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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
QUEER TRANSACTIONS.
Declared Insane for Issuing Worthless
Checks md Afterwards Paroled.

H. c. Semple a civil engineer of Hamp-
ton. Va, went to Baltimore In June last,
whore he put up at the Eutaw House.
While staying in that city. Semple is said
20 have passed three checks
amounting in all TO tllO. on one Robert
Foatbecker. The checks were on the bank
IN hampton. and turned out TO be worth
less. The engineer also attempted 10 pass a
check for $50 as Is claimed After re-
ceiving the money he left Baltimore with
out paying his hotel bill. and returned
10 Hampton.
Detective d. J. Ward. Of Baltimore. was
detailed on tho case and located his man.
on the 18th OF June no called on Cover
nor O'f'erraM and got extradition papers.
He went TO Hampton. where II was learn
ed chat Semple had been adJudged insane
and sent 20 the State asylum at Williams
burg Officer Ward turned his papers
over 10 the sheriff OF Elizabeth City coun-
Is. and asked that the man be held when
released from the asylum.
A few days ago the police department.
in Baltimore learned that Semple was
free IN HAMPTON, and Detective ward
was sent on 10 bring him TO Baltimore:
The officer arrived there on Friday, ana
IN company with the sheriff. arrested
Semple, whom he found in the act OF sur
yeyins.
papers he told the detective that they
had been sent back 10 the Governor, so
tho officer secured a warrant, charging
Semple with being a fugitive from JUS
tIce from Baltimore. Mr. Ward turned
the prisoner over 10 the sheriff and asked
that he be held until the train left for
Baltimore. At 6 O'Clock in the evening
Mr. Ward went to jail for mis- man and
learned that the man had been going
around the village. and for the irst time
learned that Semple was out on parole
from the asylum.
Ho was also told that writ or habeaS
corpus had been returnable al O'Clock,
after train time. The party met IN tho
courthouse. before Judge Baker T. Lee.
Commorw ealth Attorney Collier appear
ed against the prisoner, who was defend
ed by two attorneys. The fight went on
until 10 o'clock. when the writ was grant
ed and Semple was told by Judge Lee 10
20 back TO Williamsburg.
Detective Ward reached this city yes
terdav| morning and went Immediately
10 Dundee" where he had an interview
with Governor o Ferrau. He made re-
quest for papers that would give MN
the custody OF Semple. The Governor
has tho matter under consideration. IN
toresting developments are likely 10 oc-
cur Attorney General Scott has beeh
wired I'm reference 10 the matter IL IS nelu
that the Hampton Judge had no right 10
con. ider the irsanlr feature, as wa.
was the privilege OF the Baltimore courts
where Semple should be tried
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
ro,coBD ASSOCIATION.
Magnificent Hospitality of Churoh ana
People.

p.sKrRvIIIE. VA. July 'l.-speciai'
Tho Concord Baptist Association mas
inst closed its sixty-third annual sess'o''
with the Bethany Baptist church MeoH
,enb,,rc county. Va. The followihs O W.
nors we're elected: Moderator, rev
y Uaislip: Secretary, Wilton 4n"''''
treasurer. Thomas +. Petius. ,-,-..
Tbi, association is composed Oh -
civ churches. One new church a1N'.
At This meeting and one dropped itoi" . 80
rolls Rev. l.. r. Spencer preac"e -
introductory sermon. The repo''7 %
various boards were. for the must pa -
locoprarfne. The institutions or learn-
ing are i'm good condition ana n4N0 d To- &.
GOD patronage. The mission "olh -
,,ro,,-ine, IN interest with the people. VII
e,inia ave n larger amount this year 10
E-orei~n Missions than any other state
,.orrosented in the Southern Baptist Ooh-
vontion. .-s,....,,r.
gratifying Increase Of contributions
80 tho work OF State Missions. Inc
eundav-school and Bible Board Is meet
ing with encouraging success IN es'tD-
fishing Sunday schools and distributing
roligious literature in different parts OF
the state. but there is no coiporter az
nresent within the bounds Of the Concord
Association.
The Orphanage. at Salem. IS doing a
GOOD work. IL has sixty-cignt orphan
children now under its care. NO april
can't has been turned away from the IN
stitutiOn.
Rev. G.. J. Holiday. superintendent OF
the Orphanage. presented the claims OF
the institution, and the association gave
him n collection amounting to Sll.'5. The
report Of the Ministers Relief Fund
slows q diminution Of interest IN. and n
decrease Of contributions 70 this work.
The South-Sidc Academy came In Tor
n large share OF the attention Of the as
ISOLATION. Arrangements were made for
liauidating "A small debt now hanging over
the academy Several sermons were
preached during thu session Of the body.
The report on temperance which recon-
mcnded that the churches receive no per-
SOD engaged in the liquor traffic into their
membership. and urging all Christian
voters TO avail themselves Of the local-op-
ton law to vote whisky ont OF their
midst. provoked a lively discussion. but
was finally adopted 10y a unanimous vote.
The hospitality - the church and COM
munity was magnificent.
Crop prospects in this section are very
fine.
Tho association will meet next year
with Mt. Vernon church. Brunswick coun-
~, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

CREwE. Va. August Mrs. IT. y.
Phillips returned yesterday from Roanoke
where she has been visiting friends for
some time past
Misses Mary Miller and Fannie Farro".
OF Richmond. were thc guests Of Miss Hat
tie Ncwbill this week.
Miss Gertrude Hardy ~ Oakley. Meek
lenbure county. arrived this afternoon to
visit friends in Grove.
Mrs. A. T.. Thomas. who has been on
an extended visit % her DAUGHTER MIS-.
W. r.. Birsch. On this place. left to-day 10
visit relatives I'm p.nwiddie county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
THE TlMES-RICHMOND. VA SUNDAY AUG UST 1896.
This gentleman has trav-

from London. This gentleman has trav-
elled on foot elghty-nine thousand miles
through Europe, Asiatic Turkey, Africa.
and America, on botanical and mineral
researches"
regret exceedingly that the author
OF this little item neglected 10 give the
time IT took Mr.. Spilard 10 make this
little trip. but / suppose the truth OF the
matter is that time was not so closely
calculated in those days as IT IS now.
when the chief object is to accomplish
everything possible in the shortest time
imaginable: but I am thinking that a
trip OF eighty-nine thousand miles on
foot, or awheel. would be more than
the most enthusiastic OF to-day would
care 10 undertake.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
For Clear Water.

Mr. Robert f. Morris yesterday saVe
q n-actical illustration OF the Working
~ his discovery FOR clearing the James
river water. To about two gallons ne
used four drops OF tho chemical ana me
action was almost Immediate. WITHIN
two hours the water was as clear ana
sweet as spring water. Whatever the
cost 70 tho city might be- IT would be
great blessing at this time to have such
water instead or the Nth we are being
served with.
Mr.. Morris claims that the water after
being treated is absolutely harmless, free
from al germs. and VIII stand any chemi-
cal ANALYSIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
PRor. ALDERMAN CHOSEN.
Ueis Elected President Of the North Caro-
lima University.

RALEIGH y. c. Aug. Especial
All tho delegates to the Democratic con-
yeniion left yesterday. and their places
were filed with trustees of the Univer-
sitv. The meeting of the trustees was held
to-day al noon in the Governors oilire
Professor r. a. Alderman was unani-
mously elected president OF the North
Carolina University to-day. Seven other
names were presented. but none Of them
were North Car0lLnIans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

North CaroIina's Democratic Canuiu"'c
Speaks at Home.

WINSTON. y. c.. Aug. l-spec'al'-
Hon. c. b. Watson. Democratic candi-
data for Governor made a strong ana
practical presentation or the issues Oh
ne camnaf.n I'm n speech az his native
home Kernorsvllie. this afternoon lie
discussed the money question. favoring
free coinage OF silver and handled trusts
with gloves Off. lie also spoke III faVor
OF income tax. and thought silver people
OF every party should unite on the Ma
ti0nal ticket. 49,.
The absence Of Republicars at tho
speaking was conspicuous. II appears
that a sympathetic effort was made ~
their leaders 10 keep them away thus
showing that they are afraid ior tner
,.o.ers TO hear both sides cf the CAM
raien. This is i'm line with RusselFs
refusal OF Watsons challenge to a joint
discussion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Mr.. Matthew Melvin

Mr.. Matthew Melvin. an old and re-
spected resident OF this city. died at his
residence. No. 600 Church street, yester-
day morning ~ few minutes after II
o'clock.
Mr.. Melvin was known 10 a large circle
OF friends. who will be panied TO hear OF
his death. although II was not unex-
pected. The deceased leaves one son,
Mr. James II. Melvin. OF Wilmington,
n. c.. and three daughters. Misses Mary
and Lizzie Melvin and Mrs. James J.
Dreamer His wife also survives him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

The Tenth confessional district has
nineteen newsparors. or this number
there is only one daily ard among them
thero is DIV one daily and among IN
an we find only one which IS Repnbh-
can in politics. The stanton News win
nof snpnort Bryan. and 90 is highly prob
ahle NAT tho Rockbrldsc News will Kick
or ~ the Democratic traces. With the
crcontlon Of those above named We think
the rest are in the hght for Bryan and
the neople's rights Buchanan Banner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

Charles T.. Moss Swallows Four Ounces OF
Ianhanum.

LYNCHBURG. VA, Aug. Especial
Charles +. Moss. a well-known and
popular young citizen. employed as a
bookkeeper at PAGES warehouse commit
tel suicide this afternoon by taking four
ounces OF laudanum.
Several physicians were called in. but
toe late to save his lie. No cause is
assigned for his act. He was a son
OF the late James o. Moss and a brother
OF j. Calvin Moss. The suicide created
considerable excitement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

c. W Hobson was tried aid acquitted
before Squire Lewis at Henrico Court
house yesterday on the charge OF stealing
TWO cords of wood from a railroad sid
ing. The wood is the property Of Mr.. G.
Bailey Mr. William II. Beverage repre-
ented the defendant.
Charles Anderson. who is charged with
assau.uns his wife. was required by Squire
Vincent yesterday morning 10 give security
I'm the sum of so to keep the peace and
bee of good behavior.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Resumption ofPassenger Service.

on and after Saturday. August lst. he
elegant steamer Virginia" will resume
her tri-weekly trips from Richmond TO
Baltimore. leaving Richmond every Tues
dav. Thursday and Saturday about 3 p.
NJ. arriving Baltimore next morning about
$50. Fare. 81 10 Baltimore. statc-rooms
from r. cents up. and meals on the Euro
pean plan.
Correspondingiy low rates TO Washing
ton Philadelphia. Wilmington. and New
York.
For further information apply TO
II. NJ. BOYKIN. General Agent.
S3G east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

The following cases were disposed OF in
,bc police Court yesterday morning:
william Allen (coloreO was cnt'sed
with being drunk and disorderly and was
Fucene cambridge (coloreO had e ray
cost. for assautine and striking Thomas
Harris i'm the street. 80
for being a street walker.
q,bor,as Harris (rCloreD was made 10
nav costs for assaultlng Eugene DAN
lrftge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Four.Ilundred-Foot Pier on Wheels.

The largest thing on wheels in the state
is about 10 move al l.ocut Point. 10 is
baltimore and Ohio railroad pier No. -.
which measures 40 feet In length and
50 feet I'm width. A gang OF men are at
work taking the foundation from under
the big shed and placing rollers under the
structure. II is TO be rolled bodily eighty
feet TO the westward to make room for
the lengths-rng OF a dock. and the space
4, now occupies will be dredged ouL-BaI-
timore American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
IIn.fings Cnnrf.

Tho following cases were trlod III INC
Hastings Court yesterday Lei'Io '-'se
Wit and jury.
Xvnf,anr ,Xyoodson was convicted Ga
trtalarv and sent TO the pelheni ~ for
eleven years. -.
Ohm watkins was convicted ~ house
=. Eing ana received two years in me
C,orgo Shields. convicted OF nssaalt.
was sent 10 iail for fifteen days and nned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Filled Vacancies.

The Virginia Pharfaceutical Association.
during its sessions held at Hampton re-
Gently. selected the following members to
nh the vacancies in the hoard OF Phar-
macy: n. A. Miller. Richmond: W. X.
Martin. Norfolk Edgar Wariield. Alexan-
dria Frank Baker Manchester; Paul Mas
SOW ROauoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Niagara Falls Excursions via II. Il. 4 T.
and rcnn1. T.. X.

Niagara Falls tours will leave Wash
ington. u. c., in special trains via. The
Pennsylvania railroad. at 1880 A. NJ.
August 9th. and 20th. September
5th and nth. The Il. +. & L. railroad
viii sell round-trip tickets from Richmond
for these tours al Sl4
For fun information apply TO Richmond
Transfer Company. No. S03 east Main
street. jefferson Hotel Brcnch, Byrd
Street station, or
G. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

tlnuation OF the paper on The Relation OF
the National Guard 20 Organized Labor,
by Major Charles r.. Boardman, Second
Infantry. Wisconsin National Guard.
Then follow several editorial articles, and
the usual information from various mill
tary organizations In the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

street railway companies as 20 tho
amount TO be paid the Traction Company
by the Richmond Railway and Elc.tr!c
Company fer the use of it's tracks DIR
ing the recent reunion. The original
award has been referred back to tho
two gentlemen and IL will be again con-
sidered as soon as Mr.. Stevens returns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

Rev. DR.. Hawthorne will preach AT the
First Baptist church this morning ana
nj the Union Baptist service IN the
evening. Or. Hawthorne's return 10
Richmond Mill give his many warm
friends here an opportunity OF seeing ana
hearing him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

They Arc for Bryan, but Against
Sewall

Sewall
WINSTON, y. c.. Aug. l. Special
Forsythe county Populists held their coun-
IS convention here to-day and reorganized.
There was o. good attendance Delegates
were elected 10 State. congressional and
senatorial conventions.
Those who expressed themselves said
they favored Bryan for President but
Wero against Sewall
There were twenty deaths in Winston
during Juiy-eisht whites and twelve
cOlOred.
Winston shipped 900. $50 pounds OF man
ufactured tobacco during July
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Lacking for Mr.. Stevens Return.

Mr.. George W. Stevens. general man.
aver of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company. is still out Of town. lie ard
Mr.. Charles r.. Boiling. superinren lent
OF the city Water Works. are the arbi-
traitors in the dispute between the two
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Virginia Volunteers.

The Virginia Volunteer for tho month OF
July appears somewhat reduced In size.
but il contains nevertheless quite large
supply OF valuable Information. A por-
ton of the issue Is taken up by the con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Take Steamer Pocahonta-

SATURDAY, AUGUST ;, ls9t.
20 Round trip to Norfolk ....... 75c.
,5c Round trip 10 Newport News. .75c.
,Oc Round trip 10 Ocean View ..... .90c.
zoe. Round trip TO Norfolk or New
port News for ladies and chill
crep under twelve years. ........ zoe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Law aud Equity Court.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
n suit was Instituted by James o. at
,eraon against Charles =. Lathrop, sur
yiying partner. for $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Knhbrd the Vail.

Deputy United states Marshal A J.
Peasants arrested Ada Bland. a negrcss,
in iail yesterday morning. on warrant
charging her with stealing 81 from the
mails. The offence was committed some
weeks ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
ChnncerY Court.

william r. Gillian was appointed In
tho Chanccry court yesterday executor
Of the estate OF Daniel Lucien Briggs.
Sheriff John r. Hughes qualified as ad-
ministrator for John d. Seabright. de-
cna.nd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02
Children Cry fer
Pitchers CaStoria.

ScashOre Excursions via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
on Fridays and Saturdays during June.
July and August. the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell excursion tick
cts for 1000 and 100 A. NJ. trains. from
Washington TO Atlantic city. Cape May,
and Sea Isle city. at the rate OF g. for the
round trip tickets good to return until
the following Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

Tho Southern railway recognizing the
fact that a great many Richmond people
would ike TO spend their Sundays at
West Point. have arranged TO put in a
rate OF 800 for the round trip tickets 10
be sold Saturdays and Sundays, good 70
return Mondays.
The Terminal Hotel at this point has
just been opened under an experienced
management and everything has been
done for the comfort OF guests who may
go TO that point.
For rates. tickets. and other informa-
ton. call al Richmond Transfer Company.
g03 east Main street. j. o. Verser. ticket
agent Southern Railway Station. or 800
east Main street.
J. G. HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-02

Round Trip summer Excursion Tickets
North and last via X. L. 6 +. Il. X.
Summer excursion tickets TO the lead
ing northern and eastern sea side. water
ing and mountain resorts. at low rates
via y. L. 4, !. r. Il.
Apply at Richmond Transfer Company.
ooS east Main street. ticket agent Byrd
street station. or
c. A TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-14
THE POSTER SHOW A SUCCESS.

The exhibition Of prize posters by the Pope Manu-
featuring Company at the Metropolitan Academy,
boulevard and Sxteth-st was opened to the public
yesterday afternoon. and from o'clock until late in
the evening the hail was comfortably filed with
sightseers. The list of exhibitors a large one,
five hundred posters being view and the
artists represented hail from all this country
and Europe At side Of the hall. decorated with
ribbons hang the four prize winning posters. Max
field Parrish. Of Philadelphia. won first prize; o.
Pohn Of Montclair n. j.. second: A. Romes. Of
New-York third prize and RI s. Haines, OF Boston,
fourth. The Judges were w. F. Halsall. F. H. Gar
raft Louis Prang, J. T. Wetherald and f. w.
Pope The competition closed February 49, and since
then the posters sent in have been shown in Boston
and In Hartford. They will subsequently be
h.b,ted in Brooklyn. Philadelphia, Baltimore Wash
ington Providence. Rochester. Buffalo, Pittsburg,
Detroit Chicago ST Louis. New Orleans, Denver
and San Francisco This itinerary will be followed
with the exhibit preserved intact as one OF the con-
ditions Of the competition provided that all posters
submitted should be kept long as the Pope Manu-
featuring Company desired Inc exhioiilon In THIS
city will close next Friday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-14
or.yvpTAN GAMES AT ATHENS.

letter from the correspondent OF the Paris
TEMPS" at Athens dated February 10. 1885, gives
the latest Information relative 10 the extensive
prepara,ions made for the holding OF the Olympian
games After having depored the absence or any
Important support on the part OF the Government
which has to face extreme financial dlmcultles. the
correspondent says that work is rapidly going on
thanks o the funds furnished. though rather
scantily by volunteer subscriptions ana especially
by thar of 900 90 francs 500 OO given by Greek
patriot.
The restoration OF the Panathenaic Stade, the
largest amphitheatre OF the world has been under
taken Several rows Of seats In Pentelic marble. OF
immaculate whitencss are already In place inc
ring or "piste." IL finished, as we'll as the orna-
ments of the sphendone or hemcycle On the two
sides OF the entrance walls OF monumental aspect
and in white marble are presenting most Imposing
aspect This is the Stade. just az 1t was restored
by IIerode Atticus. WIN It give also the athletes
OF tina. time? The answer cannot be so affirmative
san several athletes from al parts OF the world
have accepted the invitation OF the committee and
It may be hoped that II the modern Oymp!an
games will net have all the ec.at which the an
clients knew how give TO these Pan-Helenic
feasts they will be celebrated amid large con-
course OF people and In conditions relatively agree
able. -
Work IL pushed feverishiy at the Stade. and the
vaodrome the latter capable or containing thou
sands OF spectators. 1890 -ao,
The Stadc can contain from coo to 900 persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-14

Prominent among the New England men whose
brains and energy have helped TO make the West
ern States rich and powerful is General David T.
Beals president OF the Union National Bank OF
Kansas City Succ ,ssful In his many enter
prises. he lives to-day In fine mansion at the
corner of Independence and Wabash aves.
The work and the responsibility incumbent on
the president Of SO important a banking institu-
ton as the Union National would endanger the
sturdiest health. General Bealss clear-heaced-
ness and good were manifest In the
choice of remedy as in his business enterprises
He strengthened his tired nervous system by the
use Of Paines celery compound. Its invigorat-
ing health giving effects justified his expecta-
lions. and showed in his own case the remarka-
Bile power of this much-dscussed remedy for
thoroughly restoring and strengthening the run
down system.
II found Paine's celery compound an agreeable
tonic ard soothing TO the nerves. says Generai
BealS.
These are the concise words OF commentator
characteristics OF the conservative business man
and the influential banker. who has learned 10
weigh well his words
The scanty sunligh. and the stagnant. used-up
air Of living rooms during the winter reduces the
strength and nervous energy, especially or per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-14
THE MOHAWK BRINGS A MENA GERIE.

The Atlantic Transport steamship Mohawk ar
rived here yesterday after a stormy voyage across
the Atlantic from London. The Mohawk brought
thirteen passengers but the passengers who SUFFERED
the most. and were not the passenger list, were
q collection Of animals which shipped TO this
country for exhibition purposes The collection In
cluded one lion. magnificent brute. and like all
exhibited lions. said to have killed his man: two
hyenas. two bears two kangaroos four trained
dogs and four goats.
The animals were In charge OF a keeper ana
afforded much entertainment 10 the few passengers.
The dogs. Scotch terriers, especially anus ng
the Mohawk was commanded by Captain Grimths'
late OF the steamship SPAIN of the Nationa. Line.
1t was his first voyage on the Mohawk. The Ma
tonai Line was amalgamated with the Atlantic
Transport Line on March /.