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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09


ment on the report proceeded 10 his SER
mon, which Is one characteristic of him
and during its delivery teams were min
bcd with smiles as he recalled the events
OF the past quarter OF a century that had
come under his observation i'm his church
relations.
MR. HUTSONS SERMON.
Mr.. Ilutson took as his text the words:
Chen went King David In and sat be-
fore the Lord; and he said. who am !.
O Lord God? and what Is my house that
Thou has brought me hitherto?"-Il. SAM
uel vii, is.
AFTER twenty-five years OF pastoral
services one should be permitted to say
something about himself While my
services have been marked by nothing
very remarkable. l feel that have been
greatly benefited in ministerial and pas
toral life.
My parents were not OF the Baptist
faith My father was a Methodist and
my mother a Presbyterian. but l can
say with sincerity that / love every de-
nomination. and have not aught to say
against them
The speaker then reviewed his eaaly
life from his childhood up: and spoke
in a touching manner Of his two Nsters
who were dead. and who were ret menu
the Truth and the Gospel.
lie then related several instances where
the prayers of the Christian had been
answered. and continuing. said, "The way
| became a Baptist was something pc
cullar. A tall. robust preacher Of the
baptist faith preached IN the Methodist
church one morning and / went 10 hear
him. During his sermon ! became greatly
impressed although he did not mention
baptism, and from that day ] became a
Baptist. Arguments OF no kind could con-
vince that l should be anything else but
plain Baptist. | was baptized on the
third day OF February. ISIS
ms EARLY PASTORATES.
inc speaker told OF the many temrta-
tions that beset him on every side. and
spoke OF his first pastoratc which was a
mtle country church at a salary OF $40
per year lie accepted this in prefer
ence to secular position at 81. POO per
year, lie related how he became pastor Of
l1nc-5treet church and read the letter
calling him 10 the pastorate i'm 1872
In concluding DR.. lIutson said: Il can
say that ! truly love every member OF this
church, and IL any one has aught against
me / DO not know H. III any one has any,
thing against mo I would say that n
would be much more convenient for him
To join some other church than mine. and
hope that he will govern himself accord
ingy.
Suppose after Twenty-Five years OF scr.
vice the deacons would write ne "A kindly
letter prefcrring no charges and asking
me to resign? / would tell them that Il
would suit me a great deal better for them
90 resign.
no man ever loved n church and its
people for twenty-five years better than
love THIS one. We have walked together.
prayed and toled together and my glori-
Gus hope - that We shall live together
with the Lord Jesus Christ In the general
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
Cantain Starkc on a Trin.

CAPT. T. D. starke. Alderman from Clay
Ward. left yesterday afternoon on a ousi-
ness trip to the West TO reporter ne
said that he greatly regretted having 10
leave the city at this time, as IL was ms
desire to east his vote in favor OF the
appropriation for schools at the meeting
Of the Board of Aldermen tonight.
Capt. Starke is the only member Of the
Finance Committee who voted in favor or
the appropriation when the matter came
M In that committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
Howitrer,s Association.

The Howitzer Association will hold It's
annual meeting this afternoon az
o'clock In the Office Of Judge George J..
Christian in the Chamber of Commerce
building. 80,
Oficers for the ensuing year viii be
elccteo and az President, Mr. Edward
GRAY is ineligible for another term, a
new president will be selected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09

Mr.. w. b. Lyon. of the First Market
has n COW on his hands. on Saturday
morning.a colored hoy went TO him at
his stan and offered to sell red ana
white COW TO him. and Mr.. Lyon told
him 10 go and bring the man that owned
the COW and he would buy IT,
The boy didn't find the owner now
ever and asked MIR. Lyon TO pay nm,
but this was refused and the COW Is sun
in MIR. Ligon's possession, awaiting the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
Interest nj yenahle-Street.

Interest In the protracted meeting ~
yenable- street Baptist church Is growing,
ana n "a believed that much good VIII re-
suit from the meetings.
Two fno sermons were preached py mo
avanesist. Rev. j. T.. Hutson, on SUNDAY.
In 10 this time there have been eisSea
professions OF conversion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
PAUL DAVIS FREE.
New Trial Granted and Nolle Prosequ
Entered by the Commonwealth.

New Trial Granted ana Nohe froscp"
Entered by the Commonwealth.
The Henrico County Court convened
Yesterday morning for the November
term. with Judge Wiokham on the bench
Paul Davis, colored who had been SEN
fenced to nine years Imprisonment IN
the penitentiary, having been found sriity
bv Jury Of committing an assault IN
Cora Twitcholl, appeared In court TINS
morning with his counsel, who had made
an application for n new trial
Tht court granted the motion whore
iron the Commemorative Attorney en-
tered a nolle prosequi.
Davis was at once set free AMI lett
the courthouse for his home ~ ne
county.
This Is tie sequel TO the acqI ital IN
the Hastings Court few days ago OF
Carlos Twitchell, who shot Davis after
his arrest for assaulting Cora Twitchell,
"a young white girl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
Will OF Mrs. Thomas.

The viii Of Mrs. Mary w. Thomas was
admitted 20 probate In the Chancery
Court yesterday afternoon. The estate
which is valued at sSl,Ooo. was left 20
relatives Of the deceased Mrs. Or. J. L..
Nj. Curry and Mrs. Richmond Pearson
qualified as executors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09

Rev. z. 4. Sweeney. OF Indiana. whd
was Consul General TO Turkey during
President ifarrlsons administration Will
conduct revival services at Seventh
Street Christian church. Ho Is expected
10 DO here next Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09

a Piece of Chalk Shot With Pistol From
the Hand of a scorer.

A most extraordinary incident took
place a few evenings ago in one OF the
public places IN this city. which gave cv-
idcnce OF marvellous skin. hut might
have had the most serious results
A party Of friends were engaged in a
game. aud one OF them marked down the
score on a blackboard The game PROV
"a to be very interesting 10 this particl-
pants except 10 the scorer. who became
sleepy az time wore on. Sitting on a
high stool In front OF the blackboard.
with a piece OF chalk IN his right hand.
that protraded about an inch and half
from his fingers. he would every now and
then doze of for moment or 30.
THIS be cid al one time when some lit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09

Mr. John X. Molloy, Of 222i east Main
street. Is quite in at his residence, ana
while in no immediate danger, he Is very
bad Off. Mr.. Molloy was at one Time
nrominent member OF the City Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
Ria lr,lirner AZ Grove Avenue.

The prorractcd meeting ~ Grove Ave-
nue. paptist church assumed fresh IN
tercst on Sunday. very large congrega-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09

MI Unison AFTER a Few words OF COM
ment on the report proceeded TO his SER
mon, which Is one characteristic of him
and during its delivery teams were min
bicd with smiles as he recalled the events
OF The past quarter OF century that had
come under his observation in his church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES.

Greensville county on Saturday elect
ed delegates to the State convention
instructed for Ellyson and Scott; James
City county instructed for Ellyson;
Thursday Buckingham county elected
delega es and instructed them for Ell
Tyson, and Nottoway county instructed
for E,lyson. Spottyslvania yesterday in
structed for Tyler Franklin county
sends twenty three delegates instructed
for Tyler for governor and Montague for
Encouragement. Gloucester county
sends nine delegates instructed for
Ellyson for governor. Pulaski sends
twenty-five delegates with half vote
each. The delegates are instructed for
Tyler. Richmond county's seven dele.
gates elected are uninstructed as to
governor, but instructed for Lloyd T..
Smith for attorney general. Prince
William county elected thirteen dele
gates and instructed them for Tyler for
governor and Scott for attorney gen.
eral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
THE TARIFF BILL.

The Senate passed yesterday in con-
sidering tine tariff bill. After a long
debate the en- endment providing for q
tariff commission was withdrawn. Mr..
Allison made an Intellectual effort to
have a time fixed for final vote on
the bill, and served notice that he would
ask for a night session until the tariff
bill shall have been reported by the com.
mittee of the whole to the Senate.
In some respects the Senate made
good progress. disposing of two import
ant amendments; that placing stamp
tax being agreed to with little or no
opposition, and without the formakty
of vote. while the Spooner amend
ment, proposing tariff investigation,
vas withdrawn after protrscted
struggle. Later in tine day several new
from individual Senators
twere voted. Senator Mills's motion to
place the Bible on the free list was de-
Geated. Mr.. Teller got after the sugar
trust and Senator Morgan again put in
a word for Cuba.
The House hsd brief session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

All is now in readiness for the c. rist.
ian Eudeavor Convention at San Fran.
cisco. About 5000 delegates will AT.
rive to-day aud as many more to.mor.
row.
A severe wind storm yesterday went
over a large oak grove near Huron, o.,
in which several thousand people were
enjoying themselves. One man had
both legs cut off at the hips by falling
tree. A dozen horses were killed and
large numbers of buegies and carriages
were smashed.
The bodies of Augustus Saueker aud
Mary Sholtas, aged and 8 years re.
spectively, who disappeared from their
homes at HALE Brook, Pa, on April
Dist, were found to day on the noun.
tain by berry pickers. Is is supposed
TIE children wandered into the woods
and, losing their way, died from starya.
ton.
The body of the late John Evans, ex
governor of Colorado, lay in state at
be Capital at Denver to-day from 10
3. M, to 1:30 p. M, and was viewed by
thousands of people. Funeral services
were conducted this afternoon by
Chancellor VIM. F. Mcdowell, of the
University of Denver, which was found.
ed By him.
A gang of firemen were engaged
nearly all the afternoon in New York
in struggle to save workman from
being engulfed by quicksand in Henry
street, where excavations for a new
building have been in progress for sew.
eral days. A priest was on hand, pre-
pared to give the man the extreme unc.
ton, if it became impossible 10 save
him. Later he was extricated from his
perilous position.
John Henry Barker, colored. was electro.
cuted in Sing Sing, N. Y, to-day for wife
murder The crime was committed on Au.
CAST 30, 1895, just outside of White Plains
Barker was jealous Of his wife and after be-
ing $ parated from her for some time return.
ed on the date mentioned and shot her to
death, afterwards hacking her body with s
spade.
The list of persons who died in Detroit
Mich, from sunstroke and heat prostrston
yesterday was swelled to-day to -. One
boy was killed in runaway caused by file
works and little gil was fatally burned
Fifteen others were Injured by fire works
accidents.
S. B. Williams, of Bismarck, n D., was al.
rested i'll Washington to day, charged with
forging the name OF Senator Ma son to an ap.
plication for q railroad pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
REV. JOHN JAspER-Rev. John ia

REV. JOHN JAsPER.-Rev. John Jas
per, pastor of the Sixth-street Zion
Church, and author of the famous "Sun
Do Move" sermon, observed his S5th
Dir. hday anniversary on Sunday.
John Jasper was born on July 4th,
1912, in Fluvanna county, where the
story goes that all dogs that eat per-
simmons are shot. His mother had "a
children and he was the youngest of
the second dozen.
Jasper has been preaching for SO
years. He protested religion in Mr..
Hsrgrove's factory In 1889. He was
thirteen years old when brought to
Richmond.
Sixth Mt. Zion-a Baptist church
was started by Jasper and it has -four
ished under his ministration. He has q
large congregation and they each and
every one love and honor him. He
yields great influence among his race
for good.
Jasper breaches his "Sun Do Move"
sermon frequently. He does not do so,
however, unless by request. When
the announcement is made that the
famous discourse will be preached the
church is always crowded by white peo-
pie, Northern persons often go to
Richmond with the sole purpose in
view of hearing Jasper. He still
breaches with great deal of fire not
withstandipg his advanced age Rich
monG State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
THE FOURTH IN FALLS CHURCH

Correspondence Alexandria Gazette
FALLS CHURCH, July 30 day, for
the second time in that number Of
years, attended the celebration of the
glorious Fourth of July in this place
aud it was most suspicious occasion
for its observance. The day itself was
all that could have been desired, being
only trihe warm. The parade from
the east end depot through town made
a most creditable showing, many OF
the conveyances being gaily dressed in
bunting and small flags. The one rep
resenting Mr.. M. E. Church's drug
store was much admired, while bevy
of handsome young ladies in decorat-
ed wagon, all dressed in the national
colors. gave most pleasing effect. The
whole line was headed by the Mt.
Pleasant Drum Corps and band from
Washington. A number of athletic
games were played near the school
building until high noon. The exer-
cises of the afternoon came off on a
beautiful lawn in front of the Eagle
House, where stand had been erected
for the exercises. The stand was fes-
TONED with United States flags, while
ample seating was in front, where
large audience was in waiting.
In short time the familiar face of Senator
John w. Daniel was seen, accompanied by
Mr. Campbell, which calle1 forth fattering
ovation, the distinguished gentleman &C
knowledging the same with bow. The or.
der of exercises were duly announced by Mr..
A. P. Eastman, and it inay be said that the
singing by number of well-trsined voices
by select chorus of ladies and gentlemen, as
also the little misses here spoken of. in
number of patriotic selections was marked
feature of it all. The Declaration Of indie.
pendence was clearly and fluently read by
Mr.. S. Y. Proudit. Senator Daniel was next
introduced by Mr.. Eastman. He was hearth.
~ cheered and during the space of an hour
gave one of his most brilliant efforts, purely
patriotic and an ideal address for such an &C.
casion. aud not single sentence escaped the
attention of any one. at its close three
rousing cheers were given with q hearty good
will. This was indeed red letter day in the
history Of this lovely town. At o'clock p
N grand display of fireworks was given
and witnessed by an interested crowd. Thus
closed this celebration to be remembered as
one of the happy days of the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE SPILL
MAN

A sensation was sprung in the County
Court of Fauquier on Saturday, Judge
Edward M. Spilman presiding, which
has stirred up the bar and the public.
In an action of detinue involving the
title to colt, in which Mr.. James P.
Jeffries, the commonwealth attorney,
was plaintiff, and Mr.. Joseph A. Jeffries
defendant, verdict was reached for
the plaintiff, which was set aside,
whereupon the plaintiff, through his
counsel, Robert R. Campbell, submit
ted in open court typewriter state
ment containing a number Of extraor-
binary charges against Judge Spilman
while sitting on the bench. The follow
ing are specimens of the common
wealth attorneys allegations: sit is
rumored that you were in the Office OF
James V. Brooke in consultation with
him in regard to the instructions to be
offered by defendant; that you were
overheard to tell Joseph A. Jeffries be-
fore the trial that you could tell him
how he could win his case; that mere
hint to an honorable Judge will be suffi
Gent to impress him with the import
ance of retiring"
AS soon as the paper was read Mr..
Brooke, who, with Mr.. Eppa Hunton as
his colleague, represented the defend
ant, characterized the motion as Gull
mination of the most outrageous pro-
ceedings that has been instituted at
that bar in the history of the court. The
case had occupied the attention of the
court since last Wednesday and
aroused a good deal of feeling, Judge
Spilman has presided over the County
Court of Fauquier for years. When
asked if he would continue to preside
in the case, he laconically remarked,
"I will sit if I live"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
500 Reward, S1OO.

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Send for list of testimonials. Address,
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Halls Family Pillsage the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption.

This is the best medicine in the
world for all forms of Coughs and Colds
and for Consumption. Every bottle is
guaranteed. 1t will cure and not dis
appoint. 1t has no equal for Whoop-
ing Cough, Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in
the Head and for Consumption. 1t is
safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and,
above all, a sure cure. 1t is always
we'll to take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
in connection with DR.. Kings New
Discovery, as they regulate and tone
the stomach and bowels. We guaran-
tee perfect satisfaction or return money.
Free trial bottles at E. L. Aliens Drug
Store. Regular size so cents and $10O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
The Miners Strike.

COLUMBUS, O., July Cit is said that
there are at least 10000 tons of coal in
Storage in the northwest 1t is estimated that
thislwill supply all demands for at least four
months, no matter how general the miners
strike becomes. 1t is also stated that the
miners are not in good financial shape, owing
to the fact that they have not had much work
for months back.
PITTsBURG, Pa, July 6.-The strike OF
coal miners is on in the Pittsburg district
but reports as to its extent are so conflicting
and meagre that it is difficult to tell how
many responded to the strike order. Many
miners have refused to quit work, and
though large numbers have Joined in the
strike it is thought by some that it will not
become general.
MowEAoUE ILL.,. July every miner in
the coal shaft here went out this morning.
The strike is purely out of sympathy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

THE q. S. Senate yesterday agreed
to amend the tariff bill with q provision
taxing bonds and stocks. The bond and
stock owners who subscribed literally
to Mr.. Hanna's corruption fund GER
tainly did not expect such treatment,
but they can we'll afford to bear it. But
if q tax on incomes be unconstitutional,
as 6Ve members of the U. S. Supreme
Court say it is, why one on stocks and
bonds, from which most surplus incomes
are derived, is not liable to the same OBJ
lection, is a problem which only ie-
publicans and boilers can solve; and
that they don't like to do so goes with
out saving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
Died Together.

CLEVELAND, o., July 6--About 10
o'clock yesterday morning man about
60 years old hired q skiff. He was &C.
companied by woman, 40 years old.
They rowed out on the lake until late
in the afternoon. Finally they appear
cd to engage in a scufiie and one of
them either jumped or fell overheard.
The other followed. There is no clue
TO their identity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

HICKS FOR JULY.-A very warm wave
from about the Bird to 9th, with threatening
clouds, rain and thunder, eliminating about
Sunday and Monday, the 4th and 5th An
other change to very warm will set in about
the 9th. lasting and growing in summer heat
until about the full moon on the 18th. Sum-
mer heat will become torrid during the Vul
can storm period, 18th to 18th. A high ba-
romcter and change to more pleasant weather
will fall between the storms of this period and
the reactionary disturbance centerlng on the
21st to 22nd. The last general storm period
for July will fall from the 25th to 29th.
Look for intense summer hest during this
period. the hot wave reaching a crisis about
the 9th to 18th. and eliminating in many
violent thunder storms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

COPPER MINES NEAR Sterling
We understand that during the past
week or two considerable work has
been done upon the farm of Mr.. Samuel
Ankers, about O mile south of Sterling,
in this county, where promising de-
posit of copper ore has been found. The
work, as we understand, is being
carried on by some gentlemen from a
distance and it is said there is album
dant capital behind the operators to
make the work success if the vein
upon further development justifes its
expenditure.
We hope the deposit may be found
to be of such abundance and richness
rs to make an extensive working of the
mine profitable.-[ Loudoun Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
The Greco-Turkish Frontier.

CoNsrANTrNopLE, July CONTRARY
to expectations, the decision of the
council of ministers was not favorable
to the demands of the ambassadors
relative to the Greco Turkish frontier
negotiations. The situation, therefore,
is regarded as being very strained, the
Turkish reply virtually implying that
the powers must make concession or
adopt measures to enforce their deci-
sion. The Grand Vizier has declared
that he will never sign an agreement
based on the strategic lines proposed
by the ambassadors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06

THE NEW tariff bill is all things t.
all men, provided the latter be North
ern republicans. While it imposes an
almost prohibitory duty on lumber from
all countries, including Canada, no
matter by whom owned and cut, it
provides for the free admission of lum
her from one of the provinces of the
latter country, because it is owned by
the specially favored class of people r'-
ferred to and is said to be cut by Amer
lean labor; though, if that be 30, such
labor must be cheaper than foreign
sspauper" labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-06
COURT OF APPEALS.

Following were the Supreme Court
of Appeals proceedings yesterday.
Carper's administrator vs.. Norfolk
and Western Railway Company. Ar
gued srd submitted.
McDonald's administrators vs. Nor
folk and Western Railway Company.
Submitted on brief.
snidow vs. Watt. Dismissed.
Norfolk and Western Railway Com.
pany vs. Houchins, administrative,
Partially argued.