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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
PERSONAL and ENERdL.
Interstiug Facts About Richmond Citi.
zens and Other Matters.

Rev. James schoolncld. the evangelist.
Is in the city
Mr. Charles whitlock. of Malvern Hin.
Is I'm the city.
Messrs Baylis Epps and Gus Sycle are
visiting in Caroline county.
Oficer Percy G.. Minor IS in the coun-
try trying to regain his health.
Mr. William NJ Cox and Mr.. Wiley S.
Wake will leave on Sunday for Old Point
and Baltimore.
Miss Katie c. Moore of Church Hill. IS
visiting her mother at POP Twentieth street
northwest. Washington.
Mrs. NJ. r. Ship. Of Raleigh. n. c.. IS
the guest Of her niece. Mrs. J. !. McRee.
at ia north Eighth street.
Miss Carrye Schultz and Miss Essye
Grimes will leave shortly Cor Norfolk. Old
Point and Buckroe Beach 10 stay the, re-
mainder OF the summer.
Dr. George b. Steel who has been at
tending the meeting Of the Southern and
National Associations al Old Point. re-
turned to the city yesterday morning.
Dr. Nuckols. Of the Ambulance Corps.
Is of on his vacation. and DR.. Ilord Will
perform the duties of his Office until his
return ia ten days.
Mr.. John a. Hicks. Of Fair Oaks, we'll
known county politician, visited the Coun-
~ Court yesterday and greeted his many
friends after a long absence.
Mrs. J. r. Langhorne and Mrs. c. d.
McIndOo left yesterday morning for
Crocketts Springs. Montgomery county
where they will spend the summer
Mrs w a. Ransome and three chill
dren. from Elk Hill. Goochland county
are on visit to her sister. Mrs. Frank
NJ. Kraft 2Oi south Fifth street.
Mrs. Asher and Mrs. Bendheim and their
children. of east Clay street have gone to
Bedford city where they viii spend the
rest ftho summer.
Commonwealth Attorney d. c. Rich
ardson is home again, after a needed rest
in the country. Judge Richardson looks
well and strong. and is ready for duty
Mr.. Thomas +. West. formerly of this
city. now Of Fort Worth. Tex. is spending
the summer at Mr.. Vests mothers. Mrs
r. r. West at Green Springs, Louisa
county.
The Rev. r. j. Taylor. pastor Of Laurel
street Methodist church left yesterday
for Rappahannock county, where he will
assist Rev. W. A. $ Conrad in a camp
meeting.
a party of young folks. consisting Of
Miss Loula Purvis. Miss jamie and Susie
HiX. Master Dan Xix and Master Hubert
witt. left yesterday for Charlottesville,
where they will spend a month.
Mr.. +. A. Evans. the Director Of the
Weather Bureau in this city. Will leave
here to-day on months vacation,
which he will spend with his family at
the seashore.
Messrs. p. IT. and J. s. Huntington and
n y. Dahl left yesterday over the Bay
Line for Baltimore Washington and At
iantc City
There will be a lawn party at 1884 north
Seventeenth street on August 9Th, 9Th and
IN. There will be good music, dancing
and refreshments
Miss Amy Kelly Of Baltimore, Nd.
Miss Stella Cousins and Miss Edna
Cousins. Of Crewe. Va. are on a visit TO
this city and are the guests of Mrs. J. r.
Beale, 2J01 Venable street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
FOR THE BABY.
A Valuable Hint to Every Father ana
Mother.


There are two kinds of babies In the
world: the kind who have too little nour-
ishment and the kind who have too much
The first kind Of babies starVe because
their stomachs are too weak to digest the
amount Of food nee essary for tneiI grown
and healthful development ana 'he o'hei
kind are overfed with the suit that ,he
delicate stomach and intestlnes are III
fiamed and as every mother Knows 'hou-
sands Of infants die yearly when warm
weather begins, from stomach ana power
disorders.
Opiates, soOting syrups ana cd'ndI' iCs'
however mild. are not what IS demanded
Go to the root of the trouble. assist the
childs digestion, give the little stomach
the aid necessary 10 thoroughly and
promptly digest its food and the httie
one will thrive and grow and gladden. the
mothers heart.
To give perfect digestion 10 the child II
Is only necessary to give IN pleasant
form the harmless digestives contained III
the well known tablets sold in drug stores
under the name Of Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets. Stuart's Tablets contain no 50
called drugs. but are composed OF pepslh'
pure aseptic. fruit acids, starch dises-
tives and are put in lozenge FORM win
sugar OF milk, very pleasant 10 the TASTE
and have been used FOR years as the s'Iesl
best remedy for any form OF indigestion
and stomach troubles in adults but re-
Gently many remarkable cures nave Deeh
made in the cases Of weakly babies who
failed 10 grow ana thrive as they should
A Buffalo mother z short time ago who
despaired Of the life Of her babe was so
delighted with the results from giving the
child these tablets that she went before
the notary public Of Erie. y. y, and
made the following affidavit:
GcnUcmcn:-St uart's Dyspepsia Tablets
wero recommended 10 me for my two
months-old baby which was SICK and puny
and the doctors said was suffering from
Indigestion. l took the child to the hospi-
tai. but there found no relief. a friend
mentioned the Stuart Tablets and | pro-
cured a box from my druggist ana used
only the large sweet lozenges IN the box
and was delighted 10 find they were Just
the hing for my baby.
] feel justified in saying that Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets saved my child's life
MRS. W. r. DETIlLOPF
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
18th day OF April, 1891
HENRY KARtS.
Notary Public in and for Erie County
ny.
For babies. no matter how Young or
delicate, the tablets Will accomplish won
ders i'm increasing flesh, appetite and
growth. Use only the large sweet tab
lets i'm every box. Full sized boxes are
sold by all druepises for 50 cents. and no
parent should neglect the use OF this safe
remedy for an stomach and bowel troubles
If the child is ailng i'm any way regard
in its food or assimilation.
StuarCs Dyspepsia Tablets has been
known for years as the best preparation
for an stomach troubles whether In adults
or infants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06

Keep # before the people" that the ex-
ceedlngly popular route for Sunday out
ings 10 the seaside is via &. a. q. route
and Old Point
The 425l citizens OF Richmond who have
purchased tickets by the c. q o. Sunday
outings so far this summer 10 Old Point,
Ocean View. Norfolk and Virginia Beash,
attest the superior service, quicker time
and greater comfort OF the "brag rail-
way" for their day of rest and recreation.
The new route 10 Ocean View via Old
Point and WWOughby Spit, which is
quicker and j. cents cheaper than any
other, becomes better known and appre-
ciated for Sunday cutters as the season
advances. The privilege Of one dollar
rate 10 Old Point. Ocean View and Nor
folk. with sufficient coaches 20 make all
comfortable adds 70 the attraction ~ the
G. d .. route. These trains leave every
Sunday from Broad and Sixteenth street
station at 500 =. VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
ETTRICK ENTERPRISES.
some Mills on Full Time and Others
Idle.


ETrRICKS, VA, August Especial
The silk mill of Sterns & co. has been full
Is repaired. and is now running night and
dav. working two crews Of hands.
Since Romano q CO. have decidsd not
10 rebuild their trunk factory, which was
burned "A fen weeks since, good portion
of Ronaines otdeGs are going 20 Seward 8
factory, on High street, and they are
rushed TO the unrest
The Mattouca Cotton Mills did not re-
sumo work as was reported ~ Woui 40.
The operatives eOf up memorial sisil"u
bv a hundred or more. ana presented n
tc the officers and asked that they De put
10 work. but the superintendent only
promised to look into the matter and 30
the. best he could. but the mill rs stili ldie'
and will probably be so TIL fali
But for the stoppage OF the MatoacI
mills the Ettrick mill doubtless woulu
he on half time. like the Pocahontas
mill but they are manufacturing me
goods ordered OF the Matoaca mill. whlch
with its own orders enable IL 10 hang To-
gether. 90 -,
never stops for any thing, but Is tur NJ,
right along on full time as usual As lnes
ara i'm a rented building, II Is tei'oi.Itu
that the Blue Ridge Company VIII snoi , ~
huv the Swift Creek mill. whlch - @,S'
idle and operate that In lieu OF inc
tersburg or Blue Ridge mill: a.. -, ..t.h
Mr.. William Barrett Is cittlCsi'y -, 80 so,tth
asthma and dropsy at his home on s'u'n
There is a great deal Of fever in the VI
e' The gardens and field crops are suffer- ,.h,
ing for moisture; no rain oul once III ''9'''
Vegetables are scarce and OF inferior ,,
quality in markets. Fowls are pieN''iD'
and very cheap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
MR.. EGGLEs1OA's NVMINATiON.
A Full Report of the Proceedings OF the
Convention.

CHASE CITY, VA, August Especial
The Senatorial Convention Of Meckien-
burg and Charlotte met at Keysvilie yes
to-day evening. BY the apportionment,
cbariotte was entitled TO % delegates
and Mecklenburg AZ, making 81 Tor the
two counties. ~, -. ,,ocl,lorhure,
ana II rom Charlotte were presented ana
they were enrolled. Four preclncts from
charlotte with 10 delegates pledged 10
Priddy and one precinct from same eouii-
" with two delegates pledged 10 sou,
and one precinct with six delesa'TS i, ,3ii
Mecklenburg supposed TO be Tor fridus p
aid not present their credentials or par
ticipate in the proceedings, aIthoush
many were present as spectators. - -.
The convention with over two-tnirus VI
the duly chosen delegates from botn coun,
ties organized by electing MI. EDWARD
Chambers Goode. OF Mecklenburg chair-
man. 80,
Hon. A. j. Teny OF Charlotte noinl-
mated Mr.. ID. .. Eggleston as the choice
OF hts county for the next senatorial can
ddate. This nomination at the request
OF the delegates from Mecklenburs was
seconded in a speech by Capt. Thomas u
Jeffress, of Chase City.
Mr. Eggleston received the entire vote
of both counties and was declared the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06

Meeting of the stockholders-An Injunc.
ton Served on the Company

PETERSBURG. VA, August Especial.
A meeting of the stockholders OF the
Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina Rail-
road Company was held at the Imperial
Hotel in this city this afternoon. All OF
the stock was represented. All steps ne
cessary for the present were taken and
the meeting was adjournd 20 o future
day, when the names Of the president.
directors and other officers will be made
known.
Mr. De witt Smith and General J. s.
Negley. Of New York. were both present
az the meeting. and stated that the road
would certainly be built
During the meeting there was served on
General James $. Negiey an Injunction.
enjOining and restraining him and others
from removing from a small strip Of land
in Mecklenburg county not far from La
Crosse, certain stakes said 10 have been
put there by the representatives of the
Richmond, Blackstone and Southrn rail-
road. The Injunction was granted by
Judge j. NJ. Mullen.
1t seems that civil engineer named
II. G.. Harrison. had been ordered by
General Negley 10 clear of the old right
Of way I'm Mecklenburg preparatory 10
getting II I'm shape for the early con-
structiOn of the Richmond. Petersburg
and Carolina railroad. and that because
said Harrison refused TO desist when or
dered so 10 do by the rival company this
Injunction was obtained.
Hon. w r. Mckinney. OF this city,
and Hon. r. r. ThOrp. Off Mecklenburs,
will look after the interest Of the com
pany in which Petersburg has so much
interest while Messrs. X. b. Davis ana
Charles Hall Davis represent the Rich
mond. Blackstone and Southern Company.
Messrs. Mckinney and Thorp are con-
hdent not only that the injunction Will
be dissolved but that IL will be shown
that the charter OF the Richmond Black
stone and Southern has expired. The
fight will be an interesting one, and as
Petersburg is so deeply interested I'm the
outcome the result will be watched with
the keenest interest.
At netting of \. =. Hill Camp OF CON
federate Veterans. held tonight. stand
ing committee was appointed 10 obtain
suitable pictures for adjoining the walls
Of the hall Of the camp the pictures TO
consist mostly Of portraits OF Contede-
rate officers.
Col. b. b. Vaughan presented 10 the
camp copy Of Personal Recollections
Of the Thirteenth Regiment Tennessee
Infantry by his kinsman, General \. D.
Vaughan.
The match game of baseball played
this afternoon between the Y. NJ. {. A..
team and a club from Lynchburg result
ed i'm the defeat Of the visitors by score
Of to o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
MONTGOMERY'S MURDER.
yOUNG BECKLEH EIMER SENT
ExCED FOR EIGHTEEH YEARS.
~. Shot Milton Coleman to Death one
Night i'm June While Comi&
From Church.

CIIRISTIANsBURG VA, August o.
special.-The trial of Hines Beckleheimer
for the murder Of Milton Coleman in this
county on the 9th Of June last oesan
here in Montgomery County Court last
Saturday morning. The prisoner being
ably defended by Hermans and Coihoun
and Allen |. Hairless and the common
wealth by Thomas l.. Moore.
HOrLY CONTESTED. &
Evorv inch Of ground was holly contest
ed and to-day the jury brought IN yer
dict fixing his term of imprisonment "'
eighteen years I'm the penitentiGry.
on the first ballot the jury stood TO
for murder in the first degree. The Com
monwealth's Attorney announced to the
court that he could not make out case
against Holman Beckleheimer as acces-
sorry or completely In the crime and he was
discharged from custody along with hoD-
ert Stewart.
HISTORY OF THE MURDER.
on the night OF Sunday. June 2'th. nj
half past 10 o'clock on the road leading
from Christiansburc to Pilot while COM
ing from church Milton Coleman ana
Hines Beckleheimer got into difficulty
I'm which Beckleheimer received some very
severe wounds I'm the head and face IN
nicted by a rock in the hands OF Cole
man.
THE FATAL SHOT.
They separated then and the difficulty
was renewed about three hundred yards
up tie road. whercupon Hines Bcckle-
heimcr fired ball in his heart. causing in
slant death.
The Beckleheimers with their comrade,
"A young man named Stewart who fur
nshed the pistol fed 10 the woods. They
were later captured and lodged for safe
keeping in the jail AT this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06

unanimous nominee of the Democratic
party as the candidate of the Twenty
fifth Senatorial District
Upon invitation extended by the con-
vention Dr. A. =. Priddy and Mr.. ID. O.
Eggleston (Mr. Scott was absenO appear
ed before the convention. DIR. Pflddy
stated that he was and had always been
a Democrat, would support Tyler for Gov
ernor and Cooke for Northumberland,
but about the Senatorial nominee he had
nothing TO say at present.
Mr.. Eggleston in a graceful speech ac-
capted the nomination and said IL he had
been defeated he would have given ac-
tive. earnest and cheerful support TO Ell
Their OF his competitors for the nominal
ton. This sentiment was heartily APP
Dlauded.
The convention was harmonious and
composed OF men OF high character and
intelligence from both counties
Mr.. David q. Eggleston. the Democratic
candidate for the Twenty-ffth Senatorial
District. is a native Of Charlotte, edu-
Gated at Hampden-Sdney and the Uni
versity of Virginia. and a lawyer by pro-
fession. He is about forty years old. an
ardent Democrat and "A man OF high char
acter and attainments. As the Senator
neither the honor or the confidence Of the
district Will be misplaced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
HnmnIon Shnorinc Case.

HAMPTON. Va. August Especial
The Edwards-Pabrick shooting case.
which came up before the County Court
yesterday afternoon, was continued this
morning. Yesterday was taken up i'm eN-
aiming witnesses.
Some Of the best lawyers from Norfolk.
Newport News and Hampton have been
employed on the case among them
are Judge Nicely of Norfolk; Colonel
Baker and r. NJ. Lett. Of Newport News.
and Attorneys +. +. Causey and L. Il.
Montague of this city.
The court adjourned at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon and the case was postponed
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. at
which time argument will be begun and
will probably consume the entire day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
STOPPED PIER BUILDING.
The Newport News shipyard Threatened
with Coal Famine.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, August O.
special.-Judge r. b. Wexford Of the Sew
enth Judicial Circuit. an appellate court
Of the State. while sitting i'm Rich
mond Tuesday. granted am injunction re-
etraining G. b. West and Mayor w. n.
Post. of his city. from erecting per au-
joining pier :. at the wharves IN TINS CITY.
The papers containing the order were
filed with Clerk ID. g. Smith. OF the COR
poration Court. this morning. the m
junction proceedings were instituted NY
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany. through its attorney A. ;. Seger,
Of this city and grew out OF a contract
West recently let TO Mr.. Post for the cree
ton Of a cOastwise warehouse on MS Wa
ter front alongside pier Z.
This pier II built on the boundary line
dividing the railroads property from that
of Mr. West and the ground on which the
injunction was asked was that Mr. Post $
proposed structure would interfere with
the reasonable use OF II. as u Wouid he
impossible for ships TO enter for the pur-
pose of either dischargng or taking ON
cargoes from the lower side OF II. The
Injunction holds for forty-fve days. The
work Of building Mr.. Vests warehouse
has already been begun. number OF piles
having been driven.
IL was generally reported about the
CITY this morning that the ship yard
would shut down because Of lack or
coal. but this rumor was Indignantly de-
MED by General Superintendent Sommers
y Smith This official stated that while
the supply Of coal would hardly last long
er than twelve hours he had been as
sured by the railroad officials that several
train loads Of coal would arrive to-day.
IL these failed 10 put In their appear
ance he had made Arrangements 10 secure
supply from private sources when
would keep the plant going at least TWO
weeks longer
The members Of the Board of Fire
Commissioners met this forenoon 20 in-
Vestigate the accident which befell the
steam fire engine last Saturday after
noon. by which 10 was overturned ana
badly damaged while the driver had "
out for the purpose Of exercising the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06

Petersburg'. Chamber Of Commerce to
Take Action.


PETERSBURG. VA. August Special
Mr. Bartlett Roper president Of the
Chamber OF Commerce of this city. to-
day addressed a letter 10 Col James D.
Brady the newly-appOnted Collector Of
Internal Revenue for this district. in
which he says:
ION last Saturday requested. through
the telephone. the secretary Of our Cham
Der OF Commerce to call meeting Of the
Board Of Governors Of the Chamber. that
they might take official action soliciting
you to make the headquarters Of your
collecting district at Petersburg. but as
our efficient secretary has been confined
10 MS home by sickness since then this
action has thus far gone by default. /
am persuaded that our hOnOred tOwnSman
viii do all that IS best for the good of
our city but feel that some expression
should come from our merchants, and this
no doubt is in the minds Of all. and will
be publicly expressed as soon as practi-
cable
To-day President Roper notified the
members of the Board Of Governors Of
the Chamber Of Commerce Of a special
meeting 10 be held AT the rooms Of the
Young Mems Christian Association to-
morrow (Friday) at o'clock Z. NJ. TO
take action in relation to this subject.
Some weeks since. tho residence OF Mr.
W. II. kirkland. near Ream's Station.
Dinwiddie county. was broken into and
robbed while the family was at church.
A few days ago. Mr. Kirkland came to
Petersburg and hired a colored boy. He
too, robbed the house Of "a small amount
Of money and some other articles while
the family was at church. and then left
for parts unknown.
DR.. T.. G. Powell the Superintendent Of
Public Schools Of Dinwddie county has
been engaged during the past week ex-
amining applicants for teachers I'm the
white and colored schools Of the county.
Rain is said to be very badly needed I'm
some sections Of the neighboring counties.
The match game OF baseball PLAYED
here this afternoon between the Y. VI. G.
\. team, Of this city. and the Lynchburg
club resulted in the defeat Of the visitors
bV q score of 10 D.
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Buried at shockoe HiII Cemetery.

Mr. Charles w. Werner, Jr., died yes
terday shortly before noon Of malarial
fever. in the nineteenth year of his age
at the home Of his mother Mrs. Mary
Werner. No. 1908 west Marshall street.
afte a long illness.
The deceased was. up To February last.
a much respected employe Of the Rich
mond Stove Works. and had many friends.
The funeral was held last evening from
St Marks church at 3 o'clock, Rev. w.
b. williams officiating. Messrs. W.
Lucas. George Baker, Roland Snead.
Willie Othon Charles Boss. w. Wood
son. Peter Wray. and Thomas Ahern act
ed as pall-bearers and the burial took
place at ShockOe Hill Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06

william Haywood Arrested Tor the o'ime
After Two Years.

NORFOLK. VA. August 5.-SpeciaI.-
william Haywood alias George Wooten'
fcoIored) was arrested In Portsmouth this
morning charged with planning and exc
outing a wreck OF the southbound train
No. % OF the Atlantic Coast Line, which
was thrown from trestle near Goldsooro,
y. c., nearly two years ago.
Two other participants In the crime are
already in the penitentiary. Haywood Is
the principal and has been identified. His
life will probably pay the penalty for the
crime.
James Neal (colored) was arrested to-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
TMPORI1'S NEW BANK
Located in Handsome Quarters and Doing
n Good Business.

ENPORIA. VA. August Especial
The Greensvile Bank began business
Monday I'm a very handsome building on
Main street. and the people are beginning
TO show their appreciation already. rs
business has been very brisk since the
dav il commenced operation.
There is scarcely DOUBT that ire en-
tarnrise will nav the investors we'll
M candidates have as yet appeared for
the House and Senate. =.
Misses Sallie and Bell Powell left a Few
DAYS since for EdentOn. y. G., and Boyd
ton respectively where they VIII WISH
college friends. 90, nd.
Mrs W f. Deal and Miss Maud Davis
are IN Norvolk. visiting friends.
Rev w. w. Walker commenced n mis-
sion M the Episcopal church to-day.
Though having been I'm charge OF the
church here only a short while, Mr. walk
or has made a very good impression
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
$3.50 Dinner Sets. S6.e5.

Finest Clifton China Dinner sets all
finely decorated full lH pieces. newest
shapes always sold Tor $780, special no"
$3.50 complete.
Real Carlsbad China Dinner Sets with
pretty delicate floral decorations ili lW
pieces. was S12 now $1,000 complete.
our S22 Handsome Blue and Gold Dec
Grated Dinner Sets will bc sold h'" i'r
2j6 Full size Cans of Meyers Putt liz
ouid polish. f0i cleaning AN kinds m
metal to be closed out to-day for be-. per
Best German Tea or Coffee straners
for lc each.
Iarre scent bars OF Domestic Securing
SOAP DIETER than sapolio or sileNol. no"
six bars for llc.
Gas Stoves, best nickel plate,
has best double cut burners--our
regular $500 stoves for SI.25.
Large full size Ovens, will INT
any gas or oil stove, always sold
for SI.oS. Selling-out price now
IS cents.
Double Pointed Tooth Picks,
large ( cent boxes. special for to-
day : boxes for cents.
5-Hole Mouse Traps, best catch
er in the world, regular price 10
cents. To-day ! cents.
Selling out Refrigerators at
less than 90 cents on the dollar
Only a few left out Of two car
loads.
Our GIG Refrieerators with Best Porce-
lain Line Wafcr-CO0lcr for So.
our so Doublo-Door Refrigerator VIII
mold lO0 pounds Of tee. 81. ~
our Nl Extra Large Refrigerator io'
so.
On sale to-day 100 Bottles Dead
Stuck. guaranteed TO kill all in
sects, such as Bedbugs. Reaches
Ants, Moths, Mosquitoes, etc.
or money refunded.