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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

every pleasant evening after the enter
tainmcnt Messrs. Ainslle and Webster
are determined TO make the roof garden
popular and with good music, clever per-
formances upon the stage, and popular
prices. deserve all the success they are
meeting with.
There IL not at present a roof garden
I'm any city south OF New York city. and
even New York cannot boast OF as tidy
a one as Richmond. nor as attractive 4
stage. and surely the talent engaged Is OF
the highest vaudeville order, coming d.
rectly from the gardens Of tho great Me-
tropois The actors who come here
speak OF It and their good treatment AT
the hands OF the managers In the highest
terms. and express desire for speedy
return engagement.
What more enjoyable spot can one Sc
lcct to pass an evening and forget the
heat and ctres Of the day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
missing man sleeping where hs had left

missing man sleeping where hs had lsn
him.
No trace OF him could be found for
hours. and although he called at tho top
of his voice. he received no answer.
Pouch had scarcely sat down. however.
when be was startled by a mufned cry.
II seemed a great distance away. over
against the side Of another mountain.
He called again. and was answered by tho
Same faint response. Picking up his STAN
and lantern, he made his way 10 the direc-
ton from which tho sound came. Nearer
and nearer. each time a little more dis
tinct. came the sound of . voice. until
finally IL seemed that II capo from De-
meath his feet.
Where arc your" inquired Pouch.
For Gods sake. comet I am alive with
snakes" was the answer.
Pouch had stopped at tho edge CT an old
ore pit which had long been disused.
food OF rnoc might revealed Penloc stand
ing on the bottom OF the pit. his eyes
glartnc and his face distorted almost be-
You'd recognition.
what is wrong?" asked Pouch.
"Don't you see these snakes? I feel
them crawling all over me. tried 10
climb out. but on every shelf Of rock I
placed my hand TO pull myself up I would
press my fingers on tho Geld body OF
a snake. For Gods sake. be quick ana
help me out! / am going crazy"
Pouch lowered his lantern into the pit
and there beheld a sight that made his
blood run cold One monster copperhead
lay in n graceful curve almost encircling
the feet OF the frightened man Another.
that seemed TO be almost as large as an
old fashioned bread wicker. was coiied I'm
n pile net two feet away. while on every
shelving rock that extended into the pit
were several pairs OF glistening eyes and
as many forked tongues plying like light
ming I'm the darkness OF the foul cavern.
Pouch get long pole and dropped IL
into the pit Penloe grasped the pole and
was pulled out OF the huge den OF snakes.
Upon reaching the surface he fell ex-
hausted upon the ground. The five hours
strain. during which time he stood erect.
afraid to move a muscle. had been too
much. and IL was several hours before he
could even ten how II happened lie had
waited until after dark for his companion.
and. being familiar with the trail. started
home alone. He lost his way. and while
trying to get out OF the woods had fallen
into the pit.
A crowd OF men went TO the deserted
ore hole the next day and found II TO b.
fairly alive with coppcrhesds. They filed
the pit with brush and logs and. setting
fire to II. roasted the snakes alive.-St.
Louis Globe Democratic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
MRS. sTRATTON BADLY HURT.
She PeiI Down the Steps and Has Been
Unconscious Since.

AS the result OF a very serious ana
painful fall about $50 o'clock Thursday
night Mrs. NJ. l.. Stratton. who rsides at
No. 923 east Marshall street, Is lying
in an unconscious condition, with the
chances for her recovery by no means
encouraging. Mrs. Stratton Is eighty
eight years OF age. and this fact makes
her recovery all the more doubtful At
the time Of the accident she was descend
ing the stairs, and in some way tripped
and was thrown headlong. distance Of
about fifteen feet.
Inmates Of the house ran 10 her assist
ance. 10 find her bleeding profuse.y from
several severe cuts about the head and
face. In addition 10 her physical in
juries. the severe nervous shock made the
case quite serious one. Dr. W. W.
Parker. Dr. Gray. and DR.. Stratton. the
con OF the injured woman. attended her
and did everything they could TO alleviate
her sufferings. She had not regaincd
consciousness at a late hour last night.
and one of the attending physicians said
that while she was in a very dangerous
condition. he could not tell whether or
not she would recover
Mrs. StrattOn is the mother OF Mr. J.
Taylor Stratt0n and s. held in high es-
TEEN by many friends who deeply re-
great her sad accident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

Chief OF Police Ben. F. Howard has re-
ccived the following letter from Chief OF
Police =. Kelly e Columbus. O ex-
pressing HIS appreciation Of the work OF
the Richmond police done during the re-
cent reunion.
Columbus. o.: July 2S. 1906.
Major r. +. Howard. Superintendent OF
Police. Richmond Va:
Dear Sir.-Yours Of the 22i instant al
hand enclosing photos. for which kindly
cvcent my thanks. You certainly cap
tured a good mob. as five of them are
known 10 us as the best dips In the
country.
The fellow giving tho name John John
son. his right name is John Algi, and
makes Chicago and Delaware. o.. his
headquarters.
James Fcrd is known 70 MS as Dave
Algio and brother Of above.
John Bur.,n aliIs Jimmy BRYAN is
Ifnnmv Daily. William A. Moore Jew
& william Watson All Of the above are
en-, OF Chicago and the balance are nm
known 10 MS Thanking Won again for
your kindness. and houing I can be OF
service 20 Won at some future time. am,
Yours resnectfully.
r KELLY. Superintendent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

-. Johns German Evangelical Church Of
This CIV 10 Assist Ihem

Next Sunday. August 2d. at the close
OF the morning service. a. collection VIII
be raised in 81. John German EvanCeli-
cal church for the evangelical congrega-
tons in ST. Louis Mo-. that have suf-
fered so terribly from the disastrous cy-
clone that swept over the southern part
Of the city on May 9th. Three large
evangelical churches and three parson-
ages were totally destroyed. three other
churches have suffered more or less Half
of the members of these six congregations
have lost their homes as well as their
means OF subsistence. many lives were
lost, the families of several OF the pas
tors had very narrow escapes and some
members of Rev. \. Jennings family
were seriously hurt
These congregations We're az an times
among the very first TO help most liber-
ally wherever help was needed.
Now, all over the districts and cons-csa-
tons OF the German Evangelical Synod Of
North America. liberal contributions are
being made iu order 20 relieve the sur.
fcrcrs and 90 help them 20 rebuild their
houses of worship. Rev. Or. Paul l..
Mcneil. of This city. who has been an
eye-wltness OF the awful devastation
wrought by the cyclone has been appoint
ed "a member of the Committee OF Re-
lief lie viii thankfully receive and trans
init 20 the 81. Louis Central Committee
AN the contributions that are brought 10
him for that purpose. and Doe confidently
expects that next Sunday the members
and trends OF his congregation viii again
show themselves worthy of the good
reputation they always have enjoyed
throughout our whole synod
CAS- we have therefore opIrfunitv. let
us DO good unto an men. especially unto
them who are OF the household Of faith. '-
Gal. VI. 10.
May God bless tho cheerful givers.
BY request Of The vcstry of 81. John g
German Evangelical church.
REV. DIR. PAUL J.. MENZEL.
Pastor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01


,rro council Committee on Police held
a.. ocular monthly meeting i'm room No.
- ~ the CITY Hall last evening at
o-.oc< with the following members pres
ont Nlossrs. Iawder lsub-chairmah)'
Iuanks. and Whalen. The payroll Of the
doportment for the month OF July was
opnrovcd. and a number Of current DIS
were ordered TO Boz paid
Sergeant Skmhcrgcr submitted STATE
mont as 10 the huarcial condition OF the
department: --- %.
For the payroll the sum Of SF'''',.'o
was appropriated for the year. or "hich
has been expended $i.ul20 leaving Il
balance on hand of $SoGj.50.
For the contingent IN id $1,000 has h"en
approuriated. Of which has been expended
SaGi o. leaving haiancc of SNN.0l.
For the patrol wagon has been appro-
priated 50 $50. Of which has been expended
sa8s Al. balance on hand. 81. lG59.
The sum Of Sl025O has been collected
as fines from members of the police force.
The question Of electing ianitors for tho
three stauOn-houscs was then taken up
For the First police station there were
three applicants: W. J. Witt the present
incumbent George +. Aaron, AMI ber-
nard Maggie Jr
Mr. Nagle received two votes. and Mr..
witt one. The former was declared elect
ga.
For the Second police station Mr.. Henry
Vance. the incumbent was a candidate
for reelection. and Mr.. Lawdcr nomi-
mated Mr. Aaron. Mr.. Vance. who re-
ceived two votes against one cast tor Mr.
Aaron was declared elected.
For the Third police station Mr. w.
II Gallagher. the present incumbent was
a candidate for recollection. and he was
unanimously reelected
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
The Davis Monument Fund

General Peyton Wise has received from
Miss Mary Smith daughter OF ex-Gov-
ornor William Smith. s22.5o TO be credited
10 the jefferson Davis monument fund.
and $3.50 for the Battle Abbey provided
it is placed south OF the Potomac river.
Miss Smith is president OF No. Black
Horse Chapter of the United Daughters
Of the COnfederacy.
This exhibition OF liberaity and activity
upon the part of the Chapter presided
over by Miss Smith will doubtless serve
TO inspire other Chapters 20 similar ef-
forts and Will materially aid the cause
Of both the Davis monument and the
Battle Abbey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

The Council Committee on Third Mar
ket met AT $3.50 T.. ~. I'm room No. ii,
with the members present-nameiy Messrs
j. j. King. chairman. Snead. Blanks.
Scott. and Otway ). Allen. The payroll
was approved. and several bills were OIL
dered 90 be paid
The clerk reported that tho repairs
necessary to put the market building I'm
good condition would cost about So. ana
1t was dciied that the Council be re-
Qucstcd 10 make the necessary appropria-
ton.
The election OF janitor for the mar
ket was then taken up. and Mr.. Blanks
nomination. Mr.. Barfoot the present
janitor. Applications We're also received
from Messrs. Il. Il. Woodson and l.. X.
Thompson. but Mr.. Barefoot was unani-
mcusly reelected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
still Missing.

Kenneth IT. Morton IS still missing.
and n has been ascertained that Edgar
Gathr,ght. sevonteen-year-Od youth,
left home on last Saturday and has not
been heard from since. Mr.. Cartwright.
father Of the missing boy, thinks that
as his son and Kenneth Morton dis
appeared the same day they probably
went away together. Mr. Merton thinks
this improbable as the difference I'm their
ages Is five years Mr. Morton Is still
very uneasy about Kenneth. and has taken
advantage Of every possible chance to
have him found. So far his efforts have
been IN vain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
nErUHNINc Fnom rnAIR CRUISE.
The Members of the old Dominion fish-
ing club Had a Glorious Time.


The members OF the Oi Dominion Fish
Ing club. who started out two weeks
ago on board OF the steamer j. j. Read,
for their annual fishing expedition ~
Chcsl pcake BAY and near Cohb's Island
returned last evening from ola Point,
where they left the vessel on board or
the train ~ the Chesapeake and ohio rail
way All looked well and hearty, ana
their faces rhowed that during them
trip they had been exposed TO The rays
OF thc sum- This. however. die not IN the
least interfere with their pleasure, ana
the fishermen were unanimous IN their
opinion that they had enjoyed splendii
time
Fish were plentiful. ana a large supply
az various kinds was always kept ON
hand
Tnos' who returned last evening We're:
Commodore John p. Mayer James T.
Vaughan. S McG. Fisher. l.. n. Taylor
Morris Ciaggctt. James Addison. r. D.
Hofchfiss. Parker Conrad. Woody Will
Hams. and Waller Scott.
Commonwealth s-Attorney u. G. Rich
aflson. who started out wi.h the rest
81 the parry was compelled 20 return on
last Friday 20 attend to mo duties Of
his office during tie pres no week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
kRY ALTERNATELY CASE
NIX. POLIARD'S DEIgH LEITES 40
ihPoRIINT FITNESS iGfINST HER
scr Whereabouts sn Open ouestion-Mr
Wise l. Confident the Woman VIII Bc
Cleared Next September.

1t Is now moro than likely that Mary
Alternately. one OF the negroes convicted
and sentenced upon the charge Of muir
doring Mrs Lucy Jane Pollard iu Tuncn-
burg. in June 1876. Will be- cleared when she
Is given new trial next fall The death
OF old man Pollard destroys what was
regarded hy some as evidence unfarorahic
70 tho prisoner, but what Hon. George
ID Wise. Of counsel for the ADcrnathy
woman. believed to De in favor of the
accused.
MIR. POLLfkRD'S TESTIMONY.
IL will boz remembered that during the
trial OF tho woman at Farmvuic ola man
Pollard testified that DE rang the BEN at
his house. and that Mary Abcrnaihy
came in response 90 the CALI and asked
Mr. Pollard what Dee wanted. he tod h''
ne wanted nor 90 get some wood Tor Hl'
wife 10 prepare Go cook supper. Mi'
Pollard isn the house. with ms pio"
e. do sofhc work iu the field. lhe ,i"l"
whistle reminded HIM that IL was a"""'
4 ociock in the Afternoon. NOM, ,r
NOTHING STRANGE ABOUT 1T.
Accor9in. TO Nj Pollard testimony
the Alternately woman was a"o"' we
place near tho time iN' uiA'"'' w.
niffcd If not at the same time III WIS
ARGUED that this was some evidence
against the woman Mr.. Wise argued
that 81 was not. that the woman was ace
crsomei to being about tho house al that
time. and there was nothing unusual
about beer presence there.
IL vW ho remembered. too that only
THROUGH tho testimony given in hy Mr.
Pollard was 10 established that Mary An
srnathy was near the house about the
time of the murder. Now that the Wit
ness uron whose testimony depended n
great deal foo the eyes Of the jury is dead,
there is no way 90 prove that the Aoer-
nathv woman WAS anywhere in the neigh
b0rhood at that time.
WILL BE CLEARED.
when seen in regard 90 the matter yes
terday Sit Wise said: II do not see how
the prosecution can make out any case
at am against the accused. Their wit
ness upon whom they depended is dead.
and There is ma other except Mr.. Pollard
who can testify 90 the womans where
ahouts go that time. , think the fact that
tho Ahernahy woman was az the Pollard
house 80 that time Of the day was per
fecty natural. and goes 10 prove nothing
against the accused. II was her custom
~ bon there about that time. 1 am con-
fideut that the accused will be cleared
when her case is tried iu the fan"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

n complete roster OF all the Confederate
dead who arc buried In Virginia. Com
rade Brandcr supported his motion In
"A speech. in which he declared. we are
here TO pcrpetuate the deeds OF the
dead and not OF the living
The motion was carried. but the com
mlttoc was not named last night.
Comrade George Lihhcy detailed re-
cent trip TO Boston. where he met "A Con-
fcdorate soldier and Of his visit in New
York 90 Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss.
He stated that Mr. Rouss told him that
De thought Nashville would get the Bat
tie Abbey. ass that city had offered the
most money.
The routine business OF the camp was
briefly attended TO. and thorcupon the
meeting adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

Nr.Fenloe's Five Hours Of Torture In the
MINI Of Xennmone Cnpnerheahs.

John Penloe, of Novelville. had an ex-
perience with copperhead snakes Tuesday
which almost unbalanced his mind. Pen
loe. accompanied by Nero NJ. Pouch. went
into the Seven Mountains. north OF Mus
ser's Valley. In search Of huckleberries.
They remained together in the woods until
about 10 o'clock in the morning. when,
finding the berry crop short In their i'm
mediate vicinity. Penloe fell asleep. Pouch
continued his search fer berries until
night. when. Penloe not having put in an
appearance he secured a lantern and
went In search OF him. hoping 10 find the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
The Conference Postponed.

A conference was called for last even
ing between subcommittee OF the Com
mittee en- Grounds and Buildings and
Judge Witt. OF the Hastings Court. 10
consider the question OF erecting A new
jail. The time selected not be-
ing suitable 10 all the gentlemen named.
the conference has -Coen postponed until
next Monday az =. NJ. when II will
be held IN Judge Wits private office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

J. u. Powell. a teamster. while grazing
his horse on the road west Of the head
OF Beverly street. and Just beyond the
city limits. found a mans hat and bun
die Of clothing lying IN a hedge Thursday
evening. Upon examining the hat ne
discovered a hve-doliar note inside the
band. Mr. Powell reported his discov-
er-y TO officer Farley. of the Second dis
trict. and the policeman is now invesi-
eating the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Mrs. Anna X. Hall.

Mrs. Anna r. Hall. wife Of Todd p.
Hall. Of the city Detective Department.
died yesterday afternoon at her home,
300 McCullcch street She had been III
about "a year. She was daughter OF
]. G. O'Neil OF Alexandria, Va. Be
sides "a husband. Mrs. Hall leaves four
childron-two sons and two daughters
Dr Joseph Il. Hall and Robert l.. Han,
and Mrs. u. S. Toy and Miss Mary y.
Hall Baltimore Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Bluc.' Moonlight.

Upon the urgent request Of those who
took advantage Of one OF the most en-
ioyahle moonlights on last Thursday
night given by the Blues. the committee
has decided 10 accede 10 their request
and will repeat the occasion by giving
another one of their delightful moon
lights on the 10Th of August One Of
the main features Of these moonlights
will be the grand musical programme,
which will take place on that night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Coal Rnrge Sunk.

The urge Bell AlcNally. loaded with
coal for Charles H. Page. of this city.
sank in the Susquehannah river yester-
day morning. The 40 tons OF coal on
board was fully insured
There were only three people on board.
Captain McNally. his wife ana a sailor.
They were awakened by the rushing OF
the water into their boat and climbed
out TO another barge unhurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
IIenricO Notes.

Joseph Anderson has been recognized
for his appearance before Squire Vim
cent to-day. lie is charged with beating
his wife.
Otton Johnson Depp. Johnson, Joseph
oliver Dock Anthony. Esau Johnson,
Thomas Kelly. George Monroe and Rufus
Monroe were fined $3.50 and costs each
by Squire Lewis yesterday morning for
rock battling.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Attended fine Booksellers Convention.

Colonel Joseph V. Bldgood has just
returned from Ocesn ~>ew where he
attended the annual convention Of the
state Booksellers Association. Colonel
Montgomery West and Captain J. J.
English. Jr. who heretofs-e were iegu-
lar attendants At these gatherings. were
prevented from accompanying Colonel
Bidgood. and were sadly missed by their
numerous friends
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

The Council Committee on ST. Johns
Burying Ground met last night at :
O'Clock in the little office In 81. Johns
church-yard and transacted the usual
amount of routine business. A number
OF bills were ordered 10 be paid and
the payroll was approved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

becomes more popular each week. one
% the most favorable }charactervyc$
Is tho orderly manner in which thea re
conducted. IN
The stone ballest track mokes the
hour run to Old Point clean and clea1
dust.
Tomorrow morning. as usual at
o'clock, the vestibule train VIII lea
Broad street station There will be coach
es enough for all who go to have seatsy
and a large crowd is expected TO take
the trip TO Old Point. Norfolk, &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Justice Johns Court.

The criminal docket In the Police Court
was very light yesterday. The Justice
only imposed two fines upon Becky Har-
ris and Mary HaggarL colored street
walkers. They were fined $3.50 ana
costs each. He also listened 70 two al
legged cases of assault. and dismissed the
accused in each instance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

The remains of Mrs. Jane G. Ellis, wife
Of Mr.. Charles Ellis well known
printer. were brought 10 his city on tho
2.4O O'Clock train yesterday afternoon
and conveyed al once 10 Hollywood for
burial Rev. Dr. Mason. pastor OF Grace
Episcopal church. conducted the cere-
monies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

The remains of young Donnelia. the
Italian who on last Saturday night met
his death by falling from the steamer
Pocahontas into the James river in the
vicinity OF Newport News reached here
last evening on the train OF the Chesa-
pedko and Ohio railway In charge OF
Undertaken Bliley. from this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

IN the Hastings Court yesterday. Reuben
White. (colored) was tried before Judge
Witt and a jury on the charge Of house
breaking. The case took up great deal
of time and it was finally ended with
"a verdict against the prisoner. who was
sentenced o. five months imprisonment In
Jail and fined one cent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Lee CaInn llerilnc.

The regular meeting Of Lee Camp was
held last night. with Commander Gray
presiding.
Comrado Brander moved that a com
inittee be appointed, consisting OF three
members. for the purpose OF obtaining
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Senator Treadway n Judge.

Governor OFerrall yesterday appointed
State Senator James l.. Treadway. Of
Pittsylvania county. judge OF that coun-
~. TO succeed the late Judge James b.
Coles. until the Legislature at its next
session fills the vacancy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Roof Garden Music.

That the patrons OF the Jefferson roof
garden NAV now fully enjoy the coolest
spot In Richmond. the Jefferson orches-
ira will give q concert OF popular music
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01

Broadway was first called by the Dutch
who settled New York. Broad Wagon
Way" aud the term was finally tCiled
down TO its present shape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
DOTBIEDS SINCE L4STJTIY.
Large Crowds 60 the seaside Every Sun.
day by the G 80.

The number OF people who have patron
lied the popular Chesapeake and Ohio
Sunday seaside excursions during July.
show an increase n nearly one half over
the same month of last season.
Tho trip is a most delightful one. md
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
ChnncerX COURT.

In the Chancey Court. Joseph Faherty
qualified yesterday as executor of the
estate OF Louisa b. Faherty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-01
Law and Equity Court.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
one chancery suit was brought