the mob s
reign TO a speedy termination. He says
he has the names OF six colored persons
at Seatonville whom he found 10 be bad
Is injured. and the names of two VINO
were slightly injured.
other injured persons were taken else
whore. He also found a colored woman
In delicate condition who had been
severely trampled upon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08

I served on the grand jury six days aur-
Ing the trial. and heard all the eVi1e ser.
both before the grand jury ana pe,Da,
the court. and | can truthfuIly say .na 's
never saw or heard OF any pfisoil'i1,
who were charged with crime tI,en
with more fairness than these W..
The Court. jury. of'icvers oil inc cou's; ;
and the people generally were disposed
10 be as len.ent az possible. and 70 a.
cori them more than fairness. THESE wo-
men were not even subjected TO Insult OF
criticism by officers or people INSIDE OF
outside OF court. But now II seems az
cording TO eminent lawyers versions OF
the trial that the people OF l.unehputs
are incapable OF -governmnet ana
will have to be looked after and supef-
vised by BIG Richmond II would De
pleasure to me. and will whenever IN OF
portunity offers. TO rinse my Noi." W
refute the many falsehoo1s and critic, tIls
that the people OF Lunenburg nave oeeil
subjected to by the Richmond papers anu
others in regard to the trial Oh el'so
murderers
Yours truly.
Mr.. overly represented Lrnenhurs III
the legislature. and is er-Irc"surer q
the county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
Ashland Bnrglaries.

ASHLAND, VA, Aug. Especial
There have been several stores broken
into lately and robbed OF trifes. Last
night the store Of Mr.. John Taylor was
opened. and also the room Of a student in
a cottage on the campus. and the thieves
were making away with a large bundle
Of clothing when they were discovered by
the college janitor. They proved 10 be
three negro boys Willie Latany, Willie
Braxton. and Frank Henderson. They
escaped. however. and boarded a north
ern freight The authorities at Freder-
icksburg have been notified. and II is
very probable that they have already
been captured.
Superintendent Campbell has been ex-
aiming the white teachers at the Ash
land public cs hool for the last two
DAYS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
TIE MISSISSIPPI CONTENTION.
The Largest Ever Held In the State Daft
on Free silver.

JACKSON. MISS. Aug. THE biggest
convention IN the history OF Mississippi
was called TO order al noon by Hon. j.
Booth. OF Pamela county vi. is On iirman
of the Dem, ratio State Executive Com
m.ttee.
The Committee on Credentials has a
big task on hand In settling the claims
of contested delegations from Marie n
county. one faction being led by ex-COn-
gresham StOckdale. the other anti
The convention was called 10 order at
o'clock by Chairman Booth. who made an
enthusiasts free silver speech. arHng
harmony In the ranks. and Hon. &
ioI gstrcc', nephew Of the iate senator,
was named rs I, llpoiary chairman,
whose nomination WAS made unanim ous.
After considerable snuabbling as 20 the
cciruittec on Cre'lentiils. which was
named by the chairmtn. the convention
adjourned until 2.D.
The convention rcassenbled AT O'Clock,
when G. G. Miller OF Lau1erdalc. and
Senator George. OF Carroll. were placed in
nomination for perf1anei. n ilrfnan. re-
s'Itblg. Miller, iN; George. Ia. senator
George took his seat amid the most ter
rinc applause. He made red-hot free
silver speech on taking the chair.
After the conclusion OF Senator Georges
speech on taking the chair as permanent
chairman. resolution was adopted that
"a nominating speeches should be made,
and Senator McLaurin, OF Rankin. was
chosen candidate for Governor by ac-
cismation lie was called for yocife-
rously. and responded IN a short speech,
shsnktng the convention Tor the distin-
s,sIsbed honor, no man ever being nomi-
S,'s,~d Governor OF Mississippi by accla-
nation before. a. .,,.. -.
SIR. McLaurin. who Is native OF
Rankin county. Miss. Is forty.ionr years
~ age He first came into public notice
~ iSa4. when elected TO NIL Senator
WsitSairs unexpired term In the United
sssfss Senate. He championsd the cause
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
DROWNED ATTHE BEACH
THOM1S MOBERLY, or KENTUCKY,
TRIED TO SAFE HIS DAUGHTER,
But Lost His Life In the Attempt-four
Men Injured by a Failing PAVILION
A New Club Organized.

NORFOLK, VA. Aug. 7.-Speciai.-Mr.
Thomas Moberly. OF Richmond, n.y.
was crowned at Virginia Beach a itue
past noon to-day while bathing with MS
family one OF his daughters got be-
yond her depth and called for help, ana
he being unable to swim, sank, never
to rise again. and Miss Moberly was res
cued by Martin l.. Greenwood. OF this
city.
The staging around the new pavilion
at the city Park fell to-day, inJurins
four men. James GaIlope had his left
arm dislocated and back sprained. VII
liam l.. Davidson and James baliope
were badly bruised and Jared, and Rlch-
ard Taylor, the contractor, badly shaken
up. ,,.-,
Judge watts. sitting for Judge Hanckel,
to-day chartered the Old Dominion CluD.
the purposes OF which are fshing, hunt
Ing. acquiring club-houses, hotels, etc.
The maximum capital is $1,000. Charies
j. Colonnais, president. and Powhatan
s. Schenck, secretary.
Lemuel Langley. veteran or the late
war. and brother OF Captain G. Il. Lang
ley, died at ST. Nincent's Hospital to-
day; aged sXty-three years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
SIRE ENOUGH wooHx yurmEes.
Mad. Of the Charter Oak,nd Guaranteed
"a Wooden

HARTFORD, Aug. 7.-Oher folks havc
had so much fun about wooden nut
meus" at the expense OF the Nutmeg
state and talked so fast AMI loose about
Them that doubtless greet many peo-
,Ie have an idea that tnen is no such
hing and that the sharp Yankee VINO
neddled maple nutmegs In Kentucky,
slong with cherry-wheeled locks, -
myth like william Tell and Gorge WASH
i,yton's body-servant The are mis-
,aecn however. There wee wooden
nutmegs. and therell be some more IN
Hartford within a day or TWO
". II. Whitelaw. Of No. C'pitol ave
nue.. who Is a member Of tn stan OF
National Commander LAWYER, Il the u
A. r.. is making them. and. by curious
coincidence. these also are 10 20 south
70 the Grand Army encampmnt that
is TO be held AZ Louisville. Ky. tlis year.
In fact. Mr.. Whitelaw's nutmsgs arc
about all done-one hundred OF them
and he is now busy polishing then. and
imparting 10 them the natural nutmeg
tinge They are not 20 be soil this
time though. but given 10 the keltuck-
iang. in the way OF poctcal justice and
cousciencc-monsy co npcnsation. on ac-
count OF the swindlc perpetratcd b the
ancient nutmeg vender on Biuc--rass an
CGNfrX. lItl NIf 10 I" A'I'fIffi N' rlA-
veuirs OF the grand meet Mr.. Whi-rlaw
saws. imparting an aromatic flavor 10 70;
nj the same time, fun and specific disec-
tious are 20 20 with each nutmeg. warn
ing the trusting kentuckians that under
no circumstances are they 90 be Whitfield
into Tom and Jerry or hot spic"d rum.
Mr.. Whitelaw calls his printed direc-
tions "a certificate OF authenticity
INDISPENSABLE accompaniment since the
old-time transaction Of any lanAoeiand
product imported INTO kentnck -ani 81 Dol.
.rhis is 10 certify that this wooden nut
meg was made from the original charter
oak tree. from pieces saved when tho
Governors chair. which is now IN the
state Capitol az Hartford conn" was
made"
The old Charter oak was blown down
I'm a gale I'm 1856. Much OF IL was cut
and chiselled and carved into relics, ana
about AN citizens Of the Nutmeg state
have pieces of IL. and OF other oaks.
Mark Twain. of Hartford. said years
ago that he had personally seen relies
enough from the sacred oak 20 puma 4
plank road an the way from hatNoln
10 Salt Lake city. There is no doun'.
however. about the gcnuinencss OF me
Governors chair and Mr.. Wm'ela"
wooden 'nutmegs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
MISS GOTTIGON UEDS.
She becomes the Bride of Mr.. Carl Her
die. of Pennsylvania.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, Aug. 1.-Spe-
cial.-Aiss l.. 5. Gohigon. daughter OF
Mr.. John Gofngon. ex-collector of Gus
toms of this city, and MIR. Carl Heroic,
of Williamsport. Pa, were married mere
yesterday. in the Episcopal church. at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. and left on the New YORK
Express for Niagara Falls. The mar
riage ceremony was private. being wit
messed by a few friends and relatives.
The fourth quarterly district conVen-
ton OF the Independent order Of Good
Tempiars was held mere Monday and
Tuesday. in Bethany VI. u. church. TINS
district is composed Of all the orders
on the Eastern Shore Of Virginia. There
were about seventy-1ve delegates In at
tendance. and about one hundred visit
ors
The order at this place was greatly
strengthened by the addition of a number
Of new members. MIR. ". 7. Bundick.
State Organizer and a number Of other
district leaders were present. and made
addresses.
Memorial services in respect 10 the
memory of Rev. 5. W. EasOn, former
pastor Of the VI. +. Church. South, were
held in the church here last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
rnE TROUBLE OTER rHE rdcHrs.
Copies of Letters Exchanged Between the
Kerntta C0mmittees.

NEWPORT. II. J., Aug. AT 1918 the
race was declared off for the day. Both
SchOoners and sloOps Will race fO-mOr-
row The formal withdrawal Of Mr. Will
lard of the N.gilant from the races Of
Thursday and Saturday on account OF
the tactics of the Defender people at the
start Yesterday, caused no end Of talk.
Mr.. 1selin refused to be inte-vi ,Tcd.
The members Of the regatta committee
also declined 10 say anythin. for pub
licatlon. other yachtmen were ou;sp ken
IN condemnation of Mr.. Iselin's con-
duct
Mr.. Willard. Of ;he Could boat. had
all the sympathy. AS the boats were en-
tered in friendly competition. there
was apparently. no necessity for the ac-
tion OF the Defender In tn matter.
The course he pursued is called hog
cing the line" 1t is generally admitted
that should such action be taken in a
race with an English boat IL would result
in the American boat being run down
second time Mr.. Willard bad had an
opportunity 10 sink the new Defender by
merely holding on his way. On July 22d.
off Sandy Hook. when the first opportu-
nifty occurred, he rounded up the Nigilant
In the wind and headed away from the
starting line after the gun fired. Yester-
day he let the boat fan off and rel.n-
quished the windward position at the
start.
In his letter OF withdrawal Mr.. Willard
does not mention the trial race of August
10Th and 22d Whether the Nig.ant will
take part in them or not depends upon
the action OF the Regatta Committee and
of Mr.. 1selin between now and the time
set for the first race.
1t is Mr.. Wizards intention 10 race.
provided he obtains assurances that
yachting rules and customs will be OBJ
served. II he cannot obtain such assur-
ances. Mr.. Willard SAYS II VIII not be
fair to the Vigilant or her owner TO con-
tinue racing. and he does not propose
10 do so.
The vigiant remained at anchor to-
day. while Mr. Willard awaits the action
OF the Regatta Committee.
The doing OF the regatta committee
has been in secret session both fore
noon and afternoon. Its last ses-
sion was completed just before
8 this evening but the committee
declined TO make public its acts From
Mr.. lselin was obtained two letters by
the committee. They are as follows:
"A. W. willard:
Dear sir.-Referring 20 your protest
OF July "a. asking that the Defender be
disqualified for alleged violation OF sec-
tion 2. rule IL. OF the racing rules. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
BEGINNING CfUPiIGN UORK.
Prominent Democrats Meet In Washing
ton and Hold Il Conference.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 7.-Senator Chas
J. Faulkner. of West Virginia, chairman
of the Democratic Congressional Commit
tee: Hon. Chauncey X. Black. of Penn
sylvania. president of the National League
of Democratic Clubs; Lawrence Gardner.
of Washington. secretary of both Organi-
cations, and several other Democratic
workers met IN Washington to-day for
the purpose of devising means TO nclp
the party In those States which hold
elections this fall. The situation in each
State was discussed and IL was arranged
TO assist the Democratic campaign COM
mittecs I'm each through the organiza-
ton OF league clubs and i'm other ways.
The present situation In Maryland was
taken up. and an agreement reached as
TO what should be done 20 bring the great
warning factions Of the party i'm that
state during the coming campaign to-
gether. and TO make earnest efforts TO
organize campaign clubs to stimulate the
success of the ticket
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
An gly Case.

SAVANNAH, GA. Aug. "A special
from cambridge. Ga. says: Yesterday
ia the southeastern portion OF this couu-
", W. l.. ingram shot and instantly
killed John Jewell.
Jewell who was a married man with
family. ran away and married In
grams daughter claiming that he had
"A divorce from his wife. Ingram. who
was very much enraged at the marriage
some time afterward went 10 Quincy
and there learned that Fewelrs state
ment about having secured a divorce was
untrue. lie confronted Foweu at once
with this information, and Feweu ac-
knOwledgel 10 Ingram that he Aid not
have divorce, and began abusing him
In very ugly manner, stating 20 him
at the same time that If he Gngram)
ever mentioned the matter TO him again
he would Kill him.
Ingram, being unarmed. left the place.
Yesterday morning they met on the pub
lie road. and the killing occurred. Ingram
claims he acted In self-deferce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
THE NETHODTSTS MEET.
Reports Received by the District Confer
encc of the baltimore Conferences.

ROANOKE. VA. Aug 7.-Special.-Ihe
business session of the District Con-
ference Of the Baltimore Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church was call
ed 10 order at . O'Clock this morning at
NintOn, ana was presided over by Pre-
siding Elder b. r. Ball Professor Sher-
man. Of the Randolph Macon Academy.
at Front Royal; Professor Murrill, Of
the Wesleyan Female Institute. at Staun-
ton: Professor Moreland. OF the Uni
versity of Virginia. and Rev. W. II.
Christian. OF the Virginia Conference,
were present. Reports from the different
churches in the Conference were received,
ana tnev were SHOWN 10 be in good sOudi-
ton The annual sermon was preached
by Rev. +. f.. carson. of Greene Memorial
church, of this city. His discourse was
or foreign missions.
At the afternoon session reports as
to the condition OF the various charges
were taken up. and the representatives.
OF a number of circuits and stations
stated that the financial and spiritual
condition of their respective charges are
good
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08

OF free silver. and the first day vo,cd
against the confirmation OF HornbIower
for the Supreme Court. His record IN
the senate made him thousands OF
friends at home and when he announced
his ambition to be Governor he swept
aside all opposition as chan IN whir,
wind. the two other aspirants abandoning
the race.
other nominations followed In rapid
succession. all nominated on the irst
ballot. as follows. -
Lieu.enant-G Colonel j. H.
Jones. 81 Wilkinson.
Secretary OF state. J. 7. Power, OF
Kinds.
Auditor, Colonel w. -. Holder, OF
Lafayette.
Treasurer. VI. Q. May. Of Simpson.
Pending the nomination for Attorney
General. over which there viii be
hard struggle. the convention ADJOURNED
until . o'clock tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
Confederate Veterans 10 Meet

DANNlLLE. VA. Aug. Especial
At Kentuck, I'm this county. there was
reunion of Confederate veterans to-
day. under the auspices of Edmunds
Camp, &. Y. over two thousand people
were in attendance. and great dinner
was served. The exercises were very IN
teresting. one hundred and seventy
veterans answered to roll-cal when the
parade column was formed. short
speeches were made by Mayor WOOding,
OF Danville; Colonel George &. Cabell,
benjamin Cole. c. 9. Davenport. T. ".
Gaines, j. j. Wilkinson, +. G. KeSee,
Rev. Mr.. X. Riddle. Rev. DR.. G.. F. James
and others. II was a great day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-08
fRRESTED ON 4 GOSPEL WfGON.
Requisition for Virginia Torger In Hart
ford. Connecticut.

Governor O'Fcrrall yesterday issued
requisiiion papers on the Governor of
Connecticut for Frank Phillips (colored,
who is wanted I'm FrcdcrickSbnrc on four
indictments for forgery. Phillips was an
influential negro. and represented various
church and other societies IN that city.
and had won the confidence of his con-
stituents to such an extent that many of
them who paid him money failed TO take
receipts, aud they now find themselves
under the necessity of paying the second
time
When arrested I'm Hartford Conn. Phil
Inns was assisting I'm the religious ser
vices on a gospel wagon. John II. Rob
inson. chief OF police Of Fredericksburg,
mas gone 20 Hartford after Phillips.