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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
THECITYOF PETERSBURG
JURY nv THE CEOWDER-CHASDLEI
DAMAGE SUIT DID Nor AGREE.
Judge Ingram, of Manchester, Presidents
Stealing Case Ettricks for
Tyler and Lassiter.

PETERSBURG. VA, July 26.-Spccial.-
The Jury in tho suit OF W. I. crowder
against r. 5. Chandler for 5000 damages,
Tor assault and battery, who failed to
agree on a verdict Saturday came into
court at ten O'Clock this morning. and
was sent to their rooms for further de-
liberatons. AT II 30 Il. NJ, they came In
TO court. and reported that Il was impos-
sible for them to agree. and they were
then discharged. The jury was divided.
standing six TO six as 10 whether or not
Chandler. who Is lieutenant OF the po-
lice force. had used unnecessary force
In arrcstng Crowder. who is a letter car
rier in the post-ofnce here.
JUDGE INGRAHAM
The Court. Judge Ingram. OF Manches-
ter. presiding has been engaged all day
In the trial Of the case OF James y. Young
charged with stealing $5i from Ida Muir
rei white woman. Judge Mullen stated
that under the circumstances II would
be improper for him TO sit In the case. and
therefore he had gotten Judge Ingram to
preside for him
The testimony was concluded about sis
o'clock this evening. when the instruc.
lions were given 10 the jury. The argu.
ment was then opened by Mr.. Charles
Trotter Lassiter the attorney for tho
Commonwealth. He was followed by Mr..
Mckenney. counsel for the prisoner. Pend
ing Mr.. Mckenreys argument the court
at O'Clock tonight adjourned until to-
morrow. so that Judge ingram might re-
turn home on the night train.
ETTRICK'S DEMOCRATS.
The Democrats of Ettrick, Chesterfield
county. held convention tonight and
elected William Crowder and William An
derson delegates to the State Convention.
They were Instructed for Tyler for Gov
ern0r and Lassiter for Attorney-Gene
The Petersburg Grays held a meeting to-
night and determined TO go into encamp-
ment at Ocean View about the middle
OF August for a week or ten days.
Daniel Booth and John lngley. two
strangers here and Tad and Willie Smith.
two small white boys. whose homo Ia In
Petersburg. were arrested this afternoon
on suspicion of breaking into a colored
womans house on BOllingbrook street.
As far as known they carried OF nothing.
The accused were committed 10 jail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
GEORGE T.. PIChETT GIMP,
Apparently Opposed to the Organization
of New Camp of sons of Veterans.

George +. Pickett Camp, c. v. held its
regular weekly meeting last evening at
the new headquarters. the Powhatan
Club House. Commander w. T. Woody
presided.
After the usual routine business had
been disposed Of. a communication was
read from Col. William Kahn. commander
of Louisa Camp inviting Pickett Camp
10 visit them at their annual reunion on
August 18th.
Tho camp then adopted the following
resolution, eulogizing the late Miss Eliza
beth Mod. Crenshaw:
The George l.. Pickett Camp. c. V,
desires on all fitting occasions 10 render
tribute 20 those noble women Of the South
who have with such pre-eminent fidelity
succeeded IN resculng from oblivion the
glorious memories which cluster around
the graves of our Southern patriots
Among these who justly deserve our en-
Curing gratitude none were better en-
titled 10 our lasting regards than our
deceased friend. Miss Elizabeth Med.
Crcnshaw. for many years secretary and
treasurer OF the Hollywood Memorial As
ISOLATION While we mourn her loss We
rejoice 10 know that her devoted work VIII
follow after her and serve as a perpetual
monument to her memory
Tho following visitors were present, who
briefly addressed the Camp. Col T. Les
lie Spence, Comrades Gervas Storrs
Thomas Boiling and John Worth.
The report submitted recently by a
committee in regard to the organization
Of q camp OF Sons of Veterans was then
taken up and after a long and interesting
debate as 10 the ACCESSIBILITY OF organic
ing a separate camp. the whole subject
was referred back 20 the committee. The
latter was enlarged by adding Commander
Woody. First Lieutenant Commander
Scott Gibbs. Third Commander II. NJ.
Maury and Past Commander Robert Nor
then.
The committee was instructed TO bring
I'm a detailed report as 10 the organization
of such a camp, so that the report might
be discussed by sections.
The camp seemed 10 be opposed 10 the
organization Of an additional camp OF
Sons OF Veterans.
Mr.. and Mrs r. ~ Frye, OF Roanoke.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
His Vest on Hire.

Theodore B. Sage took a vest 10 Burn
hadt's clothing shop 10 be furnished up.
Yesterday Sage called for the vest. and.
az IL was ready for him, he d0nned II and
left the place. When outside the shop
Sage took a cigar from his pocket and
struck a match 10 light The weed. In an
instant he was . blaze The vest was
responsible. Some infiammabie stuff with
which the garment had been cleaned had
not wholly dried and had been set afire
by the fame from the match. Before
Sage could set the vest on he was badly
burned and had 10 be taken 70 the Penn
sylvania Hospital-Phiiadelphia Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
Longest Policeman in Chicago,

John Dufiicy IS the longest policeman in
Chicago. II would take only 7s2 OF him,
placed end 70 end. TO reach a mile. A
stack OF twenty-six OF him would reach
10 the caves OF the Monsdnock building
perpendicular line OF two Of him would
make a festoon up one side OF tho patrol
box. over tho top and halfway down tho
other side.
one OF him hangs foot over the aver
age bed. A ladder OF two Of him would
reach to the ceiling OF any drawffig-room
In the city. and standing on tip-toe ono
OF him could blow down the gas burner In
most any chandelier. lie Stops 10 enter
the average door. and when he holds his
arm out straight and says his wife IS
about so high. an average man can walk
under the arm and not get dent In his
hat.-Chicago 11mes-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
Moral Tales.

One cannot help wondering whether
there has not been an undue reaction
against tho moral tale. and whether In
consequence the vast opportunity for eth
zeal training which is presented by the
child's first contact with the world OF
letters is not not now in measure lost.
When all simple narrative Is thrilling 10
his uniaded taste we need not fear that
he will be bored by even an obtrusive
moral. 10 Is indeed tho sophisticated
taste alone which disllkes a moral. Not
children only. but the simpler-minded
among adults. are apt To prefer such
things i'm literature as show clear right
to existence I'm what they teach" as
witness the immense. If transient pop
ularlty Of T. =. Roe's novels and TuPp-
er's "Proverbidl Philosophy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

An audience of 1900 was at the Broad
Street Park vaudevlles last night. and
the programme. which had been changed
was heartily enjoyed by all who were
present
The sixth week Of amusements at this
home of vaudeville opens most favorably
with % clever. clean and diverting per
Torrance. fully sustaining the good repu-
tat(on of this favor.te resort.
Balloon ascensions are on Tuesdays
Thursdays and Fridays from this park
al G.30 =. A.; matinees of vadovilles are
on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1880. and
the evening performance are at $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27


one o these days every pocket Will Jingle
one O. these days,
One o. these days.
Dollars and dimes make your lngertips
tinglo
One o these fine old days
One o. these days all the ships will come
freighted-
One o. these days.
one o. these days.
Rainbows with gold at the end shall be
weighted
One o. these fine old days
One O. these daysl There is hope in the
singing
One o. these days,
One o. these days,
Hark TO the bird-songs,-the bells win DO
ringing
One o. these fine old daysl
F. l.. $, I'm Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

LONDON. July 21-The Times. I'm It's
financial article this morning. says:
There has been heavy selling In the
American market ON account of the fall
ure OF the United States Senate 10 act
upon President Mcllinieys request TO APP
point "a currency commission. but i'm best
informed quarters the failure of the Sen
ate is interpreted favOrably. because IL is
believed that Mr.. Mckinley might have
been induced TO appoint a commission
disposed 10 make a compromise with the
silver interest"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
A Busy JUDGE.

After hearing argument in a case q
rural justice said:
I'm sorter mixed on this here matter,
an IN preserve my decision
About what time. jedce "said the law
yer "will you dish out them prcscrves|''
Thar's no tellin." replied his honor.
i've eot sight O. plowin' 10 do, an
erb0ut ten acres ter fence I'm. Jest take
the prisner ter jail TIL FAM"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
Ia MemOriam.

The budding rose has been taken away.
To adon His crown through endless day;
The singing bird has hushed It's song,
And gone 20 join the angelic throng.
o life OF peace o life OF love,
Pure as the lily. gentle as the dovel
With her TO do right was never hard;
Though her feet were on earth. her mind
was on God.
Her every thought was a desire TO DO
good
And live the life a Christian should.
Encouraging. leading. and helping on.
She led 10 the home where she has gone.
Her life TO us should be guide
OF how 10 reach heaven and there abide.
Her memory is sweet. yet sweetcr far
Is the knowledge that she is heavens
brightest star.
Death has parted. but death Will unite
The souls on earth with the angels Of
light
Time shall swiftly pass. and sweet will
be
The glorious reunion. our Dussie. with
thee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
Blair Beat His Wife.

Abram Blair negro, who lives in Full
ton. went home Sunday night and found
mis- wife absent, so he began to look for
her in the noighborhood. and found her
az the residence of her friend, Lizzie
ChoatwOod
The Cheatwood woman lives I'm Nichol-
son street. Fulton. and when Blair found
his wife there he proceeded to chastise
her.
Special officer Angle then arrested him
on two charges-the first one for trespass
on the Cheatwood premises, and the sec
ond for beating his wife.
He gave bail TO appear before a mag
istrate at HenricO Court House this morn
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

The lawn party Of Company c. oppe-
site Monroe Park on west Main street.
has received "a considerable setback I'm
the recent inclcment weather, but I'm the
last two evenings the success has more
than countcracted the previous discour-
agcmeuts.
Wednesday evening will witness the
close of the successful affair.
This evening Company j.. First Regi-
ment. will attend with fits celebrated
Drum Corps, which will enliven the pro-
ccedings
Refreshments and string orchestra music
will otherwisely make things pleasant
on the remaining evenings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

Members aud Their Families 20 Go 10 vir-
cinia Bosch Anrust 18TH.

Tho members or The Gosangvorein Vir-
Finia held an adjourned meeting az Saen-
ger Halle last evening FOR the purpose
OF recclving tno report OF the Entertain
ment Committee boz regard 90 an excursion
% Doc arranged for the members and their
families during the month of August.
10 was finally Gs,idcd to 20 Virginia
Beach on August l5th
The stockholders OF the organization
also held an adjourned meeting and re-
ceived me annual report OF the financial
secretary showing the organization 10 DO
in very good financial condition
Mr. Carl Wippormann was elected mem
her ~ Tho Board Of Directors 10 nm the
vacancy caused bv the resignation OF Mr..
Charles IT, Phillips
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
DEATHS.

BOLLING.-Dled. at her residence. 704
north Ninth street. at =. NJ, July =.
1897. RHODA a. BOILING beloved wife
OF Henry Boiling She leaves three sons
four daughters and twelve grand chill
dren to mourn her memory.
Funeral will take place from First
African Baptist church. TUESDAY.
July 9th, at p. NJ.
Friends are invited. New York and
Petersburg papers please copy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

Meeting Last Night TO Arrange for It's En-
tertainment.


There was an interesting meeting yes
terday afternoon at O'Clock at the han
- the Chamber OF Commerce. appointed
20 mako a-rgngomtnts FOR the next am
nual netting of the Grand Camp Of Con-
fedcrate Veterans OF Virginia.
This event viii occur during next Octo-
har and the Committee OF Arrangements
WAS composed of delegates from Lee aud
Pickett Camps. tho Associsii ion OF the
Army q Northern Virginia. and Captain
Cussons the Grand Commander OF the
Grand Camp Of Virginia.
Present yesterday afternoon were: Col
onel Cussons. for the Grand Camp; Cen
erai Thomas A. Brander. Colonel John
+ Laughton. and Colonel William =
Smith. of Lee Camp. Confederate Nete-
rane: Captain s. r. Gates and Major
r. F, Morris. Of Pickett Camp Contede-
rate Veterans. with Captain Thomas FL
lett for the Association Of the Army OF
Northern Virginia.
On motion OF Captain Gates General
5randsr was made chairman. and Major
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
OBITUARY


Miss Evelyn Ely Smith. a young lady
OF Church Hill. died Sunday morning,
at 1890 o'clock. at the residence or her
parents. Liston and Mamie J. smith,
No. 2SO9 east Grace street.
Miss Smith was III just two weeks WIN
tvphoid fever. and although she received
every attention that human skill could de-
wise. she continued 20 sink until death
relieved her OF her sunerinss.
Deceased was In her slXteanth year.
and was a lady Of most amiable dispose
ton and made friends with all with
whom she was thrown in contact.
She was a devoted Christian. being n
member OF ST. James Methodist church
and an active worker in the Epworth
League.
The funeral took place from 81. James
Methodist church yesterday afternoon at
$50 o'clock. and was cOnduted by the pas
tor Rev. w. b. Bcauchamp. The inter-
ment was I'm lakewood.
ST. James Epworth League attended the
funeral services in q body. and six young
lady friends acted as honorary pall-Oear-
ers The active pall-bearers were Messrs.
J. W. Hancock. Henry Peasants. George
Robein. II. .. Rowe. 5. Il. Appiewhite
and II. w. Mayo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

Bell Telephone 23Ss-i has been placed at
the residence OF q. IL. A Ball. Home
Plaee IAAl..ia a.1.AA4I isa<aAHn&aEAIn mAsn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
Mrs. +. I. ". Packard.

CHICAGO. July 26.-Mrs r. T. w.
Packard through whose efforts many
laws have been passed lettering the con-
dition Of insane patients throughout the
United States, Is dead. The end came to-
dav at the Hahanemann Hospital after
a surgical operation.
Thlrty-four bills were introduced by her
In as many States in the interest or the
insane. and these laws were enacted.
They allowed insane persons trial by
fury. and also allowed inmates OF an
ASYLUM TO communicate with friends out
side
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
Mrs. L. FiShblate.

GREENSBORO. n. c.. July Especial.
A telegram received here late this even
ing announced the death In New YORK
city. OF Mrs. f. Fishblate. wife OF h. X.
Fishblate, the well known clothier here.
Deceased had been under the care OF ply
sicians in NV York for some time.
Her daughter. Mrs. r. l. Katz. Of this
city. was summoned 10 her bedside last
week. yet death was unexpected and was
a shock 10 her many friends here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. II. ~. Frye, OF Roanoke.
are at the Jefferson Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

STRIKE PRACTICALLY OVER.
W. VA. July 2o.-The
, 1897-10-14

"As to the actual work under a sky
light, only a few general hints ma be
given, AS here each must work out her
own salvation,' writes Frances Benjamin
Johnston in an article, "WEat IL Woman
Can Do With a Camera" in The Ladies'
Home journal. "Do not attempt to pose
people or to strain our sitters into ur-
comfortable or awkward positions in order
to obtain picturesque effects. Watch them
and help them Into poses that are natural
and graceful. Study their individuality,
striving to keep the likeness and yet en-
deavoring to show them at their best.
Avoid emphasizing the peoul'arities Of q
face either by lighting or pose. Look for
curves rather than angles or straight lines
and try to make the interest in the picture
center upon what Is most effective In your
sitter. The une rule Of lighting is never
to nave more than a single source of ligh,
Many portraits, otherwise good, are rem
dered very In; rtistic by being lighted from
several different directions"
, 1897-10-14
SUE AS A SURGEON.
How the Great Writer Attended to Bis
Friend's Damaged Leg.

Eugene Sue and the eccentric wit Ru.
mieu were intimate friends, and often en-.
joyed the widest pranks together. One
evening they dincd mt tho Cafe dc Paris.
On the way home RoInieu made IL misstep
and sprained his ankle. Sue, who had
been n surgeon in the navy. picked his
groaning companion up, placed him in a
carriage and drove him rapidly home,
where, after putting him to bed, he hur,
riedly dressed his foot.
At the commencement Of tho operation
Romiou, who wns suffering greatly, faint
ed AWAY and did not come to until 1t wns
over. when he %murInurcd his heartfelt
thanks for the relief he felt. Eugene Sue,
justly proud of his professional skill, went
away. promising to return the next morn.
Ing to renew the treatment.
When morning arrived, 70 did Sue, still
q little anxious about the sprain. Romieu
was asleep ns he entered the room.
well, my dear friend, how do you feel
this mornings" inquired Sue.
"Ah!" said Romieu, yawning, ''nevor
better in my life. My foot must be well.
I have not stirred all night"
As he spoke he attempted to leap from
his bed, hut the action was attended with
q yell that almost shook the house. He
II itNN tI'i Sit y az paw IN % sntNt.
What" cried Sue. "Can your leg be
brokenS Does 1t still pain you like thatr
Let me see itf'
"You! You! See, then, what you have
done!" cried the victim, throwing back
the clothes with a dramatic gesture and n
horrible face.
Sue looked. The leg that was carefully
bound and wound in cloths never looked
better, but the other-it was SO badly
swollen that the bones could not be seen.
"Alns!" cried the erstwhile surgeon. II
have dressed the wrong foot. Why didn't
you tell me that 1t was the other one thut
hurt!"
"My dear Eugene" said the suffering
patient. sitting up in his bed, 'you are n
great writer no doubt, but" waving his
hand toward the door, "kindly hasten and
send me u surgeon. youths Companion.
, 1897-10-14
A FINLAND LOVE STORY,
n Might Almost Be Called Q TrAesdy Q
the Telephone.

- AxRaB AlmO9I DC S1lI00 VH8&0Qy -
the Telephone.
AnL Alec Tweedie has recently brought
q q book entitled Through Finland In
Carts" full of racy chat Of travel. She
speaks Of Finland as being, like Norway,
"riddled with telephones and tells the
following little story to illustrate the ex-
eessivs use of the telephone By Finnish
folk:
"Pekka was mndly in love with lima,
. wondrously beautiful maiden. He heard
rumors that she was trifing with another.
He could not stand the torture, even for y
few hours, and SO rang up the mansion Of
the family Heikkila.
Joy. He heard the voice Of linn in
answer and said: is it you, dear ones l,
Pekka, am here
"a soft sigh replied.
care you glad to hear Pekknp Do you
care for him just n littles'
Eyes sighed the fair maid.
"'Darling, it is not true that you care
for Armas Merikantof'
"'No, nov she cried.
"'You like mer You love mef'
eyes she softly murmured.
"'Will you be my wifos'
az will, Pekka.'
"Overjoycd, Pekka almost Rugged the
wooden box that brought him such glad
tidings.
"'When may l come to sec you, darling
-my little w;fe?'
"'Comc, Pekkn, come for dinner at 3
o'clock A few more sweet nothings, and,
quite cnrapturcd, Pekkn returned to his
office routine. At 3 O'Clock, spick and
span, with II golden ring I'm his pocket, lie
presented himself at the house of the Helix
kilns.
SIN the alon stood the mother. He
went toward her TO receive her motherly
congratulations. She rushed forward to
meet him, rs all good mothers-in. law
should, ana throwing herself into his arms
she cried:
"'Take ne, Pckka, dearest Polka. I
am yours till DEATH
"'Minel'
eye ] have loved you long, darling
Pekka, and d. am ready whenever you can
fx n day for our marriage
"Tablcau. Moral.-Beware of tele-
phones"
As there are, according to Mrs. Twcedic,
some SO 1000 more woIncn than men In
Finland. the action Of Pckkn's intended
mother in law is explainnble. -Elcctrical
ENGINEER.
, 1897-10-14
"A dispatch from Washington says tina

"A dispatch from Warrington says that
Associate Justice Stephen Johnson Field
has made formal application to be retir-
ed December 1. next. Attorney General
McKenna Is to be his successor, and
Judge Day. now assistant secretary OF
etate, will be attorney general. 1t was
on August 1e last that Justice Field
broke the record for length o: service
on the supreme bench, as IT was on that
day that he exceeded the term Of service
OF "a years. 5 months and 6 days to the
credit OF Chief Justice Marshall, whose
service up to that time had been the
lomgest In the history Of the court.
, 1897-10-14

Laramie Is paying entirely too much
for IRE insurance. Year after year we
90 on paying rates which are nothing
less than robbery. In some cases the
y are 30 high as to be prohibitory
and house-holders are compelled to take
their own risks. The big TRAILING fire
was taken as an excuse to push the rates
up some more, and the last dollar that
the people will stand 10 ground Wi Of
this community. There should be unit
ed action on the part OF the property
owners here to secure lower rates.
, 1897-10-14

Denver IL to have q sugar refinery and
northern Colorado several sugar fac
tories: that il, X the energy and push OF
Mr.. Trumbuil. the receiver Of the Union
Pacific Denver and Gulf road, can inter-
sst capital IN the scheme. He has al
ready, through . trusted lieutenant, OBJ
minsd the Signatures Of enough farmers
to m agreement to insure the planting
4 iJeeo scres q sugar beets in a single
locality. tho valley Of the Poudre. He
lnfsG that the people Of Colorado are
- ~ pssssnt time consuming 5000
49, q sugar per annum, which. at 8
osaAD ~ poanA. Il worth y. 900. Ex-
,DssfDGbts havs proved that sugar beets
arrive u slaat Isrfection in the Cen
sunsaa etste ~ ths their percentage
eaGseAastuU OstsTiai 10 very great.
, 1897-10-14

The effect OF the increased employ.
ment which has been visible since the
protective tariff iaw went into operation
10 being felt In business circles every.
where. Wholesalers and retailers re-
port . greatly improved business, es-
pecially in the large cities and through
out the manufacturing districts. while
the good prices received by farmers is
having q similar effect in the agricul-
tural regions.
, 1897-10-14
BY a vote that was we'll nigh unan,

BY q vote chat was we'll nigh unani-
NOUS the people Of Connecticut have
adopted an amendment to their state
constitution requiring that one OF the
qualifications OF electors shall be ability
to read the constitution OF the state In
all It's sections In the English language.
The adoption OF this amendment almost
unopposed may be assumed to indicate
. growing sentiment against men unable
to read the laws taking part in affairs Of
ttlte.
, 1897-10-14

There has been an increase of the
currency OF the country OF more than
e13o. 000. 900 during the past IL months,
which 10 a greater sum than all the minta
Of the country could coin during q like
period. There are other ways of &C,
cumulating wealth than adopting the
0Eexican policy of finance.
, 1897-10-14

"A Maine jury has awarded $1,7s9 to a
man who was Tilted by p horrld woman
It almost the eleventh hour. He sued
tor 2 $1,000. but the jury thought his
heart was not worth more than 81, 789.
, 1897-10-14
A Second Sigh. Problem Solved.

1t was past midnight, and NJ. Ivrc-
mort was mi bling about In the hall and
mumbling angrily to himself.
whats the nstterS' called out Nine.
1vremort frohh the floor above.
There's two hatracks here, an I don't
know which one to hang my hat on"
ooh, hang one on EACH and come to
bed Paris Figaro.